Typical Applications

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

The MAX Mini is an Enhanced Mini Channel System with Exclusive Decorative Edging

MAX Mini™ Systems are pre-assembled kits 3″ wide and in nominal lengths of 3ft, 6ft, 12ft, 18ft or 24ft that include an outlet, coupler(s) and an endcap. These channel lengths are available for purchase in our online store.

Systems over 6ft require minimal assembly due to shipping limitations.

If your project involves a longer run or includes tees, turns, bottom outlets or grates styles that are not shown here, call our experts who will guide you to the best options and provide a cost saving quote.


Accessories

  • 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
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Grating Options

Grates are available in a variety of traditional and decorative patterns, including Bronze Age Grates 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 Steel, Brushed Bronze, Natural Bronze or Cast 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.

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.

Pedreda, cathedral, slotted, rain drop, luna, stars, bars, and tardis in natural bronze.

Bars 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.

Slotted, rain drop, cathedral, tardis, pedreda, bars, stars, and luna polished bronze grate patterns. 

Cast Iron

Cast iron decorative grates by Iron Age are available in seven options with the Baked on Oil Finish (BoOF) for the MAX Mini drainage system. Trench Drain Systems BoOF is a process that accelerates the initial rusting occurrence which creates a chocolate brown, natural-looking, weathered appearance.

Wave, botanical, interlaken, locust, que, rain, acanthus, minnione and carbochan are among the cast iron grates available

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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