Steam Table Pan Racks

• Holds Full Size, Half Size and Third Size Pans by the Lip
• All Aluminum – 1 1/2″ Slides
• 5″ Swivel Casters
• Optional
  • Locking Casters
  • Heavy Duty Swivel Casters
  • Heavy Duty Locking Casters
• “KD” Rack
  • Ships UPS in one box
  • Assembles with 12 Fasteners
• “W” All Welded Rack
  • Reinforced Gusset Corners
  • Ships LTL

Steam Table Pan Racks

The PVI Steam Table Pan Rack is designed for food service operations that need a dependable, mobile way to store, stage, and transport steam table pans. In commercial kitchens, cafeterias, schools, hospitals, senior living facilities, correctional kitchens, commissaries, catering operations, and institutional food service environments, steam table pans are used constantly. They move from prep to cooking, from cooking to holding, from holding to service, and from service to storage or cleaning. Without a dedicated rack, these pans can quickly crowd worktables, create storage problems, and slow down staff.

PVI Steam Table Pan Racks are built to hold full size, half size, and third size pans by the lip. They use all-aluminum 1½″ slides, include 5″ swivel casters, and are available in KD knock-down and all-welded versions. The KD rack ships UPS in one box and assembles with 12 fasteners. The all-welded rack includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL. Optional locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters are also available.

For kitchens that rely on steam table pans every day, this rack offers a practical way to organize production, improve mobility, and keep pans accessible when and where staff need them.

Built for Full, Half, and Third-Size Steam Table Pans

Steam table pans come in several common sizes, and many kitchens use more than one size throughout the day. Full-size pans may be used for entrées, vegetables, pasta, rice, or bulk-prepared foods. Half-size pans may be used for sides, smaller batches, proteins, or alternate menu items. Third-size pans are often used for toppings, sauces, condiments, smaller portions, or service line variety.

The PVI Steam Table Pan Rack is designed to hold full, half, and third-size pans by the lip. That makes it a flexible storage and transport solution for kitchens with changing menus and varied pan needs.

Instead of needing a separate rack for every pan format, staff can use one rack for multiple common steam table pan sizes. This helps reduce clutter and supports more flexible production.

Designed for Food Service Workflow

A steam table pan rack is valuable because it supports the way commercial kitchens actually work. Pans are rarely used in just one location. A pan may start in prep, move to a cooler, go to a cooking station, transfer to a hot holding area, and then move to a service line. After service, it may need to be moved again for cooling, storage, or cleaning.

A mobile pan rack allows staff to move multiple pans together instead of carrying them one at a time. This saves time and can reduce unnecessary handling. It also helps keep production areas organized by giving pans a defined place to go.

During busy meal periods, that organization matters. Staff need quick access to pans without searching through stacks or clearing work surfaces. A dedicated rack helps keep the operation moving.

All-Aluminum 1½″ Slides

The rack uses all-aluminum 1½″ slides. These slides provide a stable support surface for steam table pans held by the lip. Because pans may be loaded with food, the slide system needs to be strong, consistent, and dependable.

Aluminum is a smart material choice for food service equipment because it is durable, practical, and rust resistant. In kitchens where equipment is exposed to moisture, cleaning, steam, refrigeration, and daily use, rust resistance is a major advantage.

The 1½″ slide width gives pans a solid place to rest while keeping them accessible for loading and unloading.

All-Aluminum Construction That Will Not Rust

PVI’s Steam Table Pan Rack is made from all aluminum. That means it will not rust, which is important in commercial kitchen environments. Steam table pans are often used around moisture, hot holding equipment, sinks, dish areas, coolers, and cleaning processes. Equipment needs to hold up to those conditions.

Rust-resistant aluminum helps maintain a cleaner appearance and supports longer-term use. It also keeps the rack more manageable than heavier materials, which matters because the rack is designed to move.

For food service operators, aluminum construction provides the balance of strength, mobility, and sanitation-friendly performance that daily kitchen use requires.

5″ Swivel Casters for Easy Movement

The rack includes 5″ swivel casters. Mobility is one of the most important features of this product because steam table pans are constantly moving through the kitchen.

Swivel casters allow the rack to maneuver through tight spaces, around equipment, and along serving or prep areas. In busy kitchens, predictable rolling and turning can make a major difference in how easily staff move loaded racks.

Optional locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters are available. Locking casters are useful when the rack needs to stay in place during loading, unloading, staging, or service. Heavy-duty caster options may be valuable in high-volume operations where racks are moved frequently or loaded heavily.

KD Knock-Down Version

The KD Steam Table Pan Rack ships UPS in one box and assembles with 12 fasteners. This is a practical option for buyers who want easier shipping and receiving. Fully assembled racks can be bulky and may require freight delivery. A KD rack simplifies the process and allows the rack to be assembled on-site.

For dealers and distributors, the KD option can also be easier to stock, ship, and deliver. For food service operators, it provides a convenient way to receive a commercial rack without LTL freight requirements.

Once assembled, the rack provides the same core function: organized storage and transport for steam table pans.

All-Welded Version

The all-welded Steam Table Pan Rack includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL. This version is ideal for operations that prefer a fully welded rack with added structural strength.

Reinforced gusset corners help support durability at key points on the rack. In high-use food service environments, racks are often moved, bumped, loaded, and cleaned every day. A welded rack can provide added confidence for demanding workflows.

For institutions, commissaries, and commercial kitchens with heavy daily use, the welded version may be the preferred option.

Capacity and Shelf Spacing Options

PVI lists Steam Table Pan Rack models with 18-pan and 12-pan capacities. The 18-pan models use 3″ shelf spacing, while the 12-pan models use 5″ shelf spacing. Both capacities are available in KD and all-welded versions.

The 3″ spacing option provides greater pan capacity in the same footprint, making it useful when pans are lower-profile or when maximizing storage is important. The 5″ spacing option provides more clearance, which can be helpful for deeper pans, taller contents, easier access, or certain prep and holding needs.

Selecting the right spacing depends on what the kitchen stores in the pans and how much clearance staff need between levels.

Supports Prep, Holding, Cooling, and Service

The PVI Steam Table Pan Rack can support multiple parts of a food service operation. During prep, it can stage pans before cooking or service. During hot or cold holding, it can keep pans organized and ready. During cooling, it can separate pans for better access and handling. During service, it can help move backup pans closer to the serving line.

This versatility makes it useful throughout the kitchen. It is not limited to one task or one department. Any area that uses steam table pans can benefit from a rack that keeps them organized and mobile.

Ideal Applications

The PVI Steam Table Pan Rack is ideal for:

Commercial kitchens
School cafeterias
Healthcare food service departments
Senior living dining programs
Correctional food service
Commissary kitchens
Catering operations
Buffet service support
Restaurant prep areas
Institutional kitchens
Central production kitchens
Church kitchens
Concession operations

Any operation that uses full, half, or third-size steam table pans can benefit from this rack.

Why Choose PVI Steam Table Pan Racks

The PVI Steam Table Pan Rack gives food service operators a dependable way to store, stage, and transport steam table pans. With all-aluminum construction, 1½″ slides, 5″ swivel casters, KD and welded options, multiple shelf spacings, and available caster upgrades, it is built for real commercial kitchen use.

For kitchens that want better pan organization, easier transport, and a more efficient production flow, the PVI Steam Table Pan Rack is a practical choice.

What pan sizes does the Steam Table Pan Rack hold?

It holds full size, half size, and third size steam table pans by the lip.

Is the rack aluminum?

Yes. It uses all-aluminum construction and 1½″ aluminum slides.

Does the rack come with casters?

Yes. It includes 5″ swivel casters.

Are locking casters available?

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

Is there a knock-down version?

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

Is there a welded version?

Yes. The all-welded version includes reinforced gusset corners and ships LTL.

What capacities are available?

PVI lists 18-pan capacity models with 3″ shelf spacing and 12-pan capacity models with 5″ shelf spacing.

What type of kitchens use steam table pan racks?

They are commonly used in schools, healthcare facilities, senior living kitchens, restaurants, catering operations, commissaries, and institutional food service environments.

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