W-Series Half Size Pan Racks

• All Welded Aluminum
  • 1″ H x 1 1/2″ W Pan Slides
• Holds:
  • Standard 18″ x 26″ Sheet Pans
  • 5″ Swivel Stem Casters
• “KD” Knock Down Rack
  • Ships UPS in One Box
  • Assembles with 8 Fasteners
• “W” All Welded Rack
  • Reinforced Gusset Corners
  • Ships LTL
• Optional
  • Locking Casters
  • Heavy-Duty Swivel Casters
  • Heavy-Duty Locking Casters
  • Pan Stop
  • Covers

W-Series Half Size Pan Racks

The PVI W-Series Half Size Pan Rack is designed for food service operations that need dependable sheet pan storage in a smaller, more compact rack format. Not every kitchen has the space or volume requirement for a full-height pan rack. Some kitchens need a smaller mobile rack for prep stations, under-counter areas, reach-in support, satellite serving areas, catering prep, bakery staging, or limited production zones. The W-Series Half Size Pan Rack gives those operations a practical way to organize standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans without taking up the footprint of a larger rack.

This rack is built to hold standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans and uses 1″ high by 1½″ wide pan slides. It includes 5″ swivel stem casters and is available in both KD knock-down and all-welded versions. The KD rack ships UPS in one box and assembles with eight fasteners, while the all-welded rack 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 restaurants, bakeries, cafés, school kitchens, healthcare food service departments, senior living facilities, concession operations, commissaries, and institutional kitchens, this compact rack helps keep pans organized, accessible, and mobile.

Compact Sheet Pan Storage for Smaller Spaces

Kitchen space is always valuable. Prep tables, ovens, coolers, dish areas, storage shelves, racks, carts, and staff all compete for room. In many operations, a full-size pan rack may be useful, but not always practical in every location. A half-size pan rack provides a smaller, more flexible option.

The W-Series Half Size Pan Rack is especially useful near workstations where a few pans need to be staged at a time. It can support baking prep, cooling, ingredient staging, batch production, service backup, or temporary pan storage. Because it is smaller than a full-height rack, it can be easier to position close to the work being done.

This makes the rack valuable for kitchens that need better organization but do not want to add a larger piece of equipment to an already crowded workspace.

Holds Standard 18″ x 26″ Sheet Pans

The rack is designed to hold standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans. This pan size is one of the most commonly used formats in commercial kitchens. Sheet pans are used for baking, roasting, cooling, proofing, prepping, portioning, staging, holding, and transporting food.

Because the pan size is so widely used, a compact rack that holds standard sheet pans can serve many different kitchen functions. A bakery may use it to stage trays of cookies or rolls. A restaurant may use it for prep batches. A school kitchen may use it for smaller production runs. A café or convenience food program may use it near a countertop oven or prep station.

The rack’s value comes from its flexibility. It gives kitchens a dedicated place for pans without requiring a larger rack footprint.

All-Welded Aluminum Pan Slides

The W-Series Half Size Pan Rack uses 1″ high by 1½″ wide pan slides. These slides support standard sheet pans and help keep them separated, visible, and easy to access.

A dependable slide system matters because sheet pans may be loaded with food, dough, baked goods, prepared items, or ingredients. Staff need to slide pans in and out without struggling, tipping, or stacking pans on top of one another.

The aluminum slide construction also supports long-term kitchen use. Aluminum is rust-resistant and well suited for food service environments where equipment may be exposed to moisture, cleaning, refrigeration, and repeated daily handling.

5″ Swivel Stem Casters for Mobility

The rack includes 5″ swivel stem casters. Mobility is important even on a smaller rack. Staff may need to move pans from prep to ovens, from ovens to cooling areas, from coolers to service stations, or from storage to production zones.

Swivel stem casters make the rack easier to maneuver through tight kitchen spaces. This is particularly useful in smaller operations where aisles may be narrow and workstations are close together.

Optional caster upgrades are available, including locking casters, heavy-duty swivel casters, and heavy-duty locking casters. Locking casters can help keep the rack in place during loading, unloading, or staging. Heavy-duty caster options may be appropriate for operations that move the rack frequently or use it under heavier loads.

KD Knock-Down Version

The KD version ships UPS in one box and assembles with eight fasteners. This makes the rack easier to receive and deploy than many fully assembled rack products. For dealers, distributors, and smaller operations, UPS shipping can be a strong practical advantage.

The eight-fastener assembly helps keep setup simple. Once assembled, the rack provides compact sheet pan storage with the mobility needed for daily use.

The KD version is a strong fit for buyers who want convenient shipping and are comfortable with basic assembly.

All-Welded Version

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

Reinforced gusset corners help improve durability at key connection points. In food service environments, racks are often moved, bumped, loaded, and cleaned repeatedly. Added reinforcement can help support longer-term use.

For higher-volume kitchens or operations that prefer equipment to arrive assembled and ready for service, the welded version is the better fit.

End-Load and Side-Load Models

PVI lists end-load and side-load models for the W-Series Half Size Pan Rack. End-load models are loaded from the narrower end, while side-load models are loaded from the longer side.

This gives kitchens more flexibility based on layout and workflow. An end-load rack may work better in a tight aisle or beside certain equipment. A side-load rack may provide easier pan access when placed along a prep table or workstation.

Choosing the right configuration depends on where the rack will be used and how staff will load and unload pans.

Seven-Pan Capacity with 3″ Shelf Spacing

PVI lists W-Series Half Size Pan Rack models with seven-pan capacity and 3″ shelf spacing. This capacity is well suited for compact production and staging needs.

Seven pans may be enough for a small batch, a prep station, an under-counter area, or a satellite service point. The 3″ shelf spacing helps keep the rack compact while still offering usable clearance for many sheet pan applications.

This makes the rack practical for smaller production areas where full-size rack capacity is not necessary.

Optional Pan Stops and Covers

PVI offers pan stops and covers as options. A pan stop can help keep pans in place during movement. This is especially useful when the rack is transported through active kitchen areas or when pans are lightweight or empty.

Covers can help protect products during staging, holding, cooling, or movement. They can also help shield food from kitchen traffic, dust, or exposure during short-term storage.

These options allow the rack to be better matched to the operation’s workflow.

Ideal Applications

The PVI W-Series Half Size Pan Rack is ideal for:

Small commercial kitchens
Restaurants and cafés
Bakeries
School kitchens
Healthcare food service
Senior living kitchens
Concession operations
Convenience food programs
Catering prep areas
Commissary support stations
Under-counter or compact staging areas
Satellite food service locations
Prep, cooling, and holding zones

Any operation that uses standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans but needs a smaller rack format can benefit from this product.

Why Choose PVI W-Series Half Size Pan Racks

The PVI W-Series Half Size Pan Rack gives kitchens a compact, durable, and mobile way to organize standard sheet pans. With aluminum construction, 1″ x 1½″ pan slides, 5″ swivel stem casters, KD and welded versions, end-load and side-load options, and useful accessories such as pan stops and covers, it is built for practical commercial kitchen use.

For operations that need sheet pan organization in a smaller footprint, this rack is a smart and efficient solution.

What pan size does the W-Series Half Size Pan Rack hold?

It holds standard 18″ x 26″ sheet pans.

What kind of slides does it use?

The rack uses 1″ high by 1½″ wide pan slides.

Does it come with casters?

Yes. It includes 5″ swivel stem casters.

Is there a KD version?

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

Is there a welded version?

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

What capacity does it have?

PVI lists seven-pan capacity models with 3″ shelf spacing.

Are end-load and side-load models available?

Yes. PVI lists both end-load and side-load versions.

Are pan stops and covers available?

Yes. Pan stops and covers are available as options.

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