Carter-Hoffmann O8640 Aluminum Pan Rack, 40-1/8"W x 69-5/16"H | Heavy-Duty Pan Capacity for Fast Restaurant Openings

Overview

The Carter-Hoffmann O8640 pan rack is a purpose-built solution for busy commercial kitchens and new restaurant openings. Designed to hold (40) 18" x 26" trays with 3" spacing, this double-width, end-loading rack measures 40-1/8"W x 26-1/4"D x 69-5/16"H and ships assembled/welded with 5" casters for immediate use. For restaurateurs on tight timelines, the O8640 delivers a ready-to-use, durable storage system that helps you organize production, staging, and cooling without delay.

Key Features

• High Capacity: Holds (40) 18" x 26" trays — ideal for bake lines, prep staging, and large-batch production to keep you plating faster.
• Compact Footprint: 40-1/8"W x 26-1/4"D x 69-5/16"H provides maximum capacity without wasting valuable floor space during your kitchen buildout.
• Durable Aluminum Construction: Lightweight yet rugged aluminum resists corrosion and stands up to the daily demands of foodservice environments.
• Assembled & Welded: Ships ready to use—no complicated on-site assembly—reducing lead times and minimizing installation labor.
• End Loading with Fixed Angle Slides: Fast, ergonomic loading and unloading to keep line speeds high and reduce staff fatigue.
• Open Sides & Top: Excellent airflow for cooling baked goods and simplifying visual inventory checks during peak service.
• 5" Casters: Smooth mobility for rearranging stations, moving product to ovens, or pushing racks into storage without heavy lifting.
• Standard Pan Centers: 3" spacing supports common pan sizes and maximizes flexibility across prep, cook, and bake operations.

Built for Commercial Success

The O8640 is built with foodservice durability in mind. Its welded aluminum frame and commercial-grade casters are made to last through constant use in a professional kitchen. For a new restaurant, reliability translates directly into fewer disruptions, lower replacement costs, and predictable performance when guests arrive. While some operators chase NSF certified equipment, the O8640 focuses on robust construction and practical function that integrates seamlessly into NSF workflows and inspected kitchens during your restaurant opening.

Specifications at a Glance

Model: Carter-Hoffmann O8640
Dimensions: 40-1/8" W x 26-1/4" D x 69-5/16" H
Pan Capacity: (40) 18" x 26" trays, 3" spacing
Construction: Aluminum, assembled/welded
Loading: End loading, fixed angle slides
Sides/Top: Open sides, open top
Mobility: 5" casters
Ships: Assembled / welded

Why Restaurant Owners Choose This

When you are opening a new restaurant, every piece of equipment should help you get to service faster and operate reliably after opening. The O8640 delivers straightforward, dependable storage for bulk production — whether you are baking, prepping proteins, or staging plated orders. Concept Services sources and inspects each unit so you receive a rack ready for immediate use. We coordinate delivery and professional installation, ensuring the rack is placed, mobile, and compliant within your back-of-house layout so you can focus on training staff and selling product.

Use this pan rack to streamline production flows, reduce trip time between stations, and keep inventory organized during busy shifts. The result is a cleaner, faster kitchen that supports consistent food quality — a true advantage during a restaurant opening when first impressions matter most.