Stainless steel shelf trolleys

What is a shelf cart?

A rack cart is a mobile rack with guides that allow you to slide bins or trays in and out. In practice, you use it as:

• transport cart (from the kitchen to the cold storage room, from the bakery to the oven, from the dishwashing area to storage),
• temporary storage (organized mise-en-place),
• process cart (preparing products in batches for the next step).

Stainless steel is ideal for this purpose because it:

• is hygienic (smooth and easy to clean),
• is strong and durable under intensive pushing and pulling,
• performs well in wet and warm environments (dishwashing area, hot kitchen, bakery).

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Benefits of Stainless Steel Shelving Carts in the Daily Workflow

1) Work faster with fewer steps

Instead of carrying individual trays and sheets back and forth, you can transport everything at once. This immediately saves time, especially during busy periods or production work (prep/bakery).

2) Less damage and safer transport

Because GN containers and baking sheets are held in guides, they remain stable. This prevents:

• shifting and spilling,
• dents in sheet metal,
• Unsafe piles on workbenches.

3) Greater clarity in mise-en-place and production

You can organize one product or category per level: sauces, toppings, dough items, desserts, plates, or buffet items. This provides structure and makes it easier to hand off tasks to colleagues.

4) Multifunctional: kitchen, bakery, and dishwashing area

On the website, you'll find, among other things, shelf carts for:

• 60/40 cm (Bakery Standard): popular in bakeries and with ovens,
• 1/1 GN and 2/1 GN: ideal for commercial kitchens and catering,
• dish racks: ideal for dishwashing areas and logistics involving glassware and tableware.

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Which stainless steel shelving cart is right for your business?

When choosing a shelving cart, keep the following points in mind:

Size: GN, Bakery Standard, or Washtubs

• Do you work with GN pans a lot? If so, choose a model for 1/1 GN or 2/1 GN.
• Do you work with baking sheets from ovens? If so, 60/40 cm (Bakery Standard) is usually the logical choice.
• Are you mainly interested in the logistics of dishwashing? If so, dish rack shelves are an efficient solution.

Capacity: single or double

Horeca Online Store also carries double-deck shelving carts (with extra rails/capacity). These are handy when you:

• have a lot of output,
• if you want to move multiple batches at once,
• operates with multiple stations (e.g., prep → oven → cooling).

Dimensions (width, depth, height)

On the category page, you can filter by width, depth, and height. Check the following beforehand:

• Will the car fit through doors and hallways?
• Will it fit in the cold storage room or next to your oven line?
• Can you make turns without getting stuck?

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Practical tips for use (so you can really get the most out of it)

• Use a fixed layout for each level (e.g., raw/cooked/serving areas kept separate) to prevent cross-contamination and confusion.
• Never overload your vehicle: it’s better to make one extra trip than to risk damage or spills.
• Use “parking spots” in your kitchen (designated spots for full and empty carts) to keep things running smoothly.
• Incorporate the cart into your cleaning routine: wipe it down daily and give it a more thorough cleaning once a week (rails and corners).

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Maintenance of Stainless Steel Shelving Carts

• Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.
• Avoid abrasive pads or steel wool (which can cause scratches).
• Rinse and dry to minimize water spots, especially in the dishwashing area.