The Steelite HL749346 Healthcare Plate is a 9-inch round ceramic dish engineered for demanding foodservice environments requiring durability and versatility. Crafted by Steelite International, this fully vitrified china plate offers exceptional thermal stability and chemical resistance, making it suitable for high-temperature oven, microwave, and commercial dishwasher use. Its lead-free composition ensures safety and compliance in healthcare, institutional, and catering facilities, providing a reliable solution for serving hot or cold meals with minimized risk of staining or damage. Designed to withstand frequent cleaning cycles, the HL749346 incorporates a robust construction that maintains form and function under rigorous operational conditions, making it ideal for institutional foodservice applications requiring dependable tabletop presentation.
Top Steelite HL749346 Features
The Steelite HL749346 healthcare plate features a fully vitrified ceramic body that resists thermal shock and staining, ensuring longevity in high-volume settings. Its dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe design simplifies workflow, while the 9-inch diameter caters to standard meal portions. Crafted from lead-free china, it guarantees safety and durability under repeated use in demanding healthcare and institutional kitchens. The plate’s smooth surface facilitates cleaning, reducing maintenance time and improving sanitation. Its weight of 19 lbs provides stability during service, and its durable glaze prevents chipping and scratching, supporting consistent presentation in fast-paced environments.
- Highly thermal shock resistant for oven-to-table use in busy kitchens
- Durable fully vitrified material withstands frequent dishwasher cycles
- Lead-free china construction ensures safety and longevity
- Easy to clean surface reduces sanitation time in healthcare settings
- Perfect for hospital meals and institutional service with 9" size compatibility
Ideal for healthcare cafeterias, catering services, and institutional dining rooms.
Steelite HL749346 Technical Specs
The Steelite HL749346 healthcare plate features a 9-inch diameter round shape with a height of 1 inch and a weight of 19 pounds, constructed from high-quality china that is fully vitrified for thermal and chemical resistance. It complies with Proposition 65 and is designed for multi-purpose use with dishwasher, oven, and microwave safety capabilities. The plate’s glazed surface supports rigorous cleaning routines, ensuring sanitation in healthcare environments. Its lead-free Mandrel glaze maintains aesthetic appearance while resisting staining, with dimensions optimized for standard meal portions. The plate is built to operate reliably within an operating temperature range suitable for hot foods and reheating procedures, and it supports high-volume washing cycles without degradation.
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
- Construction & Finish: Fully vitrified, lead-free china with smooth glaze
- Dimensions: 9 inches diameter x 1 inch height
- Weight: 19 lbs
- Food Safety: Proposition 65 compliant; microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe
- Temperature Range: Suitable for high-temperature dishwashing and reheating
- Material: China (unspecified)
- Color: Standard white finish
To ensure optimal performance, this plate requires standard commercial dishwashing equipment with sufficient clearance and airflow. Installation in oven or microwave is straightforward, provided these appliances support compatible ceramic ware. Routine cleaning involves gentle dishwasher cycles and manual inspection for surface integrity. Use with compatible foodservice trays or racks facilitates high-volume throughput, with safety in handling due to its weight and balanced design.
- Dishwasher Compatibility: Fits standard commercial dishwashers with proper clearance
- Oven/Microwave Use: Supports reheating and food warming in industrial microwave and oven units
- Cleaning Routine: Dishwasher safe, requires no special detergents
- Storage & Handling: Can be stacked securely to optimize storage space
- Operational Tolerance: Resilient under typical institutional foodservice temperatures
What is a commercial healthcare plate?
A commercial healthcare plate is a durable, high-temperature resistant dish designed specifically for institutional and healthcare foodservice settings. Made from fully vitrified china, these plates like the Steelite HL749346 are used routinely in hospitals, cafeterias, and catering operations for serving meals efficiently. They support consistent sanitation through dishwasher compatibility and withstand oven and microwave reheating, making them suitable for preparing, serving, and cleaning in high-volume environments where safety, durability, and ease of maintenance are paramount.
Top Healthcare Plates for Institutional Foodservice Environments
Reliable and functional, healthcare plates like the Steelite HL749346 cater to moderate throughput kitchens, providing a sturdy, dishwasher-safe solution with oven and microwave compatibility. Built from vitrified china, these plates support safe, long-lasting operation in hospital and institutional settings, ideal for consistent meal presentation and sanitation. Steelite HL749346 exemplifies high-quality commercial kitchen equipment designed for healthcare foodservice applications.
- Moderate throughput kitchen — ideal for hospital cafeterias and care facilities
- Commercial ceramicware — supports high-volume cleaning and reheating
- Safe for microwave and oven reheating — enhances food presentation workflow
- Built from fully vitrified china — resists scratching and staining
- Designed for institutional durability — supports daily heavy-duty use
Why Choose Steelite HL749346?
Why Choose Steelite HL749346? This model stands out with its fully vitrified construction that offers exceptional durability and resistance to thermal shocks, making it suitable for heavy-volume institutional use. Its lead-free composition ensures safety in healthcare environments. The plate’s versatility in microwave, oven, and dishwasher application supports efficient workflows and sanitation, while its standard 9-inch size complements a range of meal service needs. Its robust design minimizes maintenance, reducing replacement costs and increasing operational efficiency for demanding foodservice operations.
- Self-contained ceramicware with superior thermal shock resistance
- Enhanced durability with lead-free, vitrified china
- Designed with a compact footprint for space-efficient storage
- Supports high-temperature dishwashing and reheating cycles
- Perfect for healthcare, cafeteria, and catering settings requiring reliable service
