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The Dukers DCSTW-3024 is a 18-gauge T-430 table — an economical 430 table for lighter or drier use.
The Dukers DCSTW-3024 is a 30″×24″ undershelf commercial stainless work table built with a 18-gauge 430 stainless top. The 18-gauge top is suited to light-to-medium and budget-conscious prep, and its 430 alloy trims cost for drier stations. An undershelf in stainless adds a second surface for pans and smallwares. At 30″ wide it gives a compact footprint for a tight line or single station. It is NSF listed and backed by a 90-day limited 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 | 30" |
| Depth | 24" |
| Height | 36" |
| Top gauge | 18 gauge |
| Stainless grade | Type 430 stainless |
| Edge profile | Boxed |
| Top material | Stainless steel |
| Base | Undershelf |
| Backsplash | None |
| Undershelf | Stainless |
| Drawers | — |
| Casters | — |
| Legs | — |
| Load rating | — |
| Prep edge | — |
| NSF listed | Yes |
| Warranty | 90-day limited |
A dash (—) means the manufacturer has not published that specification.
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.
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How it compares — same size, other brands
| Brand / model | Gauge / alloy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BK Resources VOBK-3024 | 18 ga T-430 | — |
| AmGood AMGWT-2430-RCB | 18 ga T-430 | — |
| Sapphire SMT-2430G | 16 ga T-304 | $148 |
Same 24" deep x 30" 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.