Typical Applications

  • Pool & Spa Decks
  • Sidewalks
  • Courtyards
  • Patios
  • Playgrounds
  • Plazas
  • Resorts

MAX Mini™ – Enhanced Mini Channel System with Decorative Edging

The MAX Mini™ System is an enhanced Mini Channel trench drain featuring exclusive decorative edging, designed for both style and performance. Available as pre-assembled kits, 3″ wide in nominal lengths of 3 ft, 6 ft, 12 ft, 18 ft, and 24 ft. Each kit includes an outlet, coupler(s), and endcap—ready to install and available for purchase directly in our online store.

For systems over 6 ft, minimal assembly is required due to shipping considerations, ensuring a convenient setup for longer runs. Projects that require tees, turns, bottom outlets, or custom grate styles not shown on the site can be handled by our expert team, who will recommend the best configuration and provide cost-saving quotes.

Available Accessories Include:

  • Bottom Outlets
  • Side Outlets
  • Tees
  • 90° Turns/Elbows

Edge Options

Edging is affixed to the channels using an adhesive specifically designed and tested by 3M®

  • Bronze Veneer
  • Oil Rubbed Bronze
  • Stainless Steel

Features

  • 3″ Non-Sloped System
  • Metal Edging
  • Sand/Grey Channel
  • Decorative Grate Options
  • Engineered to Project
  • Pre-Assembled
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Made in USA

Grating Options

Grates are available in a variety of traditional and decorative patterns, including Bronze Age Grates sold exclusively by TDS. ADA-compliant and heel friendly, the Bronze Age Grates provide an accent to your application with full function in mind.

Choose your favorite grate among the numerous material options of Stainless SteelBrushed BronzeNatural Bronze or Ductile Iron to complement the channel edging.

Not all variations are shown below. Feel free to reach out to us if there is a grate, channel or edge variation that you are interested in.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel grates are available in five patterns as 304 or marine grade 316 material, including Slotted, Square Deco, Cathedral, Foam and Perforated. The decorative sophistication of these grates is only available through Trench Drain Systems. Add an elegant look to your outdoor living space while avoiding rust from the elements of weather.

They are available individually, or with one of our Mini Channel kits in our online store.

Patterns shown in order: Slot, deco, cathedral, foam & perforated stainless steel patterns

Natural Bronze

Natural bronze decorative grates of the Bronze Age Grates collection offer a lightly textured high-end appearance. The bronze grates do not rust, giving you a lifetime of natural beauty. Both options are available through our online store, or request a quote for larger projects.

Patterns shown in order: Pedreda, Cathedral, Slotted, Rain Drop, Luna, Stars, Bars, and Tardis in natural bronze.

The Bars pattern was created in order to stand alone as a longitudinal slotted option, or can be combined with Stars to create a unique alternating Stars and Bars look.

Brushed Bronze

Brushed bronze decorative grates are the glossy elegant option of the Bronze Age Grates collection, available in eight exclusive patterns. Each pattern is ADA-compliant and heel friendly and created through inspiration. The non-rusting benefit of bronze grates means a long-lasting sophisticated look for your pool, patio, sidewalk and more.

Patterns shown in order: Slotted, rain drop, cathedral, tardis, pedreda, bars, stars, and luna polished bronze grate patterns. 

Ductile Iron

Our ductile iron grates are available in six decorative patterns, offered in either a natural finish, or with our Baked on Oil Finish. These grates are made to fit POLYCAST® 500 & 600 systems, as well as TDS's own SS500 & SS600 systems.
Trench Drain System's BoOF is a process that accelerates the initial rusting occurrence which creates a chocolate brown, natural-looking, weathered appearance.

Class C: Cathedral, Fern, Lunaria, Pedreda
Class D: Wave
Class E: Bars

Patterns shown in order: Bars, wave, pedreda, fern, lunaria "luna" and cathedral. 

Easy Installation:

  • Durable and lightweight polyolefin parts
  • Connects easily to sewer drain for SCH 40 pipe and fittings
  • Flanged bottom provides straight installation and prevents floating
  • Preassembled sections include edging and any endcaps, couplers and outlets

Each Kit Includes:

  • 1 Sand or grey channel for every 6ft
  • Channel trim option
  • 1 End cap
  • 1 End outlet
  • 1 Coupler for each channel over 6ft
  • Grate option
  • Grate hold-downs

Information Binder

Would you like information regarding our exclusive products? With over 50 pages of detailed information including specification sheets and decorative grating photos, this binder can be used as inspiration in your showroom or to specify your next project.

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Specification Sheets

General

MAX Mini Features Flyer

MAX Mini Installation Guide

Grates

BA-CATH-0312-MM Bronze Age Cathedral MAX Mini Grate

BA-RAIN-0312-MM Bronze Age Rain Drop MAX Mini Grate

BA-SLOT-0312-MM Bronze Age Slotted MAX Mini Grate

BA-TAR-0312-MM Bronze Age Tardis MAX Mini Grate

TDS-PERF-0312-L Perforated 316 Stainless Steel Grate

TDS-PERF-0312 Perforated 304 Stainless Steel Grate

TDS-PERF-0336-L Perforated 316 Stainless Steel Grate

TDS-PERF-0336 Perforated 304 Stainless Steel Grate