A-144

HEATED BANQUET TRANSPORT & SERVE CABINETS
Pre-Plated Meals for Up to 11" Plates
RADIANT "A" SERIES

A-144 Spec Sheet

Radiant heat economy banquet cabinets are built to handle your most challenging events, on site or off premises, and keep your meals hot and fresh in up to (180) 11" plates

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DESCRIPTION

A Series Heated Banquet Transport & Serve Cabinets

The FWE A Series Heated Banquet Cabinets are designed to transport, hold, and serve pre-plated meals while maintaining exceptional food quality from kitchen to service. Utilizing a gentle radiant heat system, these cabinets keep meals hot, fresh, and ready to serve for banquet operations, hotels, resorts, convention centers, healthcare facilities, and off-premise catering events. Available in capacities up to 180 plated meals, the A Series helps operators deliver a consistent guest experience, even during large-scale service events.

Product Overview

Built for demanding banquet and catering environments, the A Series combines durable stainless steel construction with proven radiant heat technology to maintain food temperature and quality during transport and service. Whether serving dozens or hundreds of guests, operators can confidently hold and transport plated meals while preserving appearance, taste, and freshness.

Key Features & Benefits

Radiant Heat System - Gently surrounds food with a uniform blanket of heat to maximize appearance, taste, and holding performance.
High-Capacity Meal Holding - Holds up to 180 pre-plated meals depending on model, making it ideal for large banquet and catering operations.
Eye-Level Control Panel - Easy-to-read, recessed controls improve usability while protecting components during transport.
Heavy-Duty "No Sag" Shelves - Removable stainless steel shelves provide durability and simplify cleaning.
Tubular Welded Base Frame - Engineered to absorb vibration and shock during transport for long-term reliability.
Push/Pull Handles - Allows operators to maneuver cabinets easily through kitchens, hallways, and event spaces.
Tri-Directional Cord Pocket - Provides flexible power cord placement to accommodate various operating environments.

Construction & Durability

The A Series features heliarc welded stainless steel construction with a heavy-duty tubular base frame, reinforced stress plates, and full perimeter bumper protection. Ultra-Guarda" high-density insulation helps maintain cabinet temperatures while insulated doors, durable hinges, and heavy-duty latches ensure dependable performance in demanding banquet applications.

Performance Specifications

Temperature range: 90°F to 190°F (32°C to 88°C)
Holds up to 180 plated meals
Designed for plates up to 11" diameter
Radiant heat holding technology
Multiple cabinet capacities and configurations available
120V operation
Two-year limited warranty

Ideal Applications

Hotels & Resorts
Banquet Facilities
Convention Centers
Country Clubs
Healthcare Facilities
Off-Premise Catering
Stadiums & Event Venues

Why FWE?

FWE banquet cabinets are trusted by foodservice operators nationwide for their durability, performance, and ability to protect food quality from kitchen to service. The A Series combines rugged construction with proven radiant heat technology to help operators deliver consistently hot, high-quality plated meals at every event.

A-144 - Radiant Heated Banquet Transport & Serve Cabinet (144 Plate Capacity)
Designed for demanding banquet environments, the A-144 offers expanded capacity for up to 144 plated meals while ensuring consistent heat retention. FWE's radiant heat system keeps meals at the perfect temperature without over-drying, making it ideal for banquet halls, hotel catering, and institutional food service. Its rugged stainless steel build and transport-ready design ensure long-lasting performance.

FEATURES

Agency Approvals
CE - The CE mark is mandatory for products sold in the European Economic Area. It indicates the product conforms with certain manufacturing and design safety requirements. CE is similar to UL except it's more of a declaration by the manufacturer that the product meets the relevant rules, rather than being the mark of independent testing.
CUL - C-UL mark indicates a product meets the CSA testing standards for Canada.
C-UL-US mark indicates a product meets the UL and CSA testing standards for both the United States and Canada.
NSF - NSF International (formerly known as the National Sanitation Foundation) is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies food service equipment and ensures it is designed and constructed in a way that promotes food safety. FWE products that meet these standards bear the NSF mark.
You may also see a designation that a product meets NSF/ANSI, which adds rules from the American National Standards Institute to the testing. ANSI works closely with NSF to develop its food safety standards and complete testing to those.
UL - The UL mark, which now serves customers in more than 100 countries, has become the authority on product safety. Its engineers test for things like soundness of design, safety of electrical components, and structural integrity of products for which UL listing is sought.
If you think of NSF International classification as protection for your customers, then the mark of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) indicates safety for those who work in your commercial kitchen. The Illinois-based testing agency assures that the equipment that gets its stamp operates safely. There is also a sanitation classification that offers similar assurances about food safety as the NSF mark. Products are indicated as "Classified UL-EPH."
UL EPH - UL EPH recognizes products certified to meet environmental and public health standards. The UL EPH logo shows the word "Classified" above the UL mark, which indicates that the product complies with ANSI/NSF standards, in addition to other applicable codes.
Bumpers
Full Bumper - Heavy duty full perimeter bumper extends beyond doors and handles for added protection. The bumper is mounted to the base frame for added durability - the bumper is not used as the base frame. In this way, the bumper absorbs all the shock in transport, protecting the integrity of the construction.
Caster
Mobile
6 Caster Configuration - 6 caster configuration increases the cabinets maneuverability, ideal for larger cabinets
6" Casters - 6" Heavy-duty casters - polyurethane casters are long lasting and used for easy maneuverability, even when fully loaded
EZ Roll Heavy Duty Poly Caster - The EZ Roll Casters are standard on FWE cabinets and provide moderate floor protection with a high weight capacity.
EZ roll casters are shock absorbing and roll easier under heavy loads.

Available in 5", 6" and 8" diameters.
Construction
Stainless Steel / Insulated - Constructed of stainless steel, with welded base frame for added strength and durability - fully insulated cabinet and door provide energy efficient heating and longer holding times
Control Panel
Mechanical Controls - Mechanical controls
Door Count
1 Door
Door Hinge
Edgemount Hinges - Heavy-duty edge mount die cast hinges
Door Latch
Edgemount Latch - Edgemont door latch, full grip and positive closing
Doors
Full Stainless Steel Door - Flush mounted, stainless steel insulated doors
Gasket Sealed - Gasket sealed door; tight double seal makes for a perfect secure closure and easy to clean
Electrical
Tri-Directional Cord - Recessed tri-direction cord pocket - allows for compact fit
Extra
Warranty - Two year limited warranty
Handles
Push Pull Handles - Push/pull handles allow for easy maneuvering. Handles are secured to the unit with reinforced backing plate. Ergonomically designed to be easy on the hands
Heat System
Radiant Heat System - FWE's natural convection heat system allows a soft heat to radiate throughout the compartment. Heat rises naturally and circulates from bottom to top without blowers. Radiant heat is best suited for short term heated holding.
Hinging
Hinges on Right Side - Right hand door hinging
Slides and Shelves
Fixed Shelves - Shelves are positioned into railings welded to body . Heavy-duty "no sag" shelves are removable to facilitate thorough cleaning

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Caster
All Swivel Casters - All swivel casters allow for greater maneuverability. Great for tight turns or severe corners (such as on and off trucks or narrow hallways).
A drawback to the all swivel configuration is that it is harder to control the direction of the equipment when rolled in a straight line.
Center Floor Lock - Undercarriage lock-down keeps mobile equipment securely in place by gently lifting the unit high enough so the casters do not touch the ground.
Must be used with 6" casters.
Larger & Upgraded Casters - Larger Casters
Control Panel
Electronic Controls - Electronic controls featuring easy to read digital display of cabinet temperature (with recall capacity of temperature set point and actual cabinet temperature), equipped with a programmable low temperature alarm, master ON/OFF switch with power indicator light.
Door Latch
Key Locking Door Latch - Heavy duty door latch with key locking capabilities
Magnetic Door Latch - Heavy duty full grip magnetic door latch
Paddle Door Latch - Recessed paddle style door latch
Padlocking Transport Latch - Cabinet mounted latch keeps door secure during transport, increased security with padlocking capabilities
Doors
Dutch Doors - Dutch doors help maintain cabinet temperature during peak serving times
Electrical
220-240 Volt - 220-240 Volt
Upgraded Element - Upgraded Element
Extra
Cold Plate Cartridge - Keep cold foods cold during transport with FWE's heavy duty cold plate cartridge
Cord Winder Brackets - Cabinet mounted brackets allow for cord to be wrapped and out of the way when not in use
Dry Erase Board - Door mounted dry erase board for menu changes or cabinet identification
Menu Card Holder - Door mounted frame to display menu card
Plate Carriers - Carriers for covered and uncovered plates for easy loading and delivery
Handles
Ergo-drop down handles - Ergo-drop down handle
Hinging
Alternate Door Swing Configurations - Alternate door swing configurations are available for multi door cabinets
Hinges on Left Side - Left hand door hinging, available on single door models only
Slides and Shelves
Extra Fixed Shelves - Additional shelves can be installed at the factory to meet your needs

LONG FORM SPEC

Specified unit shall be FWE Model No. A-144, Heated Banquet Transport & Serve Cabinet.

CONSTRUCTION. Heliarc welded, single unit construction of stainless steel; 20 gauge polished exterior, 22 gauge stainless steel interior with easy-to-clean coved corners. Welded tubular base frame shall be 1" square, heavy gauge stainless steel tubing, with 10 gauge stainless steel reinforcing stress plates at corners.

INSULATION. "Ultra-Guard" UG-26 high density fiberglass insulation throughout; top, back, bottom, sides, and door(s).

HANDLES. Heavy-duty, solid formed 1" x .375" thick; mounted at each end of unit. Mounting reinforced with stainless steel channel.

BUMPER. Solid continuous wraparound aluminum channel, bolted to frame, with snapin, non-marking vinyl cushion. Full perimeter bumper extends beyond doors, handles, etc., for added protection. Shall be continuous, with corner cut-outs to facilitate cleaning.

DOORS AND LATCHES. Flush mounted, stainless steel insulated doors. High temperature gasket sealed; gasket shall be cabinet mounted. Each door shall have two (2) heavy-duty edgemount die cast hinges. Single-door models shall have edgemounted and full grip door latches. Two-door models shall have edgemounted, magnetic and full grip door latches. The hinge and latch mountings are reinforced with stainless steel backing plates.

CASTERS. Maintenance free polyurethane tire casters in a configuration of two (2) rigid and two (2) swivel with brake. A-120-2, A-144, and A-180-2 models shall be standard with a caster configuration of two (2) rigid and four (4) swivel with brake. Casters shall have a reinforced yoke mounted to 10 gauge caster plate. The caster mounting plate shall be secured to a 10 gauge stainless steel reinforcing stress plate via welded in place stainless steel studs. The reinforcing stress plates shall be welded to the heavy gauge tubular frame of the unit.

SHELVES. Triple plated, welded rod-type shelves shall be removable. Shelves shall be supported by high strength, "no sag" 18 gauge die-formed stainless steel brackets.

HEATING SYSTEM / CONTROLS. Radiant heat system shall include an Incoloy nickel-chromium alloy heating element. Controls shall be up-front, recessed and shall include a full range thermostat adjustable to actual temperature. Thermostat shall include temperature scale marked in ten degree increments (F/C) from 90° to 190°F (32° to 88°C). An operational range thermometer, power supply light and thermostat cycling light are also included.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS. 3 wire grounded tri-directional power cord and plug, rear mounted for safety. See electrical data chart above for amperage and receptacle configuration. See electrical chart for models that require a dedicated circuit.

INSTALLATION. Unit should not be installed in an area where adverse environmental conditions are present.

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FWE products may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 288,299;238,300;3,952,609;4,192,991.

A-144

Radiant heat economy banquet cabinets are built to handle your most challenging events, on site or off premises, and keep your meals hot and fresh in up to (180) 11" plates

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If you can dream it, we can build it. Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

If you can dream it, we can build it. Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

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Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc.

Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc.

If you can dream it, we can build it.
Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars

If you can dream it, we can build it.
Cook | Hold | Transport | Serve | Refrigeration | Bars