VERTICAL CUTTERS
Vertical cutters with removable stainless steel bowls are designed for fast chopping, crushing, blending and mixing of meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, nuts, cheese and other foods. The range includes compact models with total bowl capacities from 3.3 to 14.5 L and usable capacities from 1.5 to 8.2 L, including units with variable speed control and speed stabilization.
How does a vertical cutter work?
A vertical cutter has a vertical shaft and a blade positioned at the bottom of a round, stationary bowl. The blade rotates horizontally to provide fast chopping, crushing, blending and mixing of the ingredients placed inside.
The shape of the bowl directs the food back toward the blade, helping to ensure even processing throughout the batch. The transparent lid allows the operator to monitor the result, while additional ingredients or liquids can be added through the feed opening, depending on the model.
Which foods can be processed in a vertical cutter?
Vertical cutters are suitable for processing meat and fish, fruit and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, cheese, chocolate, bread products and other foods. They can be used to prepare pesto, sauces, seasoning blends, dressings, spreads, pâtés, purées and a variety of fillings.
What is the difference between vertical and horizontal cutters?
The main difference is the position of the shaft and the direction in which the blades rotate. In a vertical cutter, the blade is positioned at the bottom of the bowl and rotates horizontally. A horizontal cutter has a horizontal shaft, and its blades rotate vertically through a specially shaped bowl.
Vertical models are versatile and compact, making them suitable for restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, bistros, butcher shops, bakeries and other foodservice operations. Horizontal cutters are used primarily for larger batches and for preparing very fine meat mixtures and emulsions.
Is a vertical cutter suitable for meat and sausage mixtures?
Yes, a vertical cutter can be used for chopping meat and preparing fillings, pâtés and sausage mixtures. The final texture depends on the blade, speed, processing time, batch size and temperature of the ingredients. It can combine meat, fat, seasonings and other ingredients into a uniform mixture with the required consistency.
For coarse sausages in which visible pieces of meat should remain, a shorter processing time should be selected or a meat grinder and mixer should be used. When preparing a fine meat emulsion, it is important to work with well-chilled ingredients and monitor their temperature because excessive processing can overheat the mixture. Depending on the recipe, crushed ice or cold water is added to fine sausage mixtures to help maintain a low temperature and preserve the stability of the mixture. The finished mixture is then transferred to a separate sausage stuffer for filling into casings.
Why are speed control and stabilization important?
Variable speed control allows the operator to adjust the speed to the type of ingredient and the required consistency. Lower speeds provide greater control for coarser processing, while higher speeds are suitable for achieving a finer and more uniform result.
Speed stabilization on selected models maintains consistent blade speed even when the load changes. This helps ensure uniform processing throughout the batch.
Which bowl size should you choose?
The bowl size should be selected according to the usual quantity of ingredients being processed. The range includes models with total bowl capacities of 3.3, 5.3, 9.4 and 14.5 L. Their respective usable capacities are 1.5, 3.1, 5.4 and 8.2 L.
Smaller cutters are suitable for preparing smaller portions, sauces, spreads and fillings. Larger models make it easier to process bigger batches regularly in operations requiring greater capacity.
Which blade is suitable for a specific application?
The smooth blade is versatile and is included as standard equipment with individual models. The finely serrated blade is particularly suitable for fibrous and firmer ingredients. The pesto blade helps achieve the desired consistency when preparing pesto, spreads, sauces and similar mixtures.
The availability of each blade type depends on the specific cutter model, so compatibility should always be checked before selection.
What makes a cutter easier to use and clean?
The removable stainless steel bowl with handles allows easy emptying and cleaning. The transparent lid makes it easier to monitor processing, while the integrated scraper on selected models helps return ingredients collected on the bowl walls toward the blade.
Safety microswitches prevent the unit from starting if the lid is not properly closed. The ventilated motor is designed for extended operation, and its position beside the bowl helps limit heat transfer to the food being processed.