Polishing Machines

The IMC Pot Boy is a wall-mounted mechanical scrubbing unit designed to remove burnt-on food, grease, and stubborn residue from pots, pans, trays, and large cookware that cannot pass through a dishwasher. A rotating scrubber head does the heavy work, while a foot-operated switch keeps both hands free to safely handle and manoeuvre the item being cleaned.

Manual pot washing is one of the most physically demanding tasks in a commercial kitchen, particularly at the end of a long service when staff are already tired and the pile of heavy-gauge pans is at its deepest. The Pot Boy substantially reduces both the effort and time involved. Scrubber heads are available in nylon and Magicut formats to suit different cleaning requirements, and both are replaceable when worn — which keeps ongoing costs modest and removes the need to replace the whole unit.

From an operational standpoint, the unit offers several practical advantages:

• Foot-operated switch leaves both hands free for safe handling of heavy cookware
• Wall-mounted design keeps the pot wash area clear of worktop and floor space
• Replaceable scrubber heads help contain long-term running costs
• Compatible with a separately available trolley for in-situ cleaning of fixed equipment such as griddles, brat pans, and ranges
• Low power draw relative to the manual labour it replaces

Installation is straightforward. The unit mounts to a wall at the pot wash station — typically above or beside a sink — and requires a standard electrical connection. It takes up no floor or worktop space, which makes it practical even where the pot wash area is tight. If you intend to use it for cleaning fixed equipment in-situ, the compatible trolley should be factored into your layout from the start.

The Pot Boy suits kitchens that handle a consistent volume of heavy cookware each service. Pubs, restaurants, school kitchens, and contract catering operations tend to find it earns its place quickly. At very high-throughput sites where pot washing is a persistent bottleneck, it is worth considering whether a supplementary approach would serve you better.

If you would like to talk through how the Pot Boy fits your particular setup, the team is happy to help before you commit.

The Spoonshine AS500M is a mobile, manually fed cutlery polishing machine designed for commercial catering environments. It takes cutlery directly from the wash cycle and processes it through maize-based polishing grain, producing consistently bright, spot-free results without the variability that comes with hand polishing. A built-in UV sanitising system works alongside the grain to reduce cross-contamination risk throughout the process.

In a busy operation, hand polishing is one of the slower, more inconsistent tasks on the pass. Output quality tends to drop as service pressure builds, and it ties up staff who could be better directed elsewhere. The AS500M addresses this by handling polishing at a steady, reliable pace that suits demanding meal periods — particularly in restaurants, hotels, and banqueting operations where cover volumes are high and presentation standards are non-negotiable.

The practical advantages worth noting:

• Consistent presentation quality independent of staffing levels or experience
• Dual-action sanitisation via polishing grain and UV light throughout processing
• Mobile design allows positioning wherever workflow demands — wash-up, pass, or linen room
• No specialist training required, which helps with onboarding and shift changes
• Arrives ready to run with an initial supply of polishing grain included

Installation requirements are minimal. The machine is self-contained, requires no fixed plumbing or drainage, and runs from a standard power connection. Polishing grain is a consumable and will need replenishing relative to throughput — worth factoring into ongoing running costs when comparing options.

The AS500M is well suited to hotels, restaurants, and event catering operations that need reliable, high-presentation output without committing to a fixed installation. For larger banqueting or contract catering sites running back-to-back sittings at significant scale, a higher-capacity model may be worth considering.

If you'd like to talk through how this fits your service volume and workflow, the team is glad to help you think it through.

The Sammic SAS-6001 is a floor-standing automatic cutlery dryer-polisher designed for commercial operations where cutlery volumes are high and manual polishing is no longer a practical option. Cutlery feeds directly from the dishwasher into the machine, which dries, polishes and removes limescale residue in a single continuous pass — returning cutlery table-ready without any manual intervention between the wash cycle and laying up.

In a busy service environment, the pace of cutlery turnaround matters. The SAS-6001 is built to run continuously across full service periods, and its rounded cutlery carousel is designed to keep throughput moving with minimal jamming — useful when the wash area is under pressure during a heavy sitting. A germicidal UVC lamp provides an additional hygiene stage at the point of output, which is a meaningful safeguard in high-cover operations where cutlery otherwise passes through several hands between washing and service.

For kitchens currently relying on staff to hand-polish, the operational difference is significant:

• Eliminates the labour cost and inconsistency of manual polishing at scale
• Delivers a consistent finish regardless of who is loading the machine
• Reduces limescale marking — particularly relevant in hard-water areas
• UVC lamp adds a hygiene stage between washing and service
• Stainless steel construction stands up well in demanding wash area conditions

As a floor-standing unit, the SAS-6001 requires a dedicated footprint within or immediately adjacent to the wash area. Workflow routing is worth mapping out before installation — particularly where the dishwasher and cutlery sorting point are not in close proximity. Power supply and ventilation requirements should be confirmed at the planning stage to avoid delays during fit-out.

This machine is well suited to hotels, contract caterers, large restaurants and event venues where cutlery volumes are high and fast turnaround between sittings is operationally critical. Smaller operations with more modest throughput may find a bench-top or lower-capacity unit a more proportionate fit. For very large central production kitchens with exceptionally high demands, it is worth reviewing heavier-duty options within the range.

If you would like to talk through your cutlery volumes and workflow before committing to a machine, our team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Spoonshine ASMP is a standalone automatic cutlery polishing machine designed for commercial restaurant and hospitality use. Rather than relying on polishing cloths, sprays, or manual buffing, it works by tumbling cutlery through natural maize polishing grain after the wash cycle, removing watermarks and restoring a consistent, uniform finish across the full load.

In a busy service environment, the volume of cutlery moving through a kitchen each day can quietly become a bottleneck at the laying-up stage. Hand-polishing individual pieces takes time, produces inconsistent results, and ties up staff during pre-service preparation when they are needed elsewhere. The ASMP addresses that directly, processing cutlery at a pace that keeps up with a regular dishwash cycle and frees the team to focus on other cover preparation tasks.

The practical advantages over hand-polishing are worth noting:

• Consistent finish across every piece in the load, regardless of which staff member is operating it
• Natural maize media is hygienic and avoids cross-contamination risks associated with shared polishing cloths
• Onboard sanitising system supports food hygiene requirements
• Supplied with an initial fill of polishing grain, ready to run from delivery
• Reduces labour time spent polishing and preparing covers before each service

Installation sits naturally within the post-wash workflow alongside existing dishwash equipment. No specialist services are required, but it is worth confirming available floor space and where the machine fits within your workflow before ordering. Staff will also need a straightforward briefing on managing and replenishing the polishing media to maintain consistent performance over time.

The ASMP suits restaurants, hotels, and event caterers where cutlery presentation standards matter and hand-polishing is creating a genuine drain on pre-service time. For very high-volume operations running multiple large sittings, it is worth a conversation to confirm this model has the capacity to match your throughput, or whether a heavier-duty option would serve better.

If you would like to talk through whether this machine fits your service volume and workflow, the team is happy to help you work it out before you commit.

Spoonshine polishing granulate is the consumable that keeps the AS500S and AS500M cutlery polishing machines performing as intended. Made from natural maize-derived material, the granulate works inside the drum to buff and dry cutlery as it passes through, producing a streak-free finish without cloth polishing or additional staff time at the pass.

In a busy service environment, consistent cutlery presentation is a basic front-of-house standard. Watermarked or dull cutlery reaching the table is a visible quality failure, and in most cases it comes down to consumable condition rather than a machine fault. Granulate that is exhausted or contaminated gradually degrades polishing output — often without an obvious single point of failure — so keeping a fresh supply in stock is simply part of running the machine properly.

The four-pack format is the practical choice for any site running daily polishing cycles. It reduces reorder frequency, maintains a working reserve, and avoids starting a shift with an under-filled machine. Regular replacement also protects the drum over time; running a heavily depleted fill places unnecessary wear on the machine and reduces the quality of finish it can achieve.

• Compatible with Spoonshine AS500S and AS500M models specifically
• Natural maize-derived material — polishing action requires no harsh chemicals
• Four-pack format reduces reorder frequency for daily-use operations
• Delivers a streak-free finish without manual cloth polishing
• Routine replacement supports consistent output and protects drum longevity

If you are unsure how often granulate should be changed based on your covers, or want to discuss getting the best from your polishing machine, we are happy to talk it through.

Spoonshine polishing granulate is the consumable medium used inside the ASMP and Baby Star cutlery polishing machines. During each cycle, the granulate tumbles against cutlery to remove water spots, light tarnish, and service residue, leaving pieces table-ready without manual buffing. Each order comprises four 2.5kg fills, providing a practical working stock for sites running polishing cycles regularly.

Using the correct granulate matters more than it might initially appear. Incompatible or off-brand media can compromise polishing quality, accelerate wear on the drum and internal components, and may affect manufacturer support for the machine. Spoonshine's own granulate is specified for the ASMP and Baby Star, keeping performance consistent and protecting the equipment over its working life.

For operations where front-of-house presentation is a priority — restaurants, hotels, banqueting and events catering — a polishing machine running the right granulate makes a reliable, visible difference to the condition of cutlery reaching the pass. The four-pack format suits sites polishing daily or across a busy weekly schedule, reducing how often reordering is necessary.

Granulate depletes with use and should be topped up or replaced in line with manufacturer guidance. Higher-output operations such as banqueting kitchens will work through fills more quickly than lower-volume sites, so it is worth factoring cycle frequency and load size into how much stock you keep on hand.

If you are unsure whether this granulate is compatible with your current machine, or you are looking at the ASMP or Baby Star for the first time, the team is happy to talk through what you need.

The Sammic SAM-3001 is a tabletop cutlery dryer-polisher designed for commercial operations where presentation standards are non-negotiable and pre-service turnaround time is tight. It accepts cutlery directly from the dishwasher and processes it through a fully automated cycle that dries, polishes, and addresses limescale deposits in a single pass — removing the need for manual buffing or cloth-drying that typically pulls front-of-house staff away from other preparation tasks.

In a busy service environment, the throughput the SAM-3001 delivers is well matched to the demands of a typical restaurant or hotel operation. The automated cycle requires no operator supervision once loaded, which is a genuine efficiency gain during the pressure of pre-service preparation. Staff can load the machine and redirect their time elsewhere, knowing the output will be consistent.

The key operational advantages include:

• Automated cycle removes the need for manual buffing and hand-drying during preparation
• Limescale removal helps reduce re-wash cycles caused by hard water deposits
• UVC germicidal lamp adds an additional hygiene step within each cycle
• Stainless steel construction offers durability under regular daily use
• Outlet fan supports consistent drying performance across the cycle

As a tabletop unit, the SAM-3001 can sit alongside a dishwasher pass or on an existing preparation counter without requiring a dedicated floor position. That makes it practical for kitchens where space is at a premium. Connection requirements are straightforward, though it is worth confirming available worktop space and electrical supply before ordering. This machine is not designed for very high-volume central production environments processing exceptionally large quantities per shift — for those sites, a heavier-duty floor-standing polisher would be a more appropriate choice.

The SAM-3001 is well suited to restaurants, hotels, banqueting kitchens, and contract catering operations where cutlery presentation is a consistent daily requirement. Smaller operations may find the output exceeds their volume comfortably, while higher-volume sites should consider whether a larger-capacity machine is the better specification.

If you'd like to talk through how the SAM-3001 fits your service volume and setup, the team is happy to work through it with you before you commit.

The Sammic SAS-5001 is a floor-standing, fully automatic cutlery dryer-polisher designed for commercial operations where cutlery throughput is a consistent service pressure. Washed cutlery feeds into the machine, passes through a drying and polishing cycle that also removes limescale residue, and exits service-ready without manual handling at that stage. The continuous carousel process is what sets this class of machine apart from smaller countertop polishers, which pause between batches.

In high-volume back-of-house environments, manual polishing at scale is slow, inconsistent, and draws staff away from other tasks during the periods when they are needed most. The SAS-5001 keeps pieces moving steadily through the cycle and includes a germicidal UVC lamp that adds a sterilisation step between warewashing and the pass. For operations running several hundred covers, or where presentation standards are monitored closely, that combination of hygiene and consistency carries real operational value.

The practical advantages for busy operations typically include:

• Continuous automatic processing that reduces reliance on manual polishing labour
• Consistent output quality regardless of staffing levels or shift changes
• Integrated limescale removal that reduces rejected pieces before service
• UVC sterilisation built into the polishing cycle as a hygiene step
• Robust stainless steel construction suited to demanding warewashing environments

As a floor-standing machine, the SAS-5001 requires a dedicated footprint within your warewashing or back-of-house area, along with adequate clearance for loading and unloading. It is worth confirming available space and power supply before proceeding, particularly where the warewashing section is already working hard. For operations with more modest cutlery volumes, a countertop polisher is likely a better fit both practically and economically. At the other end of the scale, very large central production or high-frequency events kitchens may find a higher-capacity model better suited to their throughput demands.

The SAS-5001 is well suited to hotel food and beverage operations, large à la carte restaurants, banqueting and events kitchens, and contract catering sites where labour efficiency and presentation consistency need to work alongside each other. It is less likely to be the right choice for smaller independent sites where manual polishing remains manageable at the volumes involved.

If you would like to talk through whether this model matches your service volumes and kitchen layout, we are happy to work through it with you.

The IMC Pot Boy Mobile Trolley is a purpose-designed accessory for use alongside the IMC Pot Boy pot scrubbing machine. It is not a standalone piece of equipment — it works as part of a coordinated pot wash workflow, giving kitchen porters a stable, wheeled platform to move pots, pans, and gastronorm containers between the scrubber, the sink, and storage without repeated heavy lifting or improvised handling.

In a working pot wash area, the physical organisation of the space has a direct effect on both throughput and staff wellbeing. A matched trolley keeps dirty and clean ware moving predictably through the wash cycle, reduces the risk of items being stacked on the floor or balanced unsafely, and helps kitchen porters maintain a consistent pace even during the busiest service periods. The mobile base allows the trolley to be repositioned to suit the layout of the pot wash section or moved clear when the area needs cleaning down.

• Pairs directly with the IMC Pot Boy scrubbing machine for a coordinated workflow
• Mobile platform reduces lifting and double-handling throughout service
• Helps maintain an organised, safer pot wash area at peak times
• Repositionable to suit different kitchen layouts and cleaning routines
• Reduces physical strain on kitchen porters during high-volume periods

As an accessory, no utility connections are required. The main practical consideration before ordering is confirming compatibility with your specific Pot Boy model, and ensuring the pot wash area has sufficient clear floor space for the trolley to operate effectively alongside the machine.

This trolley is well suited to any operation already running the IMC Pot Boy system where a purpose-built handling solution is preferable to an improvised one. At very high pot wash volumes, it is worth considering whether additional handling equipment would further support throughput.

If you are putting together or reviewing a pot wash setup and want to be sure everything works well as a system, we are happy to help you think it through.

The Spoonshine Wineshine GP5 is a motorised countertop glass polishing machine intended for bar and front-of-house use in commercial hospitality settings. Rather than relying on staff polishing by hand with cloths, the GP5 uses rotating brush sets to buff and dry glassware quickly and consistently, producing a streak-free finish with considerably less manual effort and more reliable results.

Hand polishing is one of the more time-consuming pre-service tasks in a busy bar or restaurant, and quality tends to vary when staff are under pressure. The GP5 mechanises the process, allowing a steady, repeatable throughput of polished glassware in the run-up to service. Two full brush sets are included with each machine, so polishing can continue without interruption while one set is being cleaned — a practical consideration during tight turnarounds.

The machine accepts interchangeable brush heads to accommodate different glassware profiles, making it suitable for venues running a variety of glass types across different service areas. Champagne flutes, highball glasses, tumblers, and pint sleeves can all be handled by selecting the appropriate configuration.

• Mechanises pre-service polishing, reducing manual labour and inconsistency
• Interchangeable brush heads handle multiple glassware types from one unit
• Two brush sets included, allowing uninterrupted operation during changeover
• Eliminates ongoing reliance on polishing cloths or disposable towels
• Consistent results regardless of staff experience or time pressure

The GP5 requires only a standard power supply and no specialist installation. It is a straightforward bar-back placement, though it is worth considering available worktop space and access during service before settling on a position.

This model is well suited to restaurants, hotels, bars, and event venues where glassware presentation matters and hand polishing has become a bottleneck. For very high-volume operations polishing several hundred covers per session, it is worth considering whether a single unit will comfortably meet throughput requirements, or whether additional capacity would be more practical.

If you would like to talk through how the GP5 would fit your service volumes and glassware range, the team is happy to help you think it through.

This is the replacement nylon brush head for the IMC Pot Boy automatic pot scrubbing machine. The nylon bristle construction delivers a moderately gentle scrubbing action, making it appropriate for routine cleaning of pots, pans, and gastronorm trays where surface marking is a concern.

Brush head condition has a direct effect on how the Pot Boy performs day to day. A worn or degraded head reduces scrubbing effectiveness, slows throughput, and pushes more manual effort back onto pot wash staff — something that becomes particularly noticeable during and after a busy service. Replacing the head at the right interval keeps the machine performing consistently and maintains a predictable pace through the pot wash cycle.

• Suited to routine daily cleaning of pots, pans, and gastronorm trays
• Appropriate where a softer bristle action helps avoid marking cookware surfaces
• Supports consistent throughput in high-volume pot wash setups

It is worth confirming compatibility with your specific Pot Boy model before ordering, as IMC has produced variants of the machine over the years. Where the workload regularly involves heavily burnt-on residue or more aggressive soiling, a stiffer brush material may be better matched to that demand.

If you are unsure whether this is the right head for your machine or your cleaning requirements, the team is happy to help you confirm the correct choice before you order.

• Front wheel kit, not installed.