MKN Work Table 7NART0120X

Two construction details define the 7NART0120X work table: fully welded seams and radiused internal corners. For a shipboard galley, those two choices separate a surface that can be cleaned quickly from one that traps food soil and salt in joints.

On board, open seams and sharp internal corners are weak points under daily high-pressure cleaning and chemical use. Hygiene inspections in marine galleys focus on whether work surfaces and splash zones can be cleaned without dismantling equipment or working into inaccessible angles. A table built with welded seams and radiused corners removes most of the hand-work in those areas because there are no open joints to re-seal and no tight internal angles that harbour debris between services.

This unit is supplied under MKN article number 7NART0120X, with the internal MKN code 7NART120X for project documentation. Distinguishing clearly between the commercial article number and the internal code is useful on projects where several similar tables are specified in different areas of the galley or in separate rooms. In newbuild or refit documentation, that separation helps the yard, catering designer and owner trace exactly which work table version has been installed where, and reduces the risk of mix-ups when replacement items are ordered later in the vessel’s life.

In a marine context, radiused internal corners directly shorten daily and weekly cleaning routines. A smooth, rounded junction between surfaces allows cleaning staff to clear residues in a single pass with a cloth or spray, instead of scrubbing into a sharp angle. Fully welded seams mean there are no overlapping sheet joints or sealant beads that can open or degrade over time as the ship works in heavy seas. When seams are welded, moisture and contaminants have nowhere to penetrate, which reduces the likelihood of corrosion starting unseen under joints.

The fully welded build also means the work table behaves as a single piece when subjected to the vibration and movement that are normal at sea. Under the dynamic loads from ship motion, bolted or mechanically assembled tables can develop slight movements at their junctions, which in turn create gaps that are difficult to keep sealed. With the 7NART0120X, the continuous welds between components are part of the structural behaviour as well as the hygiene concept, so the work surface stays consistent over time.

Build and control

• Radiused internal corners for hygienic cleaning
• Fully welded seams

The 7NART0120X is the right choice where the priority is a fixed work surface with minimal joints and fast cleaning, for example in food preparation zones or areas subject to frequent inspection. It is the wrong choice where the specification calls for height-adjustable frames, modular understructures or demountable equipment that can be reconfigured without welding work, because this model is conceived as a permanently welded item. In such cases, a different table design with adjustable supports or modular connections should be considered.

Ordered under MKN product number 7NART0120X (MKN code 7NART120X).