Manual Can Openers
Manual can openers are convenient, easy to use, and don't need any costly utilities. These commercial can openers are favored by a wide range of foodservice establishments. More
Restaurant Can Openers: What You Need to Know
Commercial can openers are made to withstand more use than residential options, which enables operators to get more value from their investment than they would with a residential can opener. These manual can openers range from extra-durable versions of the home can openers you're familiar with to wall-mounted, industrial can openers that are meant for high-volume kitchens. The two main types of industrial can opener are No. 1 and No. 2 openers, which are made to accommodate different can sizes.
Restaurant can openers may be counter mounted, wall mounted, or mobile, each beneficial for a specific type of establishment. If you find yourself opening cans frequently in the prep area, a counter-mounted unit would be the best for your operation. If you only open cans every now and then, or if you don't always open them in the same spot, a small, mobile can opener is more convenient and doesn't take up valuable counterspace.
Common Questions About Manual Can Openers
What is the best commercial can opener for my business?
Different foodservice establishments need different types of manual can opener, partially because different businesses use various types of can. While there are a range of different small can sizes that typical restaurants might use, industrial foodservice establishments may find themselves opening No. 10 cans, which hold over 6 pounds of food. Opening large cans with a small handheld can opener is inefficient and wastes time that can be spent more profitably.
A handheld restaurant can opener will be enough for intermittent use, but if you're constantly opening cans, then a wall- or counter-mounted industrial can opener will get the job done faster. The cost of an industrial manual can opener will be offset quickly if you're opening large cans frequently.
What are the different sizes of commercial manual can opener?
Commercial can openers range from small manual units to large industrial can openers. Handheld manual can openers are best for infrequent use on smaller can types. Smaller restaurants, or those who don't use many canned goods, will be well served by one of these maneuverable units.
No. 2 can openers are wall- or counter-mounted units that can open cans as tall as 7 inches. These are great for operations that open lots of cans, but don't use cans taller than 7 inches. The stability and strength of a No. 2 can opener speeds up the process and prevents accidents.
The largest can opener we carry is the No. 1 wall- or counter-mounted can opener. This massive industrial can opener opens cans as large as 11 inches tall with the same efficiency as the No. 2 can opener. If you use very large cans in high volume, this is the best size for your establishment.