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Commercial Electric Can Opener | Medium Capacity Can Opener | Professional Use | Louis Tellier HS505

SKU: HS505
£2,290.80 / exc vat
£2,748.96/ inc vat
  • 2-Speed Design
  • Versatile Can Capacity
  • High-Output Motor
  • Clean Opening Action

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Product Overview

Introducing a true workhorse for any high-volume kitchen, the Louis Tellier HS505 is a professional-grade electric can opener designed to make short work of a tedious, time-consuming task. If your team spends precious minutes every day battling bulk tins with a manual opener, this machine is your ticket to faster, safer, and  more efficient prep. It's built not just to open cans, but to streamline one of the most fundamental jobs in a commercial kitchen.

This medium capacity electric can opener is perfect for busy restaurants, school canteens, hospital kitchens, and  food production units that need reliability and  speed. Its clever 2-speed design and  ability to handle cans up to 27cm high mean it's versatile enough for everything from chopped tomatoes to large catering tins of beans or fruit. Forget wrist strain and  jagged, dangerous lids; this is about getting the job done right, every single time.

Engineered by Louis Tellier, a brand synonymous with quality, the HS505 combines a powerful motor with smart safety features, like its clean-cutting action that prevents metal filings from contaminating your food. It's an investment in consistency, staff well-being, and  food safety that will pay for itself in saved time and  effort from the very first service. Step up your prep game and  let the machine handle the grind.

Key Features and  Benefits

  • 2-Speed Design: Gives you total control for different can types and  thicknesses.
  • Versatile Can Capacity: Opens round or rectangular cans from 5cm to 27cm high.
  • High-Output Motor: Powers through tough cans quickly with impressive low energy use.
  • Clean Opening Action: Prevents sharp edges and  metal filings from falling into food.
  • Cover-Retaining Magnet: Holds the lid securely after opening, ensuring safe, clean disposal.
  • IP41 Rated Motor: Offers protection against drips, vital in a busy kitchen environment.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Built by Tellier for professional durability and  a long service life.
  • Compact Footprint: Designed to be mounted without taking up valuable counter space.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Tellier
  • SKU: HS505
  • Dimensions: 625(H) x 100(W) x 20(D) mm
  • Can Height Range: 50mm to 270mm
  • Speeds: 2-Speed Operation
  • Motor: High-output with low energy consumption
  • Power: Requires hardwiring by an electrician
  • Ingress Protection: IP41
  • Colour: Silver
  • Key Feature: Filth-free clean opening action & lid magnet

Expert Review and  Insights

The Tellier HS505 isn't flashy, but it's one of those bits of kit that a kitchen manager buys and then forgets about—in a good way. It’s incredibly robust and  just gets on with the job without fuss. The two-speed function is genuinely useful for tackling flimsy or extra-thick cans without mangling them, a detail that shows real-world design insight.

Oliver Bennett – Catering Equipment View Profile →

  • Standout Feature: The clean-cut mechanism is superb; no metal dust is a huge food safety win.
  • Heads-Up: It requires a solid, permanent mounting point, so plan your space accordingly.

Case Study: Real Business, Real Results

A busy Italian restaurant in Bristol was struggling with prep bottlenecks. Their team was manually opening dozens of large tins of tomatoes and  artichokes daily, leading to staff strain and  inconsistent opening times, especially during peak periods.

"We were wasting so much time and  effort with the manual openers, and  the risk of someone cutting themselves on a jagged lid was always there. The Tellier opener took all that away. It's just on, open, done. Simple, safe, and  incredibly fast."

Maria Costa – Head Chef

The upgrade immediately cut their can prep time by over 50%, allowing one junior chef to process all the tins for the day in under 20 minutes and  focus on more skilled tasks.

Installation and  Maintenance Guide

Setting It Up

  • Ensure you have a solid, stable vertical surface for mounting. Plasterboard alone is not sufficient.
  • The unit should be professionally installed and  hardwired by a qualified electrician for safety and  compliance.
  • Position it at a comfortable working height for your staff to minimise bending or stretching.
  • Before first use, wipe down the entire unit with a food-safe sanitiser.

Keeping It Going

  • After each session, wipe the unit down with a damp cloth and  mild detergent.
  • Regularly check the cutting wheel and  gear for any food residue and  clean as needed.
  • The blade and  gear mechanisms are replaceable; keep an eye on performance and  order spares when needed.
  • Ensure the lid-retaining magnet is kept clean to maintain its effectiveness.

Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Commercial Can Opener

Not sure which can opener is right for your kitchen's pace? Here’s a quick guide to help you decide.

Volume is Key

Be realistic about how many cans you open a day. For more than 20, an electric can opener commercial model is a must to save time and  reduce staff fatigue.

Can Size and  Shape

Check the maximum and  minimum can height the opener can handle. If you use rectangular or unusually shaped cans, ensure the model is compatible, like this one is.

Mounting Options

Most heavy-duty openers are bench- or wall-mounted. Assess your workspace to see which fits best. A mounted unit frees up counter space but requires a permanent spot.

Safety First

Look for features like blade guards, magnets to hold the lid, and  clean-cut systems. These aren't just nice-to-haves; they are crucial for preventing accidents and  contamination.

Ease of Cleaning

A simple design with accessible parts will be cleaned more regularly. Removable or easily accessed blades and  gears are a significant advantage for hygiene.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can this opener handle rectangular or square cans?

A: Yes, the design allows it to open all cylindrical and  rectangular cans within its specified height range of 5cm to 27cm.

Q: How do you clean the machine?

A: Simply wipe down the exterior with a damp, soapy cloth. The cutting mechanism can be cleaned with a small brush to remove any food debris. Always disconnect from the power source before cleaning.

Q: Is the blade replaceable?

A: Yes, the cutting wheel and  drive gear are both replaceable parts, ensuring a long and  efficient service life for the unit.

Q: What does the IP41 rating mean?

A: IP41 means the motor is protected against solid objects larger than 1mm (like tools or wires) and  is resistant to dripping water, making it safe for use in a commercial kitchen environment.

Q: How does the magnet work?

A: A powerful magnet is positioned to grab and  hold the lid as soon as it's fully cut, preventing it from dropping into the can's contents and  allowing for safe, touch-free disposal.

Q: What kind of power supply does it need?

A: This is a professional unit that needs to be hardwired into your mains supply by a qualified electrician. It is not a standard plug-in appliance.

Q: How noisy is the motor?

A: It's designed for a commercial setting. While not silent, the high-output motor is efficient and  operates only for the few seconds it takes to open a can, so it won't add significant noise to your kitchen.

Q: Is the 2-speed function difficult to use?

A: Not at all. It's typically controlled by a simple switch, allowing you to Select a slower speed for more delicate cans or a faster speed for standard, heavy-duty tins.

What Customers Are Saying

"An absolute beast. We run a takeaway and  go through about 40 large tins of chickpeas and  kidney beans a day. This has made life so much easier and  safer for the team."

Samir Khan – Takeaway Owner, Manchester

"Finally, no more metal filings in the passata! The clean cut is fantastic. It's a heavy duty electric can opener that feels like it will last forever. Well worth the investment."

Giorgio Rossi – Pizzeria, Glasgow

"We needed a reliable opener for our community kitchen. The Louis Tellier HS505 can opener handles everything we throw at it. It's simple to use, even for our volunteers."

Eleanor Hughes – Community Hub Manager, Cardiff

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The Tellier Advantage: Reliability as an Ingredient

Beyond the speeds and  dimensions, investing in a Louis Tellier HS505 can opener is an investment in operational peace of mind. For over 70 years, Tellier has been a benchmark in French-made professional kitchen tools, prized for their no-nonsense engineering and  exceptional durability. This isn't a disposable gadget; it's a piece of core infrastructure designed to withstand the relentless pace of a commercial kitchen day in, day out. The true value emerges over time: in the breakdowns that don't happen, the services that aren't interrupted, and  the staff who can work more safely and  efficiently. By choosing a specialist brand like Tellier, you're buying into a legacy of reliability that protects your workflow, ensures food safety standards are effortlessly met, and  ultimately contributes to a smoother, more profitable operation.

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Why a 'Clean Cut' System is a Food Safety Essential

Ever used a cheap domestic can opener and  noticed those tiny, almost invisible metal splinters on the lid's edge? Now imagine that in a commercial kitchen. The 'clean opening' feature on the Louis Tellier HS505 is designed specifically to prevent this. Instead of shearing through the metal with a sharp wheel, it uses pressure to un-crimp the factory seal from the side. Think of it like carefully un-folding a piece of paper rather than tearing it. The result is a smooth, safe-to-handle lid with no sharp edges and, most importantly, zero risk of microscopic metal filings dropping into your ingredients. This isn't just a convenience; it's a critical part of your HACCP plan, protecting your food, your customers, and  your reputation.

Who Should Buy This?

  • School & University Canteens: Perfect for safely opening hundreds of large catering tins for daily lunch services without staff fatigue.
  • Large Restaurants & Hotels: Drastically cuts down prep time for base ingredients in sauces, soups, and  bulk-cooked dishes.
  • Hospital & Care Home Kitchens: Ensures food safety with its clean-cut system, a non-negotiable in vulnerable sector catering.
  • Food Production Units: A reliable workhorse for small to medium-scale producers creating pies, sauces, or ready meals.
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