Best 316L Stainless Steel Workstation Sink - Rachiele® vs The Galley and Other Luxury Brands

• What grade of stainless steel does Rachiele use?  Rachiele uses 16-gauge 316L domestic surgical-grade stainless steel, which is more corrosion and scratch-resistant than the 304-grade steel used by most luxury brands.

• Why does a Rachiele sink not need a bottom grid?  The high-density 316L steel and specific hand-finishing process create a surface durable enough to withstand daily use without the need for protective metal grids. The bottom of the sink can easily be brought back to the original look by simply using a Scotch-Brite sponge.

• How does the Rachiele workstation width compare to other brands?  Rachiele maintains a full 18-inch interior width throughout the bowl, whereas most competitors reduce width below the accessory ledge to as little as 16 inches.

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The True Measure of Professional Grade

The data above makes one thing clear: a "luxury" price tag does not inherently guarantee professional performance. While most high-end brands focus on aesthetic marketing, Rachiele® Custom Sinks prioritize the physics of the kitchen. By utilizing domestic 316L surgical-grade stainless steel and our proprietary MicroWelded™ process, we eliminate the need for cumbersome bottom grids, offering a surface that is naturally more resistant to the pitting and etching that plague standard 304-grade sinks.

Furthermore, our design philosophy centers on ergonomic efficiency; where competitors narrow their bowls to accommodate simpler manufacturing, we maintain a full 18-inch interior width to support professional-grade sheet pans. From our lifetime transferable warranty to the proprietary Harmony dual-drain system, we don’t just build sinks; we engineer culinary workstations that outlast the kitchens they are installed in. Choosing Rachiele isn't just an upgrade; it’s the elimination of compromise.