Cambro UPCS160480 S-Series Camcarrier Insulated Food Carrier
Product Description
The Cambro UPCS160480 is a top-loading insulated food carrier from the S-Series Camcarrier range, designed to transport hot food safely between kitchens, service points, or off-site locations. It holds a...
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 435
- External height (mm)
- 260
- External width (mm)
- 640
- Weight (kg)
- 9
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Cambro UPCSS160 Stack Store BrochureProduct Description
The Cambro UPCS160480 is a top-loading insulated food carrier from the S-Series Camcarrier range, designed to transport hot food safely between kitchens, service points, or off-site locations. It holds a single full-size gastronorm pan and relies on a polyurethane foam core within a polypropylene shell — a well-established construction with a long track record in commercial catering environments.
These carriers are a familiar piece of kit in contract catering, school meal delivery, event catering, and satellite kitchen operations where food needs to arrive at service temperature without the complications of a powered holding unit. Wide nylon latches and a consistent seal help retain heat during transit, reducing the risk of food dropping below safe holding temperatures before it reaches the table.
The practical design suits operational realities rather than adding unnecessary complexity:
- Moulded handles on all four sides keep the unit manageable when fully loaded
- Interlocking base allows secure stacking during storage or vehicle loading
- Lighter than insulated metal alternatives, reducing handling fatigue on longer runs
- No power source required, keeping food transport compliance straightforward
There are no electrical, gas, or plumbing requirements. Setup is simply load and latch. It is worth being clear, however, that passive insulation has limits — this carrier is suited to transit and short-term holding rather than extended service periods. Pre-heating the carrier before loading will meaningfully extend effective holding time and is worth building into your prep routine.
This model is well suited to operators handling smaller-volume deliveries, occasional outside catering, or satellite service points where one or two pans need to travel reliably. Sites moving larger quantities of food regularly may find a higher-capacity multi-pan carrier better matched to their needs.
If you are unsure whether this size fits your service pattern, the team is happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Top-loading design accepts one full-size gastronorm pan at 150mm depth
- Polyurethane foam core within a durable polypropylene shell retains heat passively
- Wide nylon latches provide a firm, consistent seal throughout transit
- Moulded four-sided handles allow secure carrying when fully loaded
- Interlocking base enables stable stacking for storage and vehicle loading
Operational Benefits
- Keeps hot food at safe serving temperatures throughout transit and short-term holding
- No power source needed, simplifying food transport compliance requirements
- Lighter than insulated metal alternatives, reducing fatigue on repeated delivery runs
- Secure latching reduces risk of spillage or heat loss during vehicle transit
- Stackable design makes efficient use of vehicle and storage space
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 435
- External height (mm)
- 260
- External width (mm)
- 640
- Weight (kg)
- 9
Downloads
Cambro UPCSS160 Stack Store BrochureFrequently Asked Questions
- Holding time depends on the starting temperature of the food and whether the carrier has been pre-heated before loading — a step that makes a meaningful difference in practice. As a passive insulated unit, it is best suited to transit and short-term holding rather than extended service periods; for longer holding requirements, a powered holding unit may be more appropriate.
- It is well suited to operations moving one or two pans per journey, such as satellite service points, school meal deliveries, or occasional event catering. Sites running frequent high-volume deliveries may find a larger multi-pan carrier a better fit for their throughput.
- No — it is entirely passive and requires no electrical, gas, or water connection. It is ready to use as supplied, making it straightforward to deploy across different sites or vehicles without any infrastructure requirements.