Steel grease filters are a crucial tool when it comes to tackling the build up of grease which can soon grow out of control should it be left unchecked, which is why it's so important to install steel baffle filters at the beginning of a kitchen design or renovation. Obviously, steel baffle filters should be located above areas where the grease build up is most tangible such as above ranges where a lot of frying takes place. Fried foods are one of the biggest causes of grease build up but steel baffle filters are extremely capable at removing the vast majority of grease from the air and making a commercial kitchen a much more hospitable place in which to work. Steel baffle filters work in number of different ways but they essentially trap the grease within their filters before extracting it from the air along with other unpleasant elements such as smoke and grease.

 

Taking good care of a commercial kitchen starts with its ventilation and equipment such as extractor fans and steel baffle filters are the best place to start for these endeavours. Steel baffle filters are not only highly proficient at extracting grease but they also have the additional benefit of being made from the extremely durable and benefit filled material of steel. Obviously, commercial kitchens can be hot, smoky and steamy environments and any equipment used within them must be sufficiently durable to withstand such conditions and this is certainly something which can be applied to steel baffle filters. The process by which grease is drawn into steel baffle filters is fairly straightforward and usually is coerced into the filter by exhaust fans where it will be separated from the air and extracted from the commercial kitchen environment.

 

Grease is a very problematic substance in commercial kitchens and it has all sorts of implications regarding health in safety as grease is not only a fire hazard, it is also a haven for bacteria which is obviously not acceptable for a commercial kitchen. Steel baffle filters are an excellent piece of apparatus when it comes to the extraction of grease and they are cost effective as they will invariably save commercial kitchens money in the long run.

 

 

CK Direct are one of the UK’s top providers of catering and commercial kitchen equipment. We boast many years experience in the field of commercial kitchens and offer a multitude of products to meet your requirements. So, if you’re looking for a commercial kitchen fan or other forms of commercial ventilation, CK Direct are sure to have just the product for you. To find out more about our range of commercial kitchen equipment, just give us a call on 0808 178 0001 or fill in our online enquiry form.