Blue Air BLPT48-D4-HC 48" Refrigerated Sandwich & Salad Prep Table with 4 Drawers
Blue Air BLPT48-D4-HC — Compact 48" Prep Table with Four Drawers
The Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration BLPT48-D4-HC is the short end of the BLPT drawer-base range: a two-section cabinet just 48-3/8" long carrying four drawers built for 6" deep pans under a 12-pan cold rail. Storage comes to 13.1 cu. ft. held between 33 °F and 39 °F by a 1/4 HP rear-mounted system charged with R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, and the whole station draws only 4.7 amps from an ordinary 115 V receptacle. When the bay is four feet rather than five or six, this is the Blue Air sandwich and salad unit that still gives you drawer access instead of doors.
Key Features of the BLPT48-D4-HC
Everything here is scaled to a four-foot station: fewer pans and less cabinet than the 60" and 72" models, but the same refrigeration package and the same drawer access.
Four-Foot Footprint, Full-Size Features
At 48-3/8" long the BLPT48-D4-HC slots into a bay where the 60-3/8" and 72-3/8" BLPT tables will not go, yet it keeps the same 30-3/64" depth and 37-19/32" working height as the rest of the line. Nothing about the rail, the controls or the refrigeration is downgraded to hit the shorter length.
Four Drawers Across Two Sections
Both sections are drawer-based, giving four compartments that each swallow a 6" deep food pan. Because product lifts up and out, a cook working a narrow station never has to swing a door into the aisle or reach past it to the back of a cabinet.
12-Pan Rail Under Forced Air
Twelve 1/6 size, 4" deep pans are supplied and drop into an enclosed section where fans push cold air around them, while an air guard on the rear wall evens out circulation. An insulated cover with a stainless steel divider keeps spillage from reaching the drawers below.
R-290 Charge, Cyclopentane Foam, Hot Gas Heating
The self-contained 1/4 HP system uses R-290, a natural hydrocarbon with no ozone depletion potential, and the walls are foamed with cyclopentane that contains no HFCs. An innovative hot gas frame heating system reuses waste heat to hold condensation off the cabinet frame instead of burning watts on an electric heater.
Self-Diagnostic Control and Open Alarm
A digital temperature control and monitor system reads out on the front display and handles automatic evaporator fan motor delay on its own. If a drawer is left open, a visual and audible alarm sounds before the 13.1 cu. ft. cabinet drifts out of the 33 °F to 39 °F band.
Rolls Out for Cleaning
Four 4" swivel casters, the front pair braked, put the unit on wheels for floor washdown and pull-outs, and 2.5" casters are available if you need a lower work surface. Rounded corners on the stainless cabinet cut down on snagged sleeves in a tight aisle.
Check the bay before you buy: the published 30-3/64" depth leaves out 3" for the handle and rear spacers, and the 37-19/32" height leaves out 5" for the casters. The compressor is rear mounted on an easy-sliding condensing unit, so reserve access behind the cabinet even though the unit itself only needs about four feet of wall.
Ideal Applications
Short line, full menu — this size works where floor space, not throughput, is the constraint.
BLPT48-D4-HC Specifications
| Model | BLPT48-D4-HC |
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| Type | Sandwich / salad prep table, two-section, drawer base |
| Refrigerated Capacity | 13.1 cu. ft. |
| Pan Capacity (Top) | (12) 1/6 size × 4" deep pans, included |
| Drawers | (4), accommodate 6" deep pans |
| Shelves | None — drawer base configuration |
| Temperature Range | 33 °F – 39 °F |
| Exterior Width | 48-3/8" |
| Exterior Depth | 30-3/64" (763 mm), excl. 3" handle & rear spacers |
| Exterior Height | 37-19/32" (955 mm), excl. 5" casters |
| Cutting Board | 9-1/2" deep × 1/2" thick, side rail bracket included |
| Refrigeration System | Self-contained, rear-mounted compressor, easy-sliding condensing unit |
| Evaporator | Electrodeposition coated for corrosion resistance |
| Refrigerant | R-290 hydrocarbon |
| Horsepower | 1/4 HP |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase, 4.7 amps |
| Plug / Cord | NEMA 5-15P on a 9.8 ft (3 m) three-wire flexible cord |
| Insulation | Cyclopentane, HFC-free |
| Construction | Stainless steel interior & exterior, galvanized steel back & bottom |
| Casters | (4) 4" swivel, front two braked (2.5" optional) |
| Net Weight | 269 lbs (122 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 326 lbs |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL-Sanitation, conforms to NSF/ANSI 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many food pans does the BLPT48-D4-HC hold?
The top rail takes twelve 1/6 size pans, and a set of 4" deep 1/6 pans is included with the unit. The drawers underneath are built around deeper 6" pans, which are ordered separately if you want to run them.
Is a 48" prep table big enough for a sandwich line?
For a single operator working a focused menu, yes. Twelve rail pans cover a standard build spread of proteins, cheeses, vegetables and sauces, and the four drawers below hold roughly a service worth of backup. If your menu needs more than a dozen open pans at once, step up to the 60-3/8" BLPT60-D4-HC or the 72-3/8" six-drawer model.
What is the refrigerated capacity and temperature range?
The cabinet is rated at 13.1 cu. ft. and holds between 33 °F and 39 °F. Fans force cold air into the enclosed drop-in section and an air guard on the rear wall keeps circulation even, so the pans at the far end of the rail sit at the same temperature as the ones over the compressor.
Does the BLPT48-D4-HC need a special electrical circuit?
No. It runs on 115 V / 60 Hz single-phase power and draws just 4.7 amps — the lowest draw in the BLPT drawer-base range. The 9.8 ft (3 m) three-wire flexible cord terminates in a NEMA 5-15P plug that fits a standard commercial receptacle.
How heavy is the unit and how is it delivered?
Net weight is 269 lbs (122 kg) and the crated shipping weight is 326 lbs. It arrives on its four 4" swivel casters, two of them braked, so once the crate is off it can be rolled into position rather than lifted.
What keeps the evaporator from corroding in a wet prep area?
The evaporator carries an electrodeposition coating that resists corrosion and holds its heat-transfer rate over the life of the coil, which matters on a unit that lives under an open pan rail. Combined with the stainless interior and the hot gas frame heating that limits condensation, it is built for a station that gets washed down daily.
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
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| SKU | BLPT48-D4-HC |
| Brand | Blue Air Commercial Refrigeration |
| Weight | 326.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 42.50 x 48.38 x 33.03 inches |
| Height | 42.50 |
| Width | 48.38 |
| Depth | 33.03 |
| Refrigeration | self-contained, rear mounted |
| Width (side - side) | 47" - 54" wide |
| No of Drawers | 4 drawers |
| Pan Capacity (Top) | 10 - 12 pan |
| Sections | 2 section |
| Exterior Finish | stainless steel & galvanized steel |
| Access Type | drawers |
| Compressor Style | side / rear breathing |
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