Blue Seal E580-8 Manual Tilting 80 Litre Electric Bratt Pan
Product Description
The Blue Seal E580-8 is an 80 litre electric bratt pan with manual tilting via a hand-wheel and fold-away handle. It is a large-capacity, floor-standing piece of cooking equipment designed...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 80
- External depth (mm)
- 832
- External height (mm)
- 1085
- External width (mm)
- 900
Product Description
The Blue Seal E580-8 is an 80 litre electric bratt pan with manual tilting via a hand-wheel and fold-away handle. It is a large-capacity, floor-standing piece of cooking equipment designed to handle a wide range of cooking methods in a single unit — from boiling and poaching through to shallow frying, braising, stewing, and roasting. The pan tilts forward to allow controlled pouring through a large spout, and the spring-loaded mechanism keeps operation manageable despite the pan's size.
In a busy kitchen environment, a bratt pan of this capacity earns its floor space by replacing several pieces of equipment. It can comfortably handle bulk batch cooking — large volumes of stew, sauce, or braised meat — and then be cleaned down and switched to a different cooking method for the next service. The seamless pan construction with rounded internal corners makes thorough cleaning straightforward, which matters in kitchens running multiple services per day. The robust stainless steel body and enamelled control panel are built to cope with the demands of continuous commercial use.
- Handles boiling, steaming, poaching, stewing, braising, roasting, and shallow frying in one unit
- Spring-assisted manual tilting for controlled, manageable pouring at volume
- Seamless pan with rounded corners for thorough, efficient cleaning between tasks
- Overheat safety cut-out provides a degree of protection during unattended cooking
- Heavy-duty lid doubles as a work surface when the pan is in use
Installation requires a suitable three-phase or single-phase electrical supply depending on the specified variant — it is worth confirming your kitchen's electrical capacity before ordering, as a unit of this size will have a significant power draw. The pan sits on heavy-duty front legs with rear castors, allowing it to be repositioned for cleaning or service access, but a fixed electrical connection point needs to be planned accordingly. Floor loading and drainage proximity are also worth considering at the planning stage; a bratt pan of this volume is heavy when loaded, and proximity to a floor drain simplifies the cleaning process considerably.
This unit is well suited to contract catering operations, central production units, hospital or care home kitchens, and larger restaurant or pub kitchen operations where batch cooking is a regular part of the workflow. It is less likely to be the right choice for smaller à la carte kitchens where a compact countertop bratt pan would offer more appropriate capacity. For very high-volume production environments with continuous output requirements, a larger-capacity model may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether 80 litres is the right capacity for your operation, or want to talk through the installation requirements before committing, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- 80 litre seamless pan with spring-assisted manual hand-wheel tilting
- Supports eight cooking methods including braising, poaching, and roasting
- Overheat safety cut-out with cleaning mode for protected operation
- Heavy-duty stainless steel construction with enamelled control panel
- Front legs and rear castors allow repositioning for access and cleaning
Operational Benefits
- Replaces multiple cooking units, reducing equipment footprint and capital cost
- Batch cooking at volume helps maintain consistent output during busy services
- Rounded internal corners and seamless construction reduce cleaning time significantly
- Spring-loaded tilt mechanism reduces operator effort when emptying a full pan
- Rear castors make repositioning practical without disconnecting the unit fully
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 80
- External depth (mm)
- 832
- External height (mm)
- 1085
- External width (mm)
- 900
- Power rating (kw)
- 12
- Power type
- Electric 3 Phase
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 50-320
- Weight (kg)
- 180
Frequently Asked Questions
- For most contract catering, institutional, or high-volume restaurant kitchens producing batches regularly, 80 litres is a practical working size. If your kitchen is cooking in smaller quantities or running a more varied à la carte menu, a smaller bratt pan may suit the workflow better — equally, very large production facilities may find a higher-capacity model more appropriate. It is worth thinking about your largest regular batch size and whether the pan will be in near-continuous use or occasional use, as that affects which size makes most operational sense.
- A unit of this size and power rating will require a dedicated electrical supply, and it is important to confirm your kitchen's available supply capacity before ordering. We would recommend speaking with a qualified electrician or your kitchen fit-out contractor at the planning stage to ensure the correct supply and isolator are in place prior to delivery and installation.
- It matters more than most operators expect. When you are emptying 80 litres of liquid or cleaning down after service, having a floor drain within a short distance of the pouring spout makes the process significantly more practical and hygienic. It is one of the installation details worth factoring into your kitchen layout before the unit arrives, alongside ensuring the floor loading is adequate for a heavily built piece of equipment.