Can Storage

Can storage from Channel Manufacturing

In the foodservice industry, having an organized and efficient storage system is critical to ensure product quality and freshness.

This is particularly true with respect to can storage, which requires careful planning and the right equipment to help manage the inventory of canned goods.

Here at Channel Manufacturing, we design and manufacture a number of specialized can storage systems that help foodservice operators more effectively manage and maintain canned good inventories in busy foodservice environments.

This overview on can storage and can storage racks explores the benefits of can storage, and how operators can implement systems like First-in, First-out methods to ensure that canned goods are used in an orderly fashion.

The Importance of Canned Storage

Canned goods are used in commercial kitchens across the globe.

In fact, they are one of the ways that commercial kitchens provide a consistent and reliable inventory of ingredients that have both an extended shelf life and quality usage in a variety of foodservice applications.

However, canned goods can be easily mismanaged, leading to the spoilage of ingredients and additional costs for your foodservice location.

Effective can storage is critical in foodservice applications for a number of reasons. Some of these include:

Maximizing Shelf Life:

Storing canned goods in an effective manner can help to maintain the quality and shelf life of the perishable items. This helps foodservice operators maximize shelf life, while minimizing food loss and added expenses.

Reducing overall food waste:

Effective can storage practices can help canned goods from being lost or forgotten at the back of shelves. This can help cut down on food spoilage and food waste which can increase costs in a commercial kitchen.

Improves Kitchen Workflow:

A well-structured and organized can storage system helps kitchen staff locate and use canned goods that are in high demand, helping to streamline kitchen operations.

Enhances On-site Safety:

Canned goods can be heavy! Storing them properly and in a safe fashion can help foodservice operators minimize the risk of accidents or injuries, especially those that happen from falling cans due to improperly managed can storage locations.

Benefits of Can Storage Racks

Can storage racks are designed and manufactured to address the unique needs and demands of foodservice businesses.

Some of the benefits that can storage systems provide to foodservice operators include:

Increased organization & Accessibility: Can storage racks make accessing specific foods and food ingredients more organized and structured. This helps foodservice teams quickly find and use necessary ingredients without the need to endlessly search back-of-house locations for specific goods.

Optimization of Space: Instead of having canned goods just spread out on a shelf that can make specific cans hard to find and use, can storage racks help to optimize space in commercial kitchens, increasing overall workflow efficiency and team productivity.

Stability & Safety: Can storage racks help foodservice operators by providing a safe and secure storage method that holds cans securely. This helps to prevent cans from rolling and falling, which can increase workplace injuries.

Durability & Hygiene: A can storage rack is specifically built to handle and maintain the unique demands of a busy kitchen. Typically made from aluminum or stainless steel, these racks are easy to clean and help to keep canned food ingredients safe, clean and ready for use.

FIFO Implementation: One of the most critical aspects of a can storage system is the ability to take advantage of First-In, First-out capabilities. The FIFO method ensures that inventory management is used effectively to make sure that the oldest stock is used first. With a FIFO can storage rack, the quality of canned goods can be more closely monitored, helping to minimize wastage and additional expenses.

Choosing the right can storage racks for your Commercial Kitchen

Deciding which can storage systems to use in your busy foodservice kitchen can be a challenge for foodservice operators.

Some of the factors to consider when choosing your new can storage systems include:

Size & Capacity of Can Storage Racks:

Choose can racks that can easily accommodate the volume, size and any other unique qualities of the canned goods you regularly use in your kitchen spaces. Plan your racks setups to make sure that the racks you plan on purchasing flow nicely with your kitchen’s unique space limitations.

Construction Materials:

Can storage racks need to be durable. Metal cans will cause wear and tear to your racks, and making sure to choose racks that are built from durable construction materials is imperative to the longevity of your can racks. Most can storage racks are built from either aluminum or stainless steel.

Design & Functionality:

For most operators, consider rack systems that feature FIFO technology and other important design factors. Making sure to consider issues like FIFO can help you choose rack systems that are most effective for your unique commercial kitchen location.

Mobile vs Fixed:

Can storage racks come in both fixed and mobile variants. Considering fixed or mobile can storage racks can make all the difference for your unique foodservice applications so be sure to plan for the unique needs of your business.

Customization:

Some can storage rack systems offer additional functionality like the ability to customize can sizes, adjustable shelving and other factors. Choosing can storage racks that address the unique needs of your commercial kitchen can make all the difference to your overall workflow efficiency.

Tips to maximize your Can Storage

Having quality can storage racks is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of efficient can storage.

Some of the ways that foodservice operators can increase and maximize can storage practices include:

Regular inventory checks: Be sure to conduct regular inventory checks on your canned goods. Monitor overall stock levels and be sure to mark or address any canned goods that are getting close to expiration or wastage.

Use Clear Labeling: Apply clear and consistent labeling to your incoming canned goods to help better track and manage your can inventory. Make sure that things like expiration dates, date of reception, and your product names are clear and easy to access on your can storage racks to help your foodservice team better manage and maintain the canned food stocks.

Temperature & Inventory Control: Be sure to store your can storage racks in proper environments to ensure that your canned goods are kept in cool dry environments that maximize shelf life. Avoid areas in your kitchen that can have high-temperature fluctuations or that present a challenge for can good storage.

Cleaning & Maintenance: While your canned food is protected, it’s critical to care for and maintain your can storage racks to ensure that they are ready to serve your business for years to come.

Can Storage Racks from Channel Manufacturing

At Channel Manufacturing, we design and manufacture a number of quality can storage solutions for foodservice operators.

Some of our Can Storage racks include: 

FIFO Can Storage Racks:

Our FIFO Can Storage Racks are front loading, first in, first out (FIFO) can rack for can holding, storing and organization. Ideal for schools, hospitals, etc. Inclined angles provide easy access for can selection, rotation and inventory control. Holds 156 #10 cans.

• Heavy duty, high tensile extruded aluminum.
• Lifetime guarantee against rust
• Shipped assembled for immediate use
• HeavyDuty 5 x 2 full swivel non-marking casters on CSR-156M

Full & Half Size Can Storage Racks:

Can storage racks for holding, storing and organization. Inclined angle and T-Bar guides provide easy access for can selection, rotation and inventory control. Holds both #10 and or #5 cans. Front or rear loading. First in first out when loaded from rear.

• Heavy duty, high tensile extruded aluminum
• Lifetime guarantee against rust
• Shipped assembled for immediate use
• Standard 5″ full swivel non-marking casters

Heavy Duty Can Storage Racks:

Our heavy duty can storage racks are designed for can holding, storing and organization. Inclined angle and T-Bar guides provide easy access for can selection, rotation and inventory control. Holds 162 – #10 cans (27 Cases) or 216 – #5 cans.

• Heavy Duty diagonal supports on each side for additional strength
• Shipped assembled for immediate use
• Mobile Racks include Heavy Duty 5″ x 2″ full swivel non-marking casters

Conclusions on Can Storage Racks

We hope that this overview of can storage racks helps you with a better understanding of these important racks for foodservice professionals.

Can Storage racks are one of the most versatile and popular types of racks in a foodservice environment.

Choosing racks that are the best fit for your unique objectives can help to make your commercial food service kitchen run more efficiently and smoothly no matter what industry you operate in.

If you have any questions about can storage racks, our team here at Channel Manufacturing is standing by to assist you with quality, standard sized or customized food service products that are built to help address the unique objectives of your kitchen.