MKN Work Table 10019080 – Optima 850

1000 x 850 mm of working surface sets this Optima 850 table up as a full module in the cooking line. With an overall body of 1000 x 850 x 700 mm (LxWxH), it occupies a clearly defined block in the galley plan without adding any electrical or plumbing load.

On board, that 1000 mm length can be the missing section between powered units where preparation or plating space is short. The 850 mm width ties in with the rest of the Optima 850 series, so the front edges align and crew are not stepping in and out of differing depths along a narrow passage. Because the unit has no service connections specified in the data, it can be positioned late in the build once heavier items with fixed supplies are locked in, or used in refits where the service layout is already committed.

The working surface matches the cabinet footprint at 1000 x 850 mm. There is no reduction of usable area from rebates or set-backs, so the full plan dimension is available for trays, cutting boards or containers in line with the hot side. The fixed 700 mm height is a design datum: designers know exactly where this top will sit relative to adjacent equipment, bulkheads or servery counters, and can keep runs straight without site adjustment. In a conversion, the one-metre length and 850 mm depth make it straightforward to replace a powered Optima 850 unit with neutral top while leaving neighbouring modules in place.

Construction is stainless steel 1.4301 (AISI 304) throughout. Using the same grade for the working surface and the body means cleaning chemicals and methods do not need to be mixed by area; routine washing, rinsing and inspection see one stainless behaviour. It also keeps the visual and hygienic standard consistent with other Optima 850 bodies that are specified around 1.4301. In practice, that matters when a line is built as a continuous suite and any change in finish or material would stand out.

Build and control

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

The self-supporting closed construction turns the 1000 x 850 x 700 mm body into a rigid block, which suits closed cooking suites or where a continuous front and side surface is required for hygiene or impact protection. It is the wrong choice where open under-shelves, undercounter appliances or clear access beneath the table are part of the design, because this model does not provide an open frame. It is also a poor fit where variable working height is a requirement, as the 700 mm height is fixed and there is no provision in the specification for on-site adjustment.

Ordered under MKN product number 10019080.