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The Sapphire SMTB-2484G is a 16-gauge T-304 table — the corrosion-resistant 304 choice for wet, heavy-duty lines.
Specifications
| Model | SMTB-2484G |
| Dimensions | 24" deep x 84" side-to-side (long) |
| Top gauge | 16 ga |
| Alloy | T-304 |
| Base | galvanized |
| Construction | Knock-down (assembly required); welded available on some BK lines |
| Sanitation | NSF/ANSI 2 class |
| Origin | Not verified — see spec sheet |
| List price | $— (BK 2026 catalog) |
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-8424 | 18 ga T-430 | $170 |
| BK Resources VTT-8424 | 18 ga T-430 | $600 |
| BK Resources VTTOB-8424 | 18 ga T-430 | $661 |
| BK Resources SVT-8424 | 18 ga T-430 | $951 |
| BK Resources SVTOB-8424 | 18 ga T-430 | $1046 |
| BK Resources CVTOB-8424 | 16 ga T-304 | $1962 |
Same 24" deep x 84" 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 list price, and ask each brand for its free-freight minimum.
Frequently asked
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Shipping & handling
Freight (LTL) — large fabricated stainless; ships palletized with curbside/dock delivery. Factor freight into your landed cost, and note most brands waive it above an order minimum (see the freight note).
| Ships by | Freight (LTL) |
| Product weight | See spec sheet |
| Shipping weight | See spec sheet |
| Shipping dimensions | See spec sheet |