Our read
At $907.99 list, the BK Resources CVTOB-6030 is a 16-gauge T-304 table — the corrosion-resistant 304 choice for wet, heavy-duty lines. Of the 16 models we list at this size, it ranks #13 by price.
The BK Resources CVTOB-6030 is a 60″×30″ open-base commercial stainless work table built with a 16-gauge 304 stainless top. The 16-gauge top is suited to daily high-volume commercial prep, and its 304 alloy resists corrosion near sinks and acidic foods. The open base clears easily for cleaning and leaves room for bins. At 60″ wide it gives a mid-size surface for a typical prep or plating station. It is NSF listed and backed by a 1 year warranty.
Buying considerations
Match the top gauge to the workload — 18-gauge for light prep, 16 for daily commercial use, 14 for heavy chopping and mounted equipment — and choose 304 stainless for food-contact corrosion resistance. Pick an open base for airflow and a trash-can gap, a cabinet base for lockable storage, or casters for a mobile station. Browse all work tables →
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Width | 60" |
| Depth | 30" |
| Height | 34" |
| Top gauge | 16 gauge |
| Stainless grade | Type 304 stainless |
| Edge profile | Boxed |
| Top material | Stainless steel |
| Base | Open base |
| Backsplash | None |
| Undershelf | — |
| Drawers | — |
| Casters | — |
| Legs | — |
| Load rating | — |
| Prep edge | No |
| NSF listed | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
A dash (—) means the manufacturer has not published that specification.
Where to buy — retail price
| Retailer | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| JES Restaurant Equipment | $907.99 | View listing → |
| REW Online | $1,170.60 | View listing → |
Prices exclude freight & tax and change often — confirm on the retailer’s page. We don’t sell equipment or take payment for placement; these are independent listings.
What gauge & steel type actually mean
Three things separate a $170 table from a $1,300 one — and sellers use the words loosely, so here's the plain version:
14 ga heaviest · 16 ga standard commercial · 18 ga light-duty. Counter-intuitive: a lower number means thicker steel and more dent resistance. Heavy daily prep wants 16 (or 14); light/occasional use is fine on 18.
304 (a.k.a. "18/8") resists rust and food acids and is non-magnetic — the standard for wet, salty kitchens. 430 is cheaper and magnetic but rusts sooner where moisture sits. For a dishroom or wet line, choose 304.
A stainless base won't rust anywhere; a galvanized (zinc-coated steel) base is cheaper and fine away from standing water, but corrodes near floor drains and wet zones. The top is usually stainless either way — the base is where brands cut cost.
Rule of thumb: busy wet line → 16 ga / 304 / stainless base. Dry storage or light use → save with 18 ga / 430 / galvanized base.
Photos, drawings & installation
How it compares — same size, other brands
| Brand / model | Gauge / alloy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AmGood AMGWT-3060-BS | 18 ga T-430 | — |
| Dukers DCSTW-3060B | 18 ga T-430 | — |
| Sapphire SMT-3060G | 16 ga T-304 | $186–$260 |
Same 30" deep x 60" side-to-side (long) footprint, all NSF-class. → full comparison
Health-department & code relevance NSF/ANSI 2
Food-prep surfaces must be smooth, non-toxic, corrosion-resistant and cleanable (FDA Food Code 4-101.11) and, in practice, NSF/ANSI 2 listed — which is why commercial kitchens use stainless work tables, not home furniture. A non-NSF table can fail plan review. See what your state & county require →
Freight economics — a real line item
Heavy stainless ships freight, and it adds up. Most manufacturers waive freight above an order threshold, which creates a consolidation incentive: sourcing your table, sink, and shelving from one line can cross the free-freight minimum and eliminate hundreds in shipping — where splitting the order across brands can incur freight on each shipment. Weigh total landed cost, not just retail price, and ask each brand for its free-freight minimum.
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Shipping & handling
Shipping weight, dimensions and carrier method aren't published for this model yet. Check the manufacturer's spec sheet or ask a dealer for the crate weight and whether it ships LTL freight or parcel before you compare landed cost.