The Omcan 49164 Auto Lifter
The Omcan 3-Basket Auto Lifter attaches to your pasta cooker and automates the process of raising and lowering pasta baskets on programmable timers. In a busy kitchen where your line cooks are juggling sauteing, plating, and firing tickets, overcooking or undercooking pasta because someone forgot to pull the basket is a real problem. This auto lifter eliminates that risk entirely. Set your cook time, drop the baskets, and walk away. The lifter raises each basket automatically when the timer runs out, giving you perfectly cooked pasta every time without tying up a cook to stand at the pasta station and watch the clock.
Three Independent Baskets with Set and Forget Operation
Each of the three baskets operates on its own independent timer, so you can have spaghetti cooking for 8 minutes in one basket, penne for 11 minutes in the next, and a quick 3-minute angel hair in the third, all running simultaneously. When the timer expires, the lifter raises that specific basket out of the boiling water, stopping the cooking process immediately. This level of precision and multitasking is what turns a single pasta cooker into a high-output station during a dinner rush. Up to two auto lifters can be installed onto each pasta cooker, one on each side, allowing a maximum of 6 baskets to be operated on automated timers for truly high-volume pasta production.
800W Motor with Intuitive Controls
The advanced intuitive controls make programming straightforward. Your cooks set the time for each basket and the machine handles the rest. The 800W motor on 230V/60Hz single-phase power provides reliable lifting force for fully loaded pasta baskets. The unit measures 8 x 36 x 46 inches and weighs 55 lb, mounting securely to the side of your pasta cooker. Note that the auto lifter attachment arm takes up extra space on the cooker, which means the baskets used in this configuration are a different size from non-lifter variants. Only compatible lifter baskets (sold separately as items 49158 and 49159 for left and right-handle rectangular 1/6 size baskets) may be used with the autolifters. The unit comes without a plug and can be installed on either the left or right side of your pasta cooker.
About Omcan
For over 74 years, Omcan has been a trusted name in the foodservice industry across Canada and the United States. Built on consistency, credibility, and long-standing customer relationships, Omcan offers a dependable range of products to support a wide range of operations. With a global network and localized service, the brand delivers complete solutions—from smallwares to advanced equipment. In 2024, Omcan introduced the Trento brand, representing a curated lineup of European foodservice equipment available exclusively in North America. Whether supporting independent operators or institutional kitchens, Omcan is focused on practical performance and reliable service.
Features & Benefits
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Automates pasta basket timing so your line cooks can focus on sauteing, plating, and firing tickets
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Three independent programmable timers let you cook three different pastas with perfect doneness every time
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Set-and-forget operation eliminates overcooked or undercooked pasta during a busy dinner rush
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Intuitive controls make programming cook times fast, even for new kitchen staff
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Mount up to two lifters per pasta cooker (one per side) to automate up to six baskets
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Installs on the left or right side of your pasta cooker to fit your line layout
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Runs on 800W at 230V / 60Hz single-phase; compatible baskets (items 49158 and 49159) sold separately
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Automates pasta basket timing so your line cooks can focus on sauteing, plating, and firing tickets
Three independent programmable timers let you cook three different pastas with perfect doneness every time
Set-and-forget operation eliminates overcooked or undercooked pasta during a busy dinner rush
Intuitive controls make programming cook times fast, even for new kitchen staff
Mount up to two lifters per pasta cooker (one per side) to automate up to six baskets
The Omcan 49164 Auto Lifter
The Omcan 3-Basket Auto Lifter attaches to your pasta cooker and automates the process of raising and lowering pasta baskets on programmable timers. In a busy kitchen where your line cooks are juggling sauteing, plating, and firing tickets, overcooking or undercooking pasta because someone forgot to pull the basket is a real problem. This auto lifter eliminates that risk entirely. Set your cook time, drop the baskets, and walk away. The lifter raises each basket automatically when the timer runs out, giving you perfectly cooked pasta every time without tying up a cook to stand at the pasta station and watch the clock.
Three Independent Baskets with Set and Forget Operation
Each of the three baskets operates on its own independent timer, so you can have spaghetti cooking for 8 minutes in one basket, penne for 11 minutes in the next, and a quick 3-minute angel hair in the third, all running simultaneously. When the timer expires, the lifter raises that specific basket out of the boiling water, stopping the cooking process immediately. This level of precision and multitasking is what turns a single pasta cooker into a high-output station during a dinner rush. Up to two auto lifters can be installed onto each pasta cooker, one on each side, allowing a maximum of 6 baskets to be operated on automated timers for truly high-volume pasta production.
800W Motor with Intuitive Controls
The advanced intuitive controls make programming straightforward. Your cooks set the time for each basket and the machine handles the rest. The 800W motor on 230V/60Hz single-phase power provides reliable lifting force for fully loaded pasta baskets. The unit measures 8 x 36 x 46 inches and weighs 55 lb, mounting securely to the side of your pasta cooker. Note that the auto lifter attachment arm takes up extra space on the cooker, which means the baskets used in this configuration are a different size from non-lifter variants. Only compatible lifter baskets (sold separately as items 49158 and 49159 for left and right-handle rectangular 1/6 size baskets) may be used with the autolifters. The unit comes without a plug and can be installed on either the left or right side of your pasta cooker.
About Omcan
For over 74 years, Omcan has been a trusted name in the foodservice industry across Canada and the United States. Built on consistency, credibility, and long-standing customer relationships, Omcan offers a dependable range of products to support a wide range of operations. With a global network and localized service, the brand delivers complete solutions—from smallwares to advanced equipment. In 2024, Omcan introduced the Trento brand, representing a curated lineup of European foodservice equipment available exclusively in North America. Whether supporting independent operators or institutional kitchens, Omcan is focused on practical performance and reliable service.
Features & Benefits
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Automates pasta basket timing so your line cooks can focus on sauteing, plating, and firing tickets
-
Three independent programmable timers let you cook three different pastas with perfect doneness every time
-
Set-and-forget operation eliminates overcooked or undercooked pasta during a busy dinner rush
-
Intuitive controls make programming cook times fast, even for new kitchen staff
-
Mount up to two lifters per pasta cooker (one per side) to automate up to six baskets
-
Installs on the left or right side of your pasta cooker to fit your line layout
-
Runs on 800W at 230V / 60Hz single-phase; compatible baskets (items 49158 and 49159) sold separately
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Specifications
| Basket Capacity | 3 baskets |
| Operation Type | Automatic with programmable timers |
| Power | 800W |
| Electrical | 230V / 60Hz / 1Ph |
| Plug | Comes without plug |
| Installation | Left or right side of pasta cooker |
| Max Lifters per Cooker | 2 (one per side, 6 baskets total) |
| Net Weight | 55 lb |
| Net Dimensions (W x D x H) | 8 x 36 x 46 in. |
| Compatible Basket (Left Handle) | Item 49158, rectangular 1/6, 20 x 12 x 9 in., 3 lb |
| Compatible Basket (Right Handle) | Item 49159, rectangular 1/6, 10 x 12 x 9 in., 3 lb |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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1 Year
Labor
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1 Year
Parts
Automates pasta basket timing so your line cooks can focus on sauteing, plating, and firing tickets