Maximize QSR Output & Eliminate Manual Flipping – The Ultimate Commercial Clamshell Griddle & Flat Top Combo
Stop bottlenecking your kitchen line with slow traditional flat tops that require constant monitoring and hand-flipping. Engineered as a high-ROI commercial solution compared to overpriced legacy equipment, the Tenshine TS-CG Commercial Clamshell Grill Series (TS-CG1 / TS-CG2 / TS-CG3) is built for high-traffic fast-food chains, busy diners, catering commissaries, and outfitting a high-volume burger food truck or trailer. By delivering precision-controlled, simultaneous top-and-bottom heating—plus a one-touch Single-Sided Flat Top Mode—this heavy-duty food-grade stainless steel contact grill sears both sides of your proteins at once. It locks in natural meat juices, eliminates manual flipping labor, and cuts cooking times by up to 50%—turning a frozen beef patty into a perfectly seared, juicy burger in just 58 seconds.
🎯 At a Glance: Core Capabilities & Menu Versatility
- Dual-Mode Cooking ("CLAM" Dual-Sided + "Single-Sided" Flat Top): Lower the upper platen in CLAM Mode to double-sear smash burgers, frozen beef patties (8 to 10 patties per platen at once), steaks, chicken breasts, paninis, and quesadillas. Or select Single-Sided Mode (upper platen stays raised) to use the mirror-polished lower plate as a traditional electric flat top griddle for fluffy omelettes, fried eggs, pancakes, sautéed vegetables, delicate seafood (shrimp, fish fillets), and stir-fried pre-cooked pasta!
- 3-Platen Modular Options: Choose from TS-CG1 (Single Platen: ~180 patties/hr), TS-CG2 (Double Platen: ~360 patties/hr), or TS-CG3 (Triple Platen: ~540 patties/hr).
- Voltage & Market Standards: Available in 208V–240V / 60Hz / 3-Phase (US & Canada Commercial Standard) and 380V / 50Hz / 3-Phase (Europe & Global Standard).
- Certifications & Material: Heavy-gauge food-grade 304 stainless steel housing; UL, NSF, FCC & CE Certified for North American health and safety inspections.
🔥 Why the Tenshine TS-CG Grill Clamshell Outperforms Traditional Flat Tops:
1. Extreme High-Volume Output (58-Second Burger Speed & 5-Zone Precision) Speed equals table turnover and lower equipment operating costs during rush hours. Each platen is powered by an 8.85 kW 5-zone heating architecture (2 upper heating zones TF/TB + 3 lower heating zones BF/BM/BB) with real-time Red/Yellow/Green readiness indicators. Each head cooks up to 8 large patties (4-3/4" / 120mm) or 10 standard patties (3-3/4" / 95mm) simultaneously—producing up to 540 seared patties per hour on the TS-CG3 model. Sear frozen beef patties in 58 seconds, chicken fillets in 60 seconds, and ribeye steaks in 38 seconds with 100% reproducibility.
2. Modular Independent Smart Zones (Zero Kitchen Downtime) Say goodbye to single-point kitchen failures. Unlike massive single-circuit griddles where one component issue shuts down your entire line, the TS-CG Series features modular, independently controlled cooking heads. Each platen operates with its own dedicated LCD touchscreen, power switch, USB port, and independent 8.85 kW power connection. On a TS-CG2 or TS-CG3, you can double-sear burgers at 450°F in CLAM mode on Zone 1 while cooking breakfast omelettes, vegetables, or toasted buns at 325°F in Single-Sided mode on Zone 2—simultaneously and with zero flavor transfer!
3. Intelligent Pneumatic Anti-Crush & 3-Stage Gap Technology Perfect for thick artisanal burgers, delicate chicken breasts, and acting as a heavy-duty commercial panini press. Driven by an internal air compressor and pneumatic cylinder system, each menu lets you program 3 linked cooking stages (SEAR IN ➔ TURN IN ➔ REMOVE IN) with precision platen gap spacing (such as 0.8" to 1.0"). The descending platen stops at your exact programmed gap height—guaranteeing a uniform, caramelized crust without crushing delicate buns or squeezing out high-margin meat juices.
4. 33 Programmable Menus with USB Flash Drive Sync (100% Franchise Standardization) Eliminate human error across shifts and multiple franchise locations. Each touchscreen controller stores up to 33 multi-stage recipes across 3 menu pages (menu 1, menu 2, menu 3). Culinary directors can set exact top/bottom temperatures (up to 482°F / 250°C), stage timers, auto-lift alarms, and gap heights, then export/import all 33 recipes across every store in seconds using a standard FAT32 USB flash drive (up to 32GB).
5. One-Touch 325°F "CLEAN" Mode & Effortless Daily Sanitation Built for fast closing shifts. Press the dedicated green CLEAN button on the touchscreen—the plates automatically regulate to an optimal 325°F cleaning temperature and alert your staff when "READY TO CLEAN". The upper platen is protected by a quick-clip replaceable Teflon non-stick coating sheet, while the lower flat top is crafted from mirror-polished alloy plate. Simply wipe the top sheet with a damp sanitizing cloth and sweep lower-plate grease into the slide-out grease collection trays—saving 30 minutes of closing labor every night.
⚙️ Choose Your Perfect Engine (Model & SKU Options)
- TS-CG1 (Single Platen - 180 Patties/hr): The compact powerhouse (holds 8–10 patties per batch). Ideal for food trucks, trailers, mall kiosks, and cafes. Total Power: 8.85 kW | Dimensions (W × D × H): 15.7" × 38.8" × 38.2" (400 × 985 × 970 mm).
- TS-CG2 (Double Platen - 360 Patties/hr): Our best-selling full-size workhorse (holds 16–20 patties per batch) for busy diners, burger joints, and mid-sized QSRs. Total Power: 17.7 kW (8.85 kW × 2) | Dimensions (W × D × H): 28.9" × 38.8" × 38.2" (735 × 985 × 970 mm).
- TS-CG3 (Triple Platen - 540 Patties/hr): Built for extreme volume (holds 24–30 patties per batch), drive-thru fast-food chains, and central catering kitchens. Total Power: 26.55 kW (8.85 kW × 3) | Dimensions (W × D × H): 42.1" × 38.8" × 38.2" (1070 × 985 × 970 mm).
📊 Technical Specifications (North American & Global Commercial Standards)
- Model Series: Tenshine TS-CG1 (JP-JL-01) / TS-CG2 (JP-JL-02) / TS-CG3 (JP-JL-03) Contact Clamshell Griddles
- Heating Architecture: 5-Zone Simultaneous Top & Bottom Heating per Platen (Upper Front/Back + Lower Front/Middle/Back)
- Cooking Modes: Dual-Sided Contact (CLAM) Mode & Open Single-Sided Flat Top Griddle Mode
- Voltage & Phase Options: 208V–240V / 60Hz / 3-Phase (US & Canada Commercial Standard) OR 380V / 50Hz / 3-Phase (Europe & Global Standard)
- Power Rating: 8.85 kW per independent platen zone
- Lift & Gap Mechanism: Built-in 550W Pneumatic Air Cylinder & Gear Reducer Auto-Lift with Programmable Gap Spacing (0.8"–1.0"+)
- Temperature Range: Regulated up to 482°F (250°C) with Independent Top/Bottom Thermostats + 325°F Auto Clean Mode
- Smart Control System: Color LCD Touchscreen (English/Chinese switchable, °F/°C switchable), 33 Programmable Menus (3 Pages × 11 Menus), FAT32 USB Import/Export, and Real-Time Fault Diagnostics
- Construction & Mobility: Heavy-Gauge Food-Grade 304 Stainless Steel Housing on 4 Heavy-Duty Swivel Casters (with Locking Brakes)
- Sanitation & Safety Certifications: UL, NSF, FCC & CE Certified (100% compliant with North American Health Department codes)
📦 What's Included & Recommended Accessories
- Standard Package Includes:
1 × Tenshine Commercial Clamshell Grill Main Unit (TS-CG1, TS-CG2, or TS-CG3)
2 × Original Non-Stick Teflon Grill Release Sheets (with retaining rods & mounting clips for upper platens)
1 × Integrated Grease Collection Tray System & Operator Manual
1-Year Commercial Parts Warranty
- 🛠️ Order Optional Cleaning Tools & 6-Month Consumables Refill: Keep your grill line running at peak hygiene! Add our heavy-duty 10:1 smash burger turners, weighted 4-sided carbon scrapers, high-temp silicone squeegees, polishing pads, or extra 10-packs of Teflon sheets on our official Premium Commercial Griddle Accessories & Flat Top Grill Cleaning Kit page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q: What standard breakfast and dinner menu foods CAN and CANNOT be cooked on the TS-CG Clamshell Grill?
A: Because you can toggle each zone between Dual-Sided "CLAM" Mode and Open "Single-Sided" Flat Top Mode, its menu versatility is unmatched:
- What You CAN Cook: In Single-Sided Mode (upper platen stays raised), use the flat bottom griddle to cook fluffy omelettes, scrambled or fried eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, sautéed vegetables (onions, peppers, mushrooms), delicate seafood (shrimp, salmon, fish fillets), and stir-fried pre-cooked pasta noodles. In Dual-Sided CLAM Mode, lower the upper platen to sear frozen or fresh beef patties (58s), smash burgers, ribeye steaks (38s), chicken breasts, bacon, paninis, and quesadillas in half the time!
- What You CANNOT Cook: As a dry-heat contact flat top griddle, it cannot boil raw dry pasta in water, simmer liquid soups, or deep-fry submerged foods.
Q: How does the modular electrical connection work for the 208V–240V or 380V 3-Phase options?
A: To provide maximum reliability and eliminate single-point kitchen failures, each platen zone (8.85 kW) operates on an independent modular power circuit with a dedicated 3-phase 5-wire connection and leakage breaker. Simply select 208V–240V / 60Hz / 3-Phase (for US & Canada) or 380V / 50Hz / 3-Phase (for Europe/Global) above. Because each head is wired and controlled independently, if one zone is ever turned off during slow hours or for maintenance, your other zones remain 100% operational.
Q: Can this machine replace my traditional 36-inch or 48-inch flat top griddle?
A: Absolutely. Because the TS-CG series sears food from both top and bottom simultaneously, a 2-platen model (TS-CG2, only 28.9" wide) easily outproduces a standard 36" or 48" open flat top griddle. You cut your exhaust hood space requirement nearly in half while dropping burger ticket times from 5 minutes down to 58 seconds.
Q: How do I maintain and restock the Teflon non-stick sheets on the top plate?
A: Each unit includes 2 starter Teflon sheets that prevent proteins and toasted buns from sticking to the upper heating platen. At the end of the shift, hit the 325°F CLEAN button and wipe the sheet down with a clean, damp sanitizing towel. When sheets eventually wear out from heavy commercial use, they can be swapped in 60 seconds using our quick-clip retaining rods without tools. You can order extra 10-packs of Teflon sheets, scraper blades, and cleaning kits anytime in our Commercial Griddle Accessories & Cleaning Kit Store.
