This section provides an overview for catch basins as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 catch basin manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked catch basin companies as of November, 2024: 1.Dura Plastic Products, Inc., 2.Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Inc., 3.Polylok, Inc..
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A catch basin is a solid structure designed to prevent sewage system clogging.
Typically, sewage pipes are buried underground, often beneath structures, making it impractical to excavate and clean them when they become obstructed. However, the risk of blockages can be mitigated by installing a drainage catch basin with an accessible lid for cleaning. These basins collect solid components in the drainage system.
There are three primary types of catch basins: rainwater catch basins for collecting rainfall, sewage catch basins for wastewater, and roadside catch basins.
Catch basins are primarily used for managing rainfall and domestic wastewater in residential settings.
Rainwater catch basins are connected to house gutters, collecting rainwater and directing it into drainpipes, either leading off the property or infiltrating it into the ground.
Sewage catch basins, on the other hand, are linked to residential drains. They capture domestic wastewater, preventing materials that could obstruct pipes from entering the sewer system. They can also regulate wastewater flow, preventing excess wastewater from overwhelming the treatment capacity of the sewer system. The basins can be easily inspected and cleaned by opening the manhole on top.
The principles behind different types of drainage catch basins are similar, irrespective of their specific use. They consist of a pipe for rainwater and wastewater flow, a trap basin (constructed from concrete or PVC) for collecting wastewater, a drainpipe, and a manhole for maintenance. In residential applications, the drainage pipe is connected to the sewerage system or a septic tank.
Catch basins are situated at lower levels than the pipes and drains they feed into. This configuration ensures that waste and debris carried by rainwater and sewage do not pass through the system as-is but accumulate in the trap basin, preventing pipe blockages. Additionally, by temporarily storing water in the trap basin, large volumes of wastewater are prevented from being discharged all at once.
For rainwater treatment, the design of the trough and manhole areas varies. For example, a vinyl chloride trap basin with holes is used to facilitate rainwater infiltration into the ground. In contrast, catch basins used for road drainage have manhole openings with holes to directly collect rainwater, improving the drainage functionality.
The term "catch basins" is a general term for inspection ports.
Let us begin by explaining how a sewage trough, which is part of catch basins, functions. Sewage troughs, also known as invert troughs, are installed at various locations around a residential water supply. They serve to store wastewater and separate it into suspended solids and sediment. Domestic wastewater from the home flows into the sewage catch basins through a drainpipe. Suspended solids that float in the water and sediment that settles to the bottom are then collected in the middle of the catch basins to prevent them from entering the sewer system. As a result, drainage only occurs when the water level reaches a certain point.
Drainage pipes connected to the sewerage system can consist of straight pipes or straight pipes with elbow joints. Sewage troughs require regular cleaning as they have limited self-cleaning capabilities. Particular attention should be given to troughs connected with elbow joints, as increased sedimentation can cause drainage loss.
In addition to sewage catch basins, various other types of catch basins exist.
Firstly, there are rainwater troughs.
Rainwater troughs are bucket-shaped cylindrical structures designed to store and collect rainwater. They are typically installed along house gutters. The number of units to be installed is determined by calculating the amount of runoff from the roof and the property. Municipalities often have specific regulations governing how rainwater should be managed. If it is not directed into an external gutter, it can be diverted to a storm drain or infiltrated into the ground for absorption. When using storm sewers, care must be taken during connections, as these systems incorporate separate pipes for sewage and rainwater to ensure proper treatment.
The next type is the public trough.
Catch basins are strategically placed to prevent blockages in sewage and rainwater pipes or to redirect drainage pipelines.
The public trough serves as the final collection point before connecting to the sewage system on residential and public street sides. Typically, public basins are installed by the sewer superintendent.
Lastly, mud pool basins and drop basins exist.
Mud pool basins share a similar structure to collection basins along public roads. They are positioned within stormwater pathways to allow debris, mud, and other contaminants to settle, preventing pipe obstructions.
A drop basin is a specialized basin installed to ensure proper slope for drainage. It is employed to adjust the drainage angle, as drainage can be impeded if it deviates from a certain gradient.
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Dura Plastic Products, Inc., established in 1962 and headquartered in Beaumont and Celina, United States of America, is a manufacturer of distinct types of PVC piping components. The company crafts schedule 40 PVC, i-Fuse solvent cements and primers, swing joints, valve boxes, and PVC insert fittings. It also manufactures manifold systems, PVC valves, drainage, flexible couplings, and special piping components. The products could be used to convey fluids and to connect pipes. It has two manufacturing facilities, one in California and the other in Tennessee, and eight regional distribution centers located throughout the US.
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co has been a manufacturer of plumbing and drainage products since 1926, in Alabama. The company designs Water Closet Supports that are installed behind the finished wall to support toilets and urinals, along with Commercial hydrants, Drain systems of various types including Green Roof Drains that are applicable in planting areas. The complete series of Fluid Controls products, including air gap fittings, trap primers, dielectric unions, adapters, distribution units, and more and other products help cater to the non-residential construction industry such as commercial construction, plating and polishing services, green building design, and Labor saving contracting.
Eric'sons Dura Trench is a manufacturer of trench drain systems based in the United States of America and established in 1998. The company owns a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing space where it produces linear drain products that are designed for heavy-duty commercial and industrial use. It produces trench drains, stainless drains, and slot pipe drains, its products are fully assembled before delivery. It serves airports, food and beverage facilities, fire stations, and wineries. The company has three locations in the USA; Dallas in Georgia, Chester in Virginia, and Ogden, Utah.
Polylok, founded in 1984 in Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.A., is a manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection precast items for the onsite wastewater, molded concrete, and landscape drainage industries. The company has a broad range of products produced in Indiana and Connecticut, including flow gates, rain drain boxes, pumps, and round catch basins. The design and engineering team keeps improving new products to ensure clients have the best in the market. To ensure client specifications, the sales team works with engineering and design to front new ideas.
Cuz Concrete and Septic Services, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is a manufacturer and distributor of concrete solutions and septic services in Arlington, Washington. The company's concrete products includes septic vaults, area trench drains, and light pole bases. Throughout Snohomish County and Camano Island, the company also provides various septic tank cleaning and pumping needs. It is expertised on handling various projects from backyard drainage problem to a 300-room hotel project.
Peerless Materials Company, was established in 1967 and headquartered in Vernon, California, is a manufacturer and distributor of wiping materials, absorbents, and spill response products. Their diverse product line includes wiping rags, non-woven wipers, paper towels, absorbents, as well as spill kits, booms, and sorbents. Catering to industries like manufacturing, construction, transportation, and environmental, these products serve crucial roles in wiping, absorbing, containing, and cleaning up various fluids and materials.
Addison Building Materials was founded in 1947in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Addison has over 38,000 items in stock across departments including lumber, building materials, hand tools, power tools, electrical, fastener, paper products, SOG Knives, janitorial, clothing, ice & snow, automotive, and audio-visual departments. In addition, Addison offers various services including custom orders, local delivery, rental program for contractor and industrial tools and equipment, lumber cutting, pipe threading, and paint color matching.
Tempo Inc. is a California-based distributor of drainage, drip irrigation, and valve box products that was established in 2010. The company provides a complete line of drainage and drip irrigation products for commercial, residential, and agricultural applications. These products are economical, easy to install, and ideal solutions for water management in all types of settings. It also offers added services, such as same-day shipping and a zero-backorder guarantee. Likewise, the company works with contractors, irrigation professionals, and other businesses to help control water flow in buildings and facilities and reduce irrigation costs.
CARBO Ceramics Inc., established in 1979, is a supplier of ceramic proppant and resin-coated sand headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company's main offerings include proppant technologies, foundry products, scour media, grinding media, as well as containment and water management solutions. It also offers cementing products, drilling beads, resilient flooring, and software and data management solutions. Moreover, the company holds ISO 9001 certification, guaranteeing quality, safety, and environmental standards. It delivers products and technologies across the mining, oil and gas, foundry, and solar industries.
Zurn Industries, LLC., founded in 1900, is a supplier of water control & backflow products, behind-the-wall systems, site drainage instruments, and fire protection tools headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. The products include sensor faucets, smart connected products, manual & sensor flush valves, handwashing systems, and manual faucets used for finishing plumbing. Drainage products include sediment separators, stainless drains, floor sinks, roof & floor drains, trap primers, and fixture supports. The company supplies products from brands such as Elkay, World Dryer, Just Manufacturing, and Hadrian.
W.P. Law Inc., established in 1970, and headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, USA, is a supplier that specializes in providing irrigation, plumbing, and pump solutions. Their product range includes pumps, valves, controllers, filters, and irrigation systems in which these products cater to industries such as agriculture, landscaping, golf courses, and municipal water management. W.P. Law's offerings enable efficient water distribution, irrigation, and fluid control, ensuring optimal growth and sustainability. The company adheres to quality, ensuring durable solutions for their customers' water management needs.
Turner Company, founded in 1980 by Brian and Michelle Turney, is a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete products from its facilities in Lockhart and Rhome, Texas. The company has grown rapidly from its beginnings as a wetcast manufacturer and installer to a major supplier of drycast and westcast concrete products in the Texas Triangle and beyond. Over the years, the company has also added precast business to its original offering, supplying septic tanks, storm cellars, grease traps, and more.
RELN Pty. Ltd., founded in Victoria, Australia in 1955, is an Australia-based manufacturer of plastic products for both the local and international market. The company's products include shower drains, storm drains, catch basins and grates, 2PK drainage kit, and plumbing accessories, among others. The company produces its own domestic and industrial lines of products for applications such as agriculture, aquaculture, gardening, plumbing, and surface water drainage. It also provides product design and management for other manufacturers in the automotive, electronic, medical, packaging, and consumer industries.
Zoeller Company was founded in 1939 and currently is based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is an independent manufacturer of pumps and related equipment through numerous divisions. Some of these divisions include Star Water Systems, Tulsar Custom Controls, Lincoln Industries, Flint & Walling, and Wolf Customized Pumps. Zoellar Family of Water Solutions has four product segments: Water Movement In, Water Movement Out, Water Treatment, and Controls. Each unit serves residential, municipal, industrial, and commercial systems and customers.
Fiberbasin, Inc. in Aurora, IL, founded in 1960, is a custom manufacturer of fiberglass products, including sump basins with a diameter from 18” to 144” for the pump sector. Corrosion-resistant equipment such as pans, tanks, enclosures, stacks, and ducts are manufactured. The company does custom modifications and applications such as converting steel into structurally sound fiberglass equipment, providing composite solutions for commercial and industrial products, and manufacturing OEM supplies from molds. The company provides fiberglass tank services such as inspections, repairing, modifying existing equipment, installation, and fittings.
SLOT DRAIN SYSTEMS LTD., founded in 1986, is a manufacturer and distributor of prefabricated, pre-sloped, open floor drain systems based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The company produces stainless steel, galvanized steel, and fiberglass slot drains, available in different sizes and configurations for food processing, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing facilities. Its main line of slot drains includes the NSF-compliant 10,000 Series for regulated applications, the space-saving 4000 Series, the 6000 Series for small fluid requirements, and the durable, CSA-certified 9000 Series. It also offers accessories for cleaning and maintaining slot drain systems, including cleaning paddles and Flush FloTM Systems.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Dura Plastic Products, Inc. |
20.2%
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2 | Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Inc. |
11.0%
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3 | Polylok, Inc. |
6.4%
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4 | SLOT DRAIN SYSTEMS LTD. |
6.4%
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5 | Cuz Concrete Products. |
6.4%
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6 | Zurn Industries, LLC. |
6.4%
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7 | CARBO Ceramics Inc. |
5.5%
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8 | Eric'sons Dura Trench |
5.5%
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9 | Addison Building Materials |
5.5%
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10 | Tempo Inc. |
4.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the catch basin page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 11 | 100.0% |
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