Blakeslee RC-86HR Conveyor Dishwashers - RC-86HR
Blakeslee RC-86HR conveyor dishwasher: heavy-duty 86.5" double-tank with prewash/double rinse, 340 racks/hr, 316 stainless, heat recovery, auto controls.
What our Experts Think
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Exceptional capacity for high-demand operations: The Blakeslee RC-86HR is engineered to handle very large volumes of dishware, making it an excellent fit for busy hotels, banquet halls, and large-scale foodservice facilities.
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Durable industrial-grade build: Built with sturdy stainless steel components, the RC-86HR is designed for heavy daily use while resisting corrosion and wear — crucial for commercial kitchens.
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Consistent, high-quality sanitation: Its powerful wash and rinse cycles ensure thorough cleaning and sanitizing even when operating at full capacity, helping maintain hygiene standards.
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Operational efficiency and labor savings: The conveyor mechanism significantly reduces manual handling and speeds up dish processing, streamlining kitchen workflow during peak periods.
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Low-maintenance reliability: With accessible filters, robust pump systems, and easy-to-service parts, the RC-86HR minimizes downtime and maintenance efforts, supporting continuous kitchen operations.
Q&A
Q: What is the Blakeslee RC-86HR designed for?
A: It’s a heavy-duty conveyor dishwasher built for high-volume commercial kitchens, ideal for restaurants, cafeterias or institutional foodservice.
Q: How many racks per hour can it handle?
A: The RC-86HR processes up to 340 racks per hour, supporting continuous high-throughput dishwashing. ()
Q: What special washing and sanitising features does it include?
A: It features a prewash, double rinse, high-temperature wash with booster heater, and stainless-steel wash arms and tanks for reliable sanitation. ()
Q: Is it built to last and easy to maintain?
A: Yes — it has robust stainless-steel construction, a self-cleaning vertical wash pump, removable surface filters, and an insulated double-skin door to minimize maintenance. ()
Q: Does it support efficient operation and energy/water savings?
A: The unit employs a heat-recovery system and water-efficient rinse/ wash cycles to reduce resource consumption while maintaining performance. ()
Q: What size and capacity specifications should I know?
A: Dimensionally, it’s about 86.5" wide × 31.6" deep × 74" high, with a 22.45-gallon wash tank capacity — making it compact enough for many commercial kitchen layouts but powerful enough for heavy workloads. ()
Maintenance Tips
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Clean spray arms daily to prevent blockage and maintain consistent high-pressure cleaning.
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Rinse and empty filters after every shift to keep water circulation strong and protect the pump.
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Descale routinely according to water hardness to safeguard heating elements and ensure sanitizing performance.
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Check conveyor system weekly for belt alignment, debris, and smooth movement to avoid downtime.
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Wipe interior stainless surfaces daily to reduce buildup and extend dishwasher life.
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Monitor wash and rinse temperatures to confirm proper sanitization and energy efficiency.
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Schedule periodic professional servicing to maintain motor, pump, and control system reliability.
