SELF-SHARPENING MINCER BLADE, SIZE 32

Description

This self-sharpening stainless steel blade is the replacement part for size 32 mincers, the preparation room and light industry format. It is the moving part of the cutting assembly: it turns against the plate and shears the meat.

What it is used for

Size 32 appears when mincing stops being an occasional job and becomes production. A mincer this size moves volumes that a size 22 only reaches by working the motor hard and stretching out the job, with the added problem that the meat warms up the longer it takes to pass through.

• Meat preparation rooms: producing mixes for sausage and prepared products.
• Light industry: batch mincing of several kilos at a time.
• Butchers with their own production: burgers and prepared products in series.
• Central kitchens: mincing for large volumes of prepared food.
• Cutting rooms: making use of trim.

Technical specifications

Product	Blade for meat mincer
Size	32
Material	Stainless steel
Type	Self-sharpening

Why the temperature of the mince matters so much

One detail separates good mince from mediocre mince: temperature. When the cutting assembly is worn, the meat is not cut cleanly but compressed and rubbed against the metal, and that friction heats it. Mince that comes out warm emulsifies the fat, loses texture and noticeably shortens its shelf life.

So the condition of the blade is not a question of throughput, it is a question of product. Within the HACCP plan required by Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, product temperature during mincing is a routine check, and the cutting assembly bears directly on it. The blade also complies with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 as a part in contact with food.

It is worth stating the practical consequence plainly: on a production mincer, the cutting assembly is a consumable with a predictable interval, not a breakdown that happens to you. Replacing it on schedule costs less than a batch of mince with poor texture.

What the supply includes

• Self-sharpening stainless steel blade for a size 32 mincer.

The size 32 plate is ordered separately according to mincing diameter; we stock the 7 to 13 mm format for coarse mincing.

Bernad® after-sales service

At José Bernad, S.L. we have our own workshops and after-sales service to respond quickly to any issue with your equipment. If you have any questions before or after your purchase, call us on +34 967 219 649 or message us on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

When does a size 32 justify itself over a 22?

When you routinely mince several kilos at a stretch. A 22 can do it, but it takes longer and warms the product more. If mincing is daily and in batches, the 32 works with more headroom and gives a better result in texture.

Can this blade be fitted to a size 22 mincer?

No. The size number defines the diameter of the cutting assembly and is not interchangeable: each machine takes only the size it was built for, and forcing a part of another size is neither practical nor safe.

How often does it need replacing?

It depends on the kilos processed and the type of meat: trim with tendon and cartilage wears parts far faster than clean meat. The practical signal is always the same: pasty mince, a machine that takes longer, and product coming out warm.

What happens if the ring is overtightened?

Tightening harder does not improve the cut: it increases friction, heats the product and accelerates wear on both blade and plate. The correct setting is the minimum that removes the slack, not the maximum the thread allows.

Is it cleaned like the other parts?

Yes: dismantle the assembly after each use, wash each part separately and dry it completely before reassembly. In batch production, cleaning between different references is also a cross-contamination control.

Related products

• Plate 32 / 7 to 13 mm: the coarse mincing plate that pairs with this blade.
• Self-sharpening blade size 22: the step below, for counter butchery.
• Self-sharpening blade size 12: for compact mincers.
• Plate 114 / 3 eyes: a large-diameter industrial format.