Description
The Traulsen TBC5-52 is a self-contained, 54-inch undercounter blast chiller built for batch-cook workflows that need to chill product in a compact worktable-height footprint. This exact model has a right-hinged solid door, 6-inch legs, five factory-installed universal tray slides, and a 100 lb product capacity.
Operators can run automatic or manual chill cycles from the touch-screen control. Three removable probes monitor product during probe-based cycles, while the onboard printer and 90-day cycle-data memory support recordkeeping. A heavy-gauge stainless steel work top provides a usable landing area above the cabinet.
Applications and Workflow
Suitable for restaurants, commissaries, healthcare kitchens, bakeries, and other commercial kitchens that prepare batches for later service and need an undercounter blast-chilling station. The interior accommodates up to five 18 x 26 inch sheet pans or ten 12 x 20 inch pans; verify your pan depth, batch size, and loading routine before purchase. This is a self-contained unit and does not require a remote condenser connection.
Features and Practical Benefits
Configured for a right-side door swing
The TBC5-52 has a right-hinged door on 6-inch legs. The door stays open at 120 degrees to help with loading, but the layout must allow for its 58 5/8-inch depth at a 90-degree opening.
Flexible pan loading
Five adjustable universal tray slides are installed at the factory. The cabinet is rated for five 18 x 26 inch pans or ten 12 x 20 inch pans, allowing operators to plan loading around their existing pan format.
Probe-guided or timed operation
The touch-screen control offers automatic and manual operation. Three removable probes are provided for product-temperature monitoring, while timed cycles can be used when probes are not used.
Cycle documentation at the cabinet
An onboard cycle-data printer, USB port, and 90-day memory help retain cycle records without adding a separate data device.
Service-oriented refrigeration access
The self-contained refrigeration system uses a front-facing condenser coil, making routine coil access more practical from the front of the unit.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer model | TBC5-52 |
|---|---|
| Installation type | Undercounter, self-contained |
| Overall width | 54 in. |
| Overall depth | 34 7/8 in. |
| Overall height | 33 3/4 in. |
| Net capacity | 9.2 cu. ft. (267 L) |
| Door hinge / supports | Right hinge; 6 in. legs |
| Door-open depth at 90 degrees | 58 5/8 in. |
| Tray slides | 5 |
| Pan capacity | 5 x 18 x 26 in. pans or 10 x 12 x 20 in. pans |
| Product capacity | 100 lb. |
| Electrical requirement | 115V / 60Hz / 1-phase |
| Plug | NEMA 5-20P, attached |
| Required circuit | 20 amp |
| Power cord | 9 ft. |
| Refrigerant | R-448A |
| Refrigeration capacity / compressor | 4,400 BTU/hr; 3/4 HP |
| Food probes | 3 removable probes |
| Cycle-data memory | 90 days |
Installation and Purchasing Considerations
- Allow a finished footprint of 54 inches wide by 34 7/8 inches deep by 33 3/4 inches high, including the standard 6-inch legs.
- Plan for 58 5/8 inches of depth when the door is open 90 degrees. Confirm the right-hand door swing suits the aisle and adjacent equipment.
- Connect to a dedicated 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase, 20 amp circuit. The unit has an attached NEMA 5-20P plug and a 9-foot cord.
- The refrigeration system is self-contained; no remote condenser connection is specified. Keep the front-facing condenser coil accessible for cleaning and service.
- Verify that the receiving route and final counter location can accommodate the cabinet dimensions and door-opening clearance before delivery.
Choosing This Configuration
This exact TBC5-52 configuration has a right-hinged door, 6-inch legs, and no stainless steel back.
The TBC5-51 is a left-hinged, leg-mounted configuration; it is not the same door-swing arrangement as the TBC5-52.
The TBC5-58 is left-hinged and furnished with casters and a stainless steel back, unlike this model.
A label printer is an optional configuration identified by the “-LP” suffix. The standard TBC5-52 includes the onboard cycle-data printer but is not identified as the label-printer version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pans can the Traulsen TBC5-52 hold?
It is specified for up to five 18 x 26 inch pans or ten 12 x 20 inch pans, using five universal tray slides. Confirm pan depth and the product load for your operation.
What electrical connection does this blast chiller need?
The TBC5-52 requires 115V, 60 Hz, single-phase power and a 20 amp circuit. It has an attached NEMA 5-20P plug and a 9-foot cord.
Which way does the door hinge on this model?
The TBC5-52 has a right-hinged door and 6-inch legs. At 90 degrees open, the overall depth is 58 5/8 inches.
Does the TBC5-52 include temperature probes and cycle records?
Yes. It includes three removable food probes, an onboard cycle-data printer, a USB port, and 90-day cycle-data memory.
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