304 Stainless Steel Dog Grooming Tub with Door & Step

Engineered for Professional Grooming Environments

The T36-50GT is a dog grooming tub fabricated from Type 304 stainless steel, built specifically for grooming salons, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and mobile grooming operations that run multiple baths per day. Every unit features a lockable front door with a secure latch, a non-slip step that lets dogs walk in without lifting, a high backsplash to contain splashing, and adjustable leveling feet that stabilize the tub on uneven concrete or tile flooring. The basin is fully welded — no seams, no rivets, no bacteria traps — and the brushed satin finish resists water spotting and chemical etching from grooming shampoos and disinfectants.

Xinhe manufactures this tub at two ISO 9001 certified facilities in Jiangmen, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a combined 52,000 m² of production space. Monthly capacity across all product lines exceeds 50,000 units. Buyers can specify door position (left, right, or center), basin width and depth, material thickness (1.2 / 1.35 / 1.5 mm), and accessory packages including shower head, drain hose, and water-lifting stool. Type 201 and Type 316 stainless steel are available on request for budget-sensitive or marine-environment deployments.

304 Stainless Steel Construction and Welded Basin Design

Type 304 Stainless Steel — Corrosion Resistance for Wet Environments

The entire tub body — basin, backsplash, side panels, door, and frame — is formed from Type 304 austenitic stainless steel. This grade contains a minimum of 18% chromium and 8% nickel, producing a passive oxide layer that self-repairs when scratched. In a grooming context, that means the surface withstands prolonged exposure to warm water, chlorinated tap water, acidic shampoos, enzymatic cleaners, and urine without pitting, rusting, or developing surface discoloration. Type 304 also maintains structural integrity at the elevated water temperatures used for therapeutic and post-surgical bathing in veterinary settings.

For buyers operating in coastal or high-humidity regions — Southeast Asia, the Middle East, or maritime climates in the EU — Type 316 stainless steel is available as an upgrade. Type 316 adds molybdenum for superior resistance to chloride-induced pitting, making it the specified material for mobile grooming vans exposed to salt air and for shelters in tropical monsoon zones.

Fully Welded Corners — No Seams, No Leaks, No Bacteria Traps

The basin is assembled using continuous TIG welding at every joint and corner. Unlike bolted or riveted tubs, which develop gaps as fasteners loosen under vibration and thermal cycling, a fully welded basin maintains a single continuous surface for the life of the product. Water, hair, soap residue, and biological material cannot penetrate behind panels or accumulate in seam crevices — a critical factor for facilities subject to animal health inspections and cross-contamination protocols.

After welding, all weld beads are ground flush and polished to match the surrounding brushed finish. The result is a basin interior with no raised edges, no sharp transitions, and no recesses where biofilm can establish. Grooming staff can sanitize the entire tub surface with a single wipe-down using standard veterinary disinfectants.

Thickness Options for Different Traffic Levels

Three material gauges are offered to match the operational demands of different facility types:

Heavier gauge material resists denting from large-breed dogs shifting their weight, reduces flex-induced noise during washing, and extends service life in multi-shift operations. Procurement managers specifying tubs for multi-location rollouts typically standardize on 1.35 mm for general deployment and reserve 1.5 mm for flagship or 24-hour facilities.

Walk-In Door and Anti-Slip Step Access System

Lockable Front Door with Secure Latch Mechanism

The front door spans the full width of the tub’s lower basin, allowing dogs to walk in at floor level rather than being lifted over the rim. A rotary latch secures the door in the closed position during bathing, preventing animals from pushing it open — a common failure point on tubs that rely solely on friction-fit or magnetic closures. The latch is operable with one hand, so grooming staff can load and secure a dog without setting down leashes or restraint tools.

Door hinge placement and latch orientation can be configured for left-hand or right-hand operation, accommodating salon layouts where the tub is positioned against a wall or in a corner. For center-island installations where staff approach from either side, a center-door configuration is available.

Non-Slip Step for Senior, Large, and Anxious Dogs

A textured step platform attaches to the tub’s front frame, providing a graduated incline that reduces the height differential between floor and basin floor. The step surface features a raised anti-slip pattern that maintains grip even when wet — a detail that matters for elderly dogs with reduced hindquarter strength, large breeds carrying significant body weight, and anxious animals that resist being placed in confined spaces.

By eliminating the need to lift dogs into the tub, the step-and-door system reduces two categories of workplace injury that plague the grooming industry: musculoskeletal strain from repetitive lifting and bite or scratch injuries from handling resistant animals in a lifting position. Groomers who switch from lift-over tubs to walk-in designs report measurable reductions in shoulder and lower-back complaints within the first month.

Adjustable Height Feet for Uneven Flooring

Four threaded leveling feet support the tub and compensate for floor irregularities up to 20 mm. Each foot is independently adjustable, allowing the tub to sit level on sloped drainage floors, cracked concrete, or tile with grout-line variations. The feet are threaded into reinforced mounting plates welded to the tub’s underframe, distributing the combined weight of water, dog, and equipment across a broad contact area without stressing the basin floor.

For installations where the tub must be bolted down — mobile grooming vans, seismic zones, or facilities with aggressive large-breed dogs — the feet can be replaced with floor-flange anchors.

Splash Containment and Hygiene Engineering

High Backsplash and Angled Side Panels

The rear backsplash rises above the basin rim to intercept water propelled by shaking dogs, high-pressure shower heads, and vigorous scrubbing. Side panels are angled inward at the upper edge, redirecting splash back into the basin rather than allowing it to escape onto walls, electrical outlets, or adjacent grooming stations. This geometry keeps the surrounding floor dry, reducing slip hazards for staff and minimizing the frequency of floor mopping between baths.

In multi-station grooming salons where tubs are placed in close proximity, the high backsplash also functions as a visual barrier that reduces inter-dog distraction — a behavioral factor that affects cooperation during bathing.

Smooth Brushed Surfaces for Rapid Sanitization

The brushed satin finish is applied uniformly across all exterior and interior surfaces. Brushing produces a consistent directional grain that hides minor scratches from daily use, resists fingerprint visibility during client-facing demonstrations, and provides a surface texture that disinfectants can contact fully without being trapped in microscopic pores. Between baths, staff can complete a full sanitization cycle — rinse, disinfectant application, contact time, final rinse — in under three minutes.

The non-porous nature of 304 stainless steel means there is no substrate for bacterial colonization. Unlike fiberglass or acrylic tubs, which develop micro-cracks over time and require periodic resurfacing, a stainless steel basin maintains its hygienic properties indefinitely with basic cleaning.

Customization and Configuration Flexibility

Door Position — Left, Right, or Center

Buyers specify door position at the time of order based on the tub’s placement within the facility. Left-door configuration suits layouts where the plumbing wall is on the right; right-door configuration mirrors this for opposite-side plumbing. Center-door placement works for island installations where staff access the tub from both sides. Because each tub is fabricated to order rather than assembled from stock components, door position is integrated into the weldment rather than adapted post-production.

Dimensions, Basin Depth, and Accessory Packages

Standard dimensions follow industry conventions (36-inch and 50-inch widths are common), but every dimension — overall width, basin depth, backsplash height, leg height, and door opening width — can be specified to match existing salon layouts or retrofit into spaces previously occupied by competitor tubs. Procurement teams replacing aging equipment can provide dimensional drawings of the existing installation, and Xinhe’s engineering team will match the footprint to avoid modifying plumbing rough-ins or floor drains.

Accessory packages include:

• Shower head with flexible hose and wall-mount bracket

• Drain hose with hair strainer

• Water-lifting stool for small-breed elevation

• Overhead grooming arm with two restraint loops

• Shampoo rack integrated into backsplash

Accessories can be ordered with the tub or added later as facility needs evolve.

Freestanding Installation — No Wall Mounting Required

The tub’s self-supporting frame carries all structural loads through the four leveling feet, eliminating the need for wall-mounted brackets or structural reinforcement of partition walls. This simplifies installation in leased spaces where wall modifications are restricted, and allows the tub to be repositioned if salon layouts change. Installation requires only a floor drain connection and a water supply line — both of which can be routed through the tub’s integrated plumbing ports.

Flat-pack shipping is available for cost-sensitive freight routes, with full-assembly options for buyers who prefer ready-to-connect delivery.

Deployment Scenarios Across Global Markets

Grooming Salons, Pet Spas, and Mobile Grooming Vans

Professional grooming salons across the United States, the European Union, and ASEAN markets represent the primary deployment channel for the T36-50GT. Salon owners and franchise procurement managers specify this tub for its combination of walk-in access (which protects grooming staff from lifting injuries and workers’ compensation claims), welded construction (which passes health department inspections without remediation), and dimensional flexibility (which allows identical tubs to be deployed across locations with varying floor plans).

Mobile grooming operators — a rapidly growing segment in North America and Western Europe — value the tub’s modular design and lightweight frame. The freestanding installation means the tub can be secured to a van floor without custom fabrication, and the adjustable feet compensate for the subtle floor flex that occurs in vehicle-mounted applications.

Veterinary Clinics, Animal Shelters, and Daycare Centers

Veterinary clinics and teaching hospitals use the tub for pre-surgical preparation, post-procedure cleaning, and routine therapeutic bathing. The 304 stainless steel surface is compatible with the disinfectant protocols used in clinical environments, and the fully welded basin meets the hygiene standards required for facilities handling multiple animals with varying health statuses.

Animal shelters and rescue organizations — particularly those managing intake surges in Southeast Asia and the Middle East — require tubs that can withstand high-volume, multi-animal bathing with minimal maintenance downtime. The T36-50GT’s corrosion resistance and seam-free construction reduce the risk of cross-contamination between intake batches, and the 1.5 mm thickness option provides the dent resistance needed for large, stressed animals.

Pet-friendly hotels and doggy daycare centers in the EU and Gulf Cooperation Council countries deploy the tub as an amenity differentiator, offering self-service or staff-assisted bathing as a value-added service.

Project Procurement for Multi-Location Rollouts

Distributors, project procurement firms, and facility contractors sourcing commercial dog washing equipment for multi-site deployments — grooming chain expansions, veterinary hospital networks, municipal animal control facility upgrades — benefit from Xinhe’s OEM manufacturing capacity and cross-category consolidation. A single purchase order can include dog grooming tubs, stainless steel hand-wash sinks, mop sinks, and work tables, all fabricated from Type 304 stainless steel and shipped as a consolidated container load.

Xinhe’s export team has served buyers in the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, the ASEAN bloc, and the Middle East for over 20 years. The team exhibits annually at Global Pet Expo, SuperZoo, and KBIS, and maintains familiarity with regional plumbing codes, certification requirements, and freight logistics for each market.

Manufacturing Credentials and International Compliance

Two ISO 9001 Certified Factories

Production is split between Jiangmen, China (headquarters facility) and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (secondary facility), both operating under ISO 9001 quality management systems. This dual-facility structure provides supply chain resilience for buyers concerned about single-source risk, and the Vietnam facility offers tariff advantages for shipments destined for ASEAN and trans-Pacific markets under applicable trade agreements.

Every tub undergoes dimensional verification, weld integrity inspection, and surface finish quality control before packaging. Documentation packages — including material certificates, dimensional reports, and compliance declarations — accompany each shipment and are available in advance for project tender submissions.

cUPC, CE, WaterMark, and SGS Documentation

Xinhe holds cUPC certification (Uniform Plumbing Code, North America), CE marking (European Union), WaterMark certification (Australia and New Zealand), ISO 9001:2015, and SGS third-party inspection credentials. cUPC-certified faucets are available as part of accessory packages for North American deployments where plumbing code compliance is inspected at installation.

These certifications allow the T36-50GT to be specified in public-bid procurement processes across the target markets without additional compliance testing. Project teams submitting tenders for municipal animal shelters, university veterinary hospitals, or government-operated animal control facilities can reference the certification documentation directly in their compliance submissions.

Xinhe manufactures stainless steel products for Elkay, Franke, Kohler, Bradley Corporation, and Delabie under OEM and private-label agreements. The same fabrication standards applied to these brand partnerships govern the production of every dog grooming tub shipped under the Xinhe name.