T-Stat
Shorthand for thermostatic control.

Thermal break
An element that is a poor heat conductor used as an insulator to prevent the flow of heat. Also called a thermal barrier.

Thermal overload protection
Shuts down motor gears if unit becomes overheated.

Thermoformed
Plastic or metal heated to molding temperature then set on mold or stamped into shape and cooled into desired form.

Thermopane glass
Two sheets of glass that have been bonded together in such a way that air becomes trapped in-between.

Thermoset Plastic
Plastic that does not soften when heated and cannot be molded into another shape once cured. Used in the foodservice industry as warmer liners and other applications.

Thermostat on control panel
allows for more precise control of temperature

Thermostatic expansion valve (TXV)
Metering device that lets refrigerant into the evaporator coil. Amount of refrigerant that enters the coil is equal to amount that exits.

Thermostatic heat control
There are several options for heat level, such as high, medium and low on cooking as well as warming and holding equipment. These controls are also used to maintain water temperature in warewashing water tanks.

Tilting Skillet
Also known as a braising pan, these freestanding pans have their own gas or electric heating elements under the bottom of the pan, a large flat surface area for cooking, deep sides, hinged cover and are mounted on pivots for tilting.

Toggle switch
On/off switch that goes either up/down or left/right to turn the equipment on and off.

Torpedo style roll
Larger than a traditional hot dog bun, it more closely resembles a sub roll.

Tube-style
fryers with internal heating surfaces and a wider sediment zone. They work well for heavily battered items such as fried chicken.

Tubular elements
A heating element that resembles a coil or a spiral, predominately on electric ranges.