Universal Pan Racks

• 2″ H x 4″ W Aluminum Slides Welded to Frame
• Holds 18″ x 26″ Full Size Pans by Base
• Holds 12″ x 20″ Steam Pans by The Lip of the Pan
• All Aluminum – Will Not Rust
• Available in “KD” Knock down or “W” All Welded
• Ships LTL or UPS Oversize III
• Optional
  • Heavy Duty Locking Casters
  • Pan Stop
  • Covers

Universal Pan Racks

The PVI Universal Pan Rack is designed for food service operations that want one rack capable of handling two common pan types: 18″ x 26″ full-size sheet pans and 12″ x 20″ steam pans. In commercial kitchens, institutional food service, schools, healthcare facilities, senior living kitchens, correctional facilities, commissaries, bakeries, and catering operations, pan needs change throughout the day. A kitchen may use sheet pans for prep, baking, roasting, and cooling, while also using steam pans for holding, serving, and storage. The Universal Pan Rack gives operators more flexibility by supporting both.

PVI Universal Pan Racks feature 2″ high by 4″ wide aluminum slides welded to the frame. They hold 18″ x 26″ full-size pans by the base and 12″ x 20″ steam pans by the lip. The rack is made from all aluminum, so it will not rust, and it is available in KD knock-down or all-welded versions. Depending on configuration, it ships LTL or UPS Oversize III. Optional heavy-duty locking casters, pan stops, and covers are available.

For kitchens that want to reduce equipment complexity and improve pan storage flexibility, the Universal Pan Rack is a strong choice.

One Rack for Sheet Pans and Steam Pans

The key advantage of the PVI Universal Pan Rack is its ability to hold both sheet pans and steam pans. Many racks are designed for one pan type only. That can be limiting in kitchens where production changes by department, meal period, or menu.

This rack holds 18″ x 26″ full-size pans by the base and 12″ x 20″ steam pans by the lip. That means staff can use the same rack for baking, prep, roasting, cooling, holding, staging, service support, or storage depending on the day’s needs.

This flexibility can help reduce the number of specialty racks a kitchen needs. It also allows one rack to be used in multiple areas of the operation.

2″ x 4″ Aluminum Slides Welded to the Frame

PVI Universal Pan Racks use 2″ high by 4″ wide aluminum slides welded to the frame. This slide design is important because it supports the rack’s universal function. The wide slide design allows full-size sheet pans to rest by the base while also supporting steam pans by the lip.

Welded slides provide strength and durability. In food service environments, racks are loaded, unloaded, moved, and cleaned constantly. The slide system must hold up to repeated use and varying pan loads.

The 2″ x 4″ slide design also gives pans a broad support surface, which can help improve stability during loading and transport.

Holds Full-Size Sheet Pans by the Base

Full-size 18″ x 26″ sheet pans are used throughout food service for baking, roasting, cooling, prep, storage, and transport. The Universal Pan Rack holds these pans by the base, giving kitchens a stable storage solution for one of their most common pan formats.

This is useful in bakeries, commissaries, school kitchens, institutional food service, and commercial prep areas. Sheet pans may carry everything from cookies and bread to roasted vegetables, proteins, prepared ingredients, or portioned meals.

Being able to store and transport sheet pans in the same rack used for steam pans gives kitchens more operational flexibility.

Holds 12″ x 20″ Steam Pans by the Lip

The rack also holds 12″ x 20″ steam pans by the lip. Steam pans are common in hot holding, serving, prep, and storage. They are used in cafeterias, buffets, healthcare food service, school dining, catering, and institutional kitchens.

By holding steam pans by the lip, the Universal Pan Rack can support hot line prep, backup pan staging, cold storage, or post-cooking organization. Kitchens can move steam pans between production, service, and storage areas without needing a separate rack.

All-Aluminum Construction That Will Not Rust

The Universal Pan Rack is made from all aluminum, so it will not rust. This is especially important because the rack may be used in multiple environments, including prep areas, ovens, coolers, serving areas, dish areas, and storage rooms.

Aluminum construction provides durability while keeping the rack manageable. It also supports sanitation and long-term appearance. For operations where equipment is exposed to moisture, cleaning, and temperature changes, rust resistance is a major benefit.

KD and All-Welded Options

PVI offers the Universal Pan Rack in both KD knock-down and all-welded configurations. This gives buyers flexibility based on shipping, receiving, assembly, and durability needs.

KD models provide shipping convenience and can be useful for dealers or operators who want easier receiving. Welded models are ideal for operations that prefer fully assembled durability.

Depending on model, the racks ship LTL or UPS Oversize III. This is useful information for buyers planning equipment delivery and installation.

Capacity and Shelf Spacing Options

PVI lists Universal Pan Rack models with 20-, 15-, 12-, and 10-pan capacities. Shelf spacing options include 3″, 4″, 5″, and 6″. Open space between supports ranges from 2⅞″ to 5⅞″ depending on spacing.

This gives buyers several choices. The 20-pan model provides maximum capacity with tighter spacing. The 10-pan model provides more vertical clearance for taller products, deeper pans, or easier access. The 15- and 12-pan models offer middle-ground options.

The right model depends on the products being stored, the pan types used most often, and the amount of clearance needed.

Optional Heavy-Duty Locking Casters, Pan Stops, and Covers

PVI offers optional heavy-duty locking casters, pan stops, and covers for the Universal Pan Rack. These accessories help tailor the rack to the operation.

Heavy-duty locking casters can help keep the rack stationary during loading, unloading, staging, or service. Pan stops help control pan movement during transport. Covers can help protect product during storage, cooling, holding, or movement through the kitchen.

For operations that move racks frequently or store food on pans for extended periods, these options can add value.

Better Flexibility for Mixed Pan Workflows

Many kitchens do not use one pan type exclusively. A school cafeteria may roast items on sheet pans and serve from steam pans. A hospital kitchen may prep on sheet pans and hold in steam pans. A commissary may produce multiple items across different pan formats. A catering kitchen may move between baking, prep, staging, and hot holding throughout the day.

The Universal Pan Rack helps support those mixed workflows. Instead of dedicating one rack to sheet pans and another rack to steam pans, operators can use one rack for both. That can improve flexibility and reduce equipment redundancy.

Ideal Applications

The PVI Universal Pan Rack is ideal for:

Commercial kitchens
School cafeterias
Healthcare food service departments
Senior living kitchens
Correctional kitchens
Commissary kitchens
Catering operations
Bakeries
Institutional food service
Restaurant prep areas
Central production kitchens
Buffet and serving support
Mixed pan storage areas

Any kitchen that uses both 18″ x 26″ sheet pans and 12″ x 20″ steam pans can benefit from a universal rack.

Why Choose PVI Universal Pan Racks

The PVI Universal Pan Rack is built for food service operators who need flexibility. With welded 2″ x 4″ aluminum slides, compatibility with full-size sheet pans and steam pans, all-aluminum rust-resistant construction, KD and welded options, multiple shelf spacings, and useful accessories, it provides a practical solution for mixed pan storage and transport.

For kitchens that want one rack to do more, the PVI Universal Pan Rack is a smart, versatile choice.

What pans does the Universal Pan Rack hold?

It holds 18″ x 26″ full-size pans by the base and 12″ x 20″ steam pans by the lip.

What type of slides does it use?

It uses 2″ high by 4″ wide aluminum slides welded to the frame.

Is the rack aluminum?

Yes. It is made from all aluminum and will not rust.

Is it available as a knock-down rack?

Yes. KD knock-down models are available.

Is it available as a welded rack?

Yes. All-welded models are available.

What capacities are available?

PVI lists 20-, 15-, 12-, and 10-pan capacity models.

What shelf spacing options are available?

PVI lists 3″, 4″, 5″, and 6″ shelf spacing options.

What options are available?

Options include heavy-duty locking casters, pan stops, and covers.

Why choose a universal pan rack?

A universal rack is useful when a kitchen needs one rack that can hold both full-size sheet pans and steam pans.

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