Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 144 Inch Infrared Heater Electric Aluminum with Tubular Rods

The Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 Glo-Ray® Infrared Strip Heater is a professional-grade heating solution designed for commercial foodservice environments. This 144-inch wall-mounted infrared heater utilizes tubular metal heating rods housed within a double rod housing at 3-inch intervals, delivering consistent and efficient heat distribution. Crafted from durable aluminum, it provides a compact yet powerful heating element suitable for maintaining food quality and presentation in hospitality settings, institutional kitchens, and catering operations. With a rated wattage of 5100 watts, this heater is engineered to deliver reliable, focused infrared heat, making it a critical component of food holding and warming equipment designed for medium-volume throughput scenarios.

Top Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 Features

The Glo-Ray® Infrared Strip Heater’s design focuses on durability and performance, featuring tubular metal heating rods with double housing for enhanced longevity. It is engineered for straightforward maintenance with aluminum construction, ensuring resistance to corrosion and heat stress. Its 144" width allows seamless integration over food service counters, supporting workflow efficiency and consistent heat coverage for extended food holding needs. Ideal for operations requiring high reliability in medium-volume food warming, this unit enhances heat retention with minimal adjustment required by staff.

• Function and performance: Provides focused infrared heat for prolonged food holding
• Durability traits: Aluminum construction with tubular metal heating rods for corrosion resistance
• Ease-of-use and maintenance: Modular design simplifies cleaning and replacement
• Optimal fit for: Installed in buffet lines, pass-through counters, and prep stations
• Workflow integration: Supports streamlined food presentation without disrupting operations

Ideal for foodservice professionals seeking reliable infrared heat in medium-volume applications

Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 Technical Specs

The Glo-Ray® Infrared Strip Heater operates on 208V, 60Hz, single-phase electrical supply, consuming 5100 watts with a current draw appropriate for standard commercial circuits. Its aluminum construction ensures durability, while the 2.5" height and 144" width allow precise mounting over food service counters. Weighing approximately 80 lbs, it supports stable installation, with a depth of 15" that facilitates versatile placement. Its operating temperature range and heat output are calibrated for safe, continuous use in busy foodservice environments. The unit’s design includes NSF and cULus approval features, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and is made entirely in the USA for quality assurance. Maintenance involves simple cleaning of the aluminum surface and periodic inspection of the tubular heating elements, with disassembly facilitated by modular components.

• Electrical requirements: 208V, 60Hz, single-phase, 5100W
• Construction and finish: Aluminum, corrosion-resistant
• Dimensions: 144" W x 15" D x 2.5" H
• Weight: 80 lbs
• Temperature tolerance: Operates safely across standard warming temperatures for foodholding
• Certification: NSF, cULus approved
• Food safety considerations: Material safe for food contact, easy to clean
• Installation: Wall-mounted with clearance for airflow and safe operation

What is a commercial infrared strip heater?

A commercial infrared strip heater is a high-capacity heating device designed for ambient food warming applications, typically installed over food counters, buffet lines, or pass-through stations. The Glo-Ray® Infrared Strip Heater, model GRA-144D3_208/60/1, features efficient tubular metal heating rods housed within a durable aluminum frame, providing consistent infrared heat suitable for medium-volume foodservice operations. This heater is used to maintain the temperature and presentation of prepared foods in busy hospitality environments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, and catering kitchens, effectively extending product freshness and serving quality without direct contact with heat sources.

Top commercial infrared strip heaters for foodservice settings

Built with robust aluminum construction and reliable infrared heating elements, the Glo-Ray® GRA-144D3_208/60/1 supports efficient warm holding operations in medium-volume kitchens. Ideal for installation over counters and buffet lines, it ensures uniform heat coverage, supporting steady workflow and minimal staff adjustments, making it perfect for institutional kitchens, restaurant service lines, and catering environments. The Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 exemplifies durable, restaurant-ready design tailored for continuous operation in professional foodservice facilities.

• Operation — suitable for medium-volume food holding operations
• Kitchen setting — ideal for busy commercial kitchens and buffets
• Foodservice category — designed for food warming and presentation
• Workload qualifier — supports moderate throughput with reliable performance
• Use case — maintains food temperature during extended service periods

Why Choose Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 ?

Designed with high-quality aluminum construction and a double housing tubular heating system, the Hatco GRA-144D3_208/60/1 offers superior durability and heat retention compared to standard food warming units. Its 144-inch width supports extensive coverage of food displays, and the enhanced heat focusing makes it suited for consistent warming in industrial kitchens. Every component is engineered for straightforward maintenance and reliable performance, reducing downtime and operational costs in demanding foodservice environments.

• Self-contained with high-wattage infrared heating elements
• Designed for large-scale food presentation with 144" width
• Aluminum framework ensures corrosion resistance and longevity
• Optimized for medium-volume throughput in commercial kitchens
• Made in the USA for assured quality control and durability