San Jamar C5450C18 18" Sentry In-Counter Cup Dispenser - 79-114mm

The San Jamar C5450C18 Sentry is an 18-inch in-counter cup dispenser designed for fixed installation into a countertop or serving station. It accepts cups with rim diameters in the 79–114mm range, making it suitable for a broad spread of standard disposable cup sizes used in cafés, canteens, fast food operations, and self-service beverage stations. The dispenser sits flush within the counter surface, keeping the cup stack contained, hygienic, and out of reach of general customer handling.

In a busy service environment, consistent cup dispensing matters more than it might appear. The Sentry's adjustable lever mechanism is engineered to release cups one at a time cleanly, which reduces the frustration of cups jamming, double-dispensing, or arriving at the counter crushed. The adjustment can be made even with cups already loaded, which is a practical advantage during a service period when stopping to clear and reload the dispenser is not realistic.

From an operational and hygiene standpoint, the design includes a contamination guard that limits debris entering the tube from above, and the tube itself is a translucent blue material — a recognised food safety colour — which allows staff to carry out a quick visual check on cup levels and cleanliness without dismantling anything.

• Trim ring around the counter opening discourages customer tampering
• Lever adjustment accessible during live service without unloading cups
• One-at-a-time dispensing reduces cup damage and waste
• Translucent blue tube supports quick hygiene and stock-level checks
• Compatible with a wide rim diameter range, reducing the need for multiple dispensers

This model is well suited to counters with a moderate to high throughput of hot or cold drinks — coffee shops, hospital or workplace canteens, and fast casual restaurant service stations being typical environments. For very high-volume sites where multiple cup sizes are in simultaneous use, it is worth considering whether a surface-mounted or multi-unit configuration would better serve the operation.

If you are unsure whether the C5450C18 is the right fit for your counter depth, cup stock, or service layout, our team is happy to talk it through with you.