Automatic water mixer MONOLITH ARES058

A professional sink that replaces taps with a knee-operated mixer delivers hands-free water flow, cutting cross-contamination in kitchens where hygiene is critical. The mixer blends hot and cold supplies to hold a steady temperature, so staff receive consistent water without adjusting valves each time.

The operating principle relies on a mechanical knee lever beneath the bowl. Pressing the lever opens the valve, releasing mixed water at the set temperature. A spring-loaded mechanism closes the valve automatically after a few seconds, stopping the flow without manual intervention. This design removes the need to touch surfaces with soiled hands, reducing the spread of bacteria and viruses in high-turnover environments.

To use the sink, the operator first sets the desired temperature on the mixer's control dial, typically mounted on the front or side of the unit. Once set, the temperature remains stable for every activation. The operator then presses the knee lever to start the flow, washes hands, utensils or produce, and releases the lever. The water stops automatically, eliminating accidental overflows and conserving water.

Construction centres on a knee lever mechanism housed in a sealed unit beneath the sink bowl. The mixer itself is a thermostatic cartridge that blends incoming hot and cold water to the chosen temperature, maintaining it regardless of fluctuations in supply pressure. The self-closing valve is spring-loaded, calibrated to shut off after a brief interval, ensuring consistent operation without manual resetting.

The knee control is the primary interface, requiring no electrical power or batteries. The temperature dial allows adjustment within the safe range of the connected supplies, typically between cold and a moderate hot setting suitable for handwashing and rinsing.

In practice, the stable temperature setting means staff can rely on the water being neither scalding nor too cool, improving comfort and safety during frequent use. The automatic shut-off prevents water waste, a critical factor in commercial kitchens where taps may be left running. The hands-free operation reduces the need for disposable gloves or repeated hand sanitising, streamlining workflow in environments such as hospitals, food production, and catering.

Cleaning follows from the sealed construction. The knee lever and mixer housing are wiped down with disinfectant, while the bowl itself is cleaned as any stainless-steel sink would be. The absence of taps removes crevices where grime can accumulate, simplifying daily upkeep.

The sink is positioned in the catalogue under professional hygiene equipment, alongside other hands-free and touchless solutions for high-risk environments.