Imperial (Middleby) IHPA-8-48 Hot Plates

Imperial IHPA-8-48 Gas Countertop Hot Plate – 48"

Give your kitchen the high-output, all-purpose firepower it deserves. The Imperial IHPA-8-48 delivers a full 256,000 BTU of cooking muscle across eight fast-lighting burners in a compact, 48-inch countertop footprint. From rapid boils and hard sears to a gentle 7,000 BTU simmer, this heavy-duty hot plate keeps pace with even the busiest service.

Why You’ll Love It

• Eight 32,000 BTU PyroCentric™ burners with dual flame rings for even, edge-to-edge heat.
• Built-in standing pilots—instant ignition on every burner.
• Cast-iron grates (2-piece sections) with heat-focusing bowls & anti-clog pilot shields.
• 5" stainless steel landing ledge lets you slide pans forward for safe plating.
• All-stainless front, sides & ledge; welded & polished seams for a professional finish.
• Full-width crumb tray removes completely for fast cleanup.
• Die-cast metal control knobs stand up to daily abuse.
• 4" heavy-duty legs with adjustable feet for quick leveling on any surface.

Engineered for Hard-Working Kitchens

• Anti-clog, lift-off burner heads—no tiny screws or gaskets to fuss with.
• Range-match profile integrates perfectly with Imperial refrigerated bases or equipment stands.
• Zero clearance required to non-combustible surfaces; 8" to combustibles for flexible placement.
• Field-convertible for natural or propane gas; 3/4" NPT rear connection.

Popular Accessories (Sold Separately)

• Stainless steel equipment stands (with optional 6" casters)
• 10" stainless steel wok ring
• Interchangeable sauté or wok burner heads
• 3/4" NPT gas shut-off valve & quick-disconnect gas hose

Specifications

Compliance & Peace of Mind

Each Imperial hot plate is backed by a one-year parts & labor warranty and is built in an ISO-certified facility to the latest NSF, CSA, and CE standards.