EngHotels, restaurants, cafés, bars
Industrial hardware for HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, commercial kitchens) – these are specialized locks, handles, hinges, seals. They are used to equip machinery and furniture at HoReCa enterprises.
For use in the HoReCa sector, industrial hardware must be designed for daily intensive operation (thousands of opening cycles per day), high static loads, extreme temperatures (from freezers to combi steamers), and frequent washing with aggressive disinfectants. Therefore, unlike domestic hardware, such hardware is manufactured from more durable and chemically inert materials (AISI 304/316 stainless steel, food-grade EPDM, heat-resistant plastics) and engineered to HACCP / EN 1672-2 hygienic design standards.
Industrial hardware for HoReCa wholesale: solutions for hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars from TM RZ
Industrial hardware for equipment and furniture for catering facilities and hotels – locks, handles, hinges, seals – is selected depending on the location and type of furniture.
In guest service areas (reception, restaurant halls, lobbies, corridors, guest rooms), the following professional equipment and furniture are installed:
- bar counters, coffee machines;
- display equipment (showcases, wine cabinets, dispensers, etc.);
- service furniture (serving trolleys, waiter workstations);
- luggage compartments, lockers for clients;
- in hotel rooms – guest safes, mini-bars, etc.
In these locations, aesthetics and ergonomics come to the fore, as well as safe use for guests. In addition, all industrial hardware is selected taking into account the requirements of sanitary and hygienic standards. It must have smooth shapes to prevent the accumulation of dirt and bacteria. Therefore, in these areas, we recommend the following TM RZ products: concealed stainless steel hinges, magnetic and mortise locks, polished AISI 304 steel handles.
In hot areas and washing departments, where combi steamers, stoves, fryers, dishwashers, tray trolleys are installed, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant industrial hardware is required. These are handles made of heat-resistant materials (bakelite, duroplast), or handles made of a combination of materials (stainless steel + heat-resistant plastic). Compression latch locks and leaf hinges are selected from AISI 304/316 stainless steel, and seals are made of heat-resistant silicone.
In cold rooms and freezers, tight sealing is of key importance. Therefore, compression locks, sealed lever handles, and heavy-duty stainless steel hinges are used as industrial hardware there, as well as frost-resistant surface-mounted EPDM seals and sponge rubber seals on the edge of the equipment.
On HoReCa serving lines, stainless steel tables and shelving units are installed. Accordingly, heavy-duty adjustable feet (leveling mounts) that can withstand significant static loads are in demand here. Also in our online store, you can select hygienic locks, impact-resistant steel latches, and piano hinges for chest units.
In storage areas of HoReCa enterprises (dry stores, pantries), equipment made of galvanized or stainless steel, as well as high-impact food-grade plastic, is used. These are heavy-duty shelving units, prep tables, platform trucks, and utility trolleys. For industrial hardware, load capacity, durability under constant mechanical loads, and resistance to wet cleaning are important. Heavy-duty adjustable mounts and feet are used for leveling heavy shelving units and tables, swivel and fixed castors (without brackets and with brackets) for trolleys, self-adhesive seals, sponge rubber seals, draw latches, and toggle latches for securely fixing elements of transport containers and cabinets.
In inventory storage areas and staff departments, cabinets, drawers, utility cupboards, and locker units are located. Standard industrial hardware is used here. In the RZ online catalog, you will find locks for metal cabinets and drawers, handle locks with rod latching systems, plastic and metal concealed and leaf hinges, self-adhesive seals.
In luggage storage departments and on individual customer lockers, safe locks and electronic locks are installed.
Questions and Answers
- What is hygienic design (HACCP / EN 1672-2) of hardware and why is it important?
- Industrial hardware in a hygienic design has rounded shapes, a smooth polished surface, enclosed threads, and no blind holes or hard-to-reach recesses. Sometimes it also has an antibacterial coating (containing silver ions). This prevents the accumulation of food residue, grease, and moisture, eliminates bacterial growth, and allows for quick and effective repeated disinfection.
- Why is it better to use EPDM or silicone seals rather than standard PVC in HoReCa refrigeration equipment?
- EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) retains elasticity at negative temperatures (down to -40 °C and below) and does not harden over time. Unlike standard PVC, it is resistant to constant mechanical deformation, exposure to fats, and household chemicals. It recovers its shape after compression, guaranteeing permanent sealing of the chamber.
- What load must adjustable feet withstand for professional kitchen equipment?
- Depending on the type of equipment, a single foot must withstand a static load from 150 to 800+ kg. For example, for heavy combi steamers, commercial stoves, or fully loaded shelving units, steel feet with reinforced M16–M20 threads and height adjustment are chosen, allowing the installation to be leveled even on uneven floors sloping toward drainage channels.
- In what cases are concealed hinges used instead of external butt hinges on HoReCa equipment?
- Concealed (internal) hinges are used where absolute smoothness of the facade is critically important – for example, on the front panels of bar counters, refrigerated display cases, or technological modules in guest view. They are also in demand in units with increased hygiene requirements, as an external hinge would create additional recesses for dirt accumulation.
- What material should castors be made of in the HoReCa sector?
- It depends on where the trolleys themselves are used.
In guest service areas (front office, restaurant halls, corridors), serving and banquet trolleys are used. For them, it is necessary to choose wheels with a layer of thermoplastic rubber or cast elastic polyurethane. They provide smooth and completely quiet movement on tiles, parquet, or carpet, dampen vibrations when transporting dishware, and do not leave dark marks on floor coverings.
For other spaces outside guest areas (washing rooms, kitchens, cold rooms, warehouses), plastic wheels (polyamide, polypropylene) are installed on platform trucks and mobile platforms. They withstand temperature regimes and heavy loads perfectly and are inert to frequent washing and chemical agents.
If you intend to buy locks, handles, hinges, seals for equipment and furniture for hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars (HoReCa) wholesale, submit an application on the RZ-market website. Our managers will send you a wholesale price list or prepare an individual commercial proposal.
