Restaurant 3-Compartment Sink with 24" Bowls, No Drainboards - 77" Type 304 Stainless Steel - Will Call Pickup at 11 US Warehouses
3-Compartment Commercial Sink with No Drainboards (77" Overall, 24x24x14 Bowls, Stainless Legs)
This 3-compartment commercial sink runs three full 24 by 24 by 14 inch bowls in line with no drainboards, sized for high-volume warewashing where every inch of bowl capacity matters and adjacent worktables or drainboard tables handle the staging. Overall footprint is 77 inches wide by 29-1/2 inches deep, and 43-3/4 inches tall to the top of the rear backsplash. The entire bowl line, deck, and backsplash are formed from one sheet of 18-gauge type 304 stainless steel, fused and polished into a single sanitary unit. Stainless steel legs and sockets with 1 inch adjustable bullet feet keep the sink stable on uneven kitchen floors.
Large radius corners both vertically and horizontally make each bowl easy to wipe down, and all exposed welds are ground smooth and polished to blend into the satin finish on the deck. Each bowl ships with a 3.5 inch drain basket included, which is unusual at this price point and saves operators the cost of buying drains separately. The sink is NSF listed for commercial foodservice use and carries a 90-day workmanship warranty. Faucets are sold separately. This unit may be damaged during standard freight shipping, so pickup is the recommended fulfillment method.
Will call pickup only. Available at 11 US warehouse locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Boston, Newark, Atlanta, Houston, and Cleveland. Need this sink shipped anywhere in the US instead? Order the equivalent BK Resources 3-compartment sink with 24-inch bowls and no drainboards (BKS-3-24-14), which is built for nationwide LTL freight and includes BKDR-4 drains.
Best Use Cases for a 3-Compartment Sink with 24-Inch Bowls and No Drainboards
- High-volume manual warewashing where 24 inch bowls handle full-size sheet pans, hotel pans, and large stockpots without diagonal staging
- Backup warewashing line during dish machine downtime in busy kitchens that move large cookware
- Pot and pan sink for kitchens that send sheet pans, full-size hotel pans, and 20+ quart stockpots through manual wash
- Catering and concession kitchens that need a code-compliant 3-bay sink for off-site permits with maximum bowl capacity
- Bakeries washing full-size 18 by 26 sheet pans without angling them into smaller bowls
- Buildouts where wall space is at a premium and adjacent worktables or drainboard tables already provide staging
- BBQ and smokehouse kitchens washing oversized pans, racks, and rotisserie hardware
- Commissary and ghost kitchen warewashing zones serving multiple production lines
Why Choose 24-Inch Bowls Without Drainboards
The 24 by 24 by 14 inch bowl is the largest standard 3-compartment bowl size and the right choice when staff routinely wash full-size sheet pans, full-size hotel pans, and 20-quart-plus stockpots. The 14 inch depth lets a tall stockpot sit fully submerged with several inches of water clearance above the rim, and the 24 inch square footprint accepts an 18 by 26 inch sheet pan flat without diagonal angling.
The no-drainboard configuration trims overall length to 77 inches from the 120 inches a dual-drainboard 24-bowl variant would require. This is a deliberate trade-off: stripping the drainboards off saves 43 inches of wall length and lets the bowls fit into tighter buildouts, but staging for soiled and clean items has to happen on adjacent worktables, drainboard tables, or wall shelves rather than on integrated drainboards.
Bowl Capacity and What Fits in 24 by 24 by 14
Each 24 by 24 by 14 inch bowl holds approximately 35 gallons of water at the rim, or about 290 pounds of water at full capacity. In practical terms each bowl will accept a full-size 18 by 26 inch sheet pan flat with room around the perimeter, a 12 by 20 hotel pan flat with room for a second pan, stockpots up to roughly 22 inches in diameter, full-size 18 by 26 cooling racks, and oversized cookware that simply will not fit in an 18 inch bowl. The 14 inch depth gives enough clearance to fully submerge most sheet pans, hotel pans, and tall stockpots without water sloshing over the rear backsplash.
With three bowls in line, the sink holds approximately 105 gallons of working water across the wash-rinse-sanitize cycle. Plan hot water capacity accordingly, especially for sustained warewashing during peak service.
Wash-Rinse-Sanitize Workflow Without Drainboards
The standard 3-bay manual warewashing flow still applies: soiled items get washed in the leftmost bowl with hot water and detergent, rinsed in the middle bowl with clean hot water, and sanitized in the right bowl with an approved chemical sanitizer or hot water. The difference with the no-drainboard configuration is that the soiled-side landing zone and the clean-side air-dry zone live on adjacent equipment rather than on integrated drainboards.
Common adjacent equipment to pair with this sink includes a stainless soiled dish table on the left side, a stainless clean dish table or drainboard table on the right side, or a wall-mount drying rack above an adjacent worktable. Plan the kitchen layout so soiled items always flow left to right across the bowl line and never cross back over the wash water.
One-Piece 18-Gauge 304 Stainless Construction
The bowls, deck, and rear backsplash are drawn from a single sheet of 18-gauge type 304 stainless steel. Type 304 is the standard food-grade stainless alloy and offers better corrosion resistance than 430-series stainless used on entry-level sinks. There are no welded seams along the bowl-to-deck transition, so there is no joint for grease, soap residue, or food particles to collect in. All exposed welds at the legs and corners are ground smooth and polished to match the satin finish on the deck. Vertical and horizontal corners are formed with a 3/4 inch radius, which makes each bowl interior easier to wipe down and meets the radius-corner requirements common in NSF and local health code reviews.
Stainless Legs, Sockets, and Working Height
Legs are stainless steel at 22-1/2 inches with stainless steel sockets, an upgrade from the galvanized legs used on entry-level commercial sinks. Stainless legs handle wet floor and detergent splash environments better over the long run and resist the rust streaks that galvanized legs can develop in warewashing zones. Feet are 1 inch adjustable bullet feet that thread up and down for floor leveling.
The 22-1/2 inch leg standard puts the deck working height at approximately 33-3/4 inches off the floor with the 14 inch bowl, which is the comfortable working height for a 3-bay warewashing setup. Plan adjacent worktable and drainboard table heights to match.
Faucet Holes, Drain Basket, and Plumbing Hardware
The rear backsplash is pre-punched for a deck-mount faucet on 8 inch centers behind the bowl line. The standard configuration uses one 8-inch-center faucet positioned to swing across all three bowls, which is the typical setup for a 24 inch bowl pattern with a swing spout long enough to reach. Faucets are sold separately, which is standard for commercial compartment sinks because operators usually have a preferred spout length, swing radius, and pre-rinse style for the application. A 16 to 20 inch swing spout is a common starting point for a 3-bay sink with 24 inch bowls.
Each bowl ships with a 3.5 inch drain basket included, which is the standard drain size for a 24 by 24 bowl. This is a notable inclusion at this price point and saves operators the cost of buying three drains separately. Lever-handle waste valves or rotary-handle drains can be added if the local plumbing code or the operator's preference requires them, but the included basket strainers will satisfy most standard installs.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SS2424F31N |
| Configuration | 3 compartment, no drainboards |
| Overall Length | 77 inches |
| Overall Depth | 29-1/2 inches |
| Overall Height | 43-3/4 inches (to top of backsplash) |
| Bowl Size | 24 inches L x 24 inches W x 14 inches D (each) |
| Number of Bowls | 3 |
| Drainboards | None |
| Working Deck Height | Approximately 33-3/4 inches |
| Material | One-piece 18-gauge type 304 stainless steel |
| Corner Radius | 3/4 inch radius vertical and horizontal |
| Welds | Ground smooth, polished to satin finish |
| Legs | Stainless steel, 22-1/2 inches, with stainless sockets |
| Feet | 1 inch adjustable bullet feet |
| Faucet Holes | Pre-punched, 8-inch centers |
| Faucet | Sold separately |
| Drain Basket | 3.5 inch drain basket included (each bowl) |
| Net Weight | 100 lbs |
| Gross Weight | 115 lbs |
| Certifications | NSF |
| Warranty | 90 days workmanship |
Installation and Plumbing Notes
This is a freestanding floor-mounted compartment sink, not a wall-hung unit. Position the sink with at least 6 inches of clearance behind the backsplash and adjacent to a floor sink or floor drain so each bowl waste line can air-gap to the floor sink rather than drain directly into the building waste line. An air gap is required by most local plumbing codes for any sink used to wash food contact surfaces or food product, and warewashing lines almost always require an air-gapped indirect waste connection.
Plumbing Rough-In Checklist
- Hot and cold supply lines stubbed within reach of the 8 inch faucet centers behind the bowl line
- Floor sink or hub drain located within the discharge throw of the three 1-1/2 or 2 inch waste tailpieces
- Air gap maintained between each waste tailpiece and the floor sink rim
- Backflow prevention on the supply side per local plumbing code
- Shutoff valves at each supply line for service access
- Hot water capacity sized for sustained warewashing demand on three 24 inch bowls
Floor and Clearance Requirements
- Floor must be level enough that bullet-foot adjustment can compensate for variation across a 77 inch run
- Allow side clearance for elbow room and a soiled dish table on the left, clean rack staging on the right
- Allow front clearance for a worker to stand and lean into each bowl without hitting another fixture
- Plan rear clearance for plumbing service and to keep the backsplash off finished wall surfaces
- 77 inches of usable wall length plus a few inches of side breathing room for installation
- Adjacent worktable or drainboard table on each end to compensate for the missing integrated drainboards
Stage Without Drainboards
- Place a stainless soiled dish table on the left so soiled items can land before entering the wash bowl
- Place a stainless clean dish table or drainboard table on the right for air-drying after the sanitize bowl
- Add a wall-mounted drying rack above the right-side dish table for staging upright items
- Pair with a separate drainboard table if the warewashing volume justifies a dedicated drying zone
Will Call Pickup Locations
This sink is sold as will call pickup only. A 77 inch 3-bay sink is a long, awkward freight unit, and standard LTL carriers tend to bend or dent the backsplash and bowl rims during transit. Rather than ship a unit that may arrive damaged, we limit fulfillment to local pickup at 11 US warehouse locations. Buyers within reasonable driving distance of any of these warehouses can pick up directly. Buyers outside that radius should order the BK Resources nationwide-shipped equivalent linked above.
11 Warehouse Pickup Cities
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- Orlando, Florida
- Chicago, Illinois
- Denver, Colorado
- Dallas, Texas
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Newark, New Jersey
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Houston, Texas
- Cleveland, Ohio
Need It Shipped Anywhere in the US? Order This Instead
The BK Resources BKS-3-24-14 3-compartment sink with 24-inch bowls and no drainboards is the closest direct equivalent built for nationwide LTL freight delivery. It uses the same 24 by 24 by 14 inch bowl size with no drainboards and lands at a similar overall footprint. The BK version steps up to T-304 stainless steel with rounded corners, includes BKDR-4 drain hardware, and is engineered with reinforced backsplash for freight handling. If you need this sink shipped to a job site, a buildout, or a city outside our 11 pickup locations, that is the one to order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the N in SS2424F31N stand for?
The N indicates no drainboards. The unit is bowl-only with no integrated landing zones on either end. Drainboard variants in the same SS2424 series include SS2424F31D24 (dual 24 inch drainboards) and the smaller-bowl SS1818D31D18 and SS1824F31D18 variants.
How is this different from the dual-drainboard SS2424F31D24?
SS2424F31N is 77 inches wide with no drainboards. SS2424F31D24 is 120 inches wide with two 24 inch drainboards. Both use the same 24 by 24 by 14 inch bowls in 18-gauge type 304 stainless steel. Choose SS2424F31N when wall space is tight or when adjacent worktables already handle staging. Choose SS2424F31D24 when integrated drainboards are required.
Why does this sink have stainless legs instead of galvanized?
Stainless legs and sockets handle wet floor and detergent splash environments better than galvanized legs over the long run. They resist the rust streaks that galvanized legs can develop in warewashing zones and match the food-grade alloy of the bowl line. This is an upgrade over entry-level commercial 3-bay sinks.
What is type 304 stainless steel?
Type 304 is the standard food-grade stainless steel alloy used in commercial foodservice equipment. It offers strong corrosion resistance against acidic foods, detergents, and sanitizers, and is the alloy specified in most commercial sink standards. The 18-gauge 304 construction on this sink is consistent with mid-tier commercial 3-bay sinks.
Are drains included?
Yes. Each of the three bowls ships with a 3.5 inch drain basket included, which is the standard drain size for a 24 by 24 bowl. This is a notable inclusion at this price point. Faucets remain sold separately.
Why is this sink will call only?
A 77 inch 3-bay stainless sink is awkward for standard LTL freight and tends to arrive bent or dented along the backsplash or bowl rims. Rather than ship a unit that may arrive damaged, we limit this product to local pickup at 11 US warehouses. The BK Resources equivalent is engineered for freight and is the right choice for shipped orders.
Can I drive to a pickup location from out of state?
Yes. Buyers regularly drive to the closest warehouse, especially for 3-bay sinks where freight risk is highest. Confirm pickup hours and bring a vehicle large enough to accept a 77 inch by 29-1/2 inch crated unit, which typically requires a cargo van, box truck, or open trailer.
What is the working deck height?
Approximately 33-3/4 inches off the floor with the 22-1/2 inch stainless legs and standard 1 inch bullet-foot extension. Adjust the bullet feet to fine tune for floor variation across the 77 inch run.
Is this sink NSF certified?
Yes. The unit is NSF listed for commercial foodservice use and meets the radius-corner and one-piece sanitary construction requirements common in health code reviews.
What size faucet should I order?
The backsplash is pre-punched on 8 inch centers, so order a deck-mount commercial faucet with 8 inch centers and a swing spout long enough to reach across the three bowls. A 16 to 20 inch swing spout is a common starting point for a 3-bay sink with 24 inch bowls.
How many faucets do I need?
Most operators run a single swing spout faucet on 8 inch centers that reaches across all three 24 inch bowls. The pre-punched faucet holes are positioned to support that setup. Operators who want a dedicated faucet per bowl can choose to add additional faucet holes, but this is uncommon.
How much does the sink weigh?
Net weight is 100 pounds and gross crated weight is 115 pounds. Two people are required to safely move and set the sink during install. Plan for at least three people to walk a 77 inch crate through standard doorways.
What is the warranty?
90 days on workmanship. Faucets and other separately purchased components carry their own manufacturer warranties.