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Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and 1 BANQUET CABINETS (Heated) BASICS: E-1200 BB-1300 Capacity: 120 Covered Plates 120 Covered Plates Plate Size: 11 Diameter Maximum 11 Diameter Maximum Clearance: 16-5/8 Between Shelves 16-1/2 Between Shelves Floor Space: 29.75 Deep x 52 Long 32 Deep x 55-5/8 Long Net Weight: 455 lbs. 424 lbs Notes: FWE has greater shelf Cannot fit through a clearance between shelves 30 doorway FWE takes up less valuable floor space withour sacrificing required capacity. FWE has 63 Models of Banquet Cabinets
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and A DOOR GASKETS Gasket Strip Gasket Strip Hi-Temp Door Gasket mated into aluminum extruded gasket channel that is screwed to interior cabinet wall door frame. Replacement is quick and efficient. Typical Silicone refrigeration gasket material. Gasket is mated into aluminum extruded gasket channel that is sandwiched between construction wall. Replacement is very difficult at best. Claims corners to be integral piece, however gasket sections are pieced together and caulked. B CABINET SEAMS All seams turned in/under or concealed, with the exception of top which is double-layer construction for added durability and strength, locking unit together and then welded. Clean and streamlined unibody construction. NSF does not require silicon caulking to meet standards. All seams turned in/under or concealed. Top construction is less durable as the engineering of this requires inner and outer bodies to be screwed together (versus welded together). To meet NSF, top turned in seams require caulking to meet standards. Caulking Required Welded: No Caulking Required
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and C DOOR Door construction: Box frame with internal 16 gauge reinforcing behind hinge locations and door latch locations.engineered design with heat transfer relief, minimizing heat transfer and potential warping caused by heat from interior door to exterior door. Design helps keep exterior of unit cool to the touch. Door construction: Pocket Style door design. Requires caulk to fill gaps and meet NSF standards. Allows heat to transfer from inner door liner to exterior door. 1-13/64 Door Thickness 1-1/4 Door Thickness D HANDLES Heavy-duty aluminum extruded contoured push-pull handles are the default on those products that are standard with handles. ALL handles have standard back-up stainless steel reinforcing plates behind wall of cabinet. Aluminum catalog push-pull handles provided on all products standard with handles, with the exception of banquet cabinets. 16-gauge Tubular Stainless Steel offered standard on ETC, PTS, and UC models. Available as an optional accessory on all other models. 18-gauge Tubular Stainless Steel offered standard on BB models. Available as an optional accessory on all other models.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and E HINGES Hinges extend 1/4 d x 5/8 w from door Door is set back 1-3/8 from bumper 3 Door Hinges Top hinge sets in 1/8 d x 1/8 w from door Bottom hinge sets in 1/8 deep x 1/8 Door is set back 1-1/2 from bumper Top Capture Hinge 2 Door Hinges On E Series Banquet Cabinets, hinges are heavy-duty 12 gauge stainless steel with a.320 (21/64 ) stainless steel chamfered and hardened pin. Recessed behind bumper for protection as shown above. Three (3) complete hinge sets for greater strength and abuse as weight is distributed. Stronger than the competition. Hinges are screwed through inner and outer walls, then into 16-gauge back-up tubing reinforcing, welded-in-place. Design Engineered Hinge set up allows for a full 270 door swing. Top Pivot Hinge Hinges are stainless steel pivot hinge with a pin. Recessed behind bumper as shown above. Two (2) hinges only, with all weight distributed only on the bottom hinge. Top hinge is a capture hinge bearing no weight load. Hinges are screwed through inner and outer walls only, no reinforcing. Catalog Pivot Hinge Set up allows 215 door swing. Bottom Pivot Hinge
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and F LATCH Stainless steel Flush-in-door latch. Recessed 5 x 4 paddle latch. 4-Finger, full 3 clear grasp. Easy to use latch with full hands. Aluminum 2 piece Slide Action latch. Protruding door handle. Limited to 3 fingers, only 1-3/4 grasp. Not conducive to use with full hands. Flush-in-door paddle latch does not extend or protrude from face of cabinet. Excellent design for transport cabinets or in busy staging areas, as components are less vulnerable to damage. Slide Action latch protrudes 5/16 from face of cabinet, while handle extends 1-7/32 away from cabinet, making them easy to damage loading and come out of adjustment or alignment.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and G HEAT SYSTEM 3 HEATING ELEMENTS INDICATED IN RED 1 HEATING ELEMENT E-1200 BB-1300 ELECTRIC HEAT: Built-In Heat System Wattage proportioned to size of cabinet based on cubic inches of interior unit (1500 watts on E-1200). NEMA Plug 5-15P plug standard on 120 volt units. Multi-redundant engineered design for maximum performance and limited down time. Three (3) independent heat elements dispersed evenly under bottom heat transfer box (red arrows) creating more even temperatures within cabinet. Each heating element functions independently of the other. Should a heating element fail, there are still 2 more to heat the cabinet. Food Safety Temperature Zone Three (3) heating elements heat the cabinet evenly and provide even heat distribution. Blower motors assure safe cabinet temperatures throughout the cabinet, keeping temperatures in the food safety zone. Top mounted blower system has two (2) Hi-Temp blower motors. Should a blower motor fail, there is still another motor circulating the heated air. If both would fail, unit still provides adequate performance. Drop On Heat Box 1500 watts on ALL drop on heat boxes. No proportional sizing (1500 watts on BB-1300). NEMA Plug 5-15P plug standard on 120 volt units. Single component design with greater down time. One (1) heat element. When element burns out, cart is unable to function in Electric mode. Heat transfer is single point (red arrow) causing less homogenized or even temperatures. Hot air rises naturally. Heating a cabinet from the top downward already provides a fundamental challenge. Greater air velocity is required. Without a working fan, undirected heat cannot circulate and high limit switch will cut-out. No built-in redundancy performance factors. Carter-Hoffman cabinet temperature reading is measured right by the heating element. That could lead to mislead cabinet temperatures which may not keep temperatures in the food safety zone.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and G HEAT SYSTEM (Continued) Controls are consistent from one unit to the next. Controls are built-in, recessed protected to reduce damage during transport. Operator-friendly controls reduce operator error and increase food safety for your operation. Setting the control number to the proper cabinet temperature differs from one cabinet size to another. Controls are located on cumbersome box weighing 35 lbs and are exposed to damage. FWE s Built-In Heat System is operator-friendly! An operational range thermometer measures cabinet temperature. The thermostat cycling light tells you when the heat system is on and cabinet is preheated. Master ON/OFF switch shuts down the heating element and blower motors. Power supply light indicates electrical power to cabinet. Full range thermostat is adjustable to actual temperature with a temperature scale marked in ten degree increments (F/C) from 90 to 190 F (30 to 90 C). The food safety zone is indicated in red on the temperature scale. No master ON-OFF switch. The heat turns off, but the fan continues to run until the unit is unplugged. The thermostat capillary and thermometer are mounted to the uninsulated heat box itself and located close to the heating element, which could result in misleading readings. Relative settings from #1 thru #7 do not indicate a desired cabinet temperature.settings from #1 thru #7 are confusing to the operator since the same size heat box is used on all cabinet size capacities. For example, #5 setting will reflect a different cabinet temperature on a smaller unit than a larger unit.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and G HEAT SYSTEM (Continued) CANNED HEAT E-1200 BB-1300 1-Piece back tunnel for even heat distribution Stainless steel heat transfer box lined with aluminum for highly conductive heat transfer to assure the elimination or reduced effects of HOT-SPOTS caused by canned fuel. Entire back duct baffles help distribute heat within cabinet. (See red arrows.) 3-Piece segmented back tunnel, utilizing the outer 2 pieces. Two (2) separate canned-fuel tunnels do not provide as even a heat transfer. (See orange arrows.) Cans are placed side to side. Cans are placed front to back. FWE Secured Drawers FWE firmly believes our canned drawer design is a superior method of operation. The canned heat drawers securely hold the cans during transport. The drawers themselves are secured, and for added protection are secured again by the cabinet doors when closed. It assures that lit cans of fuel are kept safely inside of the unit at all times. Open Drawers By the design of the canned heat drawers, they could open during transport, allowing the lit cans of fuel to dislodge, causing a fire hazard. If a drawer is missing, damaged or warped, there is a break in the food zone which violates the principles of hygiene and food safety. Easy access for rodent infestation. In addition, there are no breaks in the food zone, thus adhering to principles of hygiene and food safety. No access for rodents.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and H CASTER LOCATION FWE prefers in-line caster configuration. has staggered caster configuration. I CASTER SIZE The initial impact of a threshold is dispersed among 2 casters. One caster takes all the stress of the initial impact of a threshold. E-1200 Standard Caster BB-1300 Standard Caster 6 x 1.25 Jarvis Caster 6 x 1.5 Payson Caster 300 lbs per caster per mfg specs 500 lbs per caster per mfg specs E-1200 6 Upgrade Caster BB-1300 6 Upgrade Caster 6 x 2 Jarvis Caster None listed 800 lbs per caster per mfg specs Manufacturer s Safety Allowance Factor: 25% Manufacturer s Safety Allowance Factor: NA J LOAD CAPACITY Item Apprx. Wt Covered Plates with Food 2lbs ea 120 Plates loaded 240 lbs Cabinet 500 lbs Total Weight on Casters 740 lbs Caster s Rated Capacity 1200 lbs Safety Factor of 25% 1600 lbs Excess Capacity: 460 to 860 lbs Item Apprx. Wt Covered Plates with Food 2lbs ea 120 Plates loaded 240 lbs Cabinet 470 lbs Total Weight on Casters 710 lbs Caster s Rated Capacity 2000 lbs Safety Factor NA Excess Capacity: 1290 lbs E-1200 6 Poly Caster Upgrade 6 x 2 Jarvis Caster Caster s Rated Capacity 3200 lbs Safety Factor of 25% 4200 lbs Excess Capacity: 2460 to 3460 lbs BB-1300 6 Poly Caster Upgrade None Listed
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and 2 NOTABLE POINTS OF INFO DOORS FWE has designed engineered 270 door swing and constructed our E-Series Banquet Cabinets to have easy access to load and unload plates efficiently, as well as save on valuable floor space. Allowing banquet staging the option of tandem loading provides larger operational flexibility. 270 door swing provides multiple advantages to the operator, as well as additional safety. Doors do not lay flush against side walls of units. Increased stress on hinges as they are racked by pushing the door back to their stopping point. Increased concern on safety as door protrudes into aisle and can be closed on staff while loading by a passer-by. CONSTRUCTION FRAME Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel Base Sheet (Interim Bottom Floor) Fully Insulated Cabinet - including the cabinet base. Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel Welded Square Tubing Base Frame Caster Reinforcing Plates Wrap Around Full Perimeter Bumper with Non-Marking Replaceable Vinyl Cushion Base Sheet & Insulation Holder Not a full frame. Simple bolster channels. NOTE: No insulation in bottom of unit. Corner reinforcements are needed for additional strength, bolting frame to body construction. bumper is screwed into the base frame with minimal screws. Unit does not have bottom insulation. FWE mounts the bumper to a fully welded, heavy gauge stainless steel square tubing base frame to provide structural integrity: The bumper is mounted to the base frame for added durability the bumper is not used as the base frame. In this way, the bumper absorbs all the shock in transport, protecting the integrity of the construction. Built tough to stand up under years of continuous use, top and bottom, precision welded steel frames prevent sagging and twisting.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and 3 REFRIGERATORS FREEZERS R-30 PHB-450 CONSTRUCTION Bolster or C Channel Construction Full Frame LATCH Extends only 1/4 from door. Extends 1-1/4 from door. Open even with full hands. Requires empty hand to open.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and 3 REFRIGERATORS FREEZERS R-30 PHB-450 CONTROLS Up-front easy-to-use highly accurate and intuitive Food Sentry controls, for unmatched consistent and safe temperatures. Controls consist of: On-Off Switch, Temperature Recall Set-Point, Digital Thermometer, Indicating Lights showing Power and Compressor Cycling, Adjustable Thermostat, Intuitive Auto- Defrost, as well as Manual Defrost, Defrost Override. Controls consist of On-Off Switch, Power Indicator Light, Standard Capillary Thermometer. Adjustable thermostat is not easily accessible and located in standard coil location, requiring removal of fuse top. No defrost available for refrigerated products. Will indicate an alarm of 40 F to alert possible HACCP condition. (Alarm can be disabled to turn off this function.) Passive Controls
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and 3 REFRIGERATORS FREEZERS R-30 PHB-450 PERFORMANCE FWE MODELS FWE offers more models to choose from to meet multiple need and special requirements. (13 models total.) offers 9 models. FWE Refrigerated Products FWE has wider caster track and is less susceptible to tip-over. R-30 and R-60 Models accommodate both 18 x 26 Trays and 12 x 20 Pans. FWE has 37 years experience building Dual-Temperature Refrigerator / Freezer Convertibles and Hot / Cold Convertibles. narrower caster pattern increases tip-over possibility. PHB-450 and PHB-650 only accommodate 18 x 26. introduced Refrigerator / Freezer combination version for the first time in 2000. They do not offer Hot / Cold Version.
Toughest Bar in Town Corners join end to end, providing a thick surface contact, creating strong edges. Support brackets add to the overall structural integrity. Extra-Thick Solid Top in Black Textured Laminate Ice Sink with Shut-Off Drain Valve Serving Bowls Radius Corners 24-GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL INTERIOR LINING WITH EASY-TO-CLEAN COVED CORNERS 10-GAUGE SUPPORT BRACKETS 3/4 MARINE GRADE WOOD LAMINATE OR SOLID WOOD Heavy Gauge Welded Tube Frame Heavy-Duty Rugged Polyurethane Caster Large Capacity Removable Bottle Rack Rugged Welded Steel Tubing Base and Top Frame Towel Ring Raised marine front edge on 20-gauge stainless steel work surfaces retard spills. Stainless Steel Interior with Adjustable Shelf Overlapping 300 Series stainless steel seams provide greater durability and moisture resistance. Heliarc Welded for Solid Construction Zerk Grease Fitting 40 Models to choose from! Exteriors in Solid Wood, Molded Laminate, Laminate, Stainless Steel all with stainless steel working side.
Side-by-Side Comparison of FWE and Caster Mounting Plate with welded threaded studs Heavy Gauge Welded Tube Frame Scrap bumper material used to reinforce middle due to lack of structural integrity. Metal Base Heliarc Welded for Solid Construction Plywood Base Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel Base Sheet Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel Welded Square Tubing Base Frame Wrap Around Full Perimeter Bumper with Non-Marking Replaceable Vinyl Cushion Metal Base Sheet uses the bumper as the base frame with exposed plywood for a base (as shown above). These materials and this design lacks structural integrity compared with stainless steel base sheet and welded base frame. One of the features that makes FWE unique is the durable stainless steel construction of the base frame. The bumper is mounted to the base frame for added durability the bumper is not used as the base frame. In this way, the bumper absorbs all the shock in transport, protecting the integrity of the construction. Built tough to stand up under years of continuous use, top and bottom, precision welded steel frames prevent sagging and twisting. Aluminum bumper actually acts as frame.