Choosing Your Equipment


Choosing a Robot Coupe for Your Concept Icon
Choosing a Robot Coupe for Your Concept

Robot Coupe manufactures equipment to tackle countless food prep tasks. Read this article from KaTom to learn which machines and attachments suit your menu.

Portion Control Keeps Your Budget & Customers Happy Icon
Portion Control Keeps Your Budget & Customers Happy

Restaurant portion control tools help you meet customer expectations while maintaining predictable profit margins.

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The Value of Knowing the R-value

Insulation is an essential part of any refrigeration unit. The R-value of your model's insulation can help you save money and keep your cold items safe.

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Dishwasher Booster Heater Buyers' Guide

Booster heaters raise sanitizing water to the right bacteria-killing temperature. Learn how to choose the right unit with KaTom's guide.

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Choosing a T&S Hose Reel

T&S hose reels make many everyday cleaning tasks safer and quicker, from washing floors to rinsing equipment. Find yours here.

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Choosing the Right Food Pan Lids

Match the right lid options with your food pans to avoid spills, cross-contamination, and early food spoilage.

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What Are Commercial Refrigerators Made Of?

The materials a commercial refrigeration unit is made of can affect its maintenance requirements, cost, and durability.

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Cap Tubes vs. TXVs

TXVs and capillary tubes are two commercial refrigeration components that do the same thing, but in very different ways. Learn the differences here.

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Commercial Changing Table Options

Adding a baby changing station to your public restroom is an easy way to make your facilities more accommodating to families.

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Mechanical vs. Electronic Controls for Commercial Refrigeration

Compare mechanical and electronic controls on commercial refrigeration to help you decide which option is best for your kitchen.

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Commercial Fridge Organization: Maximize Your Shelving Space

Optimize your restaurant fridge’s organization with this guide. Get tips for maximizing space, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in your kitchen.

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Pressure Fryers Buyers' Guide

Learn how to choose the best commercial pressure fryer to create the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken in town.

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Four Reasons to Choose a Convertible Gas Griddle

Learn how a convertible gas griddle can help keep you cooking through growth in business and unexpected events.

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Commercial Deep Fryer Terms

These are the terms you'll need to know to find your way around a commercial deep fryer.

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Compact Frying with Countertop Fryers

A countertop fryer can be space-saving options for operations with limited available space or low-volume production requirements.

A Guide to Gourmet Ice Machines Icon
A Guide to Gourmet Ice Machines

Not sure which type of gourmet ice is right for you? With KaTom's guide, operators can find the best gourmet ice style and machine for their beverage program.

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Find the Right Flaker for Your Business

Learn about how flake ice is made and if it's right for your business. We go over flake ice machine options so you can find the right one.

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Commercial Ice Machine Terms

Learn the terms used in describing the parts and operation of commercial ice machines.

Full Cube or Half Cube? Find Your Ice Cube Maker Icon
Full Cube or Half Cube? Find Your Ice Cube Maker

Use this guide to find the right ice cube maker for your restaurant, bar, or hospitality business, whether you need full cube or half cube ice.

Nugget Ice Machines Buyers' Guide Icon
Nugget Ice Machines Buyers' Guide

Learn more about nugget ice and the machines that produce it to see if a commercial nugget ice machine would be a good addition to your business.

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Understanding How a Refrigerator Works

Learn how a refrigerator works with KaTom's explanation of your reach-in's components, from refrigerant to the materials used to construct it.

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Expand Your Pub's Food Menu

Go beyond boring bar food and build a quality pub menu with these simple pieces of equipment. Learn about ovens, griddles, panini presses, and more.

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Walk-in Cooler Floors: Choosing a Good Foundation

Walk-in cooler flooring is a detail that's easy to overlook, but one that's important in making sure your equipment does the job it's supposed to.

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Picking the Right Pre-rinse Faucet

Pre-rinse faucets help take care of the critical first step in the rinse, wash, and sanitize procedure. Learn how to choose the most effective one here.