Thunder Group SLTA08 21-1/4 Inch Taco Basket Moulds Up To 8 Shells Nickel Plated Steel

Thunder Group  |  MFG #: SLTA08  |  Item #: 315418  |  UPC #: 789313521128
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  • Supports up to 8 taco shells simultaneously.
  • Made with corrosion-resistant nickel-plated steel.
  • Dimensions of 21-1/4" x 6-3/4" x 9"H.
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The Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket is a commercial-grade specialty fry basket designed for efficient preparation and presentation of taco shells in foodservice environments. Constructed with a stainless steel frame and nickel-plated basket, it measures 21-1/4" x 6-3/4" x 9"H, capable of moulding up to 8 shells simultaneously. This fry basket features a fry kettle hook for secure placement in hot oil, ensuring optimal heat transfer and ease of handling. Its specialty mesh allows for thorough cleaning and durability under high-temperature conditions, making it ideal for professional kitchens focused on Mexican cuisine, snack bars, or quick-service taco stations.

The Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket is engineered for high-performance taco shell molding in busy commercial kitchens. It offers a stainless steel construction with nickel plating for corrosion resistance, supporting repeated use in hot oil environments. Its small-footprint design facilitates efficient workflow integration, and the fry kettle hook allows for safe handling during frying operations. The dividers ensure uniform taco shell shaping, while the specialty mesh promotes easy cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for fast-paced foodservice settings focused on Mexican street food or snack service.

Designed for taco shell production in commercial kitchens, food trucks, and cafes requiring durable, easy-to-clean fry baskets.

This specialty fry basket features a model number SLTA08 with dimensions of 21-1/4" length, 6-3/4" width, and 9" height, accommodating up to 8 shells in a single fry cycle. Constructed from nickel-plated steel with a stainless steel frame and dividers, it weighs approximately 3.09 lbs, ensuring durability without excessive weight. The specialty mesh facilitates thorough cleaning and inspection, supporting a consistent workflow. Its design is compatible with standard fry kettles, supporting a maximum operating temperature of up to 400°F. The basket's material safety and construction support frequent sanitation, making it suitable for high-volume Mexican cuisine applications.

A commercial taco fry basket is a specialized kitchen tool designed for rapid and uniform shaping of taco shells during frying. It is typically made of stainless steel or nickel-plated steel, with a mesh structure that allows hot oil to circulate evenly. Installed in fry kettles or fryers, these baskets support high-volume Mexican cuisine preparation, such as taco shell production in restaurants, food trucks, or catering services. The Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket specifically enables the operation of moulding up to 8 shells simultaneously, ideal for mid-volume foodservice operations requiring efficiency and durability.

Constructed with durable stainless steel and nickel plating, the Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket supports medium-volume taco shell preparation in fast-paced commercial kitchens like restaurants and snack bars. Its compact design and specialty mesh optimize workflow, making it suitable for taco stations and Mexican cuisine-focused foodservice environments, particularly in operation types with moderate throughput like quick-serve establishments or food trucks.

Thunder Group SLTA08 stands out among fry baskets for its robust nickel-plated steel construction, ergonomic design, and compatibility with standard fry kettles. Its ability to mold up to 8 taco shells simultaneously increases throughput and consistency in taco shell preparation. The specialty mesh allows for easy cleaning, while the compact profile fits seamlessly into commercial fry setups, enhancing operational efficiency and kitchen sanitation compared to bulkier or less durable alternatives.

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The Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket is a commercial-grade specialty fry basket designed for efficient preparation and presentation of taco shells in foodservice environments. Constructed with a stainless steel frame and nickel-plated basket, it measures 21-1/4" x 6-3/4" x 9"H, capable of moulding up to 8 shells simultaneously. This fry basket features a fry kettle hook for secure placement in hot oil, ensuring optimal heat transfer and ease of handling. Its specialty mesh allows for thorough cleaning and durability under high-temperature conditions, making it ideal for professional kitchens focused on Mexican cuisine, snack bars, or quick-service taco stations.

Top Thunder Group SLTA08 Features

The Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket is engineered for high-performance taco shell molding in busy commercial kitchens. It offers a stainless steel construction with nickel plating for corrosion resistance, supporting repeated use in hot oil environments. Its small-footprint design facilitates efficient workflow integration, and the fry kettle hook allows for safe handling during frying operations. The dividers ensure uniform taco shell shaping, while the specialty mesh promotes easy cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for fast-paced foodservice settings focused on Mexican street food or snack service.

  • Functionality: Moulds up to 8 taco shells simultaneously for high-volume prep
  • Durability: Made with corrosion-resistant nickel-plated and stainless steel materials
  • Ease of Maintenance: Specialty mesh design simplifies cleaning and inspection
  • Workflow Efficiency: Fits in fry kettles with fry kettle hook for secure frying control
  • Technical Fit: Dimensions of 21-1/4" x 6-3/4", suitable for commercial fry stations

Designed for taco shell production in commercial kitchens, food trucks, and cafes requiring durable, easy-to-clean fry baskets.

Thunder Group SLTA08 Technical Specs

This specialty fry basket features a model number SLTA08 with dimensions of 21-1/4" length, 6-3/4" width, and 9" height, accommodating up to 8 shells in a single fry cycle. Constructed from nickel-plated steel with a stainless steel frame and dividers, it weighs approximately 3.09 lbs, ensuring durability without excessive weight. The specialty mesh facilitates thorough cleaning and inspection, supporting a consistent workflow. Its design is compatible with standard fry kettles, supporting a maximum operating temperature of up to 400°F. The basket's material safety and construction support frequent sanitation, making it suitable for high-volume Mexican cuisine applications.

  • Dimensions: 21-1/4" x 6-3/4" x 9"H for efficient production
  • Material: Nickel plated steel with stainless steel frame and dividers, corrosion-resistant
  • Weight: 3.09 lbs, for manageable handling in fast-paced environments
  • Capacity: Moulds up to 8 taco shells per cycle
  • Operating Temp: Supports up to 400°F for high-temperature frying
  • Design: Specialty mesh enhances cleaning and inspection
  • Compatibility: Fits standard fry kettles with fry kettle hook
  • Food Safety: Made from food-safe materials, easy to sanitize
  • Shipping: Typically ships within 1-2 weeks

What is a commercial Taco Fry Basket

A commercial taco fry basket is a specialized kitchen tool designed for rapid and uniform shaping of taco shells during frying. It is typically made of stainless steel or nickel-plated steel, with a mesh structure that allows hot oil to circulate evenly. Installed in fry kettles or fryers, these baskets support high-volume Mexican cuisine preparation, such as taco shell production in restaurants, food trucks, or catering services. The Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket specifically enables the operation of moulding up to 8 shells simultaneously, ideal for mid-volume foodservice operations requiring efficiency and durability.

Top Taco Shell Molding Baskets for Mexican Foodservice

Constructed with durable stainless steel and nickel plating, the Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket supports medium-volume taco shell preparation in fast-paced commercial kitchens like restaurants and snack bars. Its compact design and specialty mesh optimize workflow, making it suitable for taco stations and Mexican cuisine-focused foodservice environments, particularly in operation types with moderate throughput like quick-serve establishments or food trucks.

  • Operational in medium-volume foodservice environments
  • Designed for compact commercial kitchen spaces
  • Supports specialty fry basket applications—taco shells
  • Ideal for moderate throughput taco sandwich stations
  • Optimized for manual handling and efficient workflow

Why Choose Thunder Group SLTA08?

Thunder Group SLTA08 stands out among fry baskets for its robust nickel-plated steel construction, ergonomic design, and compatibility with standard fry kettles. Its ability to mold up to 8 taco shells simultaneously increases throughput and consistency in taco shell preparation. The specialty mesh allows for easy cleaning, while the compact profile fits seamlessly into commercial fry setups, enhancing operational efficiency and kitchen sanitation compared to bulkier or less durable alternatives.

  • Compact footprint ideal for small commercial kitchens
  • Built with corrosion-resistant nickel plating
  • Supports up to 8 taco shells per batch
  • Includes fry kettle hook for secure frying
  • Designed for durability in high-temperature environments

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Thunder Group SLTA08 Taco Basket 21-1/4" X 6-3/4" X 9"H Moulds Up To 8 Shells
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Thunder Group SLTA08 21-1/4 Inch Taco Basket Moulds Up To 8 Shells Nickel Plated Steel

$25.44 $79.13

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