Standard equipment stands are typically constructed of aluminum or stainless steel for corrosion and rust resistance. The flat top surface is necessary for the equipment to properly rest atop the stand and function normally, but the flat surfaces also make the stands easier to clean. There is typically a lower shelf on these types of stands, ideal for storing other pieces of small equipment or accessories. For instance, if you typically store a mixer atop your equipment stand, it may make sense to store extra dough hooks and beaters in a tub on the bottom shelf.
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