Does this unit work with all Rational combi oven trolleys?

The RBCT20/60 is designed specifically around the Rational 201 trolley configuration. If your site uses a different trolley size or a non-standard Rational setup, it is worth confirming compatibility before ordering, as roll-in blast chillers are not universally interchangeable across trolley types.

What kind of kitchen volume justifies a unit at this capacity?

A 60kg chilling load is suited to sites running structured daily cook-chill production rather than occasional batch work — typically central production kitchens, large hotel operations, or contract catering facilities producing in volume. If your output is lower and less predictable, a smaller blast chiller may be a more practical and cost-effective fit.

What should we plan for at the installation stage?

Beyond the electrical and refrigeration connections, the main practical requirements are adequate clearance above the unit for ventilation and service access, and enough clear floor space in front of the cabinet to manoeuvre a loaded trolley safely. The approach path needs to be level, and the surrounding area should allow the trolley to be aligned squarely with the unit without obstruction.

Foster RBCT20/60 Roll-In Blast Chiller Freezer 60kg/20kg

Name: Foster RBCT20/60 Roll-In Blast Chiller Freezer 60kg/20kg
Brand: Foster
SKU: 17-118
Price: 22572.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product No: 17-118

Product Description

The Foster RBCT20/60 is a roll-in blast chiller and freezer built for structured cook-chill and cook-freeze production. It is designed to accept a Rational 201 combi oven trolley directly, allowing...

Specifications

Capacity (kg): 60
Climate class: 5
External depth (mm): 865
External height (mm): 2190

Downloads

RBCT20 60 Spec Sheet

Product Description

The Foster RBCT20/60 is a roll-in blast chiller and freezer built for structured cook-chill and cook-freeze production. It is designed to accept a Rational 201 combi oven trolley directly, allowing cooked product to move straight from the oven into the blast chiller without any intermediate transfer or manual reloading of trays. The unit handles a chilling load of 60kg and a freezing load of 20kg, working within the food safety requirement to bring product down from high cooking temperatures to safe holding temperatures inside 90 minutes.

In a production kitchen running daily cook-chill cycles, the roll-in format makes a measurable difference to workflow. Eliminating the trolley-to-trolley transfer step reduces handling time, limits the window during which food is exposed to ambient temperatures, and simplifies the temperature logging that HACCP documentation requires. The unit is built for repeated daily use of this kind — it is not a cabinet that happens to chill, but a dedicated production tool for sites where cook-chill output is a core operational requirement.

Before specifying this unit, there are practical considerations worth working through:

Compatibility is designed around the Rational 201 trolley — confirm your trolley configuration matches before ordering
The unit requires adequate clearance above for ventilation and service access
Roll-in operation requires a clear, level approach path and sufficient floor space to manoeuvre the trolley in front of the unit
This is a high-capacity production unit — it is not suited to sites running only occasional or small-batch chilling

The RBCT20/60 is well suited to central production kitchens, large hotel banqueting operations, contract catering facilities, and any site that has standardised on Rational combi equipment and needs the blast chilling side of the workflow to match. For sites with significantly higher throughput requirements, or those using different trolley systems, there are alternative configurations worth considering.

If you are designing a cook-chill workflow around this unit or need to confirm trolley compatibility with your existing Rational setup, the team is glad to work through the details with you before anything is ordered.

Key Features

Roll-in design accepts Rational 201 trolley for direct oven-to-chiller transfer
60kg chilling capacity supports high-volume cook-chill production cycles
20kg blast freezing capacity within the same cabinet configuration
Handles entry temperatures from high cooking heat through the full chill cycle
Built for repeated daily production cycles in demanding commercial environments

Operational Benefits

Eliminates trolley-to-trolley transfer, reducing handling time and contamination risk
Keeps food within the 90-minute safe chilling window for HACCP compliance
Streamlines cook-chill workflow for kitchens already operating Rational combi ovens
Supports consistent temperature documentation across high-volume production runs
Reduces labour at the chilling stage, freeing kitchen staff during post-service periods

Specifications

Capacity (kg): 60
Climate class: 5
External depth (mm): 865
External height (mm): 2190
External width (mm): 980
Internal finish: 304 S/S
Material: 304 S/S
Power rating (kw): 5.7
Power type: 3 Phase Hardwired
Refrigerant: R452a
Weight (kg): 269

Downloads

RBCT20 60 Spec Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

: The RBCT20/60 is designed specifically around the Rational 201 trolley configuration. If your site uses a different trolley size or a non-standard Rational setup, it is worth confirming compatibility before ordering, as roll-in blast chillers are not universally interchangeable across trolley types.
: A 60kg chilling load is suited to sites running structured daily cook-chill production rather than occasional batch work — typically central production kitchens, large hotel operations, or contract catering facilities producing in volume. If your output is lower and less predictable, a smaller blast chiller may be a more practical and cost-effective fit.
: Beyond the electrical and refrigeration connections, the main practical requirements are adequate clearance above the unit for ventilation and service access, and enough clear floor space in front of the cabinet to manoeuvre a loaded trolley safely. The approach path needs to be level, and the surrounding area should allow the trolley to be aligned squarely with the unit without obstruction.