The Hatco GRFSCR-18_240/50/1 Glo-Ray® Fry Station Warmer is a commercial-grade strip-type heat lamp designed for efficient food warming in professional foodservice environments. Featuring an 18-inch width with ceramic heating elements, this unit provides consistent warmth for fried foods and snack items, making it ideal for high-volume kitchens, concession stands, and buffet setups. Operating at 750 watts, it delivers precise temperature maintenance without light emissions, ensuring optimal product presentation and safety. Constructed in the USA, this model emphasizes durability and reliable performance for busy operational settings.
Top Hatco GRFSCR-18_240/50/1 Features
The Hatco Glo-Ray Fry Station Warmer offers precise heat distribution with ceramic elements, designed for commercial foodservice workflows that require consistent and dependable warming. Its 18-inch width accommodates standard portion sizes, while its sturdy stainless steel construction ensures longevity. Easy to clean and maintain, it seamlessly integrates into food prep and holding stations. The unit supports high-volume applications, providing reliable thermal energy for fried foods, snacks, or prepared items in busy kitchens or self-service areas.
- Functionality: Provides even heat for fried foods and snacks
- Durability: Built with corrosion-resistant stainless steel body
- Ease-of-Use: Simple surface cleaning with removable ceramic elements
- Use Case Fit: Ideal for restaurant, cafeteria, and concession line setups
- Workflow Benefit: Supports high throughput with quick installation and reliable operation
Designed for medium-volume foodservice applications needing dependable heat maintenance.
Hatco GRFSCR-18_240/50/1 Technical Specs
The Hatco Glo-Ray Fry Station Warmer operates on a standard electrical requirement of 240V, 50Hz, single-phase, with a 750-watt power draw, making it compatible with most commercial kitchen electrical systems. Its air-cooled ceramic heating elements deliver consistent warmth without additional cooling needs. The unit's dimensions are 18 inches in width, 22.5 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a shipping weight of approximately 12 pounds, ensuring easy placement and handling. Its construction incorporates a stainless steel finish for durability and sanitation, resistant to typical cleaning methods. The temperature range efficiently maintains food at safe serving temperatures, with an operating environment suited for continuous use in busy kitchens. The unit's design emphasizes ease of maintenance, featuring accessible heating elements and straightforward disassembly for cleaning. The compact footprint supports installation in various food prep or holding areas without occupying excessive space, making it a versatile component of commercial heat and hold solutions.
- Electrical Requirements: 240V, 50Hz, single-phase, 750W operation
- Cooling Method: Air-cooled ceramic heating elements
- Dimensions: 18" W x 22.5" H x 6" D
- Construction & Finish: Durable stainless steel exterior
- Temperature Resistance: Maintains consistent warmth for food safety and presentation
- Food Safety Materials: Food-grade components compatible with standard cleaning routines
- Electrical Compatibility: Must be connected to a 240V circuit within designated supply capacity
- Ventilation Needs: Adequate airflow essential for optimal ceramic element performance
- Clearance & Installation: Ensure 2-inch clearance at sides and top for airflow and maintenance
- Drainage & Cleaning: Surface cleaning required; disassemble ceramic elements for thorough sanitation
- Operational Setting: Suitable for continuous use in high-traffic foodservice environments
What is a commercial strip heat lamp?
A commercial strip heat lamp is a professional-grade warming device designed to evenly maintain hot foods in high-volume settings, such as restaurants, cafeterias, or concession stands. The Hatco Glo-Ray fry station warmer features ceramic heating elements that provide consistent heat along an 18-inch strip, ideal for supporting food presentation in busy kitchens. It is typically installed in food prep lines or self-service areas for continuous operation, with a focus on durability and sanitation to meet demanding foodservice requirements. The model is especially suitable for holding fried items, snacks, or pre-cooked foods in high-traffic environments, ensuring optimal temperature maintenance over extended periods.
Top commercial strip heat lamps for high-volume foodservice
Reliable and durable, the Hatco GRFSCR-18_240/50/1 offers consistent warming performance in busy restaurant or cafeteria settings, supporting efficient food holding with its robust construction and ceramic elements designed for moderate throughput and high operational demands.
- Operation Type — high-volume foodservice lines
- Kitchen Setting — large commercial kitchens and self-service stations
- Foodservice Category — fry stations and food holding equipment
- Workload Qualifier — moderate throughput for sustained use
- Use Case — supporting fried and pre-cooked menu items in busy environments
Why Choose Hatco Glo-Ray fry station warmer
Why choose the Hatco GRFSCR-18_240/50/1 over other heat lamps? Its robust stainless steel construction ensures longevity, while ceramic heating elements deliver uniform warmth without light. Designed for commercial kitchens, it offers easy maintenance and reliable performance supporting high-volume food holding with minimal downtime.
- Compact footprint optimizes space in busy kitchen lines
- Self-contained design simplifies installation and replacement
- Corrosion-resistant materials extend unit lifespan in commercial environments
- Consistent heat distribution enhances food presentation quality
- Professional-grade operating standards meet demanding foodservice workflows
