Thaw cabinets have been around for years, but Williams has completely reimagined the concept with the ThawSafe. This one-door cabinet offers a 75kg capacity—over double that of its predecessor—while occupying a smaller footprint.

Designed for both performance and practicality, the ThawSafe features a sleek, easy-to-clean exterior with a full-length integral door handle and comes with eight GN2x1 shelves. Its compact width allows it to fit through a standard doorway, and a built-in base drain connects easily to the main waste system.

Thawing food improperly poses food safety risks, but the ThawSafe’s advanced design ensures a controlled process. Airflow from four internal fans keeps temperature uniform throughout the cabinet, so food thaws evenly.

Surface temperatures never exceed 5°C, preventing bacterial growth, even though internal air can reach up to 9°C during the initial phase. Once thawing is complete, the cabinet automatically switches to chilled storage.

An intuitive touchscreen controller with an icon-based menu makes operation simple. It includes four programs: three preset for 75kg, 35kg, and light loads, plus a customizable option for specialist items. An audible alarm signals the end of the thawing cycle.

Environmentally, the ThawSafe is designed for sustainability. It runs on natural hydrocarbon refrigerant and uses high-density, CFC-free insulation, aligning with foodservice operators' carbon net zero goals.

Keith Panks, engineering manager at Williams, said: "ThawSafe is a completely new design approach for a thaw cabinet. ThawSafe gives operators the right balance of speed with no compromise on safety.

“With the ever increasing focus on food safety, and many businesses looking to do more with fewer staff, we expect demand for thaw cabinets to grow in the coming years. Like all Williams products, ThawSafe is designed to meet the needs of modern kitchens."

The ThawSafe cabinet can handle a maximum of 75kg of frozen food. It measures 727mm wide x 941mm deep x 1960mm high with list prices starting from £8,030.