The Aniai Alpha Grill is an electric, semi-automated double-sided grilling system for high-volume commercial kitchens. It features a heated upper platen, lower griddle, integrated
robotic arm with spatula, and programmable touchscreen recipe control. With a one-touch
menu selection that integrates time, temperature, and plate gap, the Alpha Grill’s dual-sided cooking eliminates flipping for faster, more consistent results, delivering up to 150 products per hour.
With a compact footprint of only 24 inches, the single platen series was designed to fit onto a standard drawer refrigerator or equipment stand, allowing operators to maintain current kitchen workflows.
Features and Benefits:
- Heavy-duty stainless-steel front, top, and side panels - commercial-grade frame
- Weight – 330 lbs (150 kgs)
- Dual-sided cooking with one upper and bottom griddle plate (439 SUS) with temperature sensors for even heating. (Bottom cooking area: 15.3in x 10.6in)
- Touchscreen dashboard for recipe programming and operational control. Program
and store custom recipes with:
- high-precision thickness set points adjustable in 0.1 mm increments
- temperature ranges from 86°F to 482°F (30°C to 250°C)
- cook time intervals in seconds
- melt time intervals in seconds
- Built-in drain and under-mounted, removable grease trap for easy waste removal.
- Recommendation for cleaning: Hot water hose with max temperatures 158°F
(70°C) with minimum 3.3ft (1m) spray reach for water-based cleaning
- Simple-to-install Teflon for top and bottom griddle for reduced residue and easy cleaning. One set (2 sheets) provided at install
- All removable parts and components are dishwasher safe: Top Oil Tray, Top Griddle Wiper, Spatula, Guide, Top Griddle Teflon Sheet Holder & Tray, Bottom Oil Bucket
- Additional components and parts are available for purchase.
- Integrated camera system for monitoring cooking performance
- Start, Stop, and Cleaning Mode LED indicators and Power On/Off buttons
- Real-time preheating, cooking, and cleaning status notifications (visual and audio)
- Aniai provides one year parts & labor warranty.
Automation
- Integrated robotic arm with built-in spatula (7” Wide) to automate cooking operations
- Patty Tray to hold offloaded cooked food
- Bottom griddle scraping system between operations to improve hygiene and reduce manual cleaning
- Fixed scrubber for automatic spatula cleaning between cooking cycles
- Top Griddle Wiper for auto-scraping and cleaning between cycles with attached oil tray for residue
Safety Features
- Light curtain safety sensors stop operations when hands or objects enter restricted zones during active cooking
- Emergency stop button for immediate system shutdown
- Dedicated cleaning mode that disables automated motion while cleaning.
- Safety restraints for secured mounting to refrigerated/equipment base
Electrical, Internet Connection
- Main Power Cable
- 8 AWG, 4C, NEMA 15-50P, cable and plug provided by Aniai
- Distribution Panel
- The circuit breaker must provide integrated ground fault and overcurrent protection (including overload, instantaneous, and short circuit
protection)
- Rated current of the breaker to be set approximately 25% above the maximum operating current specified in the electrical specifications to
provide an adequate safety margin
- Ground Connection
- Every appliance must be properly grounded in accordance with the local electrical codes and regulations; where not applicable, grounding
must comply with the latest National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Internet
- Ethernet cable required (10-25ft) for connectivity, support monitoring and firmware updates: CAT.5E or higher (no PoE).
- Connection: RJ45 connector
- Speed > 10 Mbps
- Latency < 100ms
Cooking on Alpha Grill
- Multiple operating modes accommodate different workflows, enabling greater menu flexibility:
- a) Automation with robotic spatula
- b) Automation without robotic spatula
- c) Manual flat-top operation with no automation.
- A variety of menu items, not limited to - fresh or frozen hamburger patties (meat or plant-based), proteins such as steak, pork, and salmon, and breakfast or griddle-style items including pancakes, eggs, and grilled cheese
Specifications
- Model: Alpha Grill 1 Platen
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Cleaning Requirements: Hot water hose with max temperatures 176°F (80°C) with minimum approx. 3.3ft (1 m) spray reach and nearby drainage recommended for water-based cleaning
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Clearance Requirements for Efficient Maintenance: 2.3 ft (700mm) on each side of the Grill. When side space not available, product front space must have at least 5ft (1500mm). This will minimize operational disruptions. Note: spaces can be occupied with movable kitchen equipment (e.g. trays, refrigerators) if necessary
- Dimensions (Fully Assembled): 32.2"D x 45.3"H x 24"W
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Electrical Input Specifications Recommended
- Triple Phase
- WYE Cable Type: 10SQ, 4C (R/S/T/N) + 10SQ, 1C (Earth) = 5 Lines
- 220/380V, 60Hz
- R-N: 1.0 kW
- S-N: 3.2kW
- T-N: 4.8 kW
- R: 4.5A
- S: 14.5A
- T: 21.8A
- N: 15.0A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 30A
- DELTA Cable Type: 8 AWG, 4C (X/Y/Z/Earth)
- 208V, 60Hz
- X-Y: 1.0 kW
- Y-Z: 3.2 kW
- Z-X: 4.8 kW
- X: 25.8A
- Y: 18.3A
- Z: 33.5A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 50A
- 240V, 60Hz
- X-Y: 1.0 kW
- Y-Z: 3.2 kW
- Z-X: 4.8 kW
- X: 22.4A
- Y: 15.8A
- Z: 29.1A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 40A
- Single Phase
- WYE Cable Type: 10SQ, 2C (R/N) + 6SQ, 1C (Earth) = 3 Lines
- 220/380V, 60Hz
- R-N: 9.0 kW
- R: 40.9A
- N: 40.9A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 60A
- 230/400V, 60Hz
- R-N: 9.0 kW
- R: 39.1A
- N: 39.1A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 50A
- DELTA Cable Type: 6 AWG, 3C (X/Y/Earth)
- 208V, 60Hz
- X-Y: 9.0 kW
- X: 43.3A
- Y: 43.3A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 60A
- 240V, 60Hz
- X-Y: 9.0 kW
- X: 37.5A
- Y: 37.5A
- Total Power: 9.0 kW
- Minimum Required Breaker: 50A
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Accessories & Additional Parts: Removable components and accessories are available for purchase. Pricing available upon request (e.g., warming trays, spatula, wipers, oil buckets, Teflon sheets, cleaning kits)
- Installation is included