Improve efficiency and organization in your commercial kitchen with the Clearance Arctic Air AST48R 48" Sandwich & Salad Prep Table Refrigerator. Designed for restaurants, cafés, delis, sandwich shops, pizzerias, bakeries, catering operations, food trucks, cafeterias, and other professional foodservice environments, this commercial refrigerated prep table combines reliable cold storage, convenient ingredient access, and durable stainless steel construction to help operators prepare food faster while maintaining freshness and quality.
The Arctic Air AST48R provides an ideal balance of workspace and refrigerated storage for businesses that require a dependable preparation station without taking up excessive kitchen space. Its standard-top design offers a spacious work surface while the refrigerated base keeps essential ingredients organized and easily accessible. This makes the AST48R an excellent choice for preparing sandwiches, salads, wraps, pizzas, subs, and other fresh made-to-order menu items in busy commercial kitchens.
Featuring a refrigerated ingredient rail designed to hold up to 12 standard 1/6-size food pans, the AST48R allows staff to keep frequently used toppings, vegetables, meats, cheeses, sauces, and prepared ingredients conveniently within reach. The included clear Lexan pans help streamline food preparation by keeping ingredients organized and ready for service during peak operating hours.
A full-length heavy-duty cutting board provides a practical preparation surface directly above the refrigerated storage area, allowing kitchen staff to assemble orders efficiently without leaving the workstation. By combining ingredient storage and preparation space into one compact commercial unit, the Arctic Air AST48R helps reduce unnecessary movement, improve workflow, and maximize productivity.
Built for consistent commercial refrigeration performance, the Arctic Air AST48R maintains temperatures between 33°F and 41°F, helping keep ingredients properly chilled and supporting safe food storage practices. The unit features an electronic thermostat with an external digital LED display, allowing operators to easily monitor temperatures and make adjustments when needed. The self-contained refrigeration system uses environmentally friendly R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, providing efficient cooling performance while supporting energy-conscious kitchen operations.
The AST48R is constructed to handle the demands of daily restaurant use with a durable stainless steel exterior front and sides that provide a professional appearance while making cleaning and maintenance easier. The interior features a high-grade stainless steel floor with coved corners to support sanitation and simplify routine cleaning. Solid self-closing doors help maintain consistent temperatures, while remaining open at 90 degrees for convenient loading and unloading. Removable magnetic door gaskets allow for easy cleaning and replacement without specialized tools.
Designed with operator convenience in mind, the Arctic Air AST48R includes adjustable epoxy-coated shelving, heavy-duty casters with locking capability, efficient fan motors for improved airflow, and an accessible bottom-mounted condensing unit for easier cleaning and service. These features make it a reliable refrigeration solution for restaurants and foodservice operators who need dependable performance every day.
The Arctic Air AST48R is ideal for sandwich shops, delis, cafés, pizza restaurants, bakeries, commissary kitchens, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial foodservice operations where speed, organization, and food safety are priorities. Its 48-inch design provides a compact footprint while still offering the refrigerated storage capacity and preparation area needed for efficient kitchen operations.
With approximately 12 cubic feet of refrigerated storage capacity, two solid self-closing doors, 12-pan ingredient capacity, stainless steel construction, digital temperature controls, R290 refrigerant, adjustable shelving, commercial casters, and NSF Standard 7 testing for open food storage, the Arctic Air AST48R delivers dependable performance for professional kitchens.
Whether you are upgrading your restaurant equipment, replacing older refrigeration units, or outfitting a new commercial kitchen, the Clearance Arctic Air AST48R 48" Sandwich & Salad Prep Table Refrigerator provides excellent value with the durability, functionality, and refrigeration performance needed for today's foodservice industry.
Commercial buyers searching for a 48-inch sandwich prep table, commercial salad prep refrigerator, stainless steel refrigerated prep table, restaurant prep cooler, deli refrigeration equipment, pizza prep refrigerator, sandwich preparation station, commercial kitchen refrigeration, Arctic Air AST48R, or restaurant equipment Canada will find this model to be an efficient and reliable solution for professional food preparation environments.
