Sterling Pro SPI-B-180 Low-Height 3-Drawer Refrigerated Counter
Product Description
The Sterling Pro SPI-B-180 is a stainless steel refrigerated counter built around a reduced-height format. Where a standard counter fridge brings equipment on top up to a fixed working height,...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 121
- Climate class
- 4
- Energy rating
- D
- External depth (mm)
- 700
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Product Description
The Sterling Pro SPI-B-180 is a stainless steel refrigerated counter built around a reduced-height format. Where a standard counter fridge brings equipment on top up to a fixed working height, this unit sits lower — making it practical for kitchens where griddles, fryers, or other cooking equipment need to sit at a more comfortable operating level for staff. The three refrigerated drawers beneath the worktop hold fresh ingredients and dairy items directly at the point of use, without requiring a door to be opened or a shelf to be reached down to.
During a busy service period, drawer access tends to be faster and less disruptive than hinged doors. Staff can slide a drawer open, retrieve what they need, and return to the line without breaking stride. The stainless steel construction holds up to the daily cleaning routine and general wear expected in a working commercial kitchen.
The practical advantages of this format include:
- Low-profile design allows cooking equipment to sit at a comfortable working height
- Drawer access keeps ingredients within reach without interrupting service flow
- Dairy and fresh ingredient storage integrated directly into the prep station
- Stainless steel surfaces support straightforward daily cleaning
- Compact footprint suits tight kitchen layouts where space is at a premium
It is worth being clear about the limitations. The reduced height means less internal storage volume than a full-height counter equivalent. This unit works well as a station-specific ingredient store rather than a primary cold storage solution. Kitchens with high cold storage demands across the board may find a full-height counter or a larger multi-drawer unit more appropriate.
This counter is well suited to smaller operations, satellite prep stations, or as supplementary refrigeration within a larger kitchen. Sites running higher volumes or needing greater storage capacity may benefit from a more substantial unit, and we are happy to help work out which configuration makes sense for your setup before you order.
Key Features
- Low-height format accommodates cooking equipment placed on the worktop surface
- Three refrigerated drawers provide quick ingredient access during service
- Full stainless steel construction built for daily commercial kitchen use
- Drawer configuration eliminates the need to open hinged doors at the line
- Compact footprint designed for tight prep areas and satellite stations
Operational Benefits
- Keeps dairy and fresh ingredients at the point of use during service
- Reduces disruption to cooking flow with slide-out drawer access
- Supports a more ergonomic working height for equipment placed on top
- Integrates refrigerated storage into space-limited prep station layouts
- Simplifies daily cleaning routines with straightforward stainless steel surfaces
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 121
- Climate class
- 4
- Energy rating
- D
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 584
- External width (mm)
- 1792
- Gtin
- 5.06E+12
- Insulation
- 50mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 32
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -2 to +8
- Weight (kg)
- 122
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The low-height format reduces internal storage volume compared with a full-height counter fridge, so this unit is better suited to a supporting role — holding the ingredients needed at a specific station rather than acting as the kitchen's main refrigeration. For higher-volume sites or where cold storage demands are significant, a full-height counter or larger multi-drawer unit would be a more practical choice.
- This counter works particularly well in kitchens where a griddle, fryer, or similar piece of cooking equipment needs to sit on top of the unit at a comfortable working height, or where a ventilation canopy or pass height makes a standard counter fridge impractical. It is commonly used in smaller restaurants, café kitchens, and as a supplementary unit within larger operations where a dedicated ingredient station is needed.
- As with any refrigerated unit, you will need a suitable mains power supply and adequate ventilation clearance around the unit to allow heat to dissipate from the condenser. The specific electrical requirements and clearance recommendations should be confirmed from the product datasheet before installation — if you are unsure whether your current setup is compatible, our team can advise before you commit to a purchase.