MKN Grill Unit 10018658 – HotLine

Twenty kilowatts of gas power concentrated into two work zones on a 320 x 510 mm surface gives the HotLine grill unit 10018658 its character. Within an 800 x 700 mm body this is a focused grilling station that fits into a short line while still offering split loading.

At 800 x 700 x 700 mm this module aligns with a 700 mm-deep cooking run, which is a common format where galley aisles are narrow and equipment is arranged in straight blocks. The 700 mm height allows designers to match working levels with neighbouring HotLine modules or a fabricated top, so there is no step at the front edge. A net weight of 95 kg and gross weight of 106 kg also matter at the yard: lifting plans, securing points and substructure thickness are set against those figures rather than guesswork.

The working surface of 320 x 510 mm is divided into 2 work zones. That lets a single module handle different grilling duties at once, instead of dedicating a full-length body to one temperature. In a line built around 800 mm modules, this can be the only grill, so the 20 kW gas power needs to be enough to bring the surface back to temperature after a full load. On a ship where service peaks are sharp, that recovery profile is often more important than extending the line with another appliance.

Gas power at 20 kW also feeds into the ship’s energy balance. On a gas-equipped galley this module concentrates its demand onto a known point in the line, which the yard can connect to the gas manifold without oversizing. Where electrical capacity is constrained, a gas-fired grill frees up electrical headroom for electrically heated appliances elsewhere.

Construction is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. For marine use this simplifies both initial installation and later modification, because the same material is used across the body if the unit is built into a welded top or supported on a stainless plinth. A self-supporting closed construction gives the carcass stiffness without additional frames under the deck, which can help where penetrations through deck coverings are tightly controlled.

Build and control

• Stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout
• Self-supporting closed construction
• Ergonomic knob control

This unit is a strong fit for galleys that already plan around 800 x 700 mm HotLine modules and need a dedicated gas grill without extending the run beyond one body length. It is the wrong choice where a very large grilling surface is required, because the working area is fixed at 320 x 510 mm, and it is also wrong where gas cannot be used on board and only electrically heated appliances are acceptable. In those cases another HotLine module type or a larger suite section should be specified instead.

Ordered under MKN product number 10018658 in the HotLine series.