| The hospitality environment makes greater demands on tabletop products than any other type of dining. The stress put on dinnerware, flatware, and holloware requires elements that reduce damage. The false assumption is that all products are alike. A variety of grades and qualities create a confusing selection process. These specifications will provide a useful guide to selecting a functional and cost effective product.
 |  | DINNERWARE |  | SPECIFICATIONS |  | ADVANTAGE |  | BENEFIT | 
            
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                      | (A) | Fine Porcelain Ball Clay |  
                      | (B) | Double Firing 
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                      | (C) | Polished Foot |  
                      | (D) | Rolled Edge/Cord |  
                      | (E) | Leaf Angle |  
                      | (F) | Hi Fire Glaze |  |  | 
                  
                    
                      | 0% Porosity Higher Density |  
                      | Full Vitrification Higher
                        Second Fire |  
                      | Hard Smooth Foot |  
                      | Absorbs Impact |  
                      | Reflects Impact |  
                      | No Lead in Glaze |  |  | 
                  
                    
                      | Increased Durability and
                        Reduced Chipping |  
                      | Stronger Body Harder Glaze
 |  Reduced Glaze Wear | 
                      | Reduces Chipping |  
                      | Reduces Chipping |  
                      | Safe for Consumer Superior
                        Glaze Wear |  | 
            
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              |  | FLATWARE |  | SPECIFICATIONS |  | ADVANTAGE |  | BENEFIT | 
            
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                      | (A) | Gauge/Weight 
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                      | (B) | Grading & Balance 
 
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                      | (C) | Base Metal 
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                      | (D) | Polishing 
 
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                      | (E) | Tining |  |  | 
                  
                    
                      | Thicker and Heavier Designs |  
                      | Tapered Thickness for
                        Strength Even Distribution of Weight |  High Chromium Stainless | 
                      | Seals the Surface Smooths
                        Edges 
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                      | Polishes Inside Tines |  |  | 
                  
                    
                      | Reduced Bent Tines Higher
                        Perceived Value |  
                      | Resists Bending Increased
                        Durability Comfort & Ease of Use 
 |  Higher Corrosion Resistance | 
                      | Greatly Increases Corrosion
                        Resistance Easier to Clean |  
                      | More Sanitary Reduces
                        Corrosion
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              |  | HOLLOWARE |  | SPECIFICATIONS |  | ADVANTAGE |  | BENEFIT | 
            
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                      | (A) | Gauge Weight 
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                      | (B) | Anealing 
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                      | (C) | Welding 
 
 
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                      | (D) | Hinges |  |  | 
                  
                    
                      | Thicker Body 
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                      | Tempered for Strength |  Double Welded Handles and
                        Lids Argon Welded Spouts | 
                      | Flared Pins Double Welded
 180 degree Opening
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                      | Reduced Dents Greater Durability
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                      | Stronger Body Reduces Metal
                        Fatigue |  Withstands Abuse Higher
                        Sanitation Greater Durability 
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                      | Reduces Lost Hinges More
                        Sanitary Reduced Damage
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