Blue Air EW2418 18" x 24" Stainless Steel Work Table with Galvanized Undershelf
Blue Air EW2418 — 18" x 24" Stainless Steel Work Table
The Blue Air EW2418 is the smallest table in the brand's EW24 work table series: an 18" wide by 24" deep top standing 34" high, which is the size that fills the gap between two pieces of equipment or gives a single station its own landing space. The top is high-polished 430 series stainless steel in 16 gauge, stiffened underneath with hat channels so it does not drum or dish under a full sheet pan. Legs and the adjustable undershelf are galvanized steel, the feet are adjustable plastic bullet feet for leveling, and the table is NSF certified.
Key Features of the EW2418
A work table is judged on three things — what the top is made of, how it is stiffened, and whether the base stays level and square in a wet room — and this is how the EW2418 answers each.
High-Polished 430 Stainless Top in 16 Gauge
The EW series uses 430 series stainless steel, a chromium ferritic grade that resists the corrosion of an everyday kitchen while costing less than 304, finished to a high polish so it cleans down quickly and does not trap soil in a brushed grain. At 16 gauge it is meaningfully heavier than the 18-gauge tops common at this price, which is what you feel when a loaded pan lands on it.
Hat-Channel Reinforcement Under the Deck
Blue Air runs three hat channels along the underside of the EW series top rather than leaving the sheet unsupported. Those formed sections take the bending load across the span, so the deck stays flat instead of oil-canning in the middle and there is no hollow drumming when you set down a stock pot.
Adjustable Galvanized Undershelf
A full galvanized steel undershelf doubles the usable storage of an 18" footprint — enough for a stack of pans, a container of dry goods or a small mixer waiting its turn. The shelf height is adjustable on the legs, so you can raise it to clear tall containers or drop it to give the space beneath the top more headroom.
Galvanized Legs on Adjustable Bullet Feet
The legs are galvanized steel and terminate in adjustable plastic bullet feet, which thread up and down to level the table on the sloped or uneven floors that come with drains and old tile. The plastic foot also keeps bare steel off a wet floor and will not mark a finished surface the way a raw metal glide can.
Flat Top, No Backsplash
Blue Air specifies the EW series with a plain flat deck — there is no backsplash on the EW2418. That makes it a table you can approach and wipe from all four sides, push flush into a line of equipment in either orientation, or stand away from the wall as an island. If you need a splash guard behind a wet station, plan on a separate wall panel.
NSF Certified for Commercial Use
The EW2418 carries NSF certification, meaning the materials, the finish and the construction have been evaluated for cleanability and food-zone safety by NSF International. That listing is what health inspectors and most commercial kitchen codes look for on a food-preparation surface.
Sizing the gap before you order: the EW2418 measures 18" left-to-right, 24" front-to-back and 34" to the top of the deck, and it weighs 35 lbs net, 38 lbs crated. That 34" height is the standard commercial counter height, so it lines up with most Blue Air undercounter and worktop equipment, but the bullet feet adjust, so measure your neighboring equipment and level to it rather than assuming. If 18" is too narrow, the same 24"-deep, 34"-high EW24 platform is built at 60", 72", 84" and 96" wide, and the EW30 series moves the depth out to 30".
Ideal Applications
An 18" table is a specialist size — it earns its keep where a full-length table will not fit but bare floor is a waste.
EW2418 Specifications
| Model | EW2418 |
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| Type | Stainless steel work table, flat top |
| Top Material | 430 series stainless steel, high polished |
| Top Gauge | 16 gauge |
| Top Reinforcement | Hat channels (3 per top, EW series construction) |
| Backsplash | None — flat top |
| Undershelf | Galvanized steel, adjustable height |
| Legs | Galvanized steel |
| Feet | Adjustable plastic bullet feet |
| Width | 18" (457 mm) |
| Depth | 24" (610 mm) |
| Height | 34" (864 mm) |
| Net Weight | 35 lbs (16 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 38 lbs (17 kg) |
| Series | EW24 (24" deep), offered 18" through 96" wide |
| Certifications | NSF |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade and thickness of stainless steel is the EW2418 top?
It is 430 series stainless steel in 16 gauge, finished to a high polish. 430 is a ferritic, chromium-based grade — it is magnetic, resists everyday kitchen corrosion well and costs less than 304, which is why it is the standard choice for work table decks. The 16-gauge thickness is a step up from the 18-gauge tops often sold in this size class.
Does the EW2418 come with a backsplash?
No. Blue Air builds the EW series with a plain flat deck and lists no backsplash on this table. The practical upside is that you can work from any side of it and set it anywhere in the room rather than only against a wall; if you are putting it behind a sink or a wet station, budget for a separate wall splash panel.
Is the undershelf fixed or can it be moved?
It is adjustable. The galvanized steel undershelf mounts to the legs and can be repositioned in height, so you can set it low for tall containers or higher to keep bulk storage up off the floor. It runs the full 18" by 24" footprint of the table.
What are the exact dimensions and weight?
The EW2418 is 18" wide, 24" deep and 34" high — 457 mm by 610 mm by 864 mm — and weighs 35 lbs net, 38 lbs as shipped. The bullet feet thread in and out for leveling, so the finished height moves slightly around that 34" figure once you level the table to an uneven floor.
Is this table NSF certified?
Yes, the EW2418 is NSF certified. NSF International evaluates the materials, joints and finish of a food-preparation surface for cleanability and sanitation, and that listing is what a health inspector will look for. It is also a requirement in most commercial kitchen codes for any table used in food handling.
How does the EW2418 compare to the other tables in the series?
It is the narrowest table on Blue Air's 24"-deep EW24 platform, which also comes at 60", 72", 84" and 96" wide with identical top, undershelf and leg construction at the same 34" height. If you need a deeper working surface, the EW30 series moves the depth to 30" in widths starting at 24".
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | EW2418 |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 44.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 34.00 x 18.00 x 24.00 inches |
| Height | 34.00 |
| Width | 18.00 |
| Depth | 24.00 |
| Base Construction | galvanized base |
| Splash Height | flat top (without backsplash) |
| Width (side - side) | 18" wide (side - side) |
| Depth (front - back) | 24" deep (front - back) |
| Top Stainless Series | 400 series top |
| Table Edge Type | rounded / rolled / bullnose edge |
| Base Type | open with undershelf |
| Top Gauge | unspecified |
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