Cambro UPCS160480 S-Series Camcarrier Insulated Food Carrier
Product Description
The Cambro UPCS160480 is a top-loading insulated food carrier from the S-Series Camcarrier range, designed to transport hot food safely between preparation areas, service points, or off-site locations. It accepts...
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 435
- External height (mm)
- 260
- External width (mm)
- 640
- Weight (kg)
- 9
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Cambro UPCSS160 Stack Store BrochureProduct Description
The Cambro UPCS160480 is a top-loading insulated food carrier from the S-Series Camcarrier range, designed to transport hot food safely between preparation areas, service points, or off-site locations. It accepts a single full-size gastronorm pan at 150mm depth and is built around a polyurethane foam core housed in a polypropylene shell — a straightforward, proven construction that has been used reliably in commercial catering for many years.
In practice, these carriers are a common sight in contract catering, event catering, school meal delivery, and satellite kitchen operations where food needs to travel without losing temperature. The combination of a built-in seal and wide nylon latches gives a consistent close that helps retain heat during transit, reducing the risk of food dropping below safe holding temperatures before service begins.
From an operational standpoint, the design is practical rather than complicated:
- Moulded handles on all four sides make the unit manageable even when fully loaded
- Interlocking base allows units to stack securely during storage or vehicle loading
- Lightweight construction relative to insulated metal alternatives reduces handling fatigue on longer runs
- No power source required — straightforward compliance with food transport temperature requirements
There are no electrical or plumbing requirements. The carrier is entirely passive, so setup amounts to loading and latching. It is worth noting that passive insulation has limits — carriers are suited to transit and short-term holding rather than extended service periods, and pre-heating the unit before loading will meaningfully extend effective holding time.
This model is well suited to operators running smaller-volume deliveries, satellite service points, or occasional outside catering where one or two pans need transporting reliably. For operations moving larger quantities of food regularly, higher-capacity multi-pan carriers may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this size is right for your service model or frequency of use, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Top-loading design accepts a single full-size 150mm gastronorm pan
- Polyurethane foam core provides passive thermal insulation during transit
- Built-in seal with wide nylon latches ensures consistent, secure closure
- Moulded handles on all four sides for balanced, practical carrying
- Interlocking base design allows stable stacking for storage or transport
Operational Benefits
- Maintains food at safe serving temperatures during transit to service points
- No power source needed, simplifying compliance with food transport requirements
- Secure latch closure reduces heat loss and risk of accidental opening in transit
- Lightweight build reduces operator fatigue during repeated handling and loading
- Stackable units make efficient use of vehicle space and kitchen storage areas
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 435
- External height (mm)
- 260
- External width (mm)
- 640
- Weight (kg)
- 9
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Cambro UPCSS160 Stack Store BrochureFrequently Asked Questions
- Holding time depends on the starting temperature of the food, ambient conditions, and whether the carrier is pre-heated before loading. Pre-heating the unit with hot water for a few minutes before use makes a noticeable difference. As a general guide, passive insulated carriers like this are designed for transit and short-term holding rather than extended service periods — for longer holds, active heated equipment would be more appropriate.
- This single-pan model is well suited to smaller-scale operations — satellite service, occasional outside catering, or situations where one or two pans need transporting at a time. If you are running daily multi-drop delivery routes or consistently moving larger quantities of food, a multi-pan carrier with greater capacity would likely serve you better and we can help you identify the right option.
- The polypropylene construction is straightforward to clean — wipe down with food-safe sanitiser and allow to dry fully before storage, paying attention to the seal and latch areas where food residue can collect. There are no mechanical or electrical components to maintain. Inspecting the seal and latches periodically for wear is good practice, particularly on units in regular daily use.