Lever Drains & Stainless Steel Equipment: Let’s Explore
Drains are an essential part of any stainless steel item where water or liquids are present. Although the traditional drain is embedded within the sink bowl with a “P” trap, a variation called a lever drain exists. In fact, many local regulations require most utility sinks to be equipped with a lever drain. So, what’s so special about it & where can they be equipped?
In this article, we’ll dissect what a lever drain is & how it can be useful in your operations. We’ll also list IMC products that can be equipped with one. Let’s begin.
Lever Drains: A Sanitary Alternative
By definition, a lever drain is a manually operated drain used to open & close a drain to let liquids out. Lever drains have an elongated handle so users can comfortably operate it without reaching far underneath the sink. Lever drains are a full unit, but they can be split into 3 main sections: the strainer, tailpiece (body) & the handle. Ultimately, they eliminate the need for people to put their hands in dirty water to remove the drain. Here’s the look at a standard lever drain & a breakdown of components:
A second alternative to the standard lever drain exists. This one is equipped with an overflow assembly with a rubber tube & head. The overflow assembly is an added layer of protection to prevent any excess liquids from coming up over the top of the sink. An extra hole is drilled in the sink bowl itself to fit the overflow assembly. Here’s a look & a breakdown:
IMC Products & Lever Drains
So, now that you are familiar with lever drains, what IMC items can they be paired with? As mentioned above, any product with a sink bowl is fair game, but let’s break it down model by model:
Undercounter & Soak Sinks
Model #UCS (lever drain is standard)
Model #MSK (lever drain is standard)
Hand Sinks
Scullery Sinks
Soiled Dishtables
Model #SSDT (if equipped with pre-rinse sink)
Model #SCSD (if equipped with pre-rinse sink)
Model #SISD (if equipped with pre-rinse sink)
Model #ISDS (if equipped with pre-rinse sink)
Model #SUSD (if equipped with pre-rinse sink)
Worktables
Model #WT (if equipped with sinks)
Model #WTB (if equipped with sinks)
Model #WT1 (if equipped with sinks)
Model #WTBC (if equipped with sinks)
Base Cabinets
Model #BC (if equipped with sinks)
Modular Serving Systems (if equipped with sinks)
If you are unsure if a lever drain can be equipped to your specified product, please consult with us beforehand.
Lever drains are just one of many helpful options to enhance your sink bowls. They are an easy to use, hassle-free solution for water removal. Streamline your warewashing & janitorial tasks today. To learn more about how IMC can cater to your stainless steel needs, click here.