Lincat Opus OE8012 Four Plate Electric Boiling Top
Product Description
The Lincat Opus OE8012 is a four-plate electric boiling top designed for continuous use in commercial kitchens. It provides four independently controlled solid hotplates set into a fully sealed hob...
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 800
- External height (mm)
- 325
- External width (mm)
- 600
- Power rating (kw)
- 10.4
Product Description
The Lincat Opus OE8012 is a four-plate electric boiling top designed for continuous use in commercial kitchens. It provides four independently controlled solid hotplates set into a fully sealed hob surface, giving kitchen teams a straightforward and reliable cooking station for stocks, sauces, boiling, and general stovetop work throughout service.
In a working kitchen, the sealed surface earns its place quickly. Spills remain on the hob rather than tracking into cavities beneath the plates, which keeps cleaning manageable both during service and at close of day. Each plate operates independently, so chefs can run multiple pots at different temperatures simultaneously without one station affecting another. The four heat positions per plate give practical temperature control across a broad range of cooking tasks without unnecessary complication.
- Fully sealed hob surface prevents liquid ingress and simplifies daily cleaning
- Independent plate controls allow simultaneous cooking at different temperatures
- Solid plate construction handles heavy-gauge pans and sustained use
- Four heat positions per plate for consistent, practical temperature management
- Part of the established Lincat Opus range, with strong parts and service support across the UK
This is a countertop electric unit and will require connection to a suitable power supply by a qualified electrician. As with any boiling top used for sustained high-heat cooking, adequate canopy or extraction ventilation above the unit is strongly advisable. Bench clearance and proximity to adjacent equipment should both be factored into placement planning.
The OE8012 is well suited to pub kitchens, cafés, small hotel operations, and contract catering sites that need a dependable electric hob position without the infrastructure demands of gas. It handles moderate service volumes comfortably. Sites running heavier or more intensive continuous output may find a larger-format or higher-capacity unit a better fit.
If you are comparing this against other options or want to confirm it suits your specific setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you beforehand.
Key Features
- Four independently controlled solid hotplates for simultaneous cooking tasks
- Fully sealed hob surface resists liquid ingress during heavy service
- Four heat positions per plate for broad cooking temperature range
- Solid cast plate construction supports heavy-gauge commercial cookware
- Part of the Lincat Opus range with UK-wide parts and service availability
Operational Benefits
- Independent plate controls reduce interference between simultaneous cooking tasks
- Sealed surface significantly reduces cleaning time during and after service
- Electric operation removes the need for gas supply infrastructure on site
- Proven Opus range build quality supports reliable performance under sustained use
- Countertop format allows flexible positioning within existing kitchen layouts
Specifications
- External depth (mm)
- 800
- External height (mm)
- 325
- External width (mm)
- 600
- Power rating (kw)
- 10.4
- Power type
- Electric 3 Phase
- Weight (kg)
- 49
Frequently Asked Questions
- The OE8012 handles moderate service volumes well and is a reliable choice for pub kitchens, cafés, and smaller contract catering operations. Sites running very high throughput or sustained continuous cooking across all four plates throughout a long service may find a heavier-duty or larger-format boiling top better matched to their demands — it is worth discussing your service volume with us before committing.
- The OE8012 is a countertop electric unit and requires connection to a suitable power supply by a qualified electrician. Adequate overhead extraction or canopy ventilation is strongly advisable given the heat output during sustained use, and you should allow appropriate bench clearance around the unit when planning its position.
- The fully sealed hob surface is one of the unit's most practical features in day-to-day use — spills and boil-overs remain on the surface rather than getting beneath the plates, which makes wiping down straightforward both during service and at the end of the day. The solid plate construction also avoids the crevices and joints that make some hob designs harder to maintain.