The Sterling Pro SP40BC is a premium-grade blast chiller designed to rapidly chill or freeze hot food from 100°C. Made from the highest quality AISI304 stainless steel, this robust unit is ideal for commercial kitchens that require reliable, hygienic, and high-performance chilling equipment.
This 10-grid model offers outstanding capacity, chilling up to 40kg or freezing 28kg of food per cycle, while supporting both GN1/1 pans and 600x400mm shelves. Its ventilated cooling system and digital controls make it a practical and efficient solution for safe food storage.
Key Features:
Capable of chilling or freezing food from 100°C
Chilling capacity: 40kg per cycle
Freezing capacity: 28kg per cycle
Stainless steel AISI304 construction
Interior shelf supports GN1/1 pans or 600x400 shelves
Ventilated cooling system
Automatic defrost
Digital temperature display
Robust and easy to clean design
Right-hand hinged door
13amp plug connection
Specifications:
SKU
SP40BC
Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labour
Extra Service Category
Category B
Manufacturer
Sterling Pro
Manufacturer Range
Sterling Pro Cobus
Width (mm)
800
Depth (mm)
800
Height (mm)
1515
Dimensions (mm)
W800 x D800 x H1515
Packed Dimensions (mm)
W860 x D860 x H1560
Product Weight
136kg
Chilling Capacity
40kg
Freezing Capacity
28kg
Climate Class
4
Cooling Type
Ventilated
Defrost Type
Automatic
Temperature Display
Digital
Colour
Stainless Steel
Interior Finish
Stainless Steel
Insulation
65mm
Gastronorm Shelf/Pan Size
1/1 GN
Interior Light
No
Max Ambient Temperature
32°C
Hinge Position
Right
Number of Doors
1
Refrigerant
R290
Power Supply
13amp Plug
Voltage
230V
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Yes, it is designed for commercial kitchens that need to cool or freeze cooked food in substantial batches. It can chill up to 40kg or freeze up to 28kg per cycle, making it a practical choice for restaurants, catering operations, schools and care settings preparing food ahead of service. Buyers should match these cycle capacities to their peak batch size.
The 10-grid interior supports GN1/1 gastronorm pans as well as 600 x 400mm bakery-style shelves. This gives kitchens flexibility to use existing food-production containers for plated components, bulk-prepared dishes, bakery items or cooked ingredients. Confirm that your pans or shelves are compatible with the internal support arrangement before ordering additional accessories.
Check that the intended position accommodates the unit’s 800mm width, 800mm depth and 1515mm height, plus safe access for delivery and placement. It weighs 136kg and uses a standard 230V 13amp plug connection. The stated maximum ambient operating temperature is 32°C, so it should be sited in an appropriately controlled kitchen environment.
A ventilated cooling system circulates cold air around the cabinet to support rapid chilling or freezing from food temperatures of up to 100°C. The digital temperature display allows staff to monitor the unit clearly, while automatic defrost reduces manual intervention. These features help make batch cooling more manageable within organised commercial food-preparation routines.
Routine care should include cleaning the AISI304 stainless-steel interior and exterior with suitable food-safe cleaning products, removing food debris promptly and keeping door seals clean. Regularly inspect the door, shelf supports and digital display for damage or abnormal operation. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance guidance, and arrange qualified support if performance changes or faults occur.
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