HAMILTON BEACH COMMERCIAL HCO500 SIDE-CUT CAN OPENER

The Hamilton Beach Commercial HCO500 is a professional-grade manual side-cut can opener engineered to eliminate the two biggest problems with conventional can openers in foodservice kitchens — sharp edges and cross-contamination. Unlike standard can openers that puncture the lid, the HCO500 opens the side seam of the can using a tough stainless-steel cutter, leaving no sharp edges and ensuring the blade never makes direct contact with food. The result is a safer, more hygienic and more reliable can-opening solution for restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens, catering operations and any high-volume foodservice environment that opens cans daily.

Built for long-term, virtually maintenance-free performance, the HCO500 features a direct-drive design with no gears to wear or break — removing the possibility of mechanical downtime during busy service periods. The stainless-steel cutter is engineered to cut thousands of cans and can be easily replaced when needed, with replacement parts readily available. Stainless-steel and plated-aluminium construction throughout ensures durability, while the can-locking feature holds the cutter securely on the lid for seamless opening of cans up to #10 size. The unit raises and lowers easily to accommodate different-sized cans, and the built-in can rest allows cans to rotate freely for smooth, uninterrupted opening every time.

Installation is straightforward — the HCO500 shares the same mounting pattern as Edlund for easy countertop installation using the included stainless-steel screws. A pull pin quickly releases the cutter housing for fast, thorough cleaning, and NSF certification confirms it meets the hygiene standards required for professional commercial foodservice use.