Description
The Hamilton Beach Commercial COH0500 is a heavy-duty manual can opener that opens the side seam of the can instead of puncturing the lid, leaving no sharp edges on the can or lid and keeping the blade away from food. A can-locking mechanism secures the cutter to the lid for smooth, fast opening of cans up to #10 size (157 mm diameter, 178 mm high), and the unit mounts permanently to the countertop for busy prep areas.
Why operators choose the COH0500
- Side-cut action opens the can seam — no sharp edges and no blade contact with food, unlike conventional can openers
- Can-locking mechanism holds the cutter to the lid for smooth, fast opening
- Heavy-duty stainless steel cutter is built to cut thousands of cans and is easily replaceable, with replacement parts available
- Direct-drive design with no gears to wear or break removes a common cause of downtime
- Integrated can rest lets cans rotate freely during operation
Specifications
| Brand |
Hamilton Beach Commercial |
| Model / MPN |
COH0500 |
| Type |
Side-Cut Can Opener |
| Manufacturer code |
HCO500 |
| Maximum can size |
#10 (157 mm diameter, 178 mm high) |
| Construction |
Stainless steel and plated aluminium |
| Cutter |
Heavy-duty stainless steel, replaceable |
| Mounting |
Permanent countertop installation, stainless steel screws included |
| Included |
Unit, cutter assembly, mounting plate |
| Weight |
1.88 kg |
| Warranty |
1 year parts and labour (manufacturer brochure) |
Venue suitability: Suited to restaurant, pub, club, school and hospital kitchens — any prep area opening large-format cans daily where speed, food safety and no-sharp-edge handling matter.
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Installation & delivery: Mounts permanently to the countertop using the included mounting plate and stainless steel screws — no power required, it is fully manual. Dispatched Australia-wide.
Frequently asked questions
What size cans can the COH0500 open?
It handles cans up to #10 size — 157 mm in diameter and 178 mm high — and the arm raises and lowers to accommodate different can sizes.
How is a side-cut can opener safer than a conventional one?
It opens the can along the side seam instead of puncturing the lid, so there are no sharp edges on the can or lid, and no blade makes contact with the food, avoiding cross-contamination.
How does it mount to the bench?
It installs permanently on the countertop using the included mounting plate and stainless steel screws, with a pull pin that quickly releases the cutter housing for cleaning.
Can the cutter be replaced when it wears?
Yes — the heavy-duty stainless steel cutter is built to cut thousands of cans and is easily replaceable, with replacement parts available.
Will it fit an existing Edlund mounting position?
Yes — the manufacturer states it uses the same mounting pattern as Edlund can openers, making changeover straightforward.
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