A History of Innovation and Manufacturing Milestones.
Blakeslee
In 1880, George S. Blakeslee began to invent the first mechanical dish washing machine and became the founding father of the industry. George spent the next 15 years perfecting his first commercial machine and the sixth edition was successfully in production. Each machine was hand built by skilled craftsmen and were sold all over the U.S to larger restaurant operators.
Four generations of the Blakeslee Family remained dedicated to the growth of their Chicago-based dishwasher manufacturing business, with knowledge and experience that was passed down from generation to generation. During this era, Blakeslee became known in the rapidly expanding foodservice industry as “The Experts” in dishwashing machine design and manufacturing.
Today, Blakeslee continues to perfect their dishwasher line by offering state-of-the-art electronic controls and offering a full product line of commercial dishwashing equipment, that are energy efficient and reduce the consumption of water & chemicals used. Choose from various models such as: Hood/Door Type Dishwashers, Undercounter Warewashers, Wash & Store, Rack Type and Flight Type Dishwashers.
Dishwashers
Planetary Mixers
Potato / Vegetable Peelers
Silver / Stainless Burnisher
Featured Equipment

Silver Saver Burnisher
- 1.5 HP silver burnisher with open-top design for easy loading and unloading
- Porcelain-ceramic media, non-rusting, 1/3 the weight of steel balls eliminates peening of hollow ware
- Burnishing operation cycle is less than 10 minutes
- Quiet operation, less than 85 decibels
- Exterior is constructed of stainless steel
- Four (4) adjustable feet
- Interior polishing tub is 11-guage steel with polyurethane lining and chemical compound tank is molded plastic
- Supplied with ceramic burnishing media and polishing compound
- Burnishing compound is safe for brass, silver and stainless steel
- De-tarnishing soaking is not necessary

D-18D-3 Hood/Door Type High-Temp Dishwasher with Digital Controls
- 30 racks per hour / 2 minute cycle
- Water consumption per rack 0.69 (gal) 2.61 (L)
- Inlet water temperature 140°F, 60°C
- Operating Cycle One is 120 seconds, Cycle Two is 180 seconds Cycle Three is 240 seconds, Cycle Four is 300 seconds and Cycle Five is 360 seconds
- Built-in 9000 Watt booster heater
- 2940 Watt wash tank heater
- Perfecta-Rinse – 180°F sanitizing rinse every cycle
- Triple filtering system to capture soil and debris
- Removable upper and lower wash and rinse arms
- Hood operated start and stop controls
- Electronic digital control panel with LCD screen
- Pump power, maximum flow rate – 2.3 HP / 1750 Watt, 211 (gal/min)

B-20, 20 Quart Bench Planetary Mixer
- Bench models are available in either cast aluminum or stainless steel
- Heavy-duty gear transmission with three (3) fixed speeds
- Gears and transmission are protected with synthetic lubricant
- Adjustable automatic 15 minute timer – turns off mixer at any pre-set time up to 15 minutes
- Front mounted No. 12 Power takeoff
- Automatic type gears with wide face
- Heavy-duty ball bearings and clutch
- 0.5 HP (0.375kw) motor
- Ball bearing, grease packed, ventilated motor mounted in drip-proof enclosure
- Motor is wired to flush mounted timer or optional switch
- 20 quart (19L) stainless steel mixing bowl supplied
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