Omcan FW-CN-0001-B 24 In. Overhead Strip Warmer, 500W, Infinite Control, Stainless Steel

The Omcan FW-CN-0001-B is a 24-inch overhead strip warmer with an infinite control dial and stainless steel construction, the most compact unit in this series. At two feet wide, it fits above a single plating station, a small pass-through window, or a prep counter where you need to keep one or two plates warm while the rest of the order comes together. Kitchens that run a la carte service use strip warmers like this above the expo station so plated entrees stay at serving temperature during the gap between the first plate finishing and the last plate in the order hitting the pass.

Infinite Control with Electric Heating Element

The infinite control dial gives you a smooth, continuous range of heat output rather than fixed low/medium/high settings. This matters because the ideal heat level depends on how far the warmer is mounted above the food surface and what you are holding under it. Thin items like grilled fish fillets need lower heat to avoid drying out, while thick items like stacked pancakes or roast beef can handle higher output. At 500W on a 120V / 60Hz circuit with a NEMA 5-15P plug, the electric heating element reaches operating temperature quickly after you turn it on and maintains consistent radiant heat across the full 24-inch length. There is no warm-up period where one end is hotter than the other.

SS430 Stainless Steel with Sturdy Mounting Brackets

The housing is SS430 stainless steel, which resists corrosion from the steam, grease, and cleaning chemicals that are constantly in the air around a commercial kitchen line. SS430 is a ferritic grade that is less expensive than 304 but still holds up well in overhead applications where the unit is not in direct contact with food or acidic liquids. Sturdy stainless steel mounting brackets come standard and install quickly above a pass-through shelf, counter, or window frame. The slim profile (6 inches deep and 3.9 inches tall including brackets) keeps the warmer out of the way of kitchen staff reaching across the pass, and at just 6 lb the unit is light enough for straightforward overhead mounting without heavy structural support.