Retro Product: CRS-410 Garbage Can Washer & Utensil Sterilizer
Continuing with our expedition into the past, we’ve uncovered a truly historical product that was a predecessor to the previously mentioned can washer. The product is Model #CRS-410 Garbage Can Washer & Utensil Sterilizer – and it is quite an interesting one! What was it & what purpose did it serve?
In this article, we will break down this unique item that was once a head turner in the industry. We’ll also give you some interesting tidbits & information about this retro product. Let’s begin.
A Garbage Can Washer & Utensil Sterilizer…What?
The concept might seem outrageous, but back in the early days of the industry, facilities were looking for ways to save space & invest in multifunctional equipment – which is still true to an extent today.
The idea of the product was to wash, deodorize & sterilize all types of garbage cans & covers. It was also designed to accommodate any utensils or containers up to 22” in diameter & 30” high. This was done by way of a door controlled by a stainless steel & nylon pulley where you can insert your object – all while balanced with concealed weights. Inside the product were multiple jet type sprays that blasted away all dirt & debris that landed in a removable scrap tray below.
Quite an ambitious product that had a fair number of components & moving parts!
The Specs
The product itself was constructed from 16-gauge Type 304 stainless steel with a stainless steel removable perforated scrap tray. Two cross bars were integrated to hold cans as well.
There were two sprays – a lower spray & an upper spray. Both the hot & cold inlets were ¾.” The waste drain was 2”. Overall dimensions were 31” x 28¼”x 52” high.
The product also came with an interesting assortment of optional accessories such as a detergent injector, timer, various thermometers & a pressure valve. Here is a look at the original spec sheet:
So, What Happened?
Over the years, the demand for even more compact equipment came to the forefront. As hinted at in the opening, CRS-410 was inevitably phased out & replaced by IMC’s can washers – which are still in our catalog today. IMC’s can washers ditched the door & instead integrated a faucet & brush spray head into the backsplash. The high-powered jets, the cross bars & the removable scrap tray were retained. More importantly, the footprint from the original CRS-410 shrunk dramatically to free up valuable floor space.
IMC/Teddy has been developing products for almost 70 years, so we are in tune with the foodservice industry’s trends & demands. Many products developed years ago are still an important part of our catalog & still used in facilities today. For more IMC history, click here.
