MKN Bain-Marie 1320501A – HotLine

A 400 x 700 x 700 mm footprint and a 305 x 510 x 215 mm working surface put the MKN 1320501A Bain-Marie in the compact HotLine module class. That depth of well gives enough volume for standard inset containers while keeping the unit low enough to integrate into a continuous serving or cooking line.

On a shipboard galley, a 230 V, 1.5 kW bain-marie is a low-impact way to hold sauces, sides or components without loading the main 3‑phase cooking bus. Electrical power at 1.5 kW makes this unit easy to allocate in a distribution board that is already feeding combi ovens, kettles and induction tops, and the single-phase 230 V feed simplifies connection when the vessel has a dedicated 230 V service for auxiliaries. At 30 kg net weight, it is light enough for straightforward handling during installation, while still being a fixed piece of the HotLine sequence once bolted and sealed to its foundation in line with the yard’s hygiene details.

The bain-marie well measures 305 x 510 x 215 mm in chrome-nickel steel 1.4301 / AISI 304. That material choice matches common galley worktops and adjacent HotLine modules, so the unit ties into an all-stainless line both visually and in cleaning behaviour. The body at 400 x 700 x 700 mm allows this module to sit as a narrow element within a 700 mm deep HotLine or comparable cooking block, taking minimal deck area while still offering a useful hot-holding capacity. Net weight is 30 kg, with 36 kg gross for transport and logistics planning.

The 1.5 kW electrical power rating is calibrated to the well size. It is high enough to bring the water or transfer medium in the 305 x 510 x 215 mm basin up to temperature and maintain it across service, without introducing unnecessary heat into the surrounding space. In a closed galley where HVAC load matters, that balance between holding capacity and power draw is often more important than headline wattage. Voltage is specified as 230 V, which should be checked against the vessel’s available services early in the design; where the main distribution is at a higher voltage, a transformer or dedicated 230 V sub-distribution will normally be part of the electrical package.

Build and control

• Chrome-nickel steel 1.4301 / AISI 304 construction
• 400 x 700 x 700 mm external dimensions for HotLine integration
• 305 x 510 x 215 mm working surface sized as a bain-marie well
• 1.5 kW electrical heating matched to well volume
• 230 V supply for simple single-phase connection
• 30 kg net weight, 36 kg gross for handling and transport

This module is an appropriate choice where a line needs dedicated hot-holding without committing to a larger multi-well station, or where electrical capacity is limited and a 1.5 kW, 230 V appliance fits the remaining load. It is not the right option where a galley needs multiple independent temperature zones or very high holding capacity; in those cases the designer should look at larger bodies from the same manufacturer’s programme.

Ordered under MKN product number 1320501A.