The Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1 Glo-Ray® Infrared Strip Heater is a professional-grade food warming appliance designed for commercial foodservice environments. This 66-inch wide strip heater features a tubular metal heater rod housed in durable aluminum construction, providing consistent heat distribution. With a standard wattage of 1460 watts and integrated lights, it enhances food presentation and maintains temperature in buffet lines, serving stations, and catering setups. Built in the USA, it combines reliable performance with ease of maintenance, making it suitable for high-volume operations requiring effective heat propagation and visual appeal.
Top Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1 Features
The Hatco Glo-Ray Infrared Strip Heater offers precise heat distribution across its 66" width with an aluminum finish, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance. Its tubular metal heating rod is designed for longevity, while the integrated lighting improves food visibility. Easy to install and maintain, it fits seamlessly into most countertop or wall-mount configurations, making it an essential component for mid-volume foodholding applications. Its robust construction and optimized design support continuous operation in busy commercial kitchens.
- Functionality: Provides uniform infrared heat for food presentation.
- Durability Traits: Aluminum construction resists corrosion and damage over time.
- Ease of Maintenance: Simplified cleaning with accessible components and sealed design.
- Application Fit: Ideal for buffet lines, serving stations, and holding areas.
- Workflow Integration: Designed for straightforward installation in commercial kitchens with standard electrical connections.
Best suited for foodservice settings needing consistent heat and visual enhancement of dishes.
Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1 Technical Specs
The Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1 Infrared Strip Heater operates at 120V with a frequency of 60Hz, utilizing a single-phase power supply with an amperage of approximately 12.2A, consuming 1460 watts. Its aluminum finish and tubular metal heating elements ensure durability, while the height measures 2.5 inches, and the width extends 66 inches for broad coverage. The unit weighs 22 lbs and features a compact footprint suitable for countertop or wall-mount installation. It is equipped with CE, cULus, and NSF standards, facilitating safe, reliable operation in commercial environments. Designed for easy cleaning, its finish supports regular sanitation, and its operating temperature comfortably handles typical foodholding needs without exceeding safe temperature limits.
- Electrical Requirements: 120V, 60Hz, single-phase, 12.2A, 1460W
- Construction & Finish: Aluminum exterior, corrosion-resistant
- Dimensions: 66" W x 9" D x 2.5" H; 22 lbs
- Operating Range: Suitable for standard foodholding temperatures
- Certifications: CE, cULus, NSF
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Accessible metal components, supported by simple disassembly
- Usage Compatibility: Compatible with standard electric outlets, ideal for countertop or wall-mounted setups
- Safety & Ergonomics: Rounded edges, anti-slip mounting options
- Included Accessories: Mounting hardware, cleaning tools
- Installation: Ready for straightforward electrical hookup, minimal clearance needed for airflow and maintenance
What is a commercial infrared strip heater
A commercial infrared strip heater is a professional heating device designed for consistent food warming and presentation in high-traffic foodservice settings. It employs infrared radiation through tubular metal elements housed in durable framing, typically aluminum, for rapid heat transfer. Installed in buffet lines, serving areas, or holding stations, such heaters like the Hatco Glo-Ray® Infrared Strip Heater (model GRAL-66_120/60/1) are optimized for mid-volume environments needing reliable, uniform heat distribution to support efficient workflow and food quality retention.
Top Infrared Strip Heaters for Food Holding Applications
Built with high-quality aluminum and robust metal heating elements, these infrared strip heaters ensure reliable performance in mid-volume foodholding operations, supporting consistent temperature control and appealing presentation. Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1 models are ideal for buffets and serving lines demanding durable, restaurant-ready solutions designed for efficient workflow execution.
- Operation for buffet lines and holding stations
- Suitable for compact commercial kitchen setups
- Perfect for food presentation and temperature maintenance
- Support moderate throughput foodservice facilities
- Designed for manual installation in busy foodservice environments
Why Choose Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1
Why choose the Hatco GRAL-66_120/60/1 infrared strip heater over similar models? Its durable aluminum construction combined with high-output tubular metal elements ensures long-term reliability. Its integrated lighting enhances food visibility, and the compact design allows flexible installation options. Equipped for continuous operation, it streamlines high-volume food presentation while maintaining precise temperature control, making it a versatile asset in commercial kitchens seeking a dependable, restaurant-ready heating solution.
- Compact footprint with integrated lighting enhances presentation
- Aluminum construction offers superior corrosion resistance
- Designed for straightforward wall or countertop mounting
- Robust metal heating rods ensure consistent warmth
- Suitable for mid-volume foodservice applications
