Bowl Chopper
The Bowl Chopper, also commonly referred to as a bowl cutter, is an industrial food processing machine designed for high-speed chopping, mixing, and emulsifying. It provides an efficient solution for preparing food ingredients for further processing.
Industrial Bowl Cutter for Chopping and Emulsifying
Raw materials are placed in the rotating bowl and continuously brought into contact with the high-speed knife system. As the bowl rotates, the ingredients pass repeatedly through the cutting area, allowing chopping, mixing, and emulsifying to take place in a continuous processing cycle.
The combined action of the rotating bowl and high-speed knives progressively reduces and blends the ingredients, producing the required texture according to the processing time and operating conditions.
The Bowl Chopper is available in multiple models with different bowl capacities and processing configurations to meet different batch production requirements.
Key Advantages of the Bowl Chopper
High-Speed Cutting Performance
The high-speed knife system delivers efficient chopping and emulsifying performance, helping reduce processing time and maintain consistent results across production batches.
Versatile Processing Capability
The machine combines chopping, mixing, and emulsifying functions, providing flexibility for different processing requirements from coarse chopping to fine mixtures and emulsified formulations.
Automatic Discharge System
The ZB-80L and ZB-125L models feature automatic discharge for faster and more convenient unloading, helping reduce manual handling between production batches.
SUS304 Stainless Steel Construction
SUS304 stainless steel construction provides durability and corrosion resistance, with smooth food-contact surfaces that support convenient cleaning and routine sanitation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | ZB-20 | ZB-40 | ZB-80 | ZB-125 | ZB-200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity / Batch | 14 kg | 28 kg | 56 kg | 85 kg | 140–180 kg |
| Total Power | 2.55 kW | 4.75 kW | 13.17 kW | 21.85 kW | 63.25 kW |
| Number of Knives | 3 pcs | 3 pcs | 6 pcs | 6 pcs | 6 pcs |
| Knife Speed | 1430 / 2850 rpm (High / Low Speed) |
1430 / 2850 rpm (Variable Frequency Optional) |
0–3600 rpm (Variable Frequency) |
0–3600 rpm (Variable Frequency) |
300–3600 rpm (Variable Frequency) |
| Bowl Speed | 24 rpm | 24 rpm | 20 / 32 rpm | 20 / 32 rpm | 11 / 17 rpm |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | 780 × 600 × 850 mm | 1100 × 830 × 1080 mm | 1820 × 1382 × 1260 mm | 2020 × 1450 × 1300 mm | 2260 × 2105 × 1720 mm |
| Weight | 170 kg | 340 kg | 800 kg | 1300 kg | 3700 kg |
Bowl Cutter Applications for Food Processing
The Bowl Cutter is used for ingredient preparation across processed meat, prepared food, seafood, and emulsified food production.
Sausage, Meatball and Processed Meat Production
Suitable for preparing fresh boneless meat, fat, skin, tendons, ice, and other ingredients used in sausages, meatballs, emulsified meat products, and other processed meat formulations.
Filling and Prepared Food Production
Suitable for preparing meat, vegetables, and seasoning ingredients such as Chinese cabbage, onion, scallion, ginger, and garlic for dumpling fillings, bun fillings, meat pies, and other prepared foods.
Seafood and Fish Product Processing
Suitable for processing fish and selected boneless seafood ingredients used in fish tofu, seafood fillings, processed fish products, and other aquatic food applications.
Soy Protein and Emulsified Food Processing
Suitable for soy protein formulations and other food ingredients that require fine preparation or emulsification for use in processed and formulated food products.
FAQ About Bowl Chopper
Can the Bowl Chopper process frozen meat?
The machine is primarily designed for fresh or suitably chilled ingredients. Hard-frozen meat blocks should not be fed directly into the Bowl Chopper and require appropriate upstream preparation before processing.
Can the Bowl Chopper process bone-in meat?
No. The machine is designed for boneless meat and other suitable food ingredients. Hard bones should not be processed in the Bowl Cutter.
What is the difference between a Bowl Chopper and a Meat Grinder?
A meat grinder forces material through a grinding plate to produce ground particles, while a Bowl Chopper uses high-speed knives and a rotating bowl to progressively chop, mix, and emulsify ingredients. A bowl chopper is more suitable when finer mixtures or emulsified textures are required.
Can the chopping fineness be adjusted?
Yes. The final texture can be influenced by processing time, knife speed, material condition, and formulation. The appropriate operating settings depend on the required finished product.
What factors affect the processing capacity of a Bowl Cutter?
Actual processing capacity depends on the material type, batch size, formulation, required fineness, and processing time. Products requiring finer chopping or emulsification may require a longer processing cycle.
Can the Bowl Chopper be integrated into a food processing line?
Yes. The Bowl Chopper can operate independently or be integrated into a food processing line according to the production process, required capacity, and upstream or downstream equipment.
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