L-Series Assembled & Knock Down Pan Racks

• Solid Sheet Uprights
• Laser Cut, Bent Slides (1 1/2″ Wide)
• Patented Design
• Holds standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans
• 5″ Swivel Casters
• “KD” Knock Down Rack
  • Ships UPS in One Box
  • Assembles with 12 Fasteners
• “A” Fully Assembled Rack
  • Re-Enforced Gusset Corners
  • Ships LTL
• Optional
  • Locking Casters
  • Heavy Duty Swivel Casters
  • Heavy Duty Locking Casters
  • Pan Stop
  • Covers

L-Series Assembled & Knock Down Pan Racks

The PVI L-Series Assembled & Knock Down Pan Rack is designed for food service operations that need reliable storage and transport for standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans. Sheet pans are one of the most widely used tools in commercial kitchens, bakeries, cafeterias, restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, commissaries, and institutional food service environments. They are used for baking, roasting, prep, cooling, staging, holding, and transport. A dependable pan rack keeps those pans organized, mobile, and accessible.

The L-Series Pan Rack is built with solid sheet uprights and laser-cut, bent 1½″ wide slides. It uses a patented design, holds standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans, and includes 5″ swivel casters. PVI offers the rack in KD knock-down and fully assembled versions. The KD version ships UPS in one box and assembles with 12 fasteners, while the fully assembled version includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL. Optional accessories include locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, heavy-duty locking casters, pan stops, and covers.

For operations that want a strong everyday pan rack with modern construction and multiple ordering options, the PVI L-Series provides a practical balance of durability, clean design, mobility, and shipping flexibility.

Designed for Standard 18″ x 26″ Sheet Pans

The L-Series Pan Rack is designed to hold standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans. This is one of the most common pan sizes in commercial food service. Standard sheet pans are used across many production tasks, including baking cookies, roasting vegetables, cooling baked goods, staging proteins, portioning meals, holding prepared ingredients, and transporting food between stations.

Because the pan size is so widely used, a rack designed specifically for 18″ x 26″ pans can support multiple departments in the same kitchen. A bakery may use the rack in the morning, a prep team may use it during lunch production, and a catering or serving team may use it later in the day.

This versatility makes the L-Series Pan Rack a strong fit for operations that need general-purpose sheet pan storage and movement.

Solid Sheet Uprights

PVI’s L-Series Pan Rack uses solid sheet uprights. This gives the rack a clean, structured design and provides strong side support for the pan slides. Solid uprights also help create a more finished appearance compared with lighter or more open rack designs.

In a commercial kitchen, rack structure matters. Pan racks are loaded, unloaded, pushed, pulled, cleaned, and stored every day. Solid sheet uprights help support the rack’s overall durability and stability.

For food service buyers comparing rack options, this feature helps distinguish the L-Series from more basic rack styles.

Laser-Cut, Bent 1½″ Wide Slides

The L-Series uses laser-cut, bent slides that are 1½″ wide. This is one of the most important construction features of the rack. The slide system is what supports the pans, determines pan spacing, and affects how smoothly pans are loaded and unloaded.

Laser-cut bent slides provide a clean, consistent design. Because the slides are formed rather than built from many small welded pieces, the rack has a streamlined support structure. This can help with strength, repeatability, and cleanability.

The 1½″ slide width gives standard sheet pans a stable place to rest. In daily kitchen use, that stability matters. Pans may be heavy, hot, cold, or filled with delicate products. A dependable slide surface helps staff work more confidently.

Patented Design

PVI identifies the L-Series Pan Rack as a patented design. For food service equipment buyers, this helps communicate that the rack is not just a generic pan rack. It reflects a specific design approach focused on strength, usability, and practical production needs.

A patented design can also be a point of differentiation for dealers and operators. Many pan racks look similar at first glance, but construction details affect performance, cleaning, durability, and handling. PVI’s L-Series is designed to offer a stronger, lighter, and easier-to-use rack format for everyday pan storage.

KD Knock Down Rack Option

The KD version of the L-Series Pan Rack ships UPS in one box and assembles with 12 fasteners. This is a major benefit for buyers who want easier shipping and receiving. Fully assembled racks can be bulky and often require freight delivery. A KD version can reduce shipping complexity and make the product easier for dealers to stock and ship.

Assembly with 12 fasteners keeps setup straightforward. Once assembled, the rack is ready for standard sheet pan storage and transport.

The KD option is especially useful for dealers, distributors, restaurants, and kitchens that want a practical rack solution without the freight challenges of fully assembled equipment.

Fully Assembled Rack Option

The fully assembled L-Series rack includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL. This is a strong option for operations that prefer a rack that arrives ready to use and provides reinforced welded-style durability at key structural points.

Reinforced gusset corners help strengthen the rack where it matters most. Food service racks are frequently moved through tight kitchens, rolled into storage rooms, and loaded with pans. Reinforcement helps support longer-term performance.

For high-use operations, the fully assembled version may be the preferred choice because it minimizes setup and provides added strength.

5″ Swivel Casters for Smooth Movement

The rack includes 5″ swivel casters. Mobility is one of the most important features of any pan rack. Sheet pans need to move between prep tables, ovens, coolers, proofing areas, storage rooms, serving lines, dish areas, and packaging stations.

Swivel casters help the rack turn and maneuver in tight spaces. This is essential in commercial kitchens where employees and equipment are constantly moving. A rack that rolls smoothly can reduce strain, improve efficiency, and help staff keep production moving.

Optional locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters are available. These options allow operators to tailor the rack to the environment. Locking casters are useful when the rack needs to stay in place. Heavy-duty caster options may be valuable in high-volume kitchens or rougher floor conditions.

Multiple Shelf Spacing and Capacity Options

PVI lists L-Series models with 3″, 4″, 5″, and 6″ shelf spacing. These correspond to pan capacities of 20, 15, 12, and 10 pans. This allows buyers to select the rack based on the type of product being stored or transported.

Tighter 3″ spacing provides higher capacity and is useful for low-profile products, empty pans, cookies, flat baked goods, or prep items that do not need much vertical clearance. Wider 5″ or 6″ spacing gives more room for taller items, covered pans, proofing, or easier pan access.

Choosing the right spacing is important. The best rack is not always the one with the highest pan count. The best rack is the one that matches the products and workflow in the kitchen.

Optional Pan Stops and Covers

PVI offers pan stops and covers as options. A pan stop can help control pan movement when the rack is being transported or when pans are loaded and unloaded frequently. This is useful in busy kitchens where racks may be moved between rooms or through crowded areas.

Covers can help protect product during staging, cooling, holding, or transport. They may also help keep products cleaner and shielded from kitchen traffic. For bakeries, catering operations, and food prep areas, covers can be especially useful when products need to be held before the next step.

Improves Kitchen Organization and Efficiency

A good pan rack improves workflow by keeping pans organized, mobile, and accessible. The L-Series Pan Rack can be used throughout the kitchen: near ovens, in prep areas, in coolers, at packaging stations, or on serving lines.

Instead of spreading pans across tables or stacking them inefficiently, staff can load them into a rack and move the entire batch at once. This reduces unnecessary handling and helps make better use of kitchen space.

For high-volume operations, small workflow improvements can add up quickly. A dependable pan rack helps staff work faster and keeps production areas more organized.

Ideal Applications

The PVI L-Series Pan Rack is ideal for:

Commercial kitchens
Bakeries
Restaurants
School cafeterias
Healthcare food service departments
Senior living kitchens
Correctional kitchens
Commissary kitchens
Catering operations
Convenience food programs
Institutional food service
Prep, baking, cooling, and staging areas

Any operation that uses standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans can benefit from a dedicated rack built for pan storage and transport.

Why Choose PVI L-Series Pan Racks

The PVI L-Series Assembled & Knock Down Pan Rack combines practical food service functionality with modern rack construction. With solid sheet uprights, laser-cut bent slides, a patented design, 5″ swivel casters, KD and fully assembled versions, multiple shelf spacing options, and accessories such as pan stops and covers, the L-Series is designed for kitchens that need dependable everyday pan handling.

For operations that want a strong, mobile, and flexible sheet pan rack, the PVI L-Series is a smart choice.

What pan size does the L-Series Pan Rack hold?

The rack holds standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans.

What makes the L-Series design different?

It uses solid sheet uprights and laser-cut, bent 1½″ wide slides in a patented design.

Is there a knock-down version?

Yes. The KD version ships UPS in one box and assembles with 12 fasteners.

Is there an assembled version?

Yes. The fully assembled version includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL.

What casters come with the rack?

The rack includes 5″ swivel casters.

Are caster upgrades available?

Yes. Locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters are available.

What pan capacities are available?

Depending on shelf spacing, PVI lists 20-, 15-, 12-, and 10-pan capacity models.

Are covers available?

Yes. Covers are available as an option.

Is a pan stop available?

Yes. A pan stop is available as an option.

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