There are lots of different commercial and industrial dishwashers available on the market, but which solution is best for you? This guide outlines the different options you could select and the advantages for different industry sectors and business requirements.
Size and requirements
Size and capacity are often one of the best ways of gauging which dishwasher works best for your needs. Whilst all businesses require commercial-grade models, due to efficiency, size, reliability and usage rates, the specific type of machine can vary significantly depending on your requirements.
Organisations like hospitals handle very high volumes of crockery so require high-capacity models that can be continually used compared to a smaller care home where a basic frontloading model is sufficient.
The type of pots, crockery, glassware and kitchenware are key factors in determining the type of machine required. A pub or bar where food is not served may only require a commercial glasswasher, whilst a busy hotel may need multiple heavy-duty machines to handle high and consistent volumes.
Frontloading dishwashers
Frontloading dishwashers feature a door that opens at the front so glasses, crockery and utensils can be loaded and unloaded easily. These machines are used in a diverse range of industries, including care homes, pubs, restaurants, bars, B&Bs, cafes and educational establishments.
They are a cost-effective solution capable of turning around multiple loads per day within a commercial environment.
Passthrough dishwashers
Passthrough dishwashers are a higher-capacity type of dishwasher frequently found in restaurants, hotels and hospitals.
They are sometimes referred to as hood dishwashers and are selected over front-loading models for settings where demand is extremely high. They can significantly improve overall kitchen efficiency, especially where speed is required as part of the operation and for kitchens with a leaner level of staff resource.
It is important to consider a tabling set-up and an effective flow within the kitchen before installation of a passthrough machine.
Rack conveyors
Rack conveyor dishwashers provide very high throughputs of plates and dishes for extremely busy hospitality settings like hotels, colleges or food halls.
With capacities ranging from 1494 to 4660 plates per hour, these machines can replace multiple smaller dishwashers and provide speed and efficiency to free up staff resources.
They are built-to-last and a reliable solution to improve your overall efficiency and output.
Commercial pot and utensil washers
Commercial potwashers and utensil washers are larger than dishwashers providing the highest standards of hygiene for your kitchen.
They have the ability to thoroughly clean lots of utensils, pans, trays, griddles, pots, baking tins, serving bowls and dishes meaning they are a versatile solution. They are particularly useful when a significant amount of kitchen prep work is undertaken in-house or if the menu options are varied and thus require a variety of pots and utensils.
Commercial glasswashers
Commercial glasswashers are specifically designed for glassware, including tumblers, wine glasses, pint glasses, water glasses and mugs. These machines include racks specifically for glassware with water jets configured to ensure maximum cleanliness and a sparkling finish on your glassware.
Many of our customers in pubs, bars, nightclubs restaurants and other hospitality venues rely on commercial glasswashers to keep their business operating smoothly and their drinks continuously flowing.
How can DC Products help?
With a focus on performance, durability, energy efficiency and affordability, our commercial dishwasher range is constructed using only the highest quality components. At DC Products, our equipment incorporates the very latest design and technology to deliver outstanding results time and time again.
Our team of experts have decades of experience assisting customers in selecting the best solution for their business. Contact us today for more information.