Everything to Know About Heavy-Duty Food Prep Equipment

Must-Have Features

• Pop-in, pop-out thermoset blade is easy to clean, never needs adjustment, and will never corrode
• Tall base designed to fit containers up to 6" (15.2 cm) high
• Full 5" (12.7 cm) square cutting area fits large fruits and vegetables
• 3x faster than cutting by hand
• Clean, quick cuts reduce bruising for better food presentation

Must-Have Features

• Constructed of durable, dishwasher-safe polycarbonate material
• Well-balanced, stable footprint
• Cuts lemons, limes, oranges, and more into six- or eight-section wedges
• Six- or eight-section blades standard; four- and twelve-section blades sold separately
• Great for fast-production kitchen, buffet, and bar preparation

Must-Have Features

• Heavy, strong, nickel-plated ductile cast iron frame and sure-grip handle
• Clean and durable stainless steel "V" trough guarantees smooth operation
• Screw holes on base of legs for permanent mounting to table or wall
• Dimensions: 11 1/2" (29.2 cm) deep at base, 14" (35.6 cm) high with closed handle, 34 1/2" (87.6 cm) deep x 23" (58.4 cm) high with open handle

Must-Have Features

• Consistently shreds lettuce for high-volume applications
• Eliminates 75% of the time and cost of shredding lettuce with a knife
• Easily cuts 1/4 head of lettuce at a time
• Works great on boneless cooked chicken

Must-Have Features

• Pop-in, pop-out thermoset blade is easy to clean, never needs adjustment, and will never corrode
• Large slicing area
• Corrosion-resistant polyurethane food carrier
• HardCoat pusher head fingers resist corrosion from tomato acids and other harsh foods
• Detachable table stop ensures processor will stay in place
• Available with straight or scalloped blades, allowing slicing of tomatoes without "pre-scoring" the skin

Must-Have Features

• Slice adjustment knob for precision, consistency, and slice thickness
• Hard-coated anodized aluminum body
• High-quality, belt-driven
• Non-marking, non-skid rubber feet
• Safety hand guard mounted to carriage
• Proprietary nonstick coating reduces drag and makes your slicer easier to clean
• 25° or 35° gravity feed maximizes productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort
• Built-in sharpener

Must-Have Features

Countertop Mixers

• Commercial-grade table model with powerful 1/3 HP motor
• Five-speed, 100% direct gear-driven
• Digital control panel to make easy speed shifts while unit is running
• Non-skid rubber base
• 30-minute timer

Floor / Bench Mixers

• Safety cutoff switch temporarily interrupts power if gears are changed without stopping the mixer
• Three-speed transmission, belt-driven
• 60 qt. model includes bowl truck for convenient bowl transport

Must-Have Features

• Sausage stuffer and feed stick accessories included
• Stainless Steel body, cylinder, worm gear, and ring
• Supplied with 1/3" 3.2 mm) and 5/18" (7.9 mm) grinder plates
• Dishwasher-safe grinding head, pan, and attachment
• Heavy-gauge product tray with 2 1/4" (5.7 cm) diameter food chute

Must-Have Features

• Extends the shelf life of foods and cuts down on waste due to spoilage
• Excellent for items like meats and cheese
• Vacuum packing opens the pores in foods, creating an excellent way to quickly marinate meats