Benefits & Features of Stainless Steel Sinks, Benches & Shelves
Stainless Steel Sinks
Sinks are a crucial part of a restaurant or cooking setup and are equally helpful in a commercial or an
average family kitchen. They can be utilised for doing multiple things, such as washing dishes, cleaning
vegetables, and chopping meat. These are generally situated near the dishwasher for the chef's comfort.
There are various sizes of commercial sinks available with Simco.
Features of Stainless Steel Sinks
Wet bench with fabricated sink bowl
Top 1.2mm thick
Round tube legs 41mm diameter, 1.2mm thick
Adjustable feet equipped as standard (2100 & 2400) models supplied with six legs as standard)
Bowl size 450mm x 450mm x300mm available Left, Right ,or Centre
For the appropriateness of fitting a dishwasher underneath the tables supplied with leg braces,
contact your representative dealer
Pre-punched waste hole for 90mm waste
Supplied flat packed & ready for assembly
Splashback height 150mm bench
Benefits
Very Durable
It is widely agreed that stainless steel sinks are among the most durable materials available for
commercial restaurants/establishments. They don't chip, crack or peel like enamel or porcelain sinks.
Besides, they are resistant to stains. Although this material prevents corrosion, make sure not to have
long-term contact with chlorine bleach, solvents, muriatic acid, and other harsh or acidic cleaners, as
they can damage its finishes and leave them vulnerable to rust. In addition, its thickness also goes a long
way in the sink's resistance to scratches and dents. Your sink will be more durable if the steel is
relatively thicker.
Variety of Options
There are a variety of options when you decide to buy a sink. These are available in undermount and
drop-in designs, and you can find many types of configurations & shapes, as well as double, single, or
corner sink styles. You will also get a varied range of thicknesses, which is known as gauges.
No Effort in Cleaning
Making a stainless steel sink spotless is not a hard job & anyone can do it with a little bit of dedication.
You can make your sink look spotless just by spending a few minutes per day. However, if you are using
a sink made of any other material, you might have to allot a lot of time for cleaning, as it is an unending
task if the kitchen sink is made of any other material.
Considerably Less Cost
Stainless steel cost is considerably less than other materials, such as porcelain, granite, or cast iron.
Irrespective of the thickness of its gauge and the configuration of the bowl, its cost is much lesser than
other materials. apart from being cheap, it is pretty durable. It saves you money in the long term as well,
unlike some other materials.
Stainless Steel Benches
If you feel uncomfortable in your kitchen due to cramped space, then these benches are the way
forward for you. This equipment can be used as an additional space to store goods, prepare dough for
the bread and chop meat pieces.
Features of Commercial Kitchen Benches
Usable with most of the popular commercial dishwashers leading brands
Available in 600 and 700mm depth
304 grade, 1.2mm thick top
150 mm splashback
Available as left or right-handed exit
Supplied flat packed ready for self-assembly
Splashback height 150mm
Benefits
Aesthetically Pleasing & Versatile Functioning
While this may not be the primary characteristic while looking for benches, aesthetic superiority is a
positive attribute, and therefore this material undoubtedly looks excellent. Its spotless, metallic surface
provides a high-maintenance, sleek, and professional look to any kitchen. Besides, the benches look
good anywhere they are placed in the space and fit in well at any location. It is an excellent combination
of beauty & performance.
Ease of Cleaning & Hygienic Surface
Arguably the most crucial aspect of catering is striving to maintain food-related hygiene. If a catering
business doesn't abide by the stringent food hygiene standards, then the company won't flourish for
long. Merely passing legal guidelines to run your business is not enough, and you must ensure that you
are following utmost cleanliness practices. Therefore, these benches are perfect as they have very few
kitchen germs and can be cleaned relatively easily.
Sturdy and Long-Lasting
There is a solid reason why stainless steel is preferred as the primary material in the catering industry,
which is that it is sturdy and long-lasting. The benches made of this material won't crack, chip or break,
and even minor damage like scratches and dent are far less likely to occur. As the kitchen is the hub of
fast-paced work, you need to trust your appliance, and there is nothing more trustworthy than these
benches.
Requirement of Negligible Maintenance Required
Any material requires heavy maintenance from time to time. For example, High-quality wood provides
many advantages. However, it's prone to all sorts of issues as well, such as water damage, and adequate
maintenance is required. Fortunately, no such care is required for stainless steel. It is easy to clean and
very sturdy & can handle the rough treatment in the kitchen.
Stainless Steel Shelves
These shelves are handy when you are vying for extra space to store some necessary items. You can
mount the brackets at any location you desire. You can also keep it in an appropriate place. The shelves
will provide you with more than enough space in the kitchen and help you litter it less.
Features of Commercial Kitchen Shelf
Single & double tier shelves for top mounting on benches
Top 1.2 mm thick
3 mm zincalume coated steel reinforced backing
Flanged feet for fixing benchtops with covers
Supplied flat packed & ready for assembly
Benefits
High-Quality Durability
It is a fact that expenditure on kitchen shelves is the most when remodeling is done. Therefore always
make sure that you use only stainless steel shelves, as these are one of the most durable & long-lasting
materials. Their built and material make the chances of rusting almost nil. Besides, this material can
easily bear the most challenging temperature and still maintain its shape, size & strength.
Stain No Worry Due to High Resistance
Steel has the feature of high resistance. Therefore you need not worry about any stains on your kitchen
shelf. If you are worried about stains of any juice or discoloration or any other coloring agent ruining the
look of your cabinet, you need to calm down. This material is non-absorptive, and therefore, no material
can pass or go through it.
A Boon to Nature
If you also happen to love nature, then this point will completely delight you. You'd be stoked to know
that this material is fully and completely recyclable. Therefore, everyone should certainly do the needful
by using metals such as steel in commercial kitchens.
Where Can You Use this Equipment?
While you can use the sinks, shelves, and other appliance in any commercial kitchen, the following
establishments are best suited for this type of equipment:
Restaurants & Cafes
Clubs, Pubs & Bars
Quick Service Restaurants & Convenience stores
Hospitality Venues
Establishments with accommodation
Schools
Medical & Elderly Care
Bakery & Pastry Shops & many more.