Choosing Your Equipment


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Temperature-controlled Transport

When you need to bring food to a remote location, a wireless heated or refrigerated transport cabinet can help you do so safely.

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CaptiveAire Control Options for Your Commercial Kitchen

When deciding on your CaptiveAire system's specs, you'll need to decide which controls are best for your kitchen and if you'll need a utility cabinet.

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Pairing Your Range with a Salamander

Learn about how to pair a salamander with your range to make the most of the space in your commercial kitchen.

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The Difference Between Cheese Melters & Salamanders

Learn the differences of salamanders vs cheese melters here. KaTom will ensure you get the right equipment for your commercial kitchen.

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CaptiveAire at KaTom

CaptiveAire commercial kitchen ventilation, including hoods, controls, fans, ductwork, and makeup air units, are available from KaTom.

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A Buyers' Guide to Commercial Kitchen Ventilation

When considering a commercial ventilation system, refer to KaTom's guidelines for customizing the perfect CaptiveAire hood.

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Outdoor Ice Makers Guide

Outdoor ice makers can improve service times at your open-air bar or dining room and make employees' work easier. Learn more about those machines here.

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Food Prep Equipment Buyers' Guide

The broad category of food prep tools can be hard to navigate. This guide aims to help you choose the equipment you need.

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Ensure Food Safety with Sanitizer Test Strips

Sanitizer test strips help operators ensure dish sanitizing solutions are diluted correctly for optimal disinfection in foodservice venues.

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Walk-in Condenser Location: Ceiling or Wall?

Choosing the right location for your walk-in condenser can be tricky. Join KaTom as we explore the differences between condenser locations.

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Choosing Your Steam Table Pan Depth

When deciding which steam table pan size you need, you'll also need to choose between depths, with 2.5 inches the most common.

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Walk-in Cooler Floor Options

How you use your walk-in refrigerator determines which kind of floor it requires – if it needs one at all. Learn about the options at KaTom.

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Walk-in Location Requirements

Your geographic location can play a large role in the features and accessories you might need for your walk-in cooler.

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Waffle Maker Buyers' Guide

Waffles come in all shapes and sizes, and so does the equipment used to make them. Learn how to choose the right commercial waffle maker with this guide.

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Disher Buyers' Guide

Dishers are indispensable in the effort to serve consistent portions and keep tabs on product costs. Choose the right ones with help from this guide.

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Commercial Refrigeration: Cost of Ownership

Considering the cost of ownership of your commercial refrigeration before you purchase a unit can save your business thousands of dollars over time.

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Walk-in vs. Reach-in: Which Refrigerator Is Right For You?

Understanding the different capabilities of walk-in vs. reach-in refrigeration will help you choose the right one for your kitchen. Learn more here.

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Beyond the Chafer

Chafer alternatives give caterers options when it comes to keeping food warm while serving, and can simultaneously help achieve a desired aesthetic.

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Conveyor Toaster vs. Slot Toaster: What's the Difference?

Compare conveyor toasters vs. slot toasters and use KaTom's guide to choose the best one for your restaurant, hotel, or office.

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The Power of a Pizza Mixer

Pizza mixers are ideal for mixing large batches of pizza dough, with additional attachments available for shredding, grinding, and slicing pizza toppings.

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Comparing Spiral Mixers & Planetary Mixers

There are two types of commercial mixers: planetary mixers and spiral mixers. What's on your menu will determine which one you need.

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ADA-compliant Commercial Refrigeration

The Americans with Disabilities Act includes guidelines about counter height that may affect your undercounter refrigeration purchases.

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How to Choose the Best Strip Curtain

Want to get the most out of your strip curtain? Make sure you're buying the right one by knowing where and how it will be used.

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Air Curtain Applications for Comfort & Savings

Using an air door can save you money in utilities and keep pests out while maintaining a comfortable environment for employees and customers.