{"product_id":"hamilton-beach-heavy-duty-side-cut-can-opener-coh0500","title":"Hamilton Beach COH0500 Heavy Duty Side Cut Can Opener","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hamilton Beach COH0500 is a heavy-duty manual can opener that cuts the \u003cstrong\u003eside seam\u003c\/strong\u003e of the can rather than puncturing the lid. Nothing is left sharp - not the can, not the lid - and the blade never touches the food. It opens cans up to \u003cstrong\u003e#10\u003c\/strong\u003e size (157 mm diameter, 178 mm high) and mounts permanently to the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"why-operators-choose\"\u003eWhy operators choose the COH0500\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide cut, so no sharp edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — a conventional opener punctures the lid and leaves a cut edge on both parts. This one separates the side seam, so the lid lifts away clean - which is what removes the most common cut injury in a prep area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe blade never enters the can\u003c\/strong\u003e — cutting the seam from outside keeps the cutter clear of the contents, so there is no blade-to-food contact and nothing to transfer between cans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan-locking mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cutter locks to the lid and stays there through the turn, so the can does not have to be wrestled and the cut runs evenly all the way round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect drive, no gears\u003c\/strong\u003e — gears are the usual wear point on a bench opener. There are none here, which removes the common cause of downtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable stainless cutter\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cutter is heavy-duty stainless, rated to cut thousands of cans, and it is a replaceable part rather than a reason to replace the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated can rest\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rest lets the can rotate freely during the cut instead of being held square by the operator, which is what makes one-handed operation practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHamilton Beach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOH0500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHCO500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-cut can opener, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum can size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#10 (157 mm diameter, 178 mm high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting action\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide seam; can-locking mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect drive, no gears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty stainless steel, replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel and plated aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent countertop; stainless steel screws included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnit, cutter assembly, mounting plate, screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone - fully manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101(W) x 215(D) x 430(H) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.88 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months parts and labour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"venue-suitability\"\u003eVenue suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuits restaurant, pub, club, school and hospital kitchens opening large-format cans daily - the volume at which a hand-held opener stops being safe and the no-sharp-edge cut starts to matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more prep gear in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/kitchenware\"\u003ekitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/food-preparation\"\u003efood preparation\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"installation-delivery\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounts permanently to the counter using the supplied mounting plate and stainless steel screws - choose the position before fixing, as it is drilled in place. No power or plumbing is required. Delivered Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarranty terms are per product — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/pages\/warranty-information\"\u003ewarranty information\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What size cans can the COH0500 open?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to #10 size - 157 mm in diameter and 178 mm high. The arm raises and lowers to take smaller cans as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is a side-cut opener different from a normal one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt cuts the side seam of the can instead of puncturing the lid. The lid comes away without a sharp edge on either part, and the cutter never enters the can, so it does not contact the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need to be bolted down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a permanent countertop installation and is supplied with a mounting plate and stainless steel screws. Decide the position before fixing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the cutter be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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