PROFESSIONAL MEAT MINCERS

How to Choose a Meat Grinder

Choose a meat grinder primarily according to the quantity of meat being processed, required hourly output, grinding system size, and available power supply. Expected daily workload, cleaning requirements, and compatibility with grinding plates, knives, and other accessories should also be considered.

Size 12 models are suitable for regular processing of small to medium quantities of meat and offer output of 200 kg/h in this range. Size 22 meat grinders provide output from 300 to 350 kg/h. Larger size 32 models are designed for heavier workloads and, depending on configuration, process from 400 to 650 kg of meat per hour.

The Enterprise grinding system uses one knife and one grinding plate and is suitable for standard meat grinding. The Half Unger system uses two grinding plates and one knife to provide two-stage cutting in a single pass. Selected models support a Total Unger configuration for operations requiring higher output and a more precisely controlled final texture.

For intensive use, choose a model with a fan-cooled motor, a robust oil-bath transmission, and an easily removable grinding system. Reverse operation can help release the mechanism if it becomes blocked. Selected versions are prepared for connection of a hamburger patty former; the forming unit, mold, and compatible grinding plate are ordered separately.

Before ordering accessories, always verify grinding system size and compatibility with the specific model. Grinding plates, knives, and other components are available in the meat grinder accessories subcategory.