Southbend (Middleby) P16N-P Platinum Gas Ranges

Southbend Platinum P16N-P 16" Modular Gas Plancha Range

Push more plates through the pass without giving up a inch of line space. The Southbend Platinum P16N-P slots into any Platinum battery or countertop, delivering blistering plancha heat for rapid searing, caramelising and finishing—all on a compact 16" footprint built to thrive in high-volume kitchens.

Key Features

• 9-3/4" raised plancha with ½" reinforced steel plate for exceptional heat retention and recovery.
• Single 16,000 BTU cast-iron burner with manual control and battery spark ignition—no standing pilot.
• Dual-zone performance: up to 800 °F across the front ⅔ for hard sears; cooler rear ⅓ for finishing or holding.
• 3" side collection channels plus an oversized removable stainless grease drawer for fast, tidy turn-arounds.
• 5" deep stainless front rail and full side/rear splashers protect operators and adjacent equipment.
• #3-polish stainless front, sides, rear & exterior bottom—built for long-term durability and easy cleaning.
• 5" stainless flue riser and fully insulated burner box help keep your cookline cooler and safer.
• 1-¼" front gas manifold mates seamlessly with other Platinum sections; 1" rear male NPT for stand-alone installs.
• Zero clearance required to non-combustible surfaces; CSA gas & NSF sanitation certified.

Perfect For

• Searing steaks, chops, fish fillets and sous-vide proteins
• Small-plate, tapas and tasting-menu programs
• Chef’s counters, food trucks and exhibition cooking stations
• Expanding an existing Platinum battery when space is tight

Technical Specifications

*External pressure regulator required (sold separately).

Popular Accessories (Add-Ons)

• External gas pressure regulator
• 24" or 36" high flue riser with optional shelving
• 7-¼" deep or cut-out front rail configurations
• Cable restraint kit for flexible gas hose installations
• Open-frame, refrigerated or freezer bases for full battery builds