Professional and industrial dishwashers

If you are or are planning to become the owner of a canteen, cafe, restaurant or large hotel, then you cannot do without professional equipment that will help improve the quality of service and, accordingly, gain an advantage over competitors. Professional dishwashers are just such equipment. How do professional machines differ from household machines, what types of machines are they and what characteristics do they have? We will talk about this in the article.

Types of industrial "dishwashers"

There are a great many models of professional dishwashers; to understand them and understand which ones to choose for your own business, you need to classify them. A good basis for classification may be the type of professional dishwasher. There are 3 types of professional “dishwashers”:

frontal type;
dome type;
tunnel type.

Professional front-type dishwashers are the most popular type of machine among consumers. There are reasons for this.

A front-facing dishwasher takes up much less space than a dome or, especially, a tunnel dishwasher.
It is much easier to use than other types of machines.
The cost is somewhat cheaper than dome and tunnel ones.
Its productivity is just enough for small and medium-sized catering establishments - restaurants, cafes, bars, canteens, of which the majority are.

Front-type dishwashers have a limited loading capacity. Usually their productivity does not exceed 800-900 items per hour, but this quantity is sometimes enough to serve 3 small cafes at once. A front-facing dishwasher is very similar to a household dishwasher, the only difference is in size.

A dome-type dishwasher differs from a front-facing dishwasher in its larger size. Tables with a sink and an impressive sorting surface are attached to the body of such a machine on the sides. When loading dishes, the main part of the dome “dishwasher” body is divided into two parts: the base and the dome. In the upper part of the base there is a niche resembling a sink; a basket of dishes is placed in it, then this niche is covered with a dome and the washing mode is set. Productivity reaches 1500 items per hour.

Tunnel type dishwashers are considered the most productive. Under certain conditions, such machines are capable of washing up to 2-2.5 thousand items per hour. These are conveyor-type machines, that is, the dishes are pre-packed into special cassette trays, each of which is the size of a small box. The cassettes are installed on the conveyor and gradually move towards the washing and then drying tank.

Dishwashers of such high performance are installed in canteens at large enterprises, in large hotels, business centers, and in large catering establishments. To install such a “miracle of technology” you will need an area of about 15 square meters. m.

Important! Operating a tunnel-type dishwasher will require human presence as dishes need to be placed on a conveyor and then taken out of the tanks.

How does an industrial “dishwasher” differ from a household one?

As noted above, front-type industrial “dishwashers” are very similar to ordinary household dishwashers. What is the difference between them then, besides the price? After all, for a professional dishwasher you will have to pay an amount four times higher than the cost of a household machine.

A professional machine differs from a household one in the size and capacity of the tank.
Professional machines are made from very reliable elements, each of which is designed for a significant working life. For example, a household washing machine may have a weak plastic sprinkler, but in a professional washing machine this element consists of stainless steel.
An industrial dishwasher can wash tens of times more dishes than a household dishwasher.
To connect an industrial “dishwasher”, special communications may be required - a water supply system with a certain capacity and an industrial electrical network.

Note! Not all industrial dishwashers have a fully automated dishwashing process.

Some entrepreneurs naively believe that they can equip their small cafe with several household dishwashers, and they will cope with the task. It may well be that at first this will be the case, but then the wear and tear of the equipment will take its toll and they will have to constantly pay for the services of repairmen. As a result, immediate savings will result in greater costs in the future. Experts say it’s better to immediately overpay a little and buy an industrial dishwasher so as not to have problems in the future.

Review of professional dishwashers

It can be quite difficult for a novice businessman, and even an experienced entrepreneur, to decide on the final choice of an industrial dishwasher model. And this is not surprising, because there is a great variety of such equipment on the market. There are about a dozen and a half manufacturers alone. And how to make the final choice? This is where specialists with extensive experience come to the rescue. They selected for us several very remarkable models of “dishwashers” that will be a good help for small and medium-sized businesses.

MACH MB/9235. This Italian front-type dishwasher is capable of fully automating the care of dishes in the professional kitchen of a cafe, canteen or restaurant. A catering company cannot do without such equipment, because it is very compact and productive. The dimensions of this machine are only 410x495x650mm, almost equal to size of built-in dishwasher, which is intended for domestic needs. At the same time, MACH MB/9235 is capable of washing 800 items in just 1 hour. The main advantages of the model.

Economical consumption of electricity, water and dishwashing detergent

Important! If you use professional detergents recommended by the manufacturer of the MACH MB/9235 dishwasher, their consumption is sharply reduced.

Very high quality parts made from stainless steel or high-tech alloys - no plastic.
The dishwashing process is fully automated, human participation is minimized (putting in and removing dishes).
Very convenient and intuitive controls.
Special protection against mechanical damage when washing.
Capable of operating from a regular household power supply of 220 V.

Glass washing machine (dishwasher) MACH MB9235 Among other things, the dishwasher has a washing tank with a capacity of 9.5 liters, a boiler of 4 liters, and consumes 2.2 liters of water per cycle. If the machine is started in rinse mode, one cycle will last 150 seconds. If you set the washing, rinsing, drying mode, the cycle time increases significantly depending on the selected program. Average price: $790.

MPK-700K-01. A professional dome dishwasher from a domestic manufacturer is ideal for catering establishments. Dimensions 740x850x1490 mm. The machine washes 700 items per hour. The main advantages of the model.

Convenient controls.
Maintaining the water level in the tank.
Convenient tank with round corners.
Temperature control in the boiler compartment.
No plastic, parts are made of high quality stainless steel.

For your information! This dishwasher requires connection to a 380V industrial power supply.

Dome type dishwasher MPK-700K-01 The machine has a tank with a capacity of as much as 30 liters and a boiler with a capacity of 10 liters. The set with the dome machine includes a cassette box for plates, a box for glasses, a box for forks, spoons, and knives. Average price: $1280.

ABAT MPK-1100K. Another dome “dishwasher” from a domestic manufacturer, but with much greater productivity. It is capable of washing 1100 items per hour, with dimensions of 725x830x1490 mm. This performance will be sufficient for large catering establishments. The main advantages of this model of dishwashers.

Dishwashing at 40⁰C, and rinsing at 85⁰WITH.
Fully automated supply of rinsing and washing agents.
The machine is completely assembled from high-quality metal parts, even the buttons on the control panel are made of steel.
Super short washing and rinsing cycles, minimum 60 seconds.
Two separate circulation systems for washing and rinsing dishes.

Dome type dishwasher AVAT MPK-1100K The machine has a tank for 30 liters of water, which can accommodate a 500x500 mm dish basket. There is also a 10 liter boiler. The dishwasher requires connection to a 380V industrial power supply.

To summarize, we note that we are convinced that for enterprises and organizations dealing with mountains of dirty dishes, a regular household dishwasher will not work; you will have to buy an industrial one. But if you do this, you will not regret it, because such a machine will work under heavy load for many years, because all its parts are extremely wear-resistant. Of course, no one is immune from manufacturing defects, but it is for such cases that the manufacturer offers warranty and service.