Sammic AX-51 500mm Basket Undercounter Dishwasher 18 Plates
Product Description
The Sammic AX-51 is a 500mm basket undercounter dishwasher designed for commercial use, capable of handling 18 plates per cycle. It sits within Sammic's AX range, which is built around...
Specifications
- Basket size
- 500mm
- Cycle time
- 120-210 seconds
- External depth (mm)
- 635
- External height (mm)
- 835
Product Description
The Sammic AX-51 is a 500mm basket undercounter dishwasher designed for commercial use, capable of handling 18 plates per cycle. It sits within Sammic's AX range, which is built around consistent wash results, straightforward operation, and reliable durability under the pressures of regular service. The multi-power configuration means the machine can be specified to suit different electrical supplies on site — worth confirming before ordering if your supply has specific constraints.
In a working kitchen, an undercounter dishwasher of this type earns its place by supporting continuous throughput during service. The 500mm basket is a well-established industry format that accepts a broad range of crockery, glassware, and general tableware without constant repacking between loads. Icon-based cycle controls help reduce operator error during busy service when staff are working quickly and have little time to second-guess programme selection.
From a practical standpoint, the AX-51 offers several operational advantages worth noting:
- Icon-driven controls reduce the risk of incorrect cycle selection under pressure
- IP65-rated electronic panel is protected against humidity in wet kitchen environments
- Dedicated wash cycles adjust duration to the type of ware being processed
- Compact undercounter footprint fits into tight service areas without compromising basket capacity
- Consistent wash results support reliable hygiene standards across a full service
Installation requires a water supply connection, a suitable electrical supply matched to the specified multi-power configuration, and adequate drainage. The undercounter format needs clearance above and in front for basket loading and removal. It is worth assessing your drain point location before specifying the machine, as both gravity drain and pump drain configurations exist within the range — the appropriate choice depends on how your drainage is positioned relative to the unit.
The AX-51 is well suited to small restaurants, cafés, pub kitchens, and similar operations running a single service area with moderate cover volumes. It is not intended to carry the throughput demands of a high-volume operation running large covers simultaneously — for those environments, a pass-through or rack conveyor machine is likely the more practical fit. At the other end of the scale, a low-volume or occasional-use setting may find a compact glasswasher format a more proportionate choice.
If you are working through whether this model fits your service pattern or want to discuss the installation requirements for your specific site, the team is glad to talk it through with you before you decide.
Key Features
- 500mm basket format accepts crockery, glassware and general tableware comfortably
- Icon-based controls with dedicated cycles for different ware types
- IP65-rated electronic control panel suited to humid kitchen environments
- Multi-power configuration supports different on-site electrical supply options
- Available with gravity drain or pump drain to suit varied drainage layouts
Operational Benefits
- Supports continuous ware throughput across a full service without bottlenecks
- Reduces operator errors during busy service with simple icon-driven controls
- Adapts to site electrical supply constraints through multi-power configuration
- Fits into tight undercounter spaces without sacrificing usable basket capacity
- Consistent wash results help maintain hygiene standards throughout service
Specifications
- Basket size
- 500mm
- Cycle time
- 120-210 seconds
- External depth (mm)
- 635
- External height (mm)
- 835
- External width (mm)
- 580
- Extra information
- Gravity Drain
- Wash chamber height
- 380mm
- Water consumption per cycle
- 2.7 litres
- Weight (kg)
- 55
Frequently Asked Questions
- The AX-51 is well matched to small restaurants, cafés, and pub kitchens with moderate cover volumes. If your operation runs 50 or more covers at pace, or you have a particularly compressed service window, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity pass-through or rack conveyor machine would give you more comfortable throughput margin.
- The AX-51 can be configured to connect to either a hot or cold water supply depending on the specification selected. If your site does not have a convenient hot feed near the installation point, a cold-fill configuration with internal heating is typically the practical route — worth confirming when you order.
- The choice comes down to where your drain point sits relative to the machine. If the drain is positioned at a level that allows water to flow away naturally, gravity drain is straightforward. If the drain point is above the machine's outlet or at an awkward distance, the pump drain removes that dependency and gives you more flexibility in placing the machine.