Kubus 1175mm Drop-In Multideck Self-Service Chilled Display

The Kubus 1175mm drop-in multideck is a refrigerated self-service display unit designed to be built into a service counter or countertop installation. It holds chilled food and drink at a consistent temperature within the safe food service range, with three toughened glass shelves and a chilled well accessible from the customer side. Double-glazed hinged rear doors allow staff to restock without disrupting service, while a flat toughened glass sneeze screen to the front and glazed side panels keep the display hygienic and visible from multiple angles.

In practice, this type of unit is commonly found at deli counters, food-to-go operations, staff restaurants, and cafés where customers self-select chilled products. The shelves are adjustable in height and angle, which gives operators flexibility to adapt the layout to different product formats as the range or season changes. Each shelf includes a product stop and a ticket strip along the front edge — straightforward for labelling and pricing without interfering with the product display. A digital temperature readout is positioned at gantry level, and the control panel is lockable on the operator side to prevent accidental adjustment during service.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, several design choices reduce the burden on kitchen and front-of-house teams:

• Modular removable deck plates simplify end-of-day cleaning and breakdown
• An integral condensate evaporator removes the need for a site drain connection
• R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant offers a lower environmental impact and reduced running costs over time
• The underslung condensing unit keeps the counter profile clean and the footprint compact
• Diffused shelf and gantry lighting presents chilled product clearly without harsh hotspots

Installation requires careful planning before the counter is built. The unit is designed exclusively for drop-in countertop fitting, and correct positioning of the supplied air inlet grilles along with adequate rear ventilation is essential — the underslung condensing unit depends on sufficient airflow to operate reliably. The unit is supplied with a two-metre lead and plug top, which removes the need for a dedicated electrical circuit in most installations, though the counter structure must be built to accommodate the unit's footprint and, at 170kg, appropriate handling equipment will be needed on installation day. No site drainage connection is required thanks to the integral condensate evaporator.

This unit is well suited to cafés, food-to-go counters, staff restaurants, delis, and similar settings operating at a steady chilled throughput. It is best suited to moderate-volume sites — for higher-volume or larger-format operations, a wider or multi-section configuration is worth considering. Where counter space is more limited, a narrower unit from the same range may be the more practical choice.

If you are planning a counter build-out or want to confirm this unit is the right fit for your service model and countertop specification, the team is happy to talk it through before you go ahead.