MKN Electric Tilting Bratt Pan 2021401C – Optima 850

62 litres of pan volume on a 700 x 540 mm cooking surface sets the MKN 2021401C up as a mid-size electric tilting bratt pan within the Optima 850 line. At 800 x 850 x 700 mm overall, it fits into a single 800 mm module while still offering a 200 mm deep pan body for braising, shallow frying and bulk cooking.

In a marine galley this footprint-to-capacity ratio matters. Deck area is always contested, and an 800 x 850 mm body that still carries a 62 litre pan lets the designer hold a full-size Optima 850 cookline without handing over more space than one module. The 400 V electrical supply and 10.8 kW connected load sit squarely in the sort of three-phase distribution found on shipboard main galleys, so it can be specified into an existing electrical balance without unusual demands.

The working surface measures 700 x 540 x 200 mm, giving a broad base for even loading at shallow depths or deeper liquid cooks up to the 62 litre capacity. A single work zone keeps operation simple where the requirement is to run one batch at a time rather than multiple independent temperature fields. Net weight is 150 kg, with 159 kg gross, so the structural loading and any plinth or flanged-foot arrangement can be calculated from a known figure before the unit is ordered.

Construction is in stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout, which aligns with the rest of the Optima 850 modular system and gives a consistent surface for cleaning and maintenance. The self-supporting closed construction provides a stable carcass that does not depend on adjacent modules for stiffness, which is relevant when the line is broken by sinks, passageways or service voids. With 10.8 kW of electric power available at 400 V, the unit offers enough heating performance for searing and fast temperature changes while still being manageable on a typical galley sub-distribution board.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control
• Double-walled hinged lid with swivel joint and condensate drip strip
• Thermostatic temperature control

Ergonomic knob control and thermostatic temperature regulation put day-to-day use on familiar ground for galley staff, with setpoints held without manual trimming once the load is up to temperature. The double-walled hinged lid on a swivel joint, with a condensate drip strip, keeps steam and condensate where they belong during cooking and when opening, reducing vapour and moisture into the galley and protecting adjacent equipment and finishes.

This configuration suits a main or crew galley that needs a single, general-purpose tilting pan in an Optima 850 line, where 62 litres is enough to cover service without running half-empty. It is not the right choice where multiple temperature zones in one pan are a design requirement, or where capacities above this level are routine; in those cases larger or more segmented bodies from the same family should be on the schedule instead.

Ordered under MKN product number 2021401C in the Optima 850 series.