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Elkay Residential Sinks, Faucets + Accessories
We all have a vision for our home and work spaces. This vision begins with a spirit that inspires. At Elkay, our goal is to make your vision a reality. We design products that express what you live and work for: a sense of accomplishment, a beautiful balance and a feeling of integrity.
When creating your vision for your kitchen, bar or bath, the theme, décor, countertops and cabinets often take precedence in the planning process, but it is important for homeowners to remember the significance of the sink and faucet. A home's sink and faucet can affect everything from the way we wash up to how we prepare a meal. Elkay endeavors to educate homeowners on how to choose the right sink for their needs, which means matching the style of the individual homeowner, while ensuring they invest in a sink and faucet that will prove to be reliable, durable and functional.
When Leopold Katz and his son Louis launched Elkay in 1920 on the north side of Chicago, they were focused on creating a company that would always manufacture the highest quality products and provide the best service possible. What began as a three person shop has developed into a company with more than 5,000 employees worldwide, and those same goals and principles started three generations ago continue to be at the forefront of the company's mindset today.
As a family owned company, Elkay is dedicated to your complete satisfaction and our word is our bond. We honor our commitments with integrity to our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we live and work.
Elkay is America's number one stainless steel sink manufacturer and continues to set the pace with new products, designs and innovations. Elkay always strives to create products with both beauty and functionality in mind. Elkay's sleekly styled products offer unique features and each product is designed, formed and finished with uncompromising quality that will last a lifetime. In addition, Elkay understands the importance of keeping global concerns such as product content, as well as energy and water conservation, at the forefront when creating all of our products.
We all seek ways to improve our world and not waste natural resources, which is why Elkay produces 100% recyclable stainless steel sinks. While many products end up in landfills, all Elkay sinks can be reused and recycled. In addition, all Elkay faucets exceed the national requirements for lead-free design and continually meet water conservation standards. Elkay continues to create products that improve our world, while meeting the needs and individual styles of our diverse customers' lifestyles.
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Elkay Sinks and Faucets - The Perfect Solution for Tough Environments
Many commercial environments require durable products that can withstand frequent use, rough handling and even vandalism. To help save time and money on costly maintenance, repairs and replacement, it's important to choose high quality equipment that is well-suited for its environment. Elkay Manufacturing offers a wide range of commercial products that are built tough for even the most high-traffic schools, institutions, hospitals, factories and restaurants.
For each commercial setting, Elkay provides a variety of durable sink and faucet options to meet the specific functional needs of that location. When choosing a sink and faucet for a high-traffic commercial setting, there are several important factors that need to be taken into consideration to ensure that you are choosing the right sink to solve the challenges of your commercial space.
When selecting a sink, focus on its material type, gauge, shape, depth, sound suppression and surface finish to ensure you are investing in a quality product that can withstand its environment. Stainless steel is the professional's choice because it does not crack, chip or discolor, making it ideal for areas susceptible to damage from mishandling and rigorous use. Stainless steel is also easy to clean and highly resistant to rust and corrosion, so it maintains its appearance over time. Commercial stainless steel sinks should be created from a steel with a low gauge number, because the lower the number the thicker the steel. Elkay offers 14 gauge and 16 gauge sinks, which are often recommended for high-traffic commercial settings and are thick enough to resist damage from vandals or heavy equipment.
Another factor to consider when selecting a commercial sink is sound-deadening insulation. This is an essential feature if the kitchen is part of an open floor plan, such as certain restaurant settings or cafeterias. A sink bottom that is insulated with comprehensive undercoating and sound-absorbing pads reduces noise, providing a more pleasant environment for both the employees and visitors within the facility.
The finish should be chosen based on the intended appearance of the sink, the prominence of the location and the extent of its utilization. For example, Elkay's lustrous satin finish is ideal for hiding scratches incurred from day-to-day use. The finish is also quickly repaired should any deep scratches occur, making it ideal for commercial settings that are prone to damage and require an attractive appearance.
In addition to damaging the sink, mishandling and heavy traffic can harm faucets, as well. Built for rigorous use, Elkay faucets are made of the best grade materials and are precision manufactured for trouble-free service. Several features to look for when selecting a faucet are solid brass construction, chrome finish and a quarter turn ceramic disc cartridge. Elkay also offers vandal-resistant faucets that feature rigid spouts with vandal-resistant aerators. Since the aerator controls the water flow from the faucet, these models help conserve water and save money by ensuring that the aerator stays intact.
Additionally, Elkay's commercial sinks and faucets feature long term warranties, first-rate customer service and on-time delivery guarantees.
The combination of quality and long-lasting durability make Elkay's commercial sinks and faucets the ideal solution for even the most high-traffic commercial applications. For more information about Elkay commercial sinks and faucets, visit elkayusa.com or call Elkay customer service at 630-572-3192.
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THICKNESS:
Enduring QualityThe beauty you see is more than just skin deep. We begin with ultra-thick 16, 18 or 20 gauge stainless steel to optimize the strength and durability of your sink. Remember, the lower the number the thicker the steel.
FINISH:
Beauty for a lifetimeCharacterized by depth and richness, our finishes are crafted to maintain their beautiful luster over many years of use.
CAPACITY:
Formed for FunctionOur sinks are designed for life - and for your lifestyle. Through impressive design, our sinks have extra deep bowls and straight side walls with tight radius corners. This will not only allow larger pots and pans to sit flat for easier filling and cleaning, but also allows even more capacity in the same amount of space for more dishes and glasses.
INSULATION:
Noticeably QuietCompare our sinks to any other brand and you'll hear the difference. Sound deadening pads, fully undercoated bowls and our exclusive Sound Guard® protection, which combines both full undercoating and sound deadening pads, absorb sound, reduce condensation, and help maintain sink water temperature.