Food, Drink and Kitchen

Wade leads the Food, Drink and Kitchen sector with a range of integrated products that provide a complete hygienic floor drainage solution.

Wade’s stainless-steel channels and floor drain systems, including all of our bespoke options, are designed to meet stringent hygiene demands for projects ranging from small restaurant kitchens up to large scale food and drink processing and manufacturing plants.

Streamlined profiles accommodate ease of maintenance, to ensure the highest possible levels of cleanliness can be achieved, reducing the risk of contamination. Pooling and standing wastewater is minimal, offering bacteria nowhere to hide, and avoiding further stagnation.

Residential

Healthy and efficient water management in residential settings is a priority for any developer or homeowner.

Wade’s range of floor drainage solutions gives designers and installers great flexibility to create visually appealing and effective drainage in both new build and refurbishment projects, providing practical options for applications in bathrooms shower rooms and wet rooms.

Shower gullies are available with horizontal or vertical outlets and are designed for use with flexible sheet flooring such as vinyl. Removable gratings and traps enable easy access for maintenance; and in addition to our metal range, ABS Plastic Shower Gullies are available as standard with a range of attractive grate finishes for domestic use.

Healthcare, Education, Leisure and Public Sector

Public buildings present some of the most harsh and challenging environments in terms of water management. Where the disposal of dirty water is key to public health, drainage solutions mustn’t fail in meeting those rigorous demands.

Wade offers standard and custom-made gratings and channels with integral gullies to suit all kinds of floor construction and flooring materials, where large volumes of water are discharged. Minimalistic profiles are well suited to areas of high foot traffic and in areas where people are likely to be barefoot. Channels can be flat or v-shaped to assist with self-cleaning.

For decades, the strength and efficiency of Wade systems has been serving hotels, hospitals, schools, leisure centres and civic buildings nationwide. Grade 304 stainless steel components provide optimum performance in general building use, and grade 316 stainless steel is available on request for harsher environments, such as swimming pools or marine applications.

Commercial and Retail

Wade has an established history in large-scale applications across the commercial and retail sectors, with a product range to suit any floor finish and construction type. In addition to our comprehensive standard ranges of floor gullies and linear drainage, we offer bespoke manufacturing capabilities to tackle any challenging drainage requirement

Wade Linear drainage presents varying load-bearing classifications dependent on specification; up to a maximum of D400 when installed with grating of same or higher class in accordance with Wade installation guidelines.

Our channels and gullies are designed to ensure maximum intake and efficient management of water in busy, demanding applications. Used for our gratings, Ductile Iron is a versatile material known for its impact and fatigue resistance, elongation, and wear resistance. Ductile Iron provides a long durable service in areas of high traffic.

Industrial and Warehousing

Wade provides a wide range of solutions for industrial schemes, large or small.

Direct Connection floor drainage gratings serve as the visible surface covering for floor drains, providing an effective solution for water removal in various applications. Designed to withstand heavy loads and facilitate efficient water flow, these gratings ensure optimal performance to prevent water accumulation, enhancing safety and hygiene in tough industrial environments.

Systems are also maintenance-friendly by way of floor drainage rodding eyes, which are specialised fixtures facilitating easy access and maintenance of underground drainage pipes. Their robust construction ensures prime performance in industrial settings, where they play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and effective drainage system management. Different metals and load classifications are available to suit a range of floor types, in areas such as plant rooms and car parks.