Heavy‑Duty Drain Grates
Drains are the transport system to move unwanted water or waste liquids away from an area, so they don’t cause damage or flooding. They are built-in components to manage water flow and eliminate standing water, which can otherwise attract insects and accelerate the deterioration of nearby materials. In simplest terms, the drain is a hard‑working guardian that keeps surfaces dry, safe, and protected. Can the drain component that leads to a bigger drainage system have aesthetic appeal when cast in solid brass or aluminum? Simply put, yes.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 3-¼″ x 16″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Commercial/Residential: deck, pool, landscape channel support for drainage. Prefab sides are covered. Connects with 90-degree 3-1/4″ x 16″ Channel Drain (Part # PL1074)
Grate Fits NDS 500 Mini Channel Trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Prefab sides are covered. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 3-¼″ x 16″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Commercial/Residential: deck, pool, landscape channel support for drainage. Prefab sides are covered. Connects with 90-degree 3-1/4″ x 16″ Channel Drain (Part # PL1074)
Grate Fits NDS 500 Mini Channel Trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Prefab sides are covered. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 3-¼″ x 16″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Commercial/Residential: deck, pool, landscape channel support for drainage. Prefab sides are covered. Connects with 90-degree 3-1/4″ x 16″ Channel Drain (Part # PL1074)
Grate Fits NDS 500 Mini Channel Trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Prefab sides are covered. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 4″ x 22” x ¾″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 400 Spee-D Trench Channel Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 4″ x 22” x ¾″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 400 Spee-D Trench Channel Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 4″ x 22” x ¾″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 400 Spee-D Trench Channel Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 4″ x 12″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Channel support for drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 4″ x 12″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Channel support for drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 4″ x 12″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Channel support for drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 2-7/8″ x 16″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Commercial/Residential: deck, pool, landscape channel support for drainage. Prefab sides are NOT covered.
Grate Fits NDS 500 Mini Channel Trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 2-7/8″ x 16″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Commercial/Residential: deck, pool, landscape channel support for drainage. Prefab sides are NOT covered.
Grate Fits NDS 500 Mini Channel Trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - 2-7/8″ x 16″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Commercial/Residential: deck, pool, landscape channel support for drainage. Prefab sides are NOT covered.
Grate Fits NDS 500 Mini Channel Trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - Heavy Load - 5″ x 24″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 800 and NDS 820 Channel Trench Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - Heavy Load - 5″ x 24″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 800 and NDS 820 Channel Trench Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain (Grate) - Heavy Load - 5″ x 24″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 800 and NDS 820 Channel Trench Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain - Heavy Load - 8″ x 24″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 830 and NDS 833 Channel Trench Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain - Heavy Load - 8″ x 24″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 830 and NDS 833 Channel Trench Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain - Heavy Load - 8″ x 24″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Heavy Load Class for Traffic.
Grate fits inside NDS 830 and NDS 833 Channel Trench Drain. Suitable for concrete trench for or near driveway drainage.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Lid for Overflow Drain - 4″ Aluminum
For use with plastic base or with overflow assembly (Part # PL1026). Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Lid for Overflow Drain - 4″ Yellow Brass
For use with plastic base or with overflow assembly (Part # PL1026). Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Lid for Overflow Drain - 4″ Red Brass
For use with plastic base or with overflow assembly (Part # PL1026). Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Lid for Overflow Drain - 4″ Aluminum
For use with plastic base. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Lid for Overflow Drain - 4″ Yellow Brass
For use with plastic base. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Lid for Overflow Drain - 4″ Red Brass
For use with plastic base. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain - 6-1/2″ x 16″ Aluminum
Connects with 90 Degree Channel Drain (Part # PL1029). Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain - 6-1/2″ x 16″ Yellow Brass
Connects with 90 Degree Channel Drain (Part # PL1029). Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain - 6-1/2″ x 16″ Red Brass
Connects with 90 Degree Channel Drain (Part # PL1029). Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Channel Drain Set - w/frame - 7-3/16″ x 16″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Channel support w/frame for drainage. Suitable for concrete trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Connects with 90 Degree Channel Drains (Part # PL1029 & PL1030).
Channel Drain Set - w/frame - 7-3/16″ x 16″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Channel support w/frame for drainage. Suitable for concrete trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Connects with 90 Degree Channel Drains (Part # PL1029 & PL1030).
Channel Drain Set - w/frame - 7-3/16″ x 16″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Channel support w/frame for drainage. Suitable for concrete trench.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Connects with 90 Degree Channel Drains (Part # PL1029 & PL1030).
Channel Drain - 6-1/2″ x 24″ Aluminum
APPLICATION: Used for Concrete. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain - 6-1/2″ x 24″ Yellow Brass
APPLICATION: Used for Concrete. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Channel Drain - 6-1/2″ x 24″ Red Brass
APPLICATION: Used for Concrete. Cast in Aluminum, Yellow Brass, or Red Brass.
Manufacturing: Last grate cut to allow easy end-to-end fit.
Why Choose A&B Foundry Metal Drain Grates?
Drain grates are almost always in plain sight and underfoot. Our residential and commercial grade metal drain grates are metal-cast for added thickness, strength, and visual depth, giving you:
- A more substantial, architectural look
- Cleaner edges and a premium finish
- Long-term durability in wet outdoor environments
Bottom line: you get a grate that complements the design and holds up to real-world use.
Round, Square & Channel Configurations
Choose a look that matches the project’s design language:
- Modern square patterns for clean lines and contemporary builds
- Rounded or circular profiles for softer architectural styles
- Slot, channel, and trench configurations to suit different drain layouts
Each grate is cast to maintain consistent geometry and spacing, supporting reliable water flow and a refined finished surface.
Popular Uses for Metal Drain Grates
A&B Foundry drain grates are commonly specified for:
- Pool decks and perimeter drainage
- Patios, courtyards, and walkways
- Outdoor kitchens and entertainment spaces
- Fountains, water walls, and spillway areas
- Luxury residential and resort-style landscapes
Built for Long-Term Performance (and Easy Compatibility)
We cast drain grates in brass and aluminum, selected for strength, corrosion resistance, and a finish that holds up outdoors. All grates are made in the USA and built for long service life.
Many channel and round drop-in designs are made to fit common PVC’s, including NDS and similar systems, so they work well for new builds and upgrades.
Ready to Choose the Right Grate?
Want help selecting the best style, finish, and fit for your trench or channel system? Contact us at (972) 247-3579 to discuss compatibility or request a quote. We’ll help you choose a grate that looks sharp, drains properly, and holds up long-term.