How is an equipment stand different from a work table?

An equipment stand is usually lower than a prep table, built heavier to carry cooking equipment, and often has a raised marine edge around the top to hold spills. A work table is set at a comfortable height for standing prep. Putting a griddle on a standard prep table usually leaves the cooking surface too high to work safely.

What is a marine edge?

A marine edge is a raised lip around the top of a stand or table that stops grease, water and small items from running or sliding off. It is useful under fryers, griddles and other equipment that can spill, and it helps keep the equipment's feet from creeping off the top.

Can two ovens be stacked on one equipment stand?

Only if the oven manufacturer approves it. Many convection ovens are designed to be double-stacked with the manufacturer's stacking kit on a matching stand, but a stand rated for one oven may not carry two. Check the oven's installation manual and the stand's load rating before stacking.

How much do commercial equipment stands cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $45 to $2,819.99 CAD, with a median of $320.33 across 102 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

Which brands of commercial equipment stands do you carry?

Norpex lists 102 commercial equipment stands. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 59, Royal with 15, Thorinox with 15, Winholt with 5 and Norpex with 4.

Do you ship commercial equipment stands across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Equipment Stands in Canada

Equipment stands are low, sturdy tables built to carry countertop cooking equipment such as griddles, charbroilers, fryers, convection ovens and steamers at a safe working height. Many have a raised marine edge to contain grease and spills, an undershelf for pans and supplies, and the option of casters so the line can be pulled out for cleaning. Restaurants and takeout kitchens use them to build a cooking line under the hood without a full range.

About commercial equipment stands

Before you buy

Match the stand's width and depth to the equipment's footprint, including feet and any overhang, so nothing sits over the edge.
Check the stand's load rating against the weight of the equipment it will carry, especially for ovens, stacked units and heavy griddles.
Work out the finished cooking height once the equipment is on top, since a countertop unit adds its own legs and body to the stand's height.
If you choose casters, get locking ones and plan for the flexible connector and restraint your gas fitter will likely require for gas equipment on wheels.
Place the stand so the equipment keeps the clearance to combustible walls and the position under the hood set out in its installation manual.

Common questions

How is an equipment stand different from a work table?: An equipment stand is usually lower than a prep table, built heavier to carry cooking equipment, and often has a raised marine edge around the top to hold spills. A work table is set at a comfortable height for standing prep. Putting a griddle on a standard prep table usually leaves the cooking surface too high to work safely.
What is a marine edge?: A marine edge is a raised lip around the top of a stand or table that stops grease, water and small items from running or sliding off. It is useful under fryers, griddles and other equipment that can spill, and it helps keep the equipment's feet from creeping off the top.
Can two ovens be stacked on one equipment stand?: Only if the oven manufacturer approves it. Many convection ovens are designed to be double-stacked with the manufacturer's stacking kit on a matching stand, but a stand rated for one oven may not carry two. Check the oven's installation manual and the stand's load rating before stacking.
How much do commercial equipment stands cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $45 to $2,819.99 CAD, with a median of $320.33 across 102 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
Which brands of commercial equipment stands do you carry?: Norpex lists 102 commercial equipment stands. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 59, Royal with 15, Thorinox with 15, Winholt with 5 and Norpex with 4.
Do you ship commercial equipment stands across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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