A deflector is an object which diverts or redirects something else, especially a stream of fluid or particles such as in ice or coffee beans or a diaphragm in a stove by which the flame and gases are brought together to improve combustion. Generally, a shield is a protective plate or screen on machinery or equipment. There are various types of shields used in restaurant equipment from screw and bolt shields, splash shields, splatter shields, heat shields, burner shields, radiation shields, sneeze guards, frost shields, lamp and bulb shields, drip shields, and many others. Features. Deflector Shield, Charbroiler. Made with high quality materialSpecifications. Length 3.25 in / 8.26 cm. Width 17.1 in / 43.43 cm. Height 1.75 in / 4.45 cm