FORCAR Glass Line G-BC500BPB Refrigerated Cabinet

A refrigerated cabinet keeps perishable food chilled by circulating cool air inside an insulated chamber. In a static model, the air moves naturally without a fan, relying on convection currents that rise when warm and sink when cooled. This method avoids mechanical parts that could fail, reduces noise and vibration, and uses less power than fan-assisted units. The cooling process removes heat from the cabinet and expels it through a condenser, maintaining a steady temperature between +2 °C and +8 °C. This range is chosen to slow bacterial growth without freezing the contents, making it suitable for dairy, prepared dishes, desserts and bottled drinks that must stay chilled but not solid.

To use the cabinet, plug it into a 220–240 V supply and switch it on. The electronic controller lets the operator set the desired temperature within the +2 °C to +8 °C band. Once the cabinet reaches the set point, the compressor cycles on and off automatically to hold the temperature. The interior light turns on when the door is opened, illuminating the eight adjustable shelves. Each shelf measures 420 mm by 337 mm, providing a total of 315 litres of usable space. The glass doors allow staff to view the contents without opening the cabinet, reducing cold-air loss and energy use.

The cabinet is built with a black-painted external frame and an embossed black aluminium interior. The 35 mm insulation layer keeps the cold in and the heat out, while the automatic evaporation of condensed water prevents puddles forming inside. The cooling gas used is R600a, a hydrocarbon refrigerant with low environmental impact. Manual defrosting is required periodically to remove ice build-up from the evaporator coils.

Controls consist of an electronic temperature controller that sets the desired chill level and displays the current internal temperature. The voltage requirement of 220–240 V matches the standard single-phase supply found in most professional kitchens, and the 250 W power rating means the unit draws a modest load. The 139 kg weight indicates that the cabinet is floor-standing and must be moved with a trolley or two people. Its footprint of 920 mm wide by 514 mm deep fits into a standard worktop run, while the 1880 mm height allows it to stand beneath most overhead cupboards or extraction canopies.

Cleaning involves wiping the interior and shelves with a damp cloth and mild detergent, taking care not to scratch the embossed aluminium surface. The glass doors should be cleaned with a glass cleaner to maintain visibility. The manual defrosting process requires the cabinet to be emptied, switched off and left to thaw before being wiped dry and restarted.

The cabinet is supplied with eight shelves measuring 420 mm by 337 mm. No other variants or versions are listed for this model.

The product is categorised as a static refrigerated cabinet with glass doors, placed in the professional refrigeration section of the catalogue.