The Groen Electric 40-Gallon Tilting Skillet / Braising Pan (such as the popular BPM-40EC manual-tilt or BPP-40EC power-tilt models) is a high-volume commercial kitchen centerpiece. Engineered for pizzerias, institutional dining, hotels, and large catering operations, it functions as a combination kettle, skillet, griddle, and braiser—allowing kitchen staff to sear, fry, simmer, roast, or boil massive batches with uniform heat precision.
Key Features & Specifications
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Heavy-Duty Pan Construction: Features a 40-gallon capacity with a 10-inch deep, 304 stainless steel pan body. The cooking surface is bonded to a 5/8-inch thick stainless steel clad plate that resists warping under repeated extreme temperatures.
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Uniform Heating Performance: Powered by a high-output 15.3 kW electric heating system with elements clamped to the bottom plate to deliver fast, even heat transfer across the entire cooking bed with zero cold spots.
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Controlled Tilting Options: Available in either a smooth manual hand crank with a worm-and-gear mechanism (BPM series) or an automatic motor-driven power tilt (BPP series). The pan tilts past vertical to make dumping cooked batch loads and end-of-day washing fast and complete.
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Versatile 7-Degree Cooking Position: Designed to lock at a 7-degree tilt while the heating elements remain powered, allowing kitchen staff to griddle bacon or sausage while grease drains cleanly to the front.
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Sanitation & Safety Built-In: Features an IPX6 water-resistant control housing designed to withstand heavy washdowns. The 3-inch coved internal corners eliminate food-trapping crevices, and standard etched gallon/liter level marks ensure precise ingredient measuring.
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Spring-Assisted Cover: Outfitted with a counterbalanced stainless steel lid with a condensate drip lip and an adjustable vent port to control moisture levels.