San Jamar C5450C Sentry In-Counter Cup Dispenser - 79–114mm

The San Jamar C5450C Sentry is an in-counter cup dispenser designed for front-of-house beverage stations, self-serve drink areas, and cafeteria counters where neat, hygienic cup presentation matters. It fits flush into a counter cutout and holds a column of cups in a protected tube, dispensing one cup at a time from the bottom. The unit is compatible with cups in the 79–114mm rim diameter range, which covers a broad spread of standard catering cups.

In busy service environments, the value of a well-designed cup dispenser is easy to underestimate. A poor dispenser jams, dispenses two at a time, or leaves cups exposed to the counter environment. The Sentry addresses these issues directly. The adjustable lever mechanism — San Jamar's Lifetime Lever system — is engineered to release a single cup cleanly without marring the rim or sides, which matters particularly where cups are going directly into customers' hands. Adjustment is possible even with the dispenser loaded, so staff do not need to empty it to recalibrate for a different cup batch.

From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:

• One-at-a-time dispensing reduces waste and prevents customers taking multiples
• Contamination Guard keeps the cup stack protected from airborne debris and counter spillage
• Food Safety Blue transparent tube allows a quick visual check of cup levels without opening the unit
• Trim ring finish integrates cleanly into counter surfaces and discourages customer interference with the mechanism
• Tool-free lever adjustment simplifies changeover when switching cup sizes

Installation requires a counter cutout sized to accept the 23.5-inch tube. It is worth confirming counter depth and material before ordering, as the unit sits proud of the underside and needs adequate clearance below. This dispenser suits lighter to moderate service volumes — higher-footfall sites running very large cup counts may benefit from a gravity-feed or higher-capacity model.

This model is well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast stations, staff canteens, and self-serve drink counters where a tidy, hygienic cup presentation is a priority. If you are fitting out multiple stations or are unsure which rim diameter range matches your current cup stock, it is worth having a conversation with us before ordering.