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The VTC187W is a 1800mm wide heated cupboard used to hold plated meals or stacked dinnerware at service temperature in high-volume catering operations. It maintains 0°C to +85°C across a 1260mm usable interior width with sliding door access. Head chefs and catering managers deploy this unit during banquet service, buffet lines, and hospital meal distribution.
Commercial Application
Holding cabinets bridge the gap between kitchen production and service delivery. Plated meals exit the pass, enter the cabinet, and stay at temperature until trolley loading or front-of-house collection. This eliminates reheating cycles and maintains food safety compliance during peak service windows.
The 1800mm width accommodates eighteen standard 300mm dinner plates or nine GN 2/1 pan carriers arranged across two tiers. Sliding doors reduce aisle intrusion in narrow service corridors. The 2000W element delivers thermal recovery within six minutes after door closure under typical ambient conditions.
Key Operational Advantages
- 1800 x 700 x 850mm footprint delivers 1260mm usable holding width in single-phase configuration
- Sliding door mechanism reduces clearance requirement to 350mm versus 900mm swing radius
- 0°C to +85°C thermostat range covers ambient holding through hot service temperatures
- 2000W heating element at 230V single-phase operates on standard UK ring main without dedicated supply
- Reinforced stainless steel top surface rated to 40kg distributed load for plate stacking during loading
- 78kg cabinet weight permits two-person installation without mechanical lifting equipment
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | VTC187W |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
| Weight | 78.0 kg (172.0 lbs) |
Construction & Build Quality
Cabinet shell fabricated from 304-grade stainless steel with welded corner joints and sealed base tray. Heating element mounts below base shelf with convection vents positioned at rear panel. Door tracks use commercial ball-bearing rollers rated to 15,000 cycle lifespan.
- 304 stainless steel shell resists corrosion in high-humidity service environments
- Welded tray base prevents moisture ingress to electrical compartment
- Commercial-grade door rollers rated to 41 cycles per day over three-year lifespan
- Capillary thermostat with ±3°C accuracy maintains consistent holding temperature
Suitable Operations
- Commercial kitchens
- Hotel prep areas
- Restaurant kitchens
- Catering production facilities
- Food processing operations
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies Zodex commercial heated cabinets from UK warehouse stock to purchasing managers across Europe, North America, Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. The VTC187W ships fully assembled on pallet via dedicated freight carrier. UK mainland delivery completes within 3–5 working days from order confirmation. International freight routing requires 8–14 days to European Union destinations and 12–18 days to North American ports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What stainless steel grade is the cabinet shell?
A: The VTC187W uses 304-grade stainless steel for all exterior panels and door construction. Interior base shelf and top surface also use 304 grade. This provides adequate corrosion resistance for typical commercial kitchen humidity and cleaning chemical exposure.
Q: What is the maximum plate stacking load on the top surface?
A: The reinforced top surface supports 40kg distributed load across the full 1800mm width. This accommodates approximately 130 stacked 300mm dinner plates or temporary storage of plated trays during service preparation. Concentrated point loads above 15kg require spreader板 placement.
Q: Can internal shelf height be adjusted?
A: The VTC187W ships with fixed internal shelf position at 400mm height above base. Shelf removal creates single-compartment configuration for tall GN pan storage. Zodex does not offer field-adjustable shelf brackets for this model.
Q: Does the unit require hardwired electrical installation?
A: The cabinet supplies with 1.8m cable and 13A BS1363 plug for connection to standard UK ring main. North American buyers receive NEMA 6-15P plug for 208–240V outlet connection. Hardwired installation is optional but not required for CE or NSF compliance.
Q: Is custom width sizing available for narrower service areas?
A: Zodex manufactures the VTC series in 1200mm, 1500mm, and 1800mm standard widths only. Custom sizing requires minimum order quantity of six units with 10–12 week manufacturing lead time. TurcoBazaar coordinates factory quotation for non-standard dimension requirements.