No one would think of installing a walk-in cooler without insulation. However, cooking equipment operating at high temperatures without insulation protection is installed without a thought. The chart below highlights the merits and sensibilities of not insulating either piece of equipment. Which piece of equipment do you think should be the first one to insulate?
| Which Piece of Equipment Should You Insulate . . . |
| Function |
Walk-in Cooler |
Steam Kettles |
| Temperature differential between equipment and kitchen |
-40°F |
200°F (1) |
| Energy loss (inefficiency) |
None |
7800 Btu/Hr. (1) |
| Impact on air conditioning load |
None |
7800 Btu/Hr. (1) |
| Hazard to employees |
None |
Severe burns |
| Impact on Workers' Compensation |
None |
Accidents will be recorded. Severity of burn may cause a lost time accident. |
| Insulation provided |
4 inches |
None |
| 1) Based on a 60 gallon direct steam kettle operating at 30 psi and 274°F. |
Risk Analysis and Cost Impact - No Insulation
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| Function |
Walk-in Cooler |
Braising Pans, Steamers, Steam Kettles |
| Initial capital cost |
Less |
Less |
| Production Efficiency |
None |
Reduced |
| Operating Cost |
Higher, but reduces A/C cost |
Much higher |
| Potential injury |
None |
Significant |
| Potential Liability |
None |
High risk of lawsuit - open ended cost impact |
| Current regulations and the high probability of litigation by "injured" equipment operators, dictates that all cooking equipment should be insulated. The responsibility for protection of employees rests with the employer . . . choose insulated products for all your equipment needs!
Legion Industries is the only manufacturer to provide insulation as STANDARD on the COMBI-PAN Series and all Self-Contained Kettles. Insulation is offered as an option on all Direct Steam Kettles and must be specified by the end-user.
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Insulation Saves You Money and Protects Your Employees
KEEP THE HEAT IN THE EQUIPMENT COOKING FOOD . . .
AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN! |
SAVE ON LABOR COSTS
- Food cooks faster in an insulated Skittle®, Titan™ or kettle.
- Faster cooking means increased production for the same labor dollars.
SAVE ON WORKER'S COMPENSATION COSTS
- Less employee time is lost due to work related injuries and burns!
- Fewer liability problems for the employer!
SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS
- Less energy is needed to maintain equipment and product temperature!
- Less energy is needed to keep the kitchen cool!
- Less energy is need for ventilation!
SAVE ON INSTALLATION COSTS
- Less air conditioning capacity is needed! Less make-up air is required for the exhaust hood!
Legion Industries is the only manufacturer to provide insulation as STANDARD on the Skittle®, Titan™ and all Self-Contained Kettles. Insulation is offered as an option on all Direct Steam Kettles and must be specified by the end-user. |
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