Franke PKX11016 17 Inch Peak Series Undermount Single Bowl Sink
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| UPC | 07612980069958 |
| Number Of Basins | 1 |
| Installation Type | Undermount |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Features | Sound Dampening |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Drain Placement | Rear |
| Theme | Contemporary / Modern |
| Sink Gauge | 16 |
| Sink Shape | Rectangle |
| Collection | Peak |
| Width | 16.88 |
| Front to Back | 17.75 |
| Depth | 9.63 |
| Minimum Base Cabinet | 21 |
Franke PKX11016 17 Inch Peak Series Undermount Single Bowl Sink
Exceedingly attractive. Exceptionally crafted. The perfect harmonization of minimalist style and maximum performance makes the Franke Peak sink truly innovative. Each element is fashioned to excel in both form and function to create complete design symmetry. Aesthetically pleasing and remarkably functional, the Peak sink collection brings unparalleled style and utility to any kitchen.
The square drain cover is designed to complement the Peak sink’s overall design while also performing double duty as a strainer. It hides the waste disposer or strainer and creates a fully workable, flat surfaced bottom center.
For kitchens large or small (baths as well), traditional or contemporary, there is a unique Franke design to enhance your décor and suit your lifestyle. Everything Franke is created with the utmost attention to quality and design. Small scale elements such as the Compact sink benefit the bar or food prep center. Accessorize for maximum functionality.
- Radius: 5mm
- Included Drain cover
- With Integral Ledge
- Minimum Cabinet Size: 21"
SKU: PKX11016 PKX110-16
Grade of Franke Stainless Steel:
The three most common grades available in stainless steel sheet metal are: 304, 316 and 410. Grade 304 is made up of at least 8%
nickel (Franke’s contains 10%). It is the most frequently used of the three grades, valued for its ability to provide corrosion resistance
and to maintain the capacity of the sheet metal to be bent, welded, stamped and/or drawn. Franke relies on these properties to
achieve the elegance and detail of its designs.
Franke Finish:
Sheet metal can be purchased pre-polished. There is a reason Franke never does so for its deep drawn sinks. While it could reduce costs in the manufacturing process, the Franke difference is a finish best achieved in the post-manufacture process. A Franke sink’s silky luster comes from machine and hand-finishing operations that enable the sink to keep its beauty over its long life. Many feel that the look of a Franke hand-finished sink actually improves with age. And Franke’s luxurious and desireable ultra satin surface makes our stainless steel easier to clean. It is also an important sanitary feature. The smooth surface obtained by our manufacturing and polishing methods ensures better corrosion resistance.
What Puts The “Luxury” In Franke Luxury Stainless Steel:
Why It Makes A Better SinkSeventy percent of sinks are made of stainless steel. As the world’s largest purchaser of stainless steel, Franke has its choice of the best raw materials. But that is only the beginning of the evolution from fine to Franke. By lavishing this material with cost, care and craftsmanship, Franke creates a stainless steel that is “uncommon.” Let us tell you about the choices, the processes and
the skills that Franke invests to raise its stainless steel systems to the quality, beauty and longevity its discerning customers deserve
The “Why” of Stainless Steel:
The reasons almost 70% of all sinks are stainless steel:
- Does not alter the essence and flavor of food
- Surface is easy to clean
- Requires very little upkeep
- 100% recyclable, making it right for today’s environmentally conscious world
- Resists corrosion and has hygienic and aseptic properties
- Does not require the labor-intensive application of an added surface treatment
The “What” of Stainless Steel:
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium and nickel, generated to create advantages that individual pure metals do not offer. So
it’s a whole greater than the sum of its parts. The name refers to the rust resistant properties of the metal which is “stain-less”, but
not “stain-proof.”
These are its ingredients:
- Austenite is a nonmagnetic solid solution of carbon in iron, used in making corrosion-resistant steel of the kind used for making cutlery, hospital and food-service equipment, and tableware.
- Chromium (Cr) is a hard, malleable, glossy, gray chemical element with no odor or taste, used in alloys to give them corrosion resistance and a glistening look. It is most responsible for the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
- Nickel (Ni) is a hard, ductile, silvery-white chemical element, a high-luster metal with a high level of corrosion resistance.
- Passivation Layer -- When stainless steel contains a sufficient amount of chromium, a hard, invisible, virtually impenetrable filmof chromium oxide forms on the surface. Although only a few atoms thick, this prevents further surface corrosion when thestainless steel is exposed to corrosive materials and prevents any corrosion from spreading into the metal's internal structure.By definition, stainless steel resists corrosion, the gradual degradation of a metal or alloy especially by oxidation orchemical reaction. (Gold, platinum and palladium are the only metals not subject to corrosion.) But the level of corrosion resistance varies, based on factors in manufacturing:
- Chemical composition of the metal
- Temperature and temperature variations
- Oxygen content and exposure to oxygen
Even slight variations in chemical compositions result in widevariation in quality. In other words, NOT ALL STAINLESS STEEL IS CREATED EQUAL. There are several different types and many different grades of stainless steel, so to deserve its “luxury” designation, Franke insists on creating and maintaining “differences that make a difference to you.”
Gauge of Franke Stainless Steel:
“Gauge” describes the thickness of the sheet of stainless steel on a scale from 8 to 30, the lower the number, the thicker the sheet of
stainless steel. Gauge is a significant factor because a heavier gauge can help prevent denting and bowing. It also contributes to noise
reduction from garbage disposals and items making contact with the sink. That doesn’t mean though that thicker is always better.
For instance, the thicker the gauge the more difficult, at times impossible, it is to “deep draw”, or craft from a single sheet to
reduce welding marks, during manufacturing. So, Franke carefully selects the proper gauge, best fitted to the manufacturing processes.
- Franke full-size deep drawn sinks are 16 or 18 gauge
- Franke full-size hand fabricated sinks are 16 gauge
- Franke’s smaller accessory bowls are 18 or 20 gauge
Since 1911 Franke has produced and delivered over 50 million sinks worldwide. The Kitchen Systems division of Franke has transformed the kitchen sink into a versatile kitchen center; practical, functional, and ergonomic with aesthetic allure and long-lasting materials. Franke is the world's largest stainless steel sink manufacturer. Franke products have higher nickel contents in their sinks making them more rust proof and are insulated underneath making them the quietest sink. When you're looking for quality, Franke Stainless steel sinks and Franke faucets will help you find it.
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