Do I need a commercial can opener?
The rule of thumb is: if you are opening more than 25 cans per day, and some of them are taller than 7″ you should think about getting a commercial can opener because it will save you time and energy.
3 types of commercial can openers
There are three types of can openers suitable for commercial use:
- manual
- electric
- crown punch
Who makes the best commercial can openers?
Heavy duty manual can openers are made by Garde, Nemco, Vollrath, and Edlund. Edlund also makes commercial electric can openers and crown punch can openers.
All heavy duty manual can openers are table mounted. They consist of a long bar (13-25″) that is inserted in the base that screws down to a tabletop. A large handle on the top of the opener requires only a few turns to open the can. The can opener’s blade assembly is usually simple to remove allowing you to clean it by hand or in the dishwasher, or replace the parts when they have worn out.
All manual heavy duty can openers cut the can on the top with exception of the Nemco brand that makes some side cutting smooth edge safety can openers.
Where to buy a commercial can opener?
Most of the openers sold by small vendors, and I suspect by some manufacturers directly, for example Edlund, are available on Amazon.
Other places to get a commercial can opener online are restaurant supply stores like KaTom Restaurant Supply, (customer focused, great prices), Central Restaurant, Webstaurant Store, Hubert, and Kerekes Kitchen and Restaurant Supply. These stores offer competitive prices, lots of helpful information to make an educated choice, and some of them – free shipping.
Best can opener for food truck owners
If you are running a small business, like a food truck or little bistro, where there is no room on the prep table or countertop for a heavy-duty manual can opener to be attached, your best option will be to get a Swing-a-Way Easy Crank commercial hand-held can opener that features a large crank handle for leverage and easy operation and is able to open any size of can. Or you can buy Swing -a-Way wall can opener and mount it to the wall.
3 best manual commercial can openers
And now compare the best manual heavy duty can openers suitable for commercial application in the tables below.
A click on the image will take you to the KaTom Restaurant Supply or Webstaurant store where you can purchase the featured can opener, a click on the button will bring you to the Amazon product page, where you can purchase the same can opener or compare its price with KaTom store.
Note that the faded out text in the tables shows what features are not available in the particular opener.
Choice Prep Light Duty Manual Can Opener with Base
If your operation opens a variety of different sized cans during the day, then this light duty can opener might be the perfect fit for you. Not only does it open any size can, but it’s built for sturdy, safe, and simple usage. Its handle provides plenty of leverage to manually puncture the can with ease, and its included base ensures that the unit is securely mounted to the tabletop during use. Whatever food you’re accessing, this can opener will make the process both quick and easy.
- Comfortable, manual operation with 12″ long handle
- Attached to a durable and sturdy steel base
- Base attaches can opener to tabletop
- Accommodates all sizes of cans
VEVOR Commercial Can Opener
· Sharp Knife for Efficient Cutting: You’ll be excited to open the toughest cans with our commercial can opener quickly. The blade is made of stainless steel (3Cr13Mo), featuring higher hardness and better wearing quality. There is no plating on its surface, so you don’t need to worry about metal shavings falling into cans. Up to 8 cans can be opened per minute, making it a magnificent choice for home and commercial use. (Max. Can Thickness: 0.08 in / 2 mm.)
· Flexible Height for Various Cans: This table can opener comprises a fixable base and a 10.6 inch / 27 cm long bar. You can freely lift or lower the bar to adjust the cutting height, making it applicable to cans of various sizes. The height adjustment range is 10.6 inch / 27 cm. It is compatible with cans up to 10.6 inch / 27 cm high and 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg.
· Fix with Screws: The simple base mount design makes this can opener very easy to set up, mounts directly with screws, suitable for various worktops to ensure it won’t displace when operating. No need to spend a lot of time looking for the opener.
· Labor-Saving Rotary Handle: Outfitted with a long handle, this industrial can opener is comfortable to operate, greatly simplifying your time-consuming can-opening work. Just press down & spin the rotary handle clockwise a few times, then you can pierce the can with the knife fast and easily. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. What do you do when life gives you a premium quality can opener with a smooth and firm grip? The answer is obvious, open that can seamlessly.
· Perfect for All Kitchen Prep Areas: Our commercial can opener accommodates nearly all sizes of cans, ensuring that your canned ingredients are accessible whenever needed. It is widely used in home & commercial kitchens, restaurants, bars, etc. Whether you need to open canned fruit, vegetables, soup, seafood, or anything else, this can opener is sure to be a welcome addition to your kitchen.
Before You Buy, What You Should Know about Commercial Can Openers
Here we have explained a few things that you might ask yourself before shopping.
Types of Commercial Can Openers
So, there are three types of commercial can openers available in the market. Let’s get into them one by one. Remember that the number of cans you want to open daily will dictate the suitable type of can opener for you.
Manual
Manual commercial can openers are the ones that require your hands to work. Here instead of a cutting wheel that will cut through the top of the can and around the edges of the lid, it will adhere to the sides of the bottle or can and cut along the body.
Through a manual commercial can opener, you can ensure less-sharp edges so that you can easily remove the lid and dispose of it. A manual commercial can opener can open up more than 50 cans every day or 4 to 6 cans every minute. The handle can be 11 inches tall in length.
Electric Can opener
As the name suggests, electric commercial can openers are electricity-driven. Or you can say their source of energy is electricity, and most of the time, they come with built-in cord storage.
Equivalent to manual can openers, electric can opener also opens more than 50 cans each day or 4 to 7 cans every minute. But if you buy a high-volume heavy-duty electric can opener, the number will drastically increase. You may open more than 200 can each day or 5 to 8 cans per minute.
