How does a knife stand in a meat grinder? The operating principle of a manual meat grinder. Basic elements of the device

It is not difficult to assemble a manual meat grinder with your own hands, but it is important to install the knife into it correctly. You can do this yourself with electric option.

A meat grinder is used relatively rarely, but in any case it is necessary to be able to assemble it correctly. Once you acquire the necessary skills, the entire sequence of assembly operations is performed automatically, but when you see this unit for the first time in disassembled form, you may not immediately understand how to prepare it for work.

Types of meat grinders

There are two types of meat grinders - mechanical and electric. The latest varieties provide varying degrees of grinding of meat and other products. Manual Views Meat grinders in the traditional version have several attachments, which also allow you to vary the size of the resulting minced meat.

At detailed study design features it becomes clear that in principle they are similar. Having mastered the algorithm for assembling a conventional meat grinder, you can quickly understand how to install its electric counterpart.

Main details of the device

The manual version of the meat grinder has the following structural elements:

• body equipped with a clamp;
• a helical auger that helps move the product to the knives;
• tightening ring;
• pen;
• lattice.

The body is most often made of steel, although cast iron can be found. The knife is made on one side with a convex surface. The second side is flat and has cutting edges. To ensure a secure fit, the central hole is shaped like the tip of an auger onto which the knife fits. Usually this is a square. The grille easily takes the desired position, thanks to the side slot that fits into a similar-shaped protrusion on the inside housings.

Correct assembly

To assemble the meat grinder, you first need to insert the auger inside the body, orienting it so that the threaded end comes out of the rear, narrower hole. A handle is put on it, which is fixed to the meat grinder with a special screw. On the other hand, a knife is installed in it. It is directed with the flat side outward, and its convex surface, accordingly, will look inside the body. The grille does not have a clearly defined orientation, so it can be placed on either side, always aligning the side cut with the protrusion.

A tightening ring is screwed on top. There is no need to apply excessive force to it and twist it very tightly. This can complicate the work process, and then it will be difficult to disassemble the meat grinder to wash it. All that remains is to securely fix the meat grinder to the edge of the table using the clamp screw.

Important point! Do not mix up the sides of the knife as this will result in the meat not being cut. Due to the rotation of the screw, it will be squeezed out through the holes of the grate for some time, and then the mechanism will simply stop, as it will be completely clogged.

Nuances of assembling an electric meat grinder

Analyzing the assembly process electric meat grinder, it should be noted that there is no clamp on the body, which is equipped with a motor. The kit includes a funnel with a safety pusher that guides the meat into the receiving hole. The screw is fixed directly in the housing with a special nut.

Assembly of a complicated electric model can be performed using the following algorithm:

• an auger is placed in the housing;
• a ring with three or four slots is put on the auger;
• a double-sided knife is placed;
• a grille with medium-diameter holes is attached from the kit;
• a second knife is installed;
• then comes the grid, in which there are the smallest holes;
• the clamping ring is fixed.

The accepted orientation of the knives is maintained - their flat side is directed towards the grate.

Some assembly features after repair

If, in order to repair an electric meat grinder during operation, it is necessary to remove the reduction gears located in the transmission unit, then you need to know that one of them is fitted with an interference fit and will require a vice or heating of the parts to work with it. The second method is used less frequently, since there is a risk of damage to the motor rotor winding.

There can be two or more gears and each of them is mounted on its own shaft. The gearbox parts are cleaned of dirt from old grease using a rag, the gear seating areas are lubricated with Litol, and a special silicone compound is used. After this, they are installed (the power must be turned off) and rotated manually to control the functioning of the mechanism.

If filmed brushed motor, then after repair you need to make sure that the brushes have been removed. The collector is cleaned with alcohol, the shaft bearings are lubricated with Litol.

The shaft is installed first, and then the brushes, after which the motor can be fixed to the housing.

Manual meat grinder – necessary tool in the kitchen, because, unlike an electric one, it will never stop working due to power outages

Most modern hand-held instruments are made from high-quality and reliable material for centuries. There are also modern meat grinders made from durable plastic. Such a meat grinder, of course, is easier to break than a cast iron one. Therefore, you should handle it more carefully.

Manual cast iron meat grinder

A cast iron meat grinder is a faithful assistant in the kitchen. It will serve for a very long time. And to break it, you need to try very hard. This is her advantage. The disadvantage of a cast iron meat grinder is that it is very heavy compared to other devices.

The cast iron meat grinder is very heavy, but it works flawlessly

Meat grinders made of aluminum alloys and plastic models

A meat grinder made of aluminum alloys is much lighter than a cast iron one. And during operation it will serve faithfully for a very long time. There is only one drawback of such a device - sometimes your hands get very tired of grinding large number meat or other products.

Plastic models of meat grinders are made of high quality and very durable materials. But, nevertheless, this model is not as durable as a cast iron meat grinder, and its parts can quickly fail. Therefore, it is important to use the meat grinder carefully.

Operating principle of a manual meat grinder

A manual meat grinder, from a design point of view, is a fairly simple device. His work is based on two things - manual drive And mechanical pressure, created by the screw. The grinding process looks like this:

• meat, fish or any other product is placed in the receiver and falls onto the screw shaft;
• then the product is pressed against the grid and cut with a special four-blade knife, which slides along the surface of this grid;
• the products are crushed continuously: the meat is placed in the receiver and then comes out through the grate.

The principle of operation is simple: add food and get minced meat. Easy and simple!

What does a meat grinder consist of and what is the purpose of the parts?

What does a classic hand-held device consist of:

1. Frame:
   A. Meat receiving area;
   B. Fastening clamp;
2. Lever;
3. Auger with left-hand thread;
4. Bearing bushing;
5. Cutting knife with 4 blades;
6. Lattice;
7. Union nut;
8. Eye bolt for attaching the handle

Meat grinder disassembled

The device can also be supplied with additional grates with different hole diameters, knives, attachments for making sausages, frankfurters and freshly squeezed juice.

IMPORTANT!

The attachments must be sharpened regularly and should not be used for cutting too hard or stringy semi-finished meat products.

The screw shaft is an important and basic part. It has the appearance of a spiral, which during operation grinds excess meat, moving it towards the nozzles with knives. It is this mechanism that requires the use of durable metal.

Screw shaft - conductor of products inside the device

Knife and special cutting attachments. They do all the work of grinding, cutting and crushing meat or any other products. It is made mainly from stainless materials. It is necessary to sharpen knives for better and quality work, even though the steel is sharpened on the grate during rotation.

The knife must be installed correctly, otherwise the device may jam

IMPORTANT!

The structure of the knife and its shape affect the grinding of the product. For example, if a knife has a curved blade, it means that it will easily chop the veins and fibers of meat, while preventing the auger shaft from clogging.

The grid has three types of hole diameters:

1. Very large - 12 mm. Grille with three or four holes. Used for stuffing sausages. Not always included.
2. Large holes - 8 mm. This rack is ideal for preparing sausage mince.
3. Middle holes - 4-4.5 mm. Universal grid. Suitable for preparing minced meat for cutlets. Included.
4. Fine holes − 3 mm. Pate lattice. It is ideal for making pate or puree.

Using these grates you can get coarse or finely ground minced meat. It all depends on your preferences

The nut (fixing ring) clamps and secures the grid, knife and auger shaft. Sometimes it can be difficult to unscrew it after finishing work. But this problem can be easily solved with the help of ordinary cloth thrown over the nut. So, the hand does not slip, and the part can be easily unscrewed.

A manual cast iron or aluminum meat grinder, especially from Soviet times, is attached to work surface using a threaded device (foot). And therefore, in order to prevent the device from moving on the table, you need to place something under the metal base. This can be a newspaper folded several times. IN modern models The mounting base is plastic or rubber, and therefore the device is attached to the table much more securely.

How to properly assemble a manual meat grinder step by step with photos of the process

So, how to properly assemble a manual mechanical device? The easiest way is to follow the assembly procedure according to the product's operating instructions. But if the instruction is lost then follow the step by step assembly method. So here we go.

The first stage is to prepare all the elements and carefully lay them out in front of you

Installation of auger shaft

Illustration	Description of action
	For models with a collapsible body, it is necessary to install a meat feeding cylinder.
	Next, we insert the screw shaft into the housing so that the wide part of the shaft is at the place where the handle is attached. That is, in the narrowest hole of the meat grinder. The thin side of the auger should be in the wide and round hole. The knife will also be attached there.

How to properly insert a knife into a meat grinder

There are two types of knives: single-sided and double-sided cutting part.

Illustration	Description of action
	Once the auger is installed, take the single-edge blade and install it onto the auger shaft. ATTENTION! The flat part of the blade should face the grate and slide along it. But not the other way around.

IMPORTANT!

It happens that the knife is installed incorrectly. And then such a meat grinder is of little use. The meat is not ground, but only choked. And in this case, the device may simply jam.

A knife with a double-sided cutting part can be placed on either side. There is no difference. You can see how to properly install a knife in a meat grinder, and what they are like, in this video.

Installing the grille and screwing the handle

Illustration	Description of action
	After the knife is in place, you need to install the grill correctly. It's easier than a knife. The main thing is to install it so that the recess on the grill coincides with the protrusion on the body of the kitchen assistant.
	Then simply secure the entire structure with a locking nut, also called a union nut, on the body of the meat grinder.
	Next, we secure the meat receiver.
	And put the pressure shaft in place.

Now all that remains is to screw the handle with back side using a screw. All. The meat grinder is assembled. You just need to install it on the work surface, and you can start working.

Let’s remember once again what elements a manual mechanical meat grinder consists of.

Installing the meat grinder on a work surface

The meat grinder should be as stable as possible, otherwise you will have to make efforts to hold the unit in place while working on it

It is easy to screw the meat grinder to the work surface. You need to attach the device to the table using a “claw”. And to firmly fix kitchen unit, you can put newspaper or soft cloth between the table top and the “foot”. Thick rubber is even better suited for this role.

How to properly assemble a manual meat grinder if you need to install an attachment

Most meat grinders are equipped with various attachments and grates for making sausages, sausages, juice and many other delicacies. But not everyone knows how to correctly insert an attachment, knife or grid into a meat grinder. After all, the procedure for assembling a meat grinder with an attachment is slightly different:

• insert the screw shaft into the main body. The wide part of the shaft is placed in the place where the handle is attached. The thin one should be in the place where the grille is attached;



Making delicious sausages with the meat grinder attachment is as easy as shelling pears!

Rules for caring for a manual meat grinder

After grinding the meat, it is very important to wash the grinder immediately. Some housewives advise passing a piece of cracker through a meat grinder, they say, it cleans out all the remaining meat, and you don’t have to wash it anymore. But no, pieces of meat may remain, and then a very unpleasant rotten smell will appear in the kitchen. It will not be difficult to get rid of it, but it will be very unpleasant. Therefore, after work you need to immediately rinse the unit. First you need to disassemble it:

• unscrew the handle;
• then unscrew the fixing nut. If your hand slips and you can’t unscrew it, use a cloth. Just throw it on the nut, and then everything will work out;
• remove the grill and knife;
• remove the screw shaft.

After this, clean the parts from pieces of meat and rinse them under running water with anyone detergent for dishes. Then place the parts on a dry and clean towel and dry well. It is best to store the meat grinder directly disassembled.

So, definitely nothing will rust from water accidentally getting inside. Collect only before work. So, as you can see, the process of assembling the kitchen helper is very simple. The main thing is to pay attention to how you install the main elements. Good luck to you!

Only a meat grinder can chop meat into minced meat. And although technology is now taking its toll, putting it on the shelves of our kitchens electronic devices, but the good old manual meat grinder is still used to this day. Unlike an electric meat grinder, a mechanical one is driven by manual effort. I'll tell you how to assemble it correctly.

Device Features

Today the market offers two options for devices for rolling meat:

• electric meat grinders;
• manual models.

The general design of such a device is quite simple, and its main function is processing meat products to a homogeneous soft mass.

The principle of operation of a mechanical meat grinder and differences from the electric model

Before you figure out the differences between an electric and manual meat grinder and how to properly assemble the meat grinder immediately before use, you should first pay attention to some points.

It is important to understand the operating principle and have an idea of appearance parts, and only then assembling an electric meat grinder or its manual equivalent will not be difficult.

What does a meat grinder consist of? with manual mechanism:

Image	Manual meat grinder parts
	Metal body Usually this is a whole cast container with a meat receiver in the form of a wide tube extending upward.
	Spiral shaft This screw shaft serves as a pushing device to feed the meat to the chopping knives.
	Knife It can be in the form of a cross-shaped or disk-shaped part with sharp edges and a hole in the middle.
	Disc-shaped grille with holes. Some meat grinders may have several of these grates, and the diameter of the holes in them allows you to adjust the degree of minced meat grinding.
	Clamping cover in the form of a wide nut It allows you to press the shaft, insert knife and grid tightly, avoiding play.
	Pen It is put on the part of the auger shaft protruding from the housing and secured with a special clamp. It is the movement of the handle that ensures the rotation of the spiral inside the body and this is how the meat is minced.
	Retainer It allows you to fix the device on a work surface. To securely fix a manual metal meat grinder to the table, just place a piece soft fabric between the table top and the device mount, then the latter will not slide and will be firmly fixed.

The main difference electrical device from manual is how the screw shaft is driven. Unlike its mechanical counterpart, an electric meat grinder has a special electric motor installed, which rotates the shaft. It is enough to turn on the device and press the button, placing meat in the receiver in a timely manner.

Step-by-step assembly of a hand-held device

Assembling a manual meat grinder may seem difficult, but after the first time this procedure will take a matter of seconds and seem elementary.

How to properly and quickly assemble a manual meat grinder? The table describes each action in detail, and the photos attached to each step will allow you to clearly navigate and perform all the steps correctly:

Image	Instructions
	Step 1 The spiral (screw shaft) is installed inside the housing so that it is completely inside. The shaft part for attaching the handle should easily fit into the special hole in the housing.
	Step 2 Now it's time to install the knife and grill. The blades should be installed on the shaft so that the flat surface of the knife faces the grate. This will be the answer to the question of how to properly place a knife in a meat grinder.
	Step 3 When the blade took its place rightful place, the grate is placed nearby. All that remains is to secure the mechanism with a screw-on cap in the form of a large nut.
	Step 4 The handle is attached and screwed on the opposite side of the meat grinder.
	Step 5 There is nothing complicated about the question of how to install a meat grinder on a work surface. It is enough to secure the unit on a flat and durable table using a special screw. By making rotating movements of the screw, we set in motion the clamp, which firmly fixes the meat grinder.

The quality of meat processing directly depends on the correct assembly and sharpness of the knives, so it is important to sharpen them in a timely manner and monitor the condition of the moving parts.

Conclusion

Using a manual or electric model is a purely individual choice. The purchase of a particular device is influenced by both the planned frequency of use and price factor. For example, the price of an electric meat grinder is several times higher. But, as practice shows, reliable and in an inexpensive way Processing meat to the state of minced meat is precisely a grinding device with a manual mechanism.

The video in this article clearly shows how to assemble a meat grinder in just two minutes, demonstrating in detail each of the stages. Once you understand the structure of the device, its assembly will take a minimum of time and will not present any difficulty.

If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them in the comments!

Assembling a meat grinder is a multifaceted process that requires certain knowledge of the mechanism and perseverance. This article will tell you how to ensure that the assembly of the meat grinder goes quickly and without breaking the device. Any malfunctions always lead to destruction of the mechanism and reduced performance. The instructions given below will help stop all undesirable consequences.

The electric meat grinder is an indispensable assistant in the kitchen of any self-respecting housewife. For proper use you should know how to properly assemble the device without harm to yourself or the mechanism. But for this it is recommended to know its mechanism and basic principles of operation.

A short introduction to the design of a manual meat grinder will be useful to every person who has at least once encountered it, but did not dare to disassemble it.

To know how to properly assemble a manual meat grinder, you need to take into account the design features and the procedure for the operation. Components and their location:

1. Frame. This part is the basis. You should start by installing the auger knife into the housing. In this situation, caution is required. It is important to know which side to insert the shaft from. It has two ends - thin and thick. The second one comes out at the back of the meat grinder, where the handle is also located. In most cases, the thread is provided only on one side, where the handle is secured with a special screw. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to make a mistake with its installation.
2. Many people are interested in how to install a knife in a meat grinder. It should be inserted with the blade outward, not otherwise. In this position, permanent sharpening of the blades will be ensured, that is, during operation, its surface will be sharpened, touching the grate. This design ensures the speed of the meat grinder. No finishing of the knife blade is required.
3. The mesh can be inserted on either side. It’s good if it stands with the worn part towards the blades. This will ensure maximum efficiency in operation of the device. To successfully put on the mesh, you should hit the small notch on the tubercle of the meat grinder body. This position will ensure the tightest possible fit of the part.
4. The tightening ring is necessary to cover the mesh over the entire area. You should not tighten the thread too tightly, as this will require considerable effort when rotating the handle. This will not affect the quality of processing, but the mesh and knife will take much less time to wear out completely.

After assembling the meat grinder, you need to attach it to the edge of the table using the claw. It is screwed to the surface. For better fixation, use a small piece of fabric, placing it in the gap between the metal and the table.

Operating principle of an electric meat grinder

The design of an electric meat grinder implies that the engine will replace all the efforts made by a person in mechanical version.

The main difference is the material from which the case is made. All the user has to do is start the device and push the meat into the tube.

Peculiarities:

• the meat receiver is attached to the body in some brands;
• the auger knife is held by a corrugated plastic rod;
• there is a pusher, the function of which is to push the meat into the mechanism;
• The electric meat grinder can be installed on any surface.

Assembling a meat grinder

Most housewives do not know how to assemble an electric meat grinder, or get confused about the components when assembling for the first time. Often there are simply no assembly instructions and it is impossible to understand where to start. This requires knowledge of how a meat grinder works.

It's quite simple, you just need to adhere to a certain chronology:

1. Install the unit onto the gearbox. The meat grinder enters the bosom of the lid, after which it turns counterclockwise. This will provide better hold.
2. The next step is to install the auger. It is installed in the same way as in the mechanical version of the device.
3. The nut, knife and grille are installed in the same way. The knife comes first, with the blade facing out, followed by the grid, and then the clamping nut.
4. The last step is to insert the loading bowl. It comes included and does not require any special skills for installation.

Disassembly and cleaning

How to disassemble a meat grinder is a question of interest to those who managed to assemble it. Most people prefer to store it unassembled. It is convenient and does not require much space. But, in order to avoid metal corrosion and damage to parts, the unit must be disassembled and cleaned after use.

Correct step by step instructions for disassembling the meat grinder:

• if there is a removable meat receiver, it should be removed from the neck;
• then the clamping nut is unscrewed. This is done by rotating counterclockwise. If it slips, wipe it or cover it with a dry cloth;
• the knife and lattice attachment are removed from the shaft;
• The final step is to remove the shaft. This can be done by unscrewing the nut holding the handle. After removing the latter, the auger shaft can be removed without much difficulty.

All disassembled components of the mechanism are thoroughly wiped and cleaned of food residues. For them better removal It is recommended to use a meat grinder. Washing is carried out using washing liquid or a solution of regular soda. Each part is dried on a towel or paper napkin, and then put away in its place of permanent storage.

Manual version kitchen assistant It is best to keep it disassembled. If necessary, it can be quickly assembled. For better sliding of all parts of the mechanism and better grinding, it is recommended to lubricate each component before work. This will allow nodes to run on full power and eliminates wear and tear on the device.

Electric or mechanical meat grinders have simplified the life of housewives at all times. It is impossible to replace all its functions using similar modes of other devices. If you follow all the instructions and rules described above, you will be able to increase the service life of your equipment and save money. Any device requires careful handling, and a meat grinder even more so.

Nowadays, more and more people use various electrical appliances, but such a simple mechanism, as is found in every home. And in some cases, with its help you can do the work faster and better. For example, it is very useful if you need to grind a small amount of meat or need to use different attachments. So, read here - how to assemble a manual meat grinder. Step by step photos will make the process simple and clear.

Parts and their purpose

To understand how to assemble a manual meat grinder, let's figure out what parts it consists of. This is important so as not to be confused later.

So the whole device is metal frame(pipe, casing) and a whole set of parts of different sizes.

At the top there is a receiving tray, into which we load all the products for processing. From the tray, our semi-finished product enters a pipe where there is an auger on a shaft (for convenience, we will simply call it an auger), it delivers the meat to the knives, and it is they who grind it into minced meat. Then, through the small holes in the grid (it is held in place by a disk), the chopped minced meat falls into the bowl.

For the process to proceed, you need to manually turn the auger. We do this using a handle located at the back.

Now let's figure out how to assemble a manual meat grinder. The photo will help you with the assembly step by step. It's not difficult at all.

Assembling the shaft

It is better to start assembling by placing the parts on the working surface of the table, this will be more convenient. Only when we have completely assembled it will it be possible to screw it to the tabletop.

First you need to insert the auger into the meat grinder housing. The casing (we remind you) is the largest part of the meat grinder that is attached to the countertop. We insert the auger into it from the front at big hole. In this case, the shaft should be passed through a narrow hole on the other side of the casing. Here it will be secured with a screw; there is a special thread for this (but we are not touching the screw yet). To understand how to assemble a manual meat grinder, look at the photo carefully.

Insert knives and grate

Although assembling a meat grinder is quite simple, there are a number of points that you need to know about so that the mechanism works properly and the meat is ground quickly and without unnecessary effort.

You need to place knives on the wide edge of the auger in the wide hole of the pipe (they are connected to each other and form a single whole system). Here you should be very careful: if you attach the knives incorrectly, our mechanism will work, but its productivity will be zero. It is of very poor quality and will take a long time to grind the minced meat and get clogged all the time. Therefore, it is important to know how to assemble a manual meat grinder, the main thing is to insert the knives correctly. See photo below: the knife should fit snugly against the grate, therefore, with the flat side facing outward.

As you can see, the side on which there is no peculiar strip (rounded and smooth) should go inside the casing, and the side with the strip should go to the grille.

Now all that remains is to install the grate. There are several of them in the set, and how finely we cut the meat will depend on the size of the cell. The larger the cells, the larger the pieces.

Please note: there is a recess on the grille - it should fit into the protrusion on the casing. If this is not done, you can ruin not only the minced meat, but also the grill, and even the mechanism. The protrusion will fall off due to the effort, and the grate will not fit tightly to the knives. And this will lead to poor operation of the mechanism.

If everything is done correctly, the grille will fit very tightly to the casing and will not protrude outward.

All that remains is to screw the disk. It needs to be screwed all the way. When assembled correctly, this part should look like this.

Screwing the handle

To complete the assembly of the meat grinder, you need to screw on the handle. It is attached using a special bolt, for which there is a thread on the reverse (narrow) side of the casing. The screw must be tightened until it stops.

Some models use special sealing plastic gaskets. They need to be inserted from the outside into the narrow hole before tightening the bolt. But be careful: in some models they are located just inside.

So we figured out how to assemble a manual meat grinder. Now we need to check whether we did everything correctly.

Checking correct assembly and installation

To check the correct assembly, you first need to install our mechanism on the tabletop. For this purpose there is below special device: a square metal plate or special legs for support and a screw at the bottom.

When installing, the plate should be positioned above the tabletop, and the screw will press it firmly to the plane under the tabletop. Knowing how to assemble a manual meat grinder and having assembled it, you need to check the correct assembly. To do this, let's take some meat and process it. If the work goes quickly, everything is installed correctly.

If you need to install a nozzle

To make homemade sausage, you will need an attachment. Installing it is a little different than assembling a meat grinder with knives. Next, we’ll look at how to assemble a manual meat grinder with an attachment.

To do this, having inserted the auger into the casing, we will immediately install a special grill (it is in our photo). We won't insert knives. Then we will add a special nozzle (there may be several of them in the kit). Don't forget that there may also be a chamfer (protrusion) to hold the attachment in place. Then we screw the disk.

That's it, our meat grinder for preparing sausage is ready.

Let us add that you can make homemade sausage only if you have a specially prepared intestine (it is put on a nozzle and held with your hand).