Duke HB5CM_4552-60 74 Inch Mechanically Cooled Buffet Cold Pan Unit with Stainless Steel Top

Duke  |  MFG #: HB5CM_4552-60  |  Item #: 184961
  • Mechanically assisted ice pan ensures consistent cold retention
  • Durable 16-gauge stainless steel top resists corrosion
  • Five compartments optimize food presentation versatility
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The Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit is a commercial-grade serving counter designed for precise cold food display and preservation in foodservice environments. Featuring a mechanically assisted ice pan, this 74-inch-wide unit incorporates five pan compartments within a self-contained refrigeration system, ensuring consistent cold retention. Constructed with a 16-gauge stainless steel top and a fully enclosed base, it provides durability and ease of maintenance. Its robust design suits high-use applications such as hotel buffets, catering operations, and institutional cafeterias, supporting efficient workflow and reliable food presentation. The unit’s dimensions of 74 inches in width, 26.5 inches in depth, and 36 inches in height, along with a weight of 710 pounds, facilitate integration into medium-volume foodservice setups with specified electrical and plumbing requirements.

Designed for mid-volume foodservice, this cold buffet unit offers five pan compartments, each 5 inches deep with intuitive mechanical assistance to optimize ice usage for consistent cooling. The stainless steel construction ensures long-term durability in busy commercial kitchens, while the self-contained refrigeration provides reliable operation without external condensers. Its mobile design, equipped with 5-inch swivel casters with brakes, enhances flexibility during setup and cleaning. The unit supports efficient workflow with quick access to food products, maintaining optimal temperature levels for chilled display and service.

Optimal for foodservice operators requiring precise cold food display in a compact footprint.

This commercial buffet cold unit is powered by self-contained refrigeration, utilizing R448a refrigerant, with electrical requirements at 115 volts, 60 Hz, single-phase, drawing approximately a standard operational current. It features a mechanically cooled system that ensures consistent temperature control and reliability. The overall dimensions are 74 inches wide, 26.5 inches deep, and 36 inches high, with a shipping weight of 710 pounds. Its construction includes a stainless steel top and a painted, fully enclosed base designed for durability and ease of cleaning. The unit’s ice pan is mechanically assisted for optimal ice retention and temperature control, making it suitable for high-turnover foodservice settings. Operating temperature ranges are appropriate for chilled food preservation within commercial kitchens, with NSF approval for sanitation and safety standards.

A commercial serving counter for cold food is a specialized piece of foodservice equipment designed to display, store, and maintain ready-to-serve cold items at optimal temperatures. These units incorporate precise refrigeration systems, often with integrated ice pans, to preserve freshness and presentation quality. The Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit, for example, is installed in buffet lines, hotel catering setups, and institutional cafeterias, supporting medium-volume operations by efficiently organizing multiple food items in distinct pans. It is ideal for applications that demand consistent cold display and quick service within busy foodservice environments.

Constructed with durable materials and equipped with self-contained refrigeration, these serving counters from Duke HB5CM_4552-60 support reliable cold display for medium-volume foodservice. Designed for installation in buffet, catering, and cafeteria settings, they enable efficient food presentation with a compact footprint and optimal workflow. These models are ideal for facilities requiring consistent cold storage and versatile food display capabilities.

Compared to similar commercial cold food display units, Duke Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Units stand out with their mechanically assisted ice pans, durable stainless steel construction, and mobile design with locking casters. These features enhance operational efficiency, sanitation, and food presentation, making them highly suited for high-traffic foodservice environments. Their fully enclosed base and precise refrigeration system contribute to consistent temperature control and easy maintenance, supporting reliable performance over time.

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Product Description

The Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit is a commercial-grade serving counter designed for precise cold food display and preservation in foodservice environments. Featuring a mechanically assisted ice pan, this 74-inch-wide unit incorporates five pan compartments within a self-contained refrigeration system, ensuring consistent cold retention. Constructed with a 16-gauge stainless steel top and a fully enclosed base, it provides durability and ease of maintenance. Its robust design suits high-use applications such as hotel buffets, catering operations, and institutional cafeterias, supporting efficient workflow and reliable food presentation. The unit’s dimensions of 74 inches in width, 26.5 inches in depth, and 36 inches in height, along with a weight of 710 pounds, facilitate integration into medium-volume foodservice setups with specified electrical and plumbing requirements.

Top Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit Features

Designed for mid-volume foodservice, this cold buffet unit offers five pan compartments, each 5 inches deep with intuitive mechanical assistance to optimize ice usage for consistent cooling. The stainless steel construction ensures long-term durability in busy commercial kitchens, while the self-contained refrigeration provides reliable operation without external condensers. Its mobile design, equipped with 5-inch swivel casters with brakes, enhances flexibility during setup and cleaning. The unit supports efficient workflow with quick access to food products, maintaining optimal temperature levels for chilled display and service.

  • Functionality: Five pan compartments for versatile food presentation
  • Material Durability: 16-gauge stainless steel top resists corrosion
  • Ease of Maintenance: Self-contained refrigeration simplifies cleaning routines
  • Application Fit: Ideal for medium-volume buffet lines and catering
  • Workflow Optimization: Mobile with locking casters for flexible setup

Optimal for foodservice operators requiring precise cold food display in a compact footprint.

Technical Specs of Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit

This commercial buffet cold unit is powered by self-contained refrigeration, utilizing R448a refrigerant, with electrical requirements at 115 volts, 60 Hz, single-phase, drawing approximately a standard operational current. It features a mechanically cooled system that ensures consistent temperature control and reliability. The overall dimensions are 74 inches wide, 26.5 inches deep, and 36 inches high, with a shipping weight of 710 pounds. Its construction includes a stainless steel top and a painted, fully enclosed base designed for durability and ease of cleaning. The unit’s ice pan is mechanically assisted for optimal ice retention and temperature control, making it suitable for high-turnover foodservice settings. Operating temperature ranges are appropriate for chilled food preservation within commercial kitchens, with NSF approval for sanitation and safety standards.

  • Electrical Requirements: 115V, 60Hz, single-phase, approx. typical amperage
  • Cooling Method: Self-contained refrigeration with mechanically assisted ice pan
  • Production Capacity: Suitable for medium-volume foodservice operations
  • Construction & Finish: 16ga stainless steel top, painted base, NSF approved
  • Dimensions & Weight: 74\"W x 26.5\"D x 36\"H, 710 lbs shipping weight
  • Temperature Range: Designed for chilled food display, operating within safe temperature levels
  • Electrical Compatibility: Connects to standard 115V outlet for reliable operation
  • Drain & Maintenance: Includes 1\" drain with plug for easy cleanup
  • Mobility Requirements: Equipped with 5\" swivel casters with brakes for secure positioning
  • Airflow & Clearance: Sufficient space around for airflow and maintenance access
  • Cleaning & Sanitation: Designed for quick disassembly and routine cleaning

What is a commercial serving counter for cold food?

A commercial serving counter for cold food is a specialized piece of foodservice equipment designed to display, store, and maintain ready-to-serve cold items at optimal temperatures. These units incorporate precise refrigeration systems, often with integrated ice pans, to preserve freshness and presentation quality. The Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit, for example, is installed in buffet lines, hotel catering setups, and institutional cafeterias, supporting medium-volume operations by efficiently organizing multiple food items in distinct pans. It is ideal for applications that demand consistent cold display and quick service within busy foodservice environments.

Top Commercial Cold Food Serving Counters for Medium-Volume Foodservice Environments

Constructed with durable materials and equipped with self-contained refrigeration, these serving counters from Duke HB5CM_4552-60 support reliable cold display for medium-volume foodservice. Designed for installation in buffet, catering, and cafeteria settings, they enable efficient food presentation with a compact footprint and optimal workflow. These models are ideal for facilities requiring consistent cold storage and versatile food display capabilities.

  • Operation Type — e.g., buffet lines and catering stations
  • Kitchen Type — e.g., medium-volume institutional kitchens
  • Foodservice Category — e.g., cold food display and service
  • Workload Qualifier — e.g., moderate throughput and constant use
  • Use Case — e.g., hotel buffets and institutional cafeterias

Why Choose Duke Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Units

Compared to similar commercial cold food display units, Duke Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Units stand out with their mechanically assisted ice pans, durable stainless steel construction, and mobile design with locking casters. These features enhance operational efficiency, sanitation, and food presentation, making them highly suited for high-traffic foodservice environments. Their fully enclosed base and precise refrigeration system contribute to consistent temperature control and easy maintenance, supporting reliable performance over time.

  • Compact footprint optimized for space-constrained kitchens
  • Mechanically assisted ice pan improves cooling efficiency
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel surface for longevity
  • Mobile with secure casters for flexible setup
  • Self-contained refrigeration simplifies installation and servicing

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Duke HB5CM_4552-60 Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit Mechanically Assisted Ice Pan
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Duke HB5CM_4552-60 74 Inch Mechanically Cooled Buffet Cold Pan Unit with Stainless Steel Top

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Duke Manufacturing, HB5CM_4552-60, Heritage® Buffet Cold Pan Unit, mechanically assisted ice pan, 74"W x 26-1/2"D x 36"H, 16ga stainless steel top, (5) pan size, self-contained refrigeration, 5" deep, 18ga series stainless steel liner, 1" drain & plug, laminate on paint grip steel body, 5" dia. swivel casters with brakes, 6' cord & plug, 115v/60/1-ph, R448a, NSF