Choosing Commercial Can Openers

Even in kitchens that dont use a lot of canned and prepared products, commercial can openers are one of those must have items you need to have in your professional kitchen.

You may not realize that you have a lot of choice when it comes to commercial can openers, but you actually have to make a decision.

Electric vs. Manual

How many cans do you think you open a day? If it is a lot, you may want to consider a manual type can opener. These will open cans super fast and are durable and extremely sanitary. When you mount it on the side of your counter, it becomes part of your kitchen; your staff knows where to find it and they all know how to use it. You cant go wrong with a manual can opener, and while prices vary, a manual model is usually going to be less expensive than an electric.

For a smaller operation, an electric model will suffice. You can use many of them with one hand, so opening #10 cans is easy and fast. The motors are high quality construction and will last for years to come. An electric can opener with a two speed motor such as the Edlund 270-115V Electric 2-Speed Can Opener makes opening large cans fast, and is a great choice for high volume kitchens that open a lot of cans. This will definitely help speed up kitchen production.

When choosing the type of can opener you need, youll also need to consider costs such as replacement parts. Blades and gears do wear out so you will want to be sure to select a model where these are easy to change. Additionally, because there is no motor to wear out, the replacement and service costs of a manual can opener will always be lower than they are for a commercial electric can opener. Overall though, when you buy a high quality model, you will likely find that you dont have to worry about either an electric can opener or a manual to break down soon after purchasing. Just make sure that you dont buy something that is for low use for a heavy duty job or you may end up with replacement costs sooner rather than later.

No matter what type of equipment you need in your commercial kitchen, youll be surprised to find that you have to do some research and determine your needs in order to make the best choices, and commercial can openers are really no exception to this rule. By figuring out your needs and budget, you can easily make the best decisions for your restaurant or foodservice establishment.