Storage & Preparation Area

Commercial Kitchens

Storage Area

Food storage areas will require the occasional clean as part of either a planned program or in case of spillage. In many cases the capacity of the floor drain need only accommodate low flows. The choice between channel and gullies is dependent on the nature of the operation. Gullies may be preferred, but where box channels are used, a narrow, shallow system with a built-in gradient is advantageous. 

Ideally the drainage unit will be accessible allowing water to be directed to it, and enabling easy cleaning and maintenance of the drain itself. Gratings should be removable, but also allow mobile racks and goods trollies to travel easily over the system. Where Cold Storage rooms are used (coldrooms), local drainage is required for the evaporator condensate water to be discharged. The ideal solution is an adjacent drainage gully complete with a tundish to prevent splashes.

Preparation Area

The preparation of food involves washing, paring or peeling, cutting, trimming or shaping. All these operations produce food debris; many use water either in automated machinery or manually in a sink. Drainage layout should ensure efficient surface water removal. Centrally located box channels allow water interception along their length and have the benefit of simple one-way floor gradients. The box channel's narrow section may also aid staff safety and comfort as it is less likely to be stood on. Dependent on the size and nature of the operation, box channels may be required at entrance-way thresholds to prevent the transfer of water to corridors and other areas, thus reducing the risk of slips and falls. Well designed systems should have:

  • Debris filter at outlet
  • Easily removable gratings
  • Easily removable foul air trap
  • Ladder gratings for the high point loads that might be imposed in these areas
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Hygiene First Tray Channel
Hygiene First Tray Channel

Load Class L15 / M125

Silt Baskets
Silt Baskets

Load Class N/A

Stainless Steel Gullies
Stainless Steel Gullies

Load Class A-C

ACO Grease Capture
ACO Grease Capture

Load Class N/A

ACO Grease Traps
ACO Grease Traps

Load Class N/A

ACO Lipujet
ACO Lipujet

Load Class N/A

ACO LipuMax
ACO LipuMax

Load Class N/A

ACO Lipumobil-P
ACO Lipumobil-P

Load Class N/A

ACO LipuSmart
ACO LipuSmart

Load Class N/A

Lifting Stations
Lifting Stations

Load Class N/A

Starch Separators
Starch Separators

Load Class A–D

AS101 DPC Channel
AS101 DPC Channel

Load Class A-C

AS1050 Discrete Channel
AS1050 Discrete Channel

Load Class A–B

AS201 Mechanical Clamp
AS201 Mechanical Clamp

Load Class A-C

AS301 Box Channel
AS301 Box Channel

Load Class A-C

AS401 Fire Lift Channel
AS401 Fire Lift Channel

Load Class A 15

AS501 Easy-Clean
AS501 Easy-Clean

Load Class A-C

AS601 Slot Channel
AS601 Slot Channel

Load Class A-C

AS701 Upstand
AS701 Upstand

Load Class A-C

AS801 Micro Channel
AS801 Micro Channel

Load Class A–B

AS901 Hi Load
AS901 Hi Load

Load Class A–D

Radius Channel
Radius Channel

Load Class A–B

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