Salamanders & Cheese Melters
52 products
Salamanders and cheese melters are overhead broilers that heat food from above. A salamander runs hot enough to brown gratins, finish steaks, caramelize sugar toppings and toast bread, while a cheese melter runs gentler for melting cheese, warming plates and holding. Restaurants mount them on a range riser, on the wall or on a countertop, and both are available in gas and electric versions.
52 products
American Range
ARCM-48
American Range – 48″ Stainless Steel Cheesemelter Infrared Broilers with 2 Burners – ARCM-48
$5,549.99
In stock
American Range
AROB-48
American Range – 48″ Stainless Steel Infrared Brazil Overfired Broilers – AROB-48
$16,464.99
In stock
About commercial salamanders & cheese melters
Before you buy
- Decide on mounting before ordering: range-mounted units need a compatible riser or back shelf, wall-mounted units need a bracket and a wall that can carry the weight, and countertop units need legs and counter space.
- Check that the rack can be raised and lowered, since moving food closer to or farther from the heat is how cooks control browning on a salamander.
- Match the width to the plates and pans you finish, and to the range beneath it if the unit will be range-mounted.
- Consider an electric unit with a plate sensor if the salamander sits idle between orders, since some models heat only when a plate is placed beneath the element.
Common questions
What is the difference between a salamander and a cheese melter?
- Both heat from above, but a salamander produces much higher heat and has an adjustable rack for searing, browning and gratinating. A cheese melter runs at lower heat, often with a fixed or simpler rack, and is used to melt cheese on dishes, warm plates and hold food briefly. Choose a salamander if you need real browning.
Can a salamander be mounted on any range?
- Only on a range built or fitted to carry one. Most range-mounted salamanders need a specific riser or back shelf from the range manufacturer, and the combined height has to fit under the hood. Check both specification sheets, or choose a wall or countertop mount instead.
How much do commercial salamanders & cheese melters cost?
- List prices on Norpex range from $552.33 to $17,319.99 CAD, with a median of $5,096.52 across 52 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
What power options do commercial salamanders & cheese melters come in?
- Norpex lists commercial salamanders & cheese melters by power source, with the number of models of each: natural gas (11) and propane (7). Confirm the gas type available at the installation site before ordering.
Which brands of commercial salamanders & cheese melters do you carry?
- Norpex lists 52 commercial salamanders & cheese melters. The brands with the most models listed are Royal with 24, American Range with 16 and Omcan with 9.
Do you ship commercial salamanders & cheese melters across Canada?
- Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.
Outfitting a whole location?
Send the list or the floor plan. Project pricing beats cart pricing, and it comes back within one business day.