Choose the right product for kitchens and restaurants
At Furhoffs, we let the operations guide the design of our products. Therefore, we place great emphasis on:
Optimal Placement
Placement and Sizing: Drains and channels should be placed to be easily accessible for daily cleaning. A practical location is halfway under the benches. Remember to size the drain according to the emptying volumes of machines and sinks.
Trap Drains: The length of trap drains should be wider than the doorway, and the channels placed on the most humid side. The floor should be laid without slope or with very minimal, local slope. The distance from the wall to the edge of the channel should be at least 125 mm for concrete floors and 200 mm for plastic or tiled floors.
Proper Material Quality
Acid-resistant stainless steel: Our standard is acid-resistant stainless steel (EN 1.4404), which is extra resistant to corrosion from salt and strong chemicals used in cleaning. Using acid-resistant stainless steel is not always necessary in large kitchens and restaurants but offers increased durability.
Grates, Slot Covers, and Sieve Plates
Choice of Grates: The standard choice is grates, but for areas with high traffic over trap drains, slot covers or sieve plates are recommended.
Divided Mesh Grates, Covers, and Plates: To facilitate cleaning and avoid heavy lifting, divide the mesh grates, slot covers, or sieve plates into parts weighing a maximum of 6 kg. All our mesh grates are non-slip. Use our Lifting Hook for easy handling.
Extra Deep Floor Drains
For Large Cooking Pots: We recommend floor drains with a top section depth of 150 or 200 mm to reduce the risk of splashing and to buffer large amounts of water during rapid emptying. Note that this requires a floor structure with room for extra deep drains.
Specific Drain Solutions
Cleaning and Root Vegetable Preparation: Use sieve baskets in drains and channels to handle peel waste and starch. Learn more about the types of sieve baskets we offer for each product.
Dishwashing Areas: Choose floor drains with volume adapted to the emptying volume of dishwashers and complement with a sieve basket to collect food residues. Learn more about the types of sieve baskets we offer for each product.
Product Customization Options
Large Sieve Baskets: Use larger sieve baskets when there is a risk of large amounts of food residues. For limited construction depth, choose "dry" sieve baskets.
Rough Areas: In areas such as cart halls, loading, and unloading, cleaning is facilitated by a wash station for cart washing. Drains placed here should be complemented with sand traps.
Cleaning Rooms: When using a scrubber, a cleaning room drain with a large sand trap is recommended for easy emptying.
Why choose Furhoffs?
Furhoffs stainless steel solutions are designed to make the planning process simple and installation hassle-free. Our products combine quality, durability, and functionality to meet the demands of the most challenging workshop environments.
Contact us for advice and planning assistance – together we will find the optimal solution for your business.