Hamilton Beach COH0500 Heavy Duty Side Cut Can Opener

The Hamilton Beach COH0500 is a heavy-duty manual can opener that cuts the side seam 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 #10 size (157 mm diameter, 178 mm high) and mounts permanently to the counter.

Why operators choose the COH0500

• Side cut, so no sharp edges — 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.
• The blade never enters the can — 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.
• Can-locking mechanism — 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.
• Direct drive, no gears — gears are the usual wear point on a bench opener. There are none here, which removes the common cause of downtime.
• Replaceable stainless cutter — 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.
• Integrated can rest — 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.

Specifications

Venue suitability

Suits 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.

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Installation & delivery

Mounts 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.

Warranty terms are per product — see our warranty information page.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What size cans can the COH0500 open?

Up to #10 size - 157 mm in diameter and 178 mm high. The arm raises and lowers to take smaller cans as well.

Q: How is a side-cut opener different from a normal one?

It 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.

Q: Does it need to be bolted down?

Yes. It is a permanent countertop installation and is supplied with a mounting plate and stainless steel screws. Decide the position before fixing it.

Q: Can the cutter be replaced?

Yes. The heavy-duty stainless cutter is designed to cut thousands of cans and is a replaceable part.

Q: Does it need power?

No. The COH0500 is fully manual with a direct drive and no gears.

Q: What warranty does it carry?

12 months parts and labour.