Sammic ES-200 Salad Dryer

The Sammic ES-200 is a centrifugal salad dryer designed for commercial food preparation environments where large volumes of washed leaves need to be dried quickly and consistently. It operates by spinning washed salad in a stainless steel basket, using centrifugal force to remove excess moisture before service — a standard process in any kitchen producing dressed salads at volume.

In a busy kitchen, wet leaves are a practical problem. They dilute dressings, reduce shelf life in cold storage, and slow down plating. The ES-200 handles up to 12 kg per cycle, which is a meaningful throughput for a single unit during prep. Two selectable speeds and three fixed timer cycles give operators a degree of control depending on leaf type and desired result — more delicate leaves benefit from a lower speed setting, while robust varieties can be processed at full spin.

A few features worth noting from an operational standpoint:

• Weight distribution detection helps reduce basket vibration and keeps the unit stable during spin
• A self-locking mechanism prevents the cycle from starting unless the basket is correctly seated
• The lid-activated brake stops the basket immediately when opened, which matters for safety in a fast-moving prep environment
• The unit runs from a single-phase supply despite using a three-phase motor — the electronic speed variator handles the conversion, removing a common installation barrier
• Castors allow the unit to be moved and stored under a standard countertop when not in use

Installation is straightforward — single-phase electrical connection, no plumbing or drainage required. The compact footprint and under-counter height make it practical even where prep space is limited. The stainless steel basket is removable for cleaning, and the waterproof control panel can be wiped down without concern.

The ES-200 is well suited to hotel kitchens, restaurant groups, contract caterers, and food-to-go operations producing salads in volume on a daily basis. For very high-output central production kitchens with continuous prep demands, a higher-capacity model may be worth considering. For smaller operations with modest salad volumes, a lighter-duty option may offer better value.

If you are unsure whether the ES-200 is the right fit for your prep volumes or existing kitchen layout, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.