The ES-40 features a spring assisted stainless steel cover with full width handle, no-drip condensate guide, etched gallon markings, and vent port with swing cover. The pan has a sloped front and be front hinged for easy tilting pour control and comes complete with a removable pour strainer. Pan is formed from 10 gauge 304 stainless steel with a #4 finish exterior and polished interior with coved corners for easy cleaning. Heating is accomplished by electric elements cast embedded in a full 1-3/8″ (35 mm) thick aluminum casting bolted to the underside of the pan for even heat distribution across the entire surface.

The pan is mounted on a heavy duty welded frame with stainless steel exterior supported by an all welded 1-5/8″ (41 mm) stainless steel pipe frame with adjustable bullet feet and rear legs fitted with flange adjustable feet for securing to the floor. Unit has a permanently lubricated, self-contained gear box tilt mechanism to allow the pan to tilt forward for complete emptying of contents. The controls enclosure are designed to meet NEMA-2 and provide a degree of protection against dripping and light splashing and include a thermostat with OFF position and a range of 160°F – 445°F (71°C – 229°C), a thermostat indicator light, pan tilt switch that shuts elements off if tilted more than 5°, and high temperature cut-off set at 53 6°F (280°C).