Sammic AX-40 400mm Undercounter Glasswasher
Product Description
The Sammic AX-40 is a compact undercounter glasswasher built around a 400mm basket format. It is designed for bar and front-of-house environments where consistent glass hygiene matters and counter space...
Specifications
- Basket size
- 400mm
- Capacity
- 16 pint
- Cycle time
- 90-180 seconds
- External depth (mm)
- 537
Product Description
The Sammic AX-40 is a compact undercounter glasswasher built around a 400mm basket format. It is designed for bar and front-of-house environments where consistent glass hygiene matters and counter space is limited. A single cycle handles pint glasses, wine glasses, and standard barware, making it a practical option for operations that need glasses turned around steadily without committing significant space to the machine.
In a working bar or café, the AX-40 performs well across a continuous service period. The cycle selection is guided by icons rather than complex settings, which means staff can operate it reliably with minimal instruction — a practical consideration in environments where shift patterns change frequently or turnover is high. The electronic control panel carries IP65 humidity protection, which is a sensible specification in a wet bar environment where splashing is part of daily use.
From an operational standpoint, the AX-40 offers several day-to-day advantages:
- Icon-driven controls reduce operator error and keep glass turnaround moving
- Dedicated wash cycles adapted to item type support consistent cleaning results
- Compact undercounter format sits neatly beneath standard bar counters
- IP65-rated panel provides reliable protection in wet working conditions
- Both gravity drain and drain pump options offer flexibility at installation
Installation requires a mains cold water supply, a drain connection, and an appropriate electrical supply. The choice between gravity drain and drain pump is worth considering early — if the drain point sits below counter level, gravity drain is straightforward; if the drain is positioned higher or further away, the pump option removes that constraint. Allow adequate clearance for the door to open fully and for basket loading at the counter, and confirm the under-counter space is sufficient before ordering.
The AX-40 is well suited to small bars, hotel bars, cafés, members clubs, and event spaces with moderate glass volumes through a service period. It is not intended for high-volume nightclub or stadium operations, where a larger-capacity or pass-through machine would be the more appropriate choice. At the other end, lighter-use settings — a small breakout area or a low-footfall venue — may find a simpler or smaller unit meets their needs equally well.
If you would like to talk through whether the AX-40 is the right fit for your service volume or installation situation, the team is straightforward to reach and happy to help you work it out before you commit.
Key Features
- 400mm basket accommodates pint glasses, wine glasses, and standard barware
- Icon-driven cycle selection with dedicated programmes for different item types
- IP65-rated electronic control panel rated for wet bar environments
- Available with gravity drain or drain pump to suit installation layout
- Compact undercounter footprint designed to fit beneath standard bar counters
Operational Benefits
- Simple controls keep glass turnaround moving with minimal staff training
- Dedicated wash cycles deliver consistent hygiene results across a service
- Drain pump option removes dependency on drain point positioning at installation
- Undercounter format preserves valuable counter and floor space behind the bar
- IP65 panel protection reduces risk of moisture-related faults in daily use
Specifications
- Basket size
- 400mm
- Capacity
- 16 pint
- Cycle time
- 90-180 seconds
- External depth (mm)
- 537
- External height (mm)
- 710
- External width (mm)
- 470
- Extra information
- Gravity Drain
- Power rating (kw)
- 2.75
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Wash chamber height
- 300mm
- Water consumption per cycle
- 2.2 litres
- Weight (kg)
- 36.5
Frequently Asked Questions
- The AX-40 is designed for steady, continuous throughput in moderate-volume settings rather than high-intensity peak demand. It suits operations where glasses are loaded and cycled regularly throughout a service rather than in large batches — small bars, hotel bars, and café counters typically find it keeps pace without difficulty. If your volume is consistently high across the full service period, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would serve you better.
- You will need a mains cold water supply, a drain connection, and an appropriate electrical supply at the point of installation. The machine is available with either gravity drain or a drain pump, so the position of your existing drain relative to the machine will influence which option suits your setup. It is also worth confirming the under-counter space allows the door to open fully and gives enough room for comfortable basket handling during service.
- It can work well for event spaces and members clubs where glass volumes are moderate and service is spread across a period rather than concentrated into very short windows. For venues that experience sharp peaks — large banqueting events or high-footfall evening functions — it is worth considering whether the throughput will keep up, or whether a larger undercounter or pass-through machine would be a more reliable fit.