The Hatco EP36-48 Flav-R-Shield® EP36 Food Shield Full Service is a commercial foodservice sneeze guard designed for full coverage of food displays in busy healthcare, hospitality, and restaurant environments. Crafted with heat-tempered glass throughout, it features 48" width, 18" depth, and 22" height, with 3/4" radius corners and polished edges for safety and durability. The unit utilizes 1/4" thick glass front and side panels supported by 1" OD brushed 304 stainless steel posts, ensuring corrosion resistance and structural stability. Its design facilitates effective protection against contamination while maintaining optimal visibility, making it suitable for high-traffic food presentation areas requiring robust, easy-to-clean equipment. The product is American-made, combining precise dimensions and a sturdy construction tailored for commercial operations that demand reliability and hygiene compliance.
Top Hatco EP36-48 Features
The Hatco Flav-R-Shield® EP36 Food Shield offers a full-service design with heat-tempered glass construction, ensuring impact resistance in high-volume foodservice settings. Its stainless steel posts provide structural longevity, with a size optimized for countertop integration. The unit's 48-inch width and 22-inch height are ideal for protecting large food displays, while the 3/4-inch radius corners facilitate sanitation and safety. Designed for ease of cleaning and maintenance, the full-service setup improves workflow efficiency in busy horeca operations. Suitable for installations requiring durable, NSF-certified sneeze guards that enhance food safety standards without sacrificing visibility.
- Impact-resistant heat-tempered glass improves durability in busy kitchens
- Stainless steel posts resist corrosion and provide stable support
- Full-service design ensures comprehensive protection of food displays
- Dimensions sized for accommodating large food service stations
- Polished edges and radius corners simplify cleaning and sanitation
Ideal for high-traffic buffet lines, cafeteria stations, or food display areas requiring robust protection.
Hatco EP36-48 Technical Specs
The Hatco EP36-48 is engineered for durability and performance in demanding foodservice environments. It operates with a standard design featuring 48" wide, 18" deep, and 22" high dimensions, suitable for full-service applications. Constructed predominantly from stainless steel and heat-tempered glass, it ensures longevity and safety, with total weight of 40.7 lbs for easy handling and installation. The unit is made entirely in the USA, reflecting high manufacturing standards. Its impact-resistant glass panels are 1/4" thick, with brushed 304 stainless steel posts providing corrosion resistance. The overall design includes a full-service, single-sided frame with overall dimensions fitting standard countertop heights. It meets all necessary food safety protocols and is easy to clean with minimal disassembly required. The sneeze guard features NSF approval, ensuring compliance for commercial foodservice use.
- Dimensions: 48" W x 18" D x 22" H
- Construction: Heat-tempered glass and stainless steel posts
- Weight: 40.7 lbs for seamless installation
- Material safety: 1/4" thick glass, NSF-approved
- Design: Full-service supports large food displays
- Operating range: Suitable for typical ambient foodservice temperatures
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
- Construction & Finish: Stainless steel, tempered glass
- Mounting: Bench-mounted for countertop applications
- Installation Clearance: Adequate airflow around the unit
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Polished edges facilitate easy cleaning, disassembly minimal for panel cleaning
- Usage Compatibility: Designed for use with ambient food display temperatures
What is a commercial sneeze guard?
A commercial sneeze guard is a protective barrier designed for foodservice establishments to prevent contamination from patrons or staff. The Hatco EP36-48 is a top-grade, full-service single-sided sneeze guard made of impact-resistant tempered glass and stainless steel, installed in high-turnover food display areas such as buffets, cafeterias, and delis. It provides a stable and hygienic barrier for large food presentations, supporting food safety compliance and operational efficiency for medium-volume restaurant and cafeteria operations.
Top Sandwich Station Sneeze Guards for Hospital Foodservice Environments
Designed for medium-volume hospital cafeteria lines, the Hatco EP36-48 combines rugged construction, impact-resistant glass, and stainless steel durability. Its full-service design maximizes food protection and visibility, supporting efficient service and sanitation in healthcare dining areas. Hatco EP36-48 ensures robust performance in daily food display operations.
- Operation type — medium-volume hospital cafeteria lines
- Kitchen setting — healthcare and institutional foodservice
- Foodservice category — food display sneeze guards
- Workload qualifier — moderate throughput sustainability
- Use case — protecting prepared meals and buffet displays
Why Choose Hatco EP36-48
Why choose the Hatco EP36-48 Flav-R-Shield® Food Shield over similar models is rooted in its high-quality impact-resistant tempered glass, full-service design, and sturdy stainless steel support posts, providing superior durability and hygiene. The unit’s precise dimensions, American-made construction, and NSF approval enhance operational reliability and food safety, making it suitable for demanding commercial foodservice environments. Its design facilitates easy cleaning, quick maintenance, and seamless integration into high-traffic food display setups, setting it apart from lesser quality sneeze guards in the industry.
- Full-service, impact-resistant design for robust food protection
- Stainless steel posts provide long-term corrosion resistance
- Impact-safe tempered glass enhances safety and durability
- Optimized dimensions for large food display coverage
- Made in the USA with high manufacturing standards
