Biro/CATO - Mincer

Applications & Use Cases

• Butcher shops for preparing various cuts of meat for sale.
• Restaurants and catering businesses for making sausages, burgers, and other minced meat dishes.
• Small to medium-scale food manufacturers for ingredient preparation.
• Speciality food producers for creating bespoke meat products.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of floor-standing mincer, throughput typically ranges from 200 kg/hour up to 800 kg/hour, depending on the motor size and plate diameter.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type is a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz. Smaller models may sometimes operate on single-phase.

Motor power

Motor power for floor-standing mincers typically ranges from 3 kW to 7.5 kW, influencing processing speed and ability to handle tougher cuts.

Footprint

A typical floor-standing mincer requires a footprint of approximately 600mm x 900mm, with a height of around 1200mm to 1500mm, though this varies by model.

Construction material

Units are commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability, particularly for contact parts.

Plate diameter

Common plate diameters for this type of equipment include 98mm, 114mm, and 130mm, dictating the output texture and speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What maintenance is typically required for a used mincer?

  Regular cleaning of all contact parts, sharpening or replacement of knives and plates, and checking the gearbox oil level are standard maintenance tasks. Bearings and seals may require periodic inspection and replacement.

• Can this type of mincer process frozen meat?

• What safety features should I look for?

• Are spare parts readily available for Biro mincers?

• What kind of electrical connection will I need?