The Cambro 1520D551 Dietary Tray for Patient Feeding is a durable, commercial-grade feeding solution designed for healthcare and institutional foodservice environments. Crafted from reinforced fiberglass, this 15" x 20-3/16" rectangular tray features a low profile and low slope edges to facilitate easy cleaning and efficient workflow. Its high-impact construction ensures long-lasting performance in busy hospital and care facility settings, where hygiene and robustness are critical. This tray's dishwasher-safe design and smooth surface promote sanitation, while its lightweight build of approximately 22.62 lbs supports ergonomic handling during routine sanitation and transport tasks. Engineered specifically for nutritional service operations, the Cambro 1520D551 tray combines durability with practicality for optimal patient feeding workflows.
Top Cambro 1520D551 Features
The Cambro 1520D551 dietary tray offers a low-profile, rectangular design ideal for hospital and healthcare foodservice operations. Its fiberglass material provides high-impact strength and resilience against frequent cleaning and handling. The tray’s dimensions enable efficient stacking and storage, supporting streamlined workflows. Dishwasher-safe and constructed for rugged use, it ensures sanitation without compromising durability. Its ergonomic weight simplifies handling in high-volume patient feeding scenarios, enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare facilities.
- Impact-resistant fiberglass construction supports heavy daily use
- Low slope edge design simplifies cleaning and prevents residue buildup
- Dishwasher safe for quick, hygienic sanitation cycles
- Dimensional fit for standard patient feeding carts and trays
- Lightweight yet durable, facilitates ergonomic handling in busy settings
Ideal for healthcare providers managing high patient throughput with efficient sanitation and reliable materials.
1520D551 Technical Specs
The Cambro 1520D551 dietary tray is constructed from high-impact fiberglass with a color finish in purple. It measures 15 inches by 20-3/16 inches with a weight of approximately 22.62 pounds, making it lightweight for handling. The tray features a rectangular shape with low slope edges that promote ease of cleaning and food safety. Its NSF compliance ensures suitability for continuous sanitation procedures, and the dishwasher-safe design simplifies maintenance routines. The model is designed for institutional use, with a freight class of 65 suitable for bulk transportation. It operates within standard commercial sterilization protocols, with a focus on durability and hygiene in patient care settings.
- Material: Fiberglass with impact-resistant properties
- Dimensions: 15" x 20-3/16"
- Color: Purple finish
- Weight: 22.62 lbs
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes
- Certification: NSF approved
- Handling Cost: 250 (commercial handling fee)
- NSF Certification: Yes, suitable for healthcare sanitation standards
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable, designed for manual handling
- Construction & Finish: Fiberglass with a purple impact-resistant coating
- Usage Environment: Hospital and institutional patient feeding areas
- Temperature Resistance: Suitable for standard sanitation temperatures; operating limits not specified
- Cleaning Method: Dishwasher compatible for efficient sanitation
- Storage Compatibility: Supports stacking for space-efficient storage
What is a commercial dietary tray?
A commercial dietary tray is a specialized foodservice vessel designed for hygienic, efficient delivery of meals in healthcare, institutional, or hospital settings. The tray's robust construction, typically fiberglass or similar impact-resistant material, enables repeated washing and handling without degradation. It often features ergonomic dimensions, stackability, and temperature tolerant surfaces suitable for routine sanitation protocols. The Cambro 1520D551 dietary tray exemplifies this category, with dimensions optimized for patient feeding needs, making it highly suitable for hospital and care facility environments, where durability and cleanliness are paramount.
Top Dietary Trays for Patient Care in Healthcare Settings
Designed for precise handling, durability, and hygiene, the Cambro 1520D551 dietary tray serves high-volume healthcare environments with reliable service. Its robust fiberglass construction and functional design are ideal for hospital patient feeding workflows, supporting consistent sanitation and ease of handling across multiple shifts.
- Operation type — hospital patient feeding stations
- Kitchen setting — healthcare facilities with high throughput
- Foodservice category — institutional dietary management
- Workload qualifier — moderate-volume patient meal service
- Use case — efficient meal distribution and sanitation workflows
Why Choose Cambro 1520D551
When compared to similar dietary trays, the Cambro 1520D551 stands out through its impact-resistant fiberglass construction and low slope edges that facilitate thorough cleaning. Its lightweight design enhances ergonomic handling, reducing operator fatigue during routine feeding operations. Durable and dishwasher safe, it delivers consistent performance in demanding healthcare environments, promoting sanitary practices and operational efficiency that other trays may lack.
- Built from high-impact fiberglass for long-term durability
- Low-profile, impact-resistant design supports busy hospital routines
- Ergonomically lightweight for easy handling in high-volume use
- Standardized dimensions support seamless integration with existing carts
- Dishwasher safe for efficient sanitation and quick turnover
