Industrial pans are specifically designed for the purpose of heating and treating products directly on their frying surface.

These pans hold great significance in the food industry and catering sector, serving essential roles in frying and stewing a diverse range of food products.

Moreover, contemporary universal models of industrial pans offer an array of functionalities beyond just frying.

These advanced models provide the versatility of steam-cooking, sautéing, drying, boiling, and blanching.

The divergences in the designs of industrial pans primarily lie in their frying surfaces, the transfer of heat, and the method employed for heating the pans.

These pans are also commonly referred to by various synonyms such as frying surface, contact grill, industrial frying pan, steam plate, professional fryer, and tilting fryer.