Vulcan VE40 Gas 40 Gallon Manual Tilt Braising Pan
The Vulcan VE Series Electric Tilting Braising Pan is a high-capacity multi-function cooking workhorse built for K-12 cafeterias, healthcare foodservice, correctional kitchens, catering commissaries, and restaurants that need to braise, sauté, simmer, and hold in a single unit — without a gas connection. Available in 30-gallon (VE30, 960 four-oz. portions) and 40-gallon (VE40, 1,280 four-oz. portions) working capacities, the VE Series delivers Vulcan's patented FastBatch™ rapid heating technology through embedded heating elements bonded directly into the cooking surface for dramatically improved heat-up times and even temperature distribution edge-to-edge.
The anti-stick stainless steel clad cooking surface is 0.075" thick, bonded to a 1/2" thick steel sub-plate that stores and radiates heat evenly across the full pan floor. Coved interior corners in quarter-size configurations, embossed gallon and liter markings inside the pan, and a 9-3/4" pan depth simplify batch measurement and product transfer during production. A pitcher-pour tapered front with oversized 4" front flanges and a formed pouring lip with a removable perforated strainer deliver clean, controlled product transfer, and the drop-away food-receiving pan support mounts under the pouring lip for direct-to-hotel-pan portioning.
Solid state temperature controls adjust from 50°F to 425°F with a thermostat and push buttons housed in a watertight enclosure that stands up to daily washdown cleaning. A safety cut-off automatically shuts elements off when the pan is tilted beyond 5°, and the manually operated anti-jam pan lifting mechanism fully empties the pan in approximately 30 crank revolutions. A stainless steel spring-assist cover with wrap-around cool-to-the-touch handle stops in place for vented cooking, and dual recessed hinges mounted under the pan keep the profile clean. The VE Series ships in flexible electrical configurations — 208V or 240V in single- or three-phase, field-convertible, with an optional 480V/60-50Hz/3-phase configuration — and is UL Listed, UL Listed to Canadian safety standards, and UL Classified to NSF Standard #4. An optional security package with tamper-proof screws, tack welds, lockable control cover, and perforated flue cover is available for correctional foodservice environments, and every unit is backed by a one-year limited parts and labor warranty with an optional second-year extension.
Key Features
- FastBatch™ rapid heating technology with embedded heating elements bonded into the cooking surface delivers improved heat-up performance and even edge-to-edge temperature distribution
- Anti-stick stainless steel clad cooking surface 0.075" thick bonded to a 1/2" thick steel sub-plate for superior heat retention and even distribution
- 9-3/4" deep pan with coved interior quarter-size corners and embossed gallon and liter markings for at-a-glance batch measurement
- Cooking surface area: 39" x 23"
- Pitcher-pour tapered front with oversized 4" front flanges and a formed pouring lip — includes a removable perforated strainer for clean product transfer
- Drop-away food-receiving pan support mounts under the pouring lip for direct-to-hotel-pan portioning during service
- Stainless steel spring-assist cover with wrap-around cool-to-the-touch handle and condensate lip; lid stops in place for vented cooking
- Dual recessed hinges mounted under the stainless steel cooking pan for a clean profile and long-lasting operation
- Manually operated anti-jam pan lifting mechanism with removable handle — fully empties the pan in approximately 30 crank revolutions
- Elements automatically shut off when the pan is tilted beyond 5° for operator safety
- Solid state temperature controls with a thermostat adjustable from 50°F to 425°F for everything from delicate sauces to aggressive braising
- Push button controls housed in a watertight enclosure stand up to daily washdown cleaning
- Faucet mounting bracket ships loose for left- or right-hand side mounting (adds 3" to width if installed)
- Partially enclosed stainless steel base with removable stainless panels and a fully welded frame simplifies service access
- Mounted on 12" legs with adjustable flanged feet for stable placement on uneven kitchen floors
- Electrical loads: 12 kW for VE30, 16 kW for VE40; optional 480V/60-50Hz/3-phase configuration available
- UL Listed, UL Listed to Canadian safety standards, and UL Classified to NSF Standard #4
- Exterior dimensions: 46"W x 35.5"D x 40.5"H (on 12" legs)
- Optional motor-driven pan lift with removable manual crank handle for reduced operator effort
- Multiple 2" draw-off valve configurations available (straight, 90° left, or side 90° front) with strainer for direct-transfer production workflows
- Optional security package with tamper-proof screws, tack welds, lockable control cover, and perforated flue cover designed for correctional foodservice environments
- One-year limited parts and labor warranty standard, with optional second-year extension
- Compatible accessories include four-caster kits (two locking), pantry faucets, washdown hoses, steaming pan insert racks, 12" x 20" x 4" drain waste pans, and draw-off catch cans
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