Dishwasher Racks
Looking for commercial dishwasher racks for your busy kitchen? Here at Rapids Wholesale, you can choose from a range of commercial dish rack units, including dish drying racks, to meet your needs. We offer high-quality options to ensure your dishwashing process is efficient and effective.
What Are Different Types of Commercial Dishwasher Racks?
A commercial dish rack is typically used in tandem with a commercial dishwasher to create a complete dish-washing station. Commercial dishwasher racks are important for any restaurant's dishware and glassware because they help keep fragile dishes, glasses, and mugs free from breakage.
There are different types of commercial dishwashing racks available in the market today, and some are even specifically designed for the type of glassware or dishware that needs to be stored. Depending on your establishment's needs, you can opt for a wine glass dishwasher rack, a general-purpose commercial dishwasher rack, or even a dishwasher glass rack specifically designed for beer mugs.
A commercial dish drying rack, on the other hand, dries dishes faster thanks in large part to a functional design that helps position the dishes at a certain angle so that extra water is poured away.
Commercial Dishwashing Racks at Rapids Wholesale
Here at Rapids Wholesale, we have our very-own-manufactured commercial dish rack units as well as commercial dish drying rack units from two trusted brands, Cambro and Vollrath. Since 1951, Cambro has been a leading brand in manufacturing quality food-service equipment that includes trays, plate covers, drinkware, dinnerware, serving bowls, commercial dishwasher racks, and more.
Vollrath, on the other hand, produces an array of products for the worldwide food-service industry, including cooking equipment, kitchen essentials, warewashers and dryers (such as dishwashers and commercial dishwashing racks), food-prep equipment, and the like.
Our very-own-manufactured dishwasher glass racks are available with multiple compartment options (five, nine, twelve, sixteen, twenty, twenty-five, and thirty, thirty-six, and fourty-nine) and come in various price ranges, depending on your budget.
Our commercial dish racks from Vollrath feature a patented snap-together design that eliminates the need for screws, rivets, and bolts. Vollrath commercial dishwashing racks are also constructed of sturdy double-wall co-polymer plastic. In addition, units have a profile design that allows top-to-bottom and side-to-side washing and drying action that ensures water and cleaning solutions thoroughly circulate. Handles on all four sides of the commercial dish rack create sanitary storage and transporting units. All commercial dishwasher rack units are stackable with all major racks of the same size.
Understanding Commercial Dishwasher Racks
Commercial dishwasher racks play a critical role in maintaining an efficient, organized, and safe warewashing operation in restaurants, bars, cafés, catering kitchens, and other foodservice environments. These racks are specifically designed to work with commercial dishwashers, holding dishware securely in place throughout wash, rinse, and sanitizing cycles.
Unlike household dish racks, commercial dishwasher racks are built to withstand high temperatures, strong detergents, and constant daily use. Their structured layouts ensure proper water flow and detergent contact, helping dishes come out consistently clean and sanitized. In addition to use inside the dishwasher, these racks are often used for staging dirty items, transporting clean dishware, and air-drying after washing.
By using the right dishwasher racks, kitchens can reduce handling time, minimize breakage, and maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards—making them an essential component of any professional warewashing setup.
Types of Commercial Dishwasher Racks
Commercial dishwasher racks are available in a variety of styles, each designed to support specific types of dishware and operational needs:
- Plate and Dish Racks
These racks are designed to hold plates, bowls, and platters upright or in structured rows to prevent movement during washing. They are commonly used in high-volume kitchens that process large quantities of dinnerware throughout the day. - Glass and Cup Racks
Glass racks feature individual compartments that protect fragile items such as tumblers, wine glasses, mugs, and specialty drinkware. The compartment design helps prevent chipping and breakage while allowing thorough cleaning and rinsing. - Flatware and Utensil Racks
Designed to organize forks, knives, spoons, and cooking utensils, these racks help ensure even washing and sanitizing while making sorting and unloading faster for staff. - Dish Drying Racks
Dish drying racks are used after washing to allow dishes to air dry efficiently. Their angled or open designs help excess water drain away, reducing drying time and water spotting. - Compartment and Specialty Racks
Available in multiple compartment sizes and configurations, these racks are ideal for establishments using a variety of glass shapes and sizes. Proper compartment selection helps improve cleaning results and extends the life of glassware.
Benefits of Using the Right Dishwasher Rack
Selecting the proper commercial dishwasher rack can have a significant impact on the efficiency and longevity of your warewashing operation:
- Consistent Cleaning Results
Properly designed racks allow water, detergent, and heat to circulate evenly, improving sanitation and reducing the need for re-washing. - Reduced Breakage and Replacement Costs
Secure compartments and stable rack designs protect dishes and glassware during washing, transport, and storage. - Improved Workflow and Productivity
Organized racks make loading and unloading faster, helping staff keep up during peak service periods. - Faster Drying and Turnaround
Open designs promote better airflow, allowing dishes to dry more quickly and return to service sooner. - Compatibility with Commercial Dishwashers
Most commercial dish racks are standardized to fit common dishwasher sizes and are stackable for easy storage and transport.
