Magna Industries manufactures commercial sheet pan racks designed for the demanding requirements of bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets, commissaries, food processing facilities, institutional kitchens and commercial foodservice operations.
Our sheet pan racks are available in heavy-duty aluminum and stainless steel construction with multiple pan capacities, slide spacings, loading configurations and caster options.
Designed for standard 18" × 26" full-size sheet pans and compatible configurations using 18" × 13" half-size sheet pans, Magna sheet pan racks provide a durable and efficient solution for storing, cooling, proofing, staging and transporting baked goods and prepared foods.
Choose from end-load, side-load, nesting, heavy-duty, enclosed and custom sheet pan rack configurations manufactured for everyday commercial and industrial use.
Commercial Sheet Pan Racks Manufactured by Magna Industries
A sheet pan rack may also be called a bun pan rack, bakery rack, speed rack, sheet pan cart or bakery cart. Regardless of the terminology, commercial operations depend on these racks to move large quantities of product efficiently through production.
Magna Industries manufactures sheet pan racks for applications ranging from small commercial kitchens to high-volume industrial bakeries.
Available configurations include:
- Aluminum sheet pan racks
- Stainless steel sheet pan racks
- End-load sheet pan racks
- Side-load sheet pan racks
- Nesting sheet pan racks
- Heavy-duty sheet pan racks
- Full-size sheet pan racks
- Half-size sheet pan racks
- Enclosed sheet pan racks and cabinets
- Oven-compatible rack configurations
- Custom sheet pan racks
Many Magna racks feature fully welded construction and are shipped assembled and ready for commercial use.
Choose the Right Sheet Pan Rack
End-Load Sheet Pan Racks
End-load sheet pan racks accept pans through the narrow end of the rack. They are one of the most widely used configurations in commercial bakeries, restaurants and foodservice operations.
End-load designs can provide excellent maneuverability in narrow production areas and are available in multiple pan capacities and slide spacings.
Magna manufactures end-load sheet pan racks in both aluminum and stainless steel, with configurations for standard 18" × 26" sheet pans.
Commercial Sheet Pan Racks:
Heavy Duty End Load Sheet Pan & Bun Pan Racks
Side-Load Sheet Pan Racks
Side-load sheet pan racks allow pans to be loaded through the wider side of the rack, providing fast access to trays during high-volume production.
Side-loading configurations are particularly useful where operators repeatedly load and unload trays during preparation, proofing, cooling, finishing or packaging.
Magna offers side-load racks in multiple capacities, slide spacings and construction materials.
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Heavy Duty Side Load Sheet Pan & Bun Pan Racks
Aluminum Sheet Pan Racks
Aluminum sheet pan racks combine strength with relatively low weight, making them an excellent choice where racks are moved frequently throughout a bakery, kitchen or production facility.
Magna aluminum racks are designed for commercial use and are available in end-load, side-load, nesting and other configurations.
For operations where mobility, corrosion resistance and efficient material handling are priorities, aluminum is often the preferred rack material.
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Aluminum Sheet Pan & Bun Pan Racks
Stainless Steel Sheet Pan Racks
For demanding environments requiring exceptional durability, corrosion resistance and cleanability, Magna manufactures stainless steel sheet pan racks.
Stainless steel construction is particularly well suited for food production facilities, commissaries, institutional kitchens and other applications where equipment is exposed to frequent cleaning or demanding operating conditions.
Magna stainless steel racks are available in numerous pan capacities and configurations.
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Stainless Steel Sheet Pan & Bun Pan Racks
Nesting Sheet Pan Racks
Floor space is valuable in every commercial bakery and food production facility.
Magna nesting sheet pan racks are designed so empty racks can nest together, substantially reducing the amount of floor space required for rack storage when the equipment is not being used.
These racks are especially valuable for high-volume operations that maintain large fleets of sheet pan racks.
Available configurations include aluminum and stainless steel construction, multiple slide spacings and end-load or side-load arrangements.
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Nesting Sheet Pan Racks & Carts
Sheet Pan Sizes & Rack Capacities
Selecting the correct rack starts with the pans used in your operation.
Full-Size Sheet Pan
18" × 26"
The 18" × 26" full-size sheet pan is widely used in commercial bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets and institutional kitchens. Many Magna sheet pan racks are specifically designed around this standard pan size.
Half-Size Sheet Pan
18" × 13"
Half-size pans provide greater flexibility for smaller batches and different products. Depending upon rack configuration, multiple half-size pans may be accommodated.
Rack Capacity
Magna manufactures sheet pan racks in a wide range of capacities.
Common configurations include approximately:
- 10-pan racks
- 12-pan racks
- 15-pan racks
- 18-pan racks
- 20-pan racks
- 27-pan racks
- 30-pan racks
- Higher-capacity and custom configurations
The correct capacity depends not only on the number of pans required but also on the vertical spacing between slides.
Sheet Pan Rack Slide Spacing
Slide spacing is an important consideration when selecting a commercial sheet pan rack.
Closer spacing increases pan capacity, while wider spacing provides additional clearance and airflow around the product.
Magna manufactures racks with multiple slide-spacing options to accommodate different bakery and food-production processes.
Typical applications include:
2" Spacing
High-capacity storage and transportation where maximum pan capacity is important.
3" Spacing
A versatile configuration offering a balance between pan capacity and product clearance.
4" Spacing
Useful for products requiring additional vertical clearance or increased airflow.
5"–6" Spacing
Suitable for taller products, specialized bakery applications or operations requiring greater separation between pans.
The proper spacing should be selected according to the product being baked, proofed, cooled, stored or transported.
Heavy-Duty Sheet Pan Racks for Commercial Use
Commercial sheet pan racks are subjected to significantly greater use than typical residential or light-duty shelving.
Racks may travel continuously between:
production → proofing → baking → cooling → finishing → packaging → storage
For this reason, rack construction, caster quality, frame strength and slide design are important considerations.
Magna Industries manufactures racks specifically for commercial and industrial foodservice environments, including operations where racks are loaded and moved repeatedly throughout the working day.
Sheet Pan Rack Applications
Magna commercial sheet pan racks are suitable for:
- Commercial bakeries
- Industrial bakeries
- Supermarket bakeries
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Commissaries
- Central kitchens
- Catering operations
- Food processing facilities
- Institutional kitchens
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals and healthcare foodservice
- Correctional foodservice facilities
- Hospitality operations
Sheet pan racks can be used for proofing, cooling, staging, storage, production, transportation and work-in-process material handling.
Sheet Pan Racks vs. Bun Pan Racks
Customers frequently ask whether a sheet pan rack and a bun pan rack are different pieces of equipment.
In much of the commercial foodservice and bakery industry, the terms are used interchangeably.
A rack designed to accommodate standard 18" × 26" full-size sheet pans may be described as a:
- Sheet pan rack
- Bun pan rack
- Bakery rack
- Speed rack
- Sheet pan cart
- Bakery cart
Different industries and regions may favor different terminology.
Magna Industries manufactures these racks for commercial bakery and foodservice applications regardless of which industry term your organization uses.
Standard and Custom Sheet Pan Racks
Not every production operation can be served by a standard rack.
Magna Industries also manufactures custom sheet pan racks and material handling equipment for specialized bakery and food-production applications.
Custom requirements may include:
- Special rack dimensions
- Non-standard pan sizes
- Custom slide spacing
- Special pan capacities
- Aluminum or stainless steel construction
- Special caster requirements
- Nesting configurations
- Oven-specific rack designs
- Production-line integration
- Special handles, bumpers or guides
- Customer-specific material handling requirements
If your application cannot be satisfied by one of our standard sheet pan racks, contact Magna Industries to discuss a custom configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sheet Pan Racks
What is a sheet pan rack?
A sheet pan rack is a mobile commercial rack designed to hold multiple sheet pans vertically. It allows bakery and foodservice operators to efficiently store, move, proof, cool and stage products while minimizing the amount of floor space required.
What size pan fits a commercial sheet pan rack?
Many commercial sheet pan racks are designed around the standard 18" × 26" full-size sheet pan. Half-size 18" × 13" pans may also be accommodated depending upon rack configuration.
Is a sheet pan rack the same as a bun pan rack?
In most commercial bakery and foodservice applications, sheet pan rack and bun pan rack refer to the same general category of equipment. They may also be called bakery racks, speed racks or sheet pan carts.
Is aluminum or stainless steel better for a sheet pan rack?
Both materials have advantages. Aluminum sheet pan racks provide an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and are easy to maneuver. Stainless steel sheet pan racks offer excellent durability, corrosion resistance and cleanability for demanding applications.
What is the difference between an end-load and side-load sheet pan rack?
An end-load rack accepts pans through the narrow end of the rack, while a side-load rack accepts pans through the wider side. The best configuration depends upon available space, workflow and how operators access the pans.
How many pans can a sheet pan rack hold?
Capacity varies according to rack height and slide spacing. Magna manufactures racks ranging from lower-capacity configurations to 30-pan and other high-capacity designs.
What is a nesting sheet pan rack?
A nesting sheet pan rack is designed so multiple empty racks partially slide into one another. This significantly reduces the floor space required to store racks when they are not being used.
Can Magna manufacture custom sheet pan racks?
Yes. Magna Industries manufactures standard and custom sheet pan racks for specialized bakery, foodservice and food-production applications.
Find the Right Commercial Sheet Pan Rack
Whether you need a lightweight aluminum rack for everyday bakery use, a heavy-duty stainless steel rack for demanding production environments, a space-saving nesting design or a custom rack engineered around your operation, Magna Industries offers a broad range of commercial sheet pan rack solutions.
Explore our commercial sheet pan racks or contact Magna Industries for assistance selecting the correct rack configuration, pan capacity, slide spacing, construction material and caster arrangement for your application.
Commercial Sheet Pan Racks — Manufactured in the USA by Magna Industries.
