Tray Cart
Tray transport carts are essential for the efficient distribution of meals in hospitals, nursing homes, and other inpatient care facilities. They ensure the safe and hygienic, isolated transport of portioned meals for patient care. Our product range includes models with single- or double-walled designs, hinged doors with a 270° swivel range, as well as variants with longitudinal or transverse loading for EN and GN trays. The carts are made of stainless steel and feature casters with total locks, push bars, and bumpers. Available models: ETTW, TTW/M, and TWF with capacities ranging from 16 to 40 trays and rib spacings of 95, 105, or 115 mm. Read more ...
Tray transport cart for professional use
The efficient and safe distribution of meals, particularly in institutional food service settings, is a critical factor for smooth operations and the satisfaction of patients and residents. Tray transport carts play a central role here by ensuring the hygienic and temperature-controlled transport of portioned meals. Especially in hospitals, nursing homes, and similar institutions, where meal service is often decentralized across wards—typically for breakfast and dinner—reliable and robust transport solutions are essential. They minimize the risk of contamination and temperature loss, which directly impacts the quality of the food and the well-being of the users. INTERGASTRO offers a wide range of tray transport carts tailored to the specific needs of various facilities.
Features
When selecting the right tray transport cart, various technical aspects must be considered. The construction plays a decisive role in insulation performance and durability. Double-walled models offer better temperature stability than single-walled versions and are therefore particularly suitable for longer transport routes or demanding temperature requirements. The doors should open smoothly and allow for a wide opening angle (e.g., 270°) to ensure convenient loading and unloading. The orientation of the compartments (lengthwise or crosswise) affects the capacity and handling of the trays. Ensure that the carts are designed for common tray formats such as EN trays or GN trays. The capacity, specified in terms of the number of trays, varies depending on the model and rib spacing (e.g., 95, 105, or 115 mm). The carts themselves are typically made of stainless steel, which facilitates easy cleaning and disinfection. Sturdy casters with total locks, push bars, and bumpers enhance maneuverability and protect against damage.
Locations
Tray transport carts are used in a wide variety of facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, senior living facilities, and rehabilitation clinics, as well as in institutional food service operations that offer catering services to external customers. The use of tray transport carts contributes significantly to optimizing workflows. They enable centralized portioning of meals in the kitchen and subsequent efficient and hygienic transport to the individual wards or serving points. This saves time and staff resources and reduces the risk of errors in meal preparation. The use of cafeteria trays in conjunction with tray transport carts forms a logistical unit that optimizes the entire food distribution process. The compatibility of the tray transport carts with the cafeteria trays used is a key factor for smooth operations. For example, cafeteria trays in standardized sizes can be seamlessly integrated into the corresponding cart slide-in systems. Cleaning and disinfecting the carts should also be quick and easy to ensure compliance with the high hygiene standards in the food service and healthcare industries. Selecting the right tray transport cart thus plays a crucial role in the efficiency, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness of food distribution.
