Edlund Electric Can Openers

Edlund Heavy-duty Can Openers: What You Need to Know

Foodservice operations that open cans frequently may benefit from the ease of use that comes with Edlund electric and air-powered can openers. These machines can open between 75 and 3,000 cans daily and are made of easy-to-clean stainless steel, which is durable and corrosion resistant. Edlund electric can openers finish opening cans in a few seconds, while Edlund air-powered can openers give users access to canned food in an instant.

Whether you operate a cafeteria that cycles through hundreds of cans in a day or run a small restaurant that only uses canned ingredients occasionally, purchasing an Edlund heavy-duty can opener will give you the convenience of consistent operation.

Common Questions About Edlund Electric Can Openers

What is the difference between electric and air-powered can openers?

Electric can openers plug into a wall outlet to power operation using electricity, while air-powered units require an external air compressor. With electric units, the user pulls a lever that holds the can against a gear, which lifts the top of the can to a stationary blade that the can rotates around. Air-powered units use the crown punch method, which keeps the can stationary and removes the lid from above.

How does an Edlund crown punch opener work?

A crown punch can opener uses a circular blade to cut can lids out with one downward motion. Edlund crown punch openers are designed for operation either manually or via air pressure and may include a magnetic lid remover. Air-powered units remove as many as 3,000 can lids per day.

How many cans can I open?

Before purchasing an Edlund electric can opener, weigh your potential amount of daily uses against each unit's rating. Electric openers can open a maximum of 75 to 200 cans, depending on the unit, and Edlund air-powered units can handle many more. Consider purchasing an air-powered unit, which opens as many as 3,000 cans, if your operation goes through more than 200 cans daily.

What size cans can I open with my unit?

Edlund electric can openers – including the Edlund 270, Edlund 266, and Edlund 203 – cut various sizes of cans using the same blade. They may offer multiple gear speeds, with slower speeds optimized to prevent spills in smaller cans. Units may also come with an adjustable base for opening deep cans. Crown punch can openers may adjust to open shallow or deep cans and come with exchangeable blades to service various diameters.

How easy is it to replace parts?

Blades, gears, and other high-contact parts are designed to be removed easily for replacement or sharpening.

How big are Edlund heavy-duty can openers?

Edlund electric can openers are 30 pounds or less and occupy 1 to just more than 3 cubic feet of space, enabling use on almost any counterspace. Devote extra space when buying Edlund air-powered can openers, which can weigh as much as 260 pounds and occupy 24 cubic feet of space.