Vulcan GL80E_LP 58 Inch Fully Jacketed Gas Kettle 80 Gallon 135000 BTU

Vulcan  |  MFG #: GL80E_LP  |  Item #: 173651
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  • Full jacketed design ensures uniform heat distribution
  • 135,000 BTU gas output supports rapid boiling
  • Heavy-duty 316 stainless steel enhances durability
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The Vulcan GL80E_LP Fully Jacketed Stationary Kettle is a commercial-grade foodservice appliance designed for high-volume cooking and processing applications within professional kitchens. This 80-gallon gas-powered kettle features a fully jacketed construction with a stainless steel liner made from durable 316 series stainless steel, ensuring long-term hygiene and corrosion resistance. Equipped with a spring-assisted hinged cover and a heavy-duty pivot assembly, it facilitates safe and efficient handling during operation. Technical specifications include a 135,000 BTU heat output and a flanged foot design for stability, making it suitable for continuous use in busy food production environments requiring uniform heat distribution, easy cleaning, and precise volume measurement.

The Vulcan GL80E_LP fully jacketed stationary kettle offers precise temperature control and high-capacity cooking, ideal for large-scale food preparation. Its heavy-duty construction ensures durability in demanding commercial kitchens, while the spring-assisted hinged cover simplifies access for cleaning and ingredient addition. The 2" plug draw-off valve with perforated strainer allows efficient product removal, supporting versatile cooking and mixing workflows. Designed for ease of maintenance, its stainless steel construction withstands rigorous use and frequent cleaning, making it suitable for institutional settings such as hospitals, cafeterias, and catering operations.

Designed for high-capacity cooking in institutional kitchens and catering facilities.

The Vulcan GL80E_LP fully jacketed stationary gas kettle operates with a 135,000 BTU gas burner, providing robust heating for large batch cooking. Its stainless steel frame and 316-grade liner guarantee durability and food safety, while the dimensions of 58.5 inches in width, 48 inches in depth, and 44 inches in height facilitate installation in commercial kitchens with adequate clearance. The unit weighs approximately 899 lbs, supporting stability during operation. It features a tri-leg base for secure placement, and its construction adheres to food safety standards, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. The product's self-contained design eliminates the need for external refrigeration or cooling, making it a reliable choice for continuous cooking tasks in high-volume foodservice environments. Electrical requirements are not applicable as it is gas-powered.

Installation Considerations: Requires proper clearance for hinged cover operation, ventilation for gas combustion, and drainage setup for cleaning

Maintenance: Regular cleaning of the stainless steel surface, inspection of valve and cover hinges

Compatibility: Designed for open flame gas connection, compatible with standard kitchen gas lines

Safety: Equipped with safety shut-off features for gas ignition

Cleaning Access: Hinged cover allows easy access for routine sanitation and inspection

A commercial kettle is a large-scale cooking appliance used in professional foodservice establishments for boiling, simmering, and mixing large quantities of ingredients. Typically constructed with durable stainless steel, these units provide uniform heat distribution and high-capacity operation to support high-volume food preparation. The Vulcan GL80E_LP fully jacketed stationary gas kettle is installed in institutional kitchens, catering services, and high-volume restaurants, offering reliable performance for tasks such as soups, stews, and bulk cooking, suited for demanding culinary environments requiring consistent temperature control and easy maintenance.

Robust, fully jacketed gas kettles like the Vulcan GL80E_LP offer dependable function and long-lasting build quality for hospital and institutional kitchens. Designed for operation in demanding, high-volume settings, these units provide uniform heat distribution, easy cleaning, and a large capacity, making them ideal for hospital hydration stations and bulk meal prep in healthcare facilities.

Choosing Vulcan GL80E_LP ensures high durability, precise temperature control, and seamless integration into busy commercial kitchens. Its fully jacketed design provides efficient heat transfer, while its heavy-duty materials and user-friendly features improve operational efficiency and sanitation. Built to withstand demanding foodservice environments, it offers a reliable solution for large-scale cooking tasks requiring consistent performance and long-term durability.

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The Vulcan GL80E_LP Fully Jacketed Stationary Kettle is a commercial-grade foodservice appliance designed for high-volume cooking and processing applications within professional kitchens. This 80-gallon gas-powered kettle features a fully jacketed construction with a stainless steel liner made from durable 316 series stainless steel, ensuring long-term hygiene and corrosion resistance. Equipped with a spring-assisted hinged cover and a heavy-duty pivot assembly, it facilitates safe and efficient handling during operation. Technical specifications include a 135,000 BTU heat output and a flanged foot design for stability, making it suitable for continuous use in busy food production environments requiring uniform heat distribution, easy cleaning, and precise volume measurement.

Top Vulcan GL80E_LP Features

The Vulcan GL80E_LP fully jacketed stationary kettle offers precise temperature control and high-capacity cooking, ideal for large-scale food preparation. Its heavy-duty construction ensures durability in demanding commercial kitchens, while the spring-assisted hinged cover simplifies access for cleaning and ingredient addition. The 2" plug draw-off valve with perforated strainer allows efficient product removal, supporting versatile cooking and mixing workflows. Designed for ease of maintenance, its stainless steel construction withstands rigorous use and frequent cleaning, making it suitable for institutional settings such as hospitals, cafeterias, and catering operations.

  • Capacity: 80-gallon volume for large batch processing
  • Construction Material: Heavy-duty 316 stainless steel for longevity
  • Ease of Maintenance: Spring-assisted hinged cover simplifies cleaning
  • Performance: 135,000 BTU heat output ensures rapid heating and boiling
  • Functional Features: Graduated measuring rod for precise volume control

Designed for high-capacity cooking in institutional kitchens and catering facilities.

Vulcan GL80E_LP Technical Specs

The Vulcan GL80E_LP fully jacketed stationary gas kettle operates with a 135,000 BTU gas burner, providing robust heating for large batch cooking. Its stainless steel frame and 316-grade liner guarantee durability and food safety, while the dimensions of 58.5 inches in width, 48 inches in depth, and 44 inches in height facilitate installation in commercial kitchens with adequate clearance. The unit weighs approximately 899 lbs, supporting stability during operation. It features a tri-leg base for secure placement, and its construction adheres to food safety standards, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. The product's self-contained design eliminates the need for external refrigeration or cooling, making it a reliable choice for continuous cooking tasks in high-volume foodservice environments. Electrical requirements are not applicable as it is gas-powered.

  • Capacity: 80-gallon volume for large batch cooking
  • Gas Burner Output: 135,000 BTU for efficient heating
  • Dimensions: 58.5" W x 48" D x 44" H
  • Material: 316 stainless steel liner and exterior finish for durability
  • Weight: 899 lbs for stability and support
  • Construction Features: Tri-leg base, flanged feet, heavy-duty pivot assembly
  • Operating Range: Suitable for operating temperatures up to and beyond standard cooking requirements

Installation Considerations: Requires proper clearance for hinged cover operation, ventilation for gas combustion, and drainage setup for cleaning

Maintenance: Regular cleaning of the stainless steel surface, inspection of valve and cover hinges

Compatibility: Designed for open flame gas connection, compatible with standard kitchen gas lines

Safety: Equipped with safety shut-off features for gas ignition

Cleaning Access: Hinged cover allows easy access for routine sanitation and inspection

What is a commercial kettle?

A commercial kettle is a large-scale cooking appliance used in professional foodservice establishments for boiling, simmering, and mixing large quantities of ingredients. Typically constructed with durable stainless steel, these units provide uniform heat distribution and high-capacity operation to support high-volume food preparation. The Vulcan GL80E_LP fully jacketed stationary gas kettle is installed in institutional kitchens, catering services, and high-volume restaurants, offering reliable performance for tasks such as soups, stews, and bulk cooking, suited for demanding culinary environments requiring consistent temperature control and easy maintenance.

Top commercial kettles for high-volume hospital foodservice

Robust, fully jacketed gas kettles like the Vulcan GL80E_LP offer dependable function and long-lasting build quality for hospital and institutional kitchens. Designed for operation in demanding, high-volume settings, these units provide uniform heat distribution, easy cleaning, and a large capacity, making them ideal for hospital hydration stations and bulk meal prep in healthcare facilities.

  • Operation Type — suitable for hospital and institutional kitchens
  • Kitchen Setting — designed for high-capacity commercial foodservice environments
  • Foodservice Category — optimal for bulk cooking and steaming
  • Workload Qualifier — handles moderate throughput in busy kitchens
  • Use Case — efficient for large batch cooking and ingredient preparation

Why Choose Vulcan GL80E_LP?

Choosing Vulcan GL80E_LP ensures high durability, precise temperature control, and seamless integration into busy commercial kitchens. Its fully jacketed design provides efficient heat transfer, while its heavy-duty materials and user-friendly features improve operational efficiency and sanitation. Built to withstand demanding foodservice environments, it offers a reliable solution for large-scale cooking tasks requiring consistent performance and long-term durability.

  • Self-contained gas system promotes safe and efficient operation
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel construction resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning
  • Hinged cover with pivot assembly reduces maintenance downtime
  • Designed for high-volume batch processing with rapid heat transfer
  • Robust gas burner ensures consistent temperature control during extended use

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Vulcan GL80E_LP 58 Inch Fully Jacketed Gas Kettle 80 Gallon 135000 BTU

$41,776.00 $101,485.00

Vulcan, GL80E_LP, Fully Jacketed Stationary Kettle, Gas, 80-gallon capacity, spring assisted hinged cover with heavy duty pivot assembly, 2" plug draw-off valve with perforated strainer, graduated measuring rod, faucet bracket, stainless steel construction with 316 series stainless steel liner, flanged feet, electric ignition, 135,000 BTU