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Safe and Efficient Food Temperature Maintenance with Vulcan Infrared Technology

Vulcan Refractories’ Vulcatherm Ceramic Infra-Red Emitters offer a reliable and hygienic solution for maintaining food temperatures in commercial kitchen environments. Salamander Fabrications Ltd. has used this product in its fish and chip warming cabinets for over twenty years. They deliver long-wave infrared technology to provide consistent heat and enhanced food safety while remaining low-maintenance.

Proven Infra-red heating for the Food Industry

Salamander Fabrications, based in Huddersfield, incorporates Vulcatherm emitters into more than 200 warming cabinets annually. These 500-watt, 240-volt ceramic emitters are thermostatically controlled, providing precise and efficient heat management for hot food holding applications.

Key advantages include:

  • Long life expectancy of over 10,000 working hours.
  • Durable ceramic construction is resistant to damage from metal utensils.
  • Glazed surfaces for easy cleaning and compliance with food hygiene standards.

Key Features of Vulcatherm Ceramic Emitters

  • Consistent Temperature Control – Thermostatically managed output ensures that food stays at the ideal serving temperature.
  • Enhanced Food Safety – Unlike traditional quartz elements, ceramic emitters eliminate the risk of broken glass contaminating food.
  • Hygienic & Easy to Maintain – The glazed ceramic surface is easy to wipe clean, making it ideal for food-service environments.
  • Cost-Effective & Reliable – With a long operational life and low maintenance requirements, these emitters offer excellent return on investment.

Applications in Food Warming and Holding

Vulcan’s infra-red ceramic heaters are ideal in commercial food holding units. Proving their suitability for warming cabinets, hot counters, and display cases. Whether in a fish a chip shop, restaurant kitchen, food truck or other catering operation, the Vulcatherm ceramic infrared heaters provide consistency.

Salamander Fabrications Ltd managing director Brian Haskell said, “For those who serve fish and chips from traditional cainets, we know that metal utensils can easily damage traditional quartz heating elements. However, with Vulcan’s ceramic emitters, there is no risk of broken glass contaminating the food”.

Vulcan is proud to continue to support the food industry by providing dependable and safe heating solutions. We always aim to prioritise quality, cleanliness and safety, which is why we’re trusted by leading UK manufacturers.

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