BenchFoods 16-Tray Commercial Dehydrator, 1 Zone – Biltong Bundle
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All-in-One Professional Biltong Curing & Commercial Dehydrator
Built for Canadian commercial kitchens, butchers, and snack businesses, the BenchFoods 16CUDG is a heavy-duty 304 stainless steel biltong dehydrator that combines vertical meat hanging racks with horizontal tray drying in a single cabinet.
Key Features:
- Heavy-duty 304 stainless steel construction, hanging racks plus trays in one cabinet
- 2 hanging racks, 60 heavy-duty meat hooks for biltong and jerky
- 16 stainless steel mesh trays, 2.56 m² (28 sq. ft.) for batch drying
- Heat-free Ambient Air Mode for room-temperature curing
- 99-hour digital timer with memory function, 1°F precision up to 195°F (91°C)
What's Included in the Box:
- 1x Commercial Dehydrator Unit
- 2x Stainless Steel Biltong Hanging Racks
- 60x Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Meat Hooks
- 16x Stainless Steel Mesh Trays (40 x 40 cm)
- 1x Stainless Steel Drip Tray
This Biltong Bundle swaps the standard tray shelving for a multi-rail hanging layout, so a butcher shop or snack producer can cure real biltong, not just make jerky in a home-style dehydrator. Two rear-mounted circulation fans move air evenly across the hanging meat lines, drying from top to bottom without manual rotation.
An Ambient Air Mode runs the fans with zero heat, which is what proper biltong curing calls for: airflow at room temperature, not warm air that risks par-cooking the meat. When a batch calls for heat instead, whether for jerky, fruit, or vegetables, the same cabinet switches over to the horizontal tray system.
A double-walled insulated cabinet keeps that airflow contained, so a curing cycle doesn't heat up the rest of the kitchen, and the digital touch panel's 99-hour timer and memory function mean you can set a multi-day cure and walk away.
BenchFoods 16CUDG (Biltong Bundle) Specifications
| Model | 16CUDG (Biltong Bundle) |
| Voltage / Frequency | 120V / 50-60Hz |
| Max Amperage | 14A |
| Max Power Usage | 1.5 kW |
| Avg Power Usage | 750 W |
| Total Trays | 16 Stainless Steel Mesh Trays |
| Chamber Volume | 96 L / 0.096 m³ |
| Temperature Range | 21°C - 91°C (70°F - 195°F, 1°F Increments), plus Ambient Air Mode |
| Brand | BenchFoods |
| Total Hanging Racks | 2 Stainless Steel Racks |
| Total Butcher Hooks | 60 Heavy-Duty Hooks |
| Safety Breaker Required | Single Phase / 15A (Standard Household Outlet) |
| Power Cable | Standard Household Plug Included |
| Timer | 0 - 99hr |
| Independent Zones | 1 |
| Average Noise Level | 40 dB (Quiet) |
| Hardware Features | Memory Function, Ambient Air Mode, Touch Controls |
BENCHFOODS 16CUDG (BILTONG BUNDLE) DIMENSIONS
| Total Tray Area | 2.56 m² (28 sq. ft.) |
| Total Trays | 16 |
| Tray Dimensions | 40.6 x 40.6 cm (16 x 16 in) |
| Space Between Trays | 35 mm (1.37 in) |
| Tray Mesh Spacing | 7.9 x 7.9 mm (5/16 x 5/16 in) |
| Machine Weight | 30 kg (66 lbs) |
| Product Dimensions (W x H x D) | 470 x 730 x 575 mm (18.5 x 28.75 x 22.75 in) |
| Chamber Dimensions (W x H x D) | 415 x 580 x 400 mm (16.3 x 22.8 x 15.7 in) |
Installation Placement Note: To guarantee optimal performance from the dual airflow exhaust system, we recommend leaving a minimum clearance window of 100 mm (4 inches) along the sides and rear panel when placing this unit on kitchen lines.
5-Year Commercial Warranty
5 years from the original purchase date against defects in material or workmanship under normal commercial use. It covers the dehydrator and its accessories. BenchFoods repairs or replaces defective units and parts at no charge.
- How it is fixed: BenchFoods decides the fix, based on the defect and the product. It sends a replacement unit (not offered on industrial orders), or a replacement part with on-site installation, or a technician to repair it on site. If there is no local technician, you find one and BenchFoods pays the technician's invoice or reimburses you if you paid it. Replaced units and parts carry the remaining warranty or 180 days from the replacement or repair, whichever is longer.
- Not covered: Misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, not following the operating instructions, use with equipment it is not meant for, unauthorized changes or repairs, cosmetic or incidental damage, and spare parts bought separately.
- How to claim: Contact us with your original invoice number. We are an authorized Canadian dealer and will start the claim with BenchFoods for you. intoCooking does not provide the warranty or assume liability for downtime or equipment failures.
The Warranty Details certificate is under Product details above.
- Free Shipping: We offer free standard delivery across Canada. There are no hidden fees, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.
- Delivery Time: Your order arrives in 2–8 business days in total: 1–3 business days to pack it and 1–5 business days in transit.
- Carefully Packaged: Every order is securely packaged and handled with care to ensure it arrives safely at your doorstep or business location.
- Tracking Included: A tracking number will be emailed to you as soon as your order is fulfilled and dispatches from the warehouse.
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