MKN Bain-Marie 1320502A – HotLine

800 x 700 x 700 mm defines this HotLine bain-marie as a mid-size module that still fits comfortably into a standard cooking line. With a 3 kW electric load on 230 V and a 630 x 510 x 215 mm working surface, it is dimensioned for service-line holding rather than bulk production.

On board, that footprint matters because servery and galley counters are usually planned in 700 mm-deep blocks, and an 800 mm-long body is easy to combine with adjacent cooking or neutral modules. At 43 kg net weight, the unit is light enough to be handled into position without heavy lifting gear, but it still needs to be fixed to a marine plinth or flanged feet system to meet shipyard stability and hygiene requirements. The 230 V supply rating ties it to spaces where that voltage is available from the ship’s distribution, typically pantry or buffet lines fed from a lower-voltage sub-board.

The working surface of 630 x 510 x 215 mm gives a well proportioned for standard containers or pans used for hot holding. The 215 mm depth allows a useful water volume beneath the inserts, which extends holding time and temperature stability once up to heat. With 3 kW of electrical power, the bain-marie is sized to bring that volume up to temperature and maintain it against the draughts and door openings typical of an open galley or serving area. Because the module shares the 700 mm corpus depth with other HotLine and modular equipment, it can be built into a continuous run without dead corners or ledges that are hard to clean.

Construction in chrome-nickel steel 1.4301 / AISI 304 is in line with marine galley practice for exposed work surfaces and wells. This grade gives the smooth, corrosion-resistant finish needed around hot water and food acids, provided cleaning chemicals are chosen to suit. The gross shipping weight of 52 kg is worth noting at the design stage; the difference between gross and net gives an indication of packaging, which can be critical where access to the galley is via crew staircases or service lifts.

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• Chrome-nickel steel 1.4301 / AISI 304 construction
• 800 x 700 x 700 mm overall dimensions
• 630 x 510 x 215 mm working surface
• 3 kW electrical power
• 230 V supply connection
• 43 kg net weight, 52 kg gross weight

This bain-marie is a good fit for ships needing an 800 mm module for hot holding along a 700 mm-deep counter, such as a buffet, crew mess servery or small production line. It is less suitable where only three-phase power at higher voltage is available, or where a larger vessel’s service concept demands significantly more holding capacity in each position. Ordered under MKN product number 1320502A.