The best electric grinders for the home

Schematic diagram of the operation of an electric meat grinder

In order to understand the principle of operation of a meat grinder, you need to know what constituent parts it consists of and what they are intended for. The layout of the components of the electrical version of this household appliance is shown in the following figure.

This diagram shows the following elements:

1 - pusherserving to feed the processed product onto the shaft of the device;

2 - bowl, which is the accumulator of processed products;

3 - the body of the active element of the deviceproviding processing of products;

4 - active element drive shaft;

5 - mechanical reducerensuring the conversion of the rotation speed of the electric motor into the rotation speed of the drive shaft;

6 and 13 - meat grinder body (facing);

7 - electric motor;

8 - shock absorber, provides vibration reduction and rigidity during device operation;

9–12 - control buttons and signal indication;

14, 15 and 18 - mechanisms, serving to fix the active element of the meat grinder and block the operation of the device;

16 - electric cable entry, through which the engine is connected to the electrical network;

17 - grounding terminal, serves to protect the user when voltage is applied to the device case.

The main element of the meat grinder is an active element, the device diagram of which is shown below.

This diagram shows the following elements:

1 - keyproviding fixation of other elements in a given position;

2 - augerserving to supply products to the cutting elements of the device;

3 and 4 - knivesproviding cutting of processed products;

5 - lattice, serves for the separation of products after cutting;

6 - thrust ring, provides fastening of knives and grates;

7 - clamping nut, serves to fix all the components of the active element of the meat grinder.

For different models, the presence of certain constituent components, both the active element and other parts, may differ slightly, but they are basically similar.

Having studied the main components of the device, you can study the principle of its operation, which is carried out as follows:

1. When the electric motor is turned on, the rotation of its shaft is transmitted to the drive of the active element.
2. From the drive shaft of the active element, rotation is transmitted to the auger.
3. The prepared product (meat, vegetables, etc.) is fed into the active element of the device using a pusher.
4. With its help, the products entering the auger begin to move towards the installed knives.
5. The knives grind the incoming products, and they are fed to the grill of the device, after which the cooked minced meat "comes out" from the body of the meat grinder.

IMPORTANT!

The grinding process goes on continuously, therefore, to ensure such a rhythm of work, it is necessary to prepare processed products - cut the meat into small pieces, peel the fruit of seeds and stalks, and knead the dough in the required volume!

In the figures above, the screw scheme of the meat grinder device and the principle of its operation were considered.

This is the most common design, but there is another one that is fundamentally different - this is a cutter.

The principle of operation of the cutter-type design resembles the operation of a blender, when sharp knives rotate in a certain container at high speed. It is rarely used, because the resulting minced meat has a foamed consistency and is more suitable for the preparation of dietary and baby food.

Advantages and disadvantages of electrical models

There are two fundamentally different types of meat grinders that differ in the drive of the active element - these are electrical and mechanical devices. For the rest, these meat grinders are similar both in principle of operation and in structural elements.

The advantages of electric models are:

• functionality that provides a wide range of operations;
• ease and speed of performing labor-intensive operations for grinding difficult-to-cut products (low grade meat, thick dough);
• the convenience of use;
• good quality of the minced meat obtained in terms of the degree of mixing and grinding of the products used.

The disadvantages of models equipped with an electric drive include:

• the need for an electrical network for their use;
• the consumption of electrical energy used during the operation of the device;
• large sizes in comparison with mechanical counterparts;
• the presence of noise during the operation of the device;
• the need for careful maintenance and prevention of the ingress of water and foreign products into the body of the meat grinder (electric motor, gearbox).

Main technical parameters of meat grinders

Any device and mechanism, especially those equipped with an electric motor, have certain technical characteristics on the basis of which you can make a choice of a particular model of the device, as well as determine it functionality.

When choosing a device, you should clearly understand for what purposes it is purchased and how often it will be used.

The main technical characteristics of electric meat grinders declared by manufacturers are:

Power - the main indicator affecting other technical characteristics.

For this indicator, meat grinders are classified as:

• low power - up to 0.8 kW;
• average power - from 0.8 to 1.5 kW;
• powerful - more than 1.5 kW.

The nominal power of the meat grinder is the power at which the device can work for a long time or with short interruptions to cool the electric motor.

Performance.

This indicator determines the ability of a household appliance to process a certain amount of products per unit of time.

This indicator is directly related to the power, the type of gearbox and the principle of operation (screw or cutter design).

For this indicator, meat grinders are classified as:

• class "A»- are distinguished by high productivity and are used by professionals for the preparation of minced meat;
• class "B" - these are multifunctional devices of average productivity, equipped with various knives, attachments and graters;
• class "C" - household appliances with low productivity.

Body material and active elements.

In the manufacture of the case, stainless steel and durable plastic are used; for the manufacture of the receiving tray and pusher, various types of food grade plastic are used.

Active elements (auger, body, key) are made of stainless steel or alloys of food grade aluminum.

In the manufacture of knives and grates, special types of alloys are used that can work for a long time without additional sharpening.

Dimensions and weight.

The weight and dimensions of the device determine the possibility of placing it in a particular storage location, as well as the frequency of use. In addition, it should be remembered that more powerful models have larger dimensions and vice versa.

The frequency of use is also important when choosing a model and considering this indicator, since with constant use there is no need for free storage space, and in rare cases, a meat grinder should take away.

Attachments and additional knives.

The presence of attachments and additional knives significantly expands the functionality of the meat grinder.

For different models of different manufacturers, the following types of attachments may be included in the delivery set:

• for curly cutting of fruits and vegetables;
• for shredding and grating products;
• for making homemade sausages;
• for dough and ice picks.

Additional options.

Among the additional options that are equipped with various models, the most common should be noted:

• protection of the electric motor against overload and overheating;
• reverse - allows you to change the rotation of the auger drive shaft.

Which electric meat grinder is better to buy and how to choose the right one

Which meat grinder is better to buy for the home and how to choose it correctly, what to look for and which model is more reliable - these are the questions that arise before the user when a decision is made to purchase such a household device.

The selection criteria in this case will be the following indicators:

• technical characteristics (power, performance, weight, dimensions);
• functionality;
• the presence of attachments and additional functions;
• reliability;
• price.

By comparing these indicators for different models, having decided on the purpose and frequency of use, you can choose a meat grinder, meeting all the requirements for it, as well as in accordance with personal preferences for a particular brand of the manufacturer products.

Rating of the best electric meat grinders 2019

The rating of the best meat grinders for home 2019, compiled by the editors of our portal and based on user reviews, is as follows.

10th place - Rolsen MG-1513PR

The productivity of the device is 0.6 kg / minute, the maximum power is 1,500 watts.

Cost - from 2,200 rubles.

Yulyok89, m. Mines:"Not bad at all. Advantages: price, grinding speed, power, four nozzles, reverse, engine protection, rubber feet. Disadvantages: noisy, short cord, no compartment for storing the cord, heats up quickly, plastic case and some details. "

Rolsen MG-1513PR

9th place - SUPRA MGS-1600

SUPRA is a Japanese brand that produces a large number of electronics, including household appliances for the kitchen.

spiel87, Russia:“Powerful baby. Pluses: Compact, powerful, nothing more. Disadvantages: noise level. "

SUPRA MGS-1600

8th place - Rolsen MG-1515PR

Rolsen is a brand from South Korea. The MG-1515PR meat grinder is equipped with a reverse and overload protection. The performance of the model is 0.6 kg / minute, the maximum power is 1,500 watts.

Cost - from 3,000 rubles.

Rolsen MG-1515PR

7th place - Axion M 31.02

The Axion brand is a little-known domestic manufacturer of household appliances, but with a long history in other industries. JSC "Izhevsk Motorcycle Plant" Axion-Holding "is a diversified enterprise, and one of the types of products is household goods.

The Axion M 31.02 meat grinder is distinguished by its functionality and low cost. Device productivity - 1.7 kg / minute, rated power - 230 W. It has additional attachments in its kit, and is also equipped with a reverse. Cost - from 4,000 rubles.

oksanarozhnova, m. Kostroma:“Very powerful! Twists just gorgeous! Advantages: high quality, multifunctional, convenient, powerful, inexpensive. Disadvantages: makes a lot of noise (in principle, like everyone else). "

Axion M 31.02

6th place - Panasonic MK-MG1000WTQ

Model of the Japanese company Panasonic with ease of use and relatively low cost. Productivity - 0.8 kg / minute, rated power - 200 W. Cost - from 4 500 rubles.

Cosmos 111, g. Blagoveshchensk:“A good meat grinder for little money!

Advantages: low price, good quality. Disadvantages: no reverse. "

Panasonic MK-MG1000WTQ

5th place - Philips HR2710 / 10

Another model of European manufacturers is made in a compact design and is distinguished by the use of metal gears in the manufacture of the gearbox. Productivity - 1.7 kg / minute, rated power - 450 W. Cost - from 4,000 rubles.

Reviews:

Borisova Julia:"Advantages: small, metallic connection."

Philips HR2710 / 10

4th place - Moulinex ME 442139

Inexpensive meat grinder for occasional use with a minimum set of additional functions and attachments. Productivity - 2.3 kg / min, rated power - 700 W. The cost of the model is from 6,000 rubles.

Talyzin Stepan:“Advantages: compactness, power, European assembly. Disadvantages: I have not found such. "

Moulinex ME 442139

3rd place - Bosch MFW 45020

Model data are given in the text (in tables).

olenka72, g. Tyumen:“An irreplaceable assistant in the kitchen for an active hostess.

Advantages: power, reverse, suction cups on legs, protection against overheating and the presence of a compartment for storing attachments, a compartment for the cord. Disadvantages: noisy, no tray in the nozzle storage compartment. "

Bosch MFW 45020

2nd place - Kenwood MG-475

Universal model for occasional home use. Cost - from 7,500 rubles.

Elenavip, Rostov region:“In general, I am satisfied with the meat grinder. Advantages: performance and quality. Disadvantages: the price may be too high. "

Kenwood MG-475

1st place - Philips HR2731 / 90

The Philips model (Netherlands) is distinguished by functionality and high performance (4.5 kg / minute). The cost of the model is from 11,000 rubles.

The popularity of the model is confirmed by user reviews:

irishka-myshka, m. St. Petersburg:“We have these cutlets now - well, just heaps! Advantages: inexpensive, works quickly and efficiently, convenient, and there are no unnecessary functions. Disadvantages: not found. "

Philips HR2731 / 90

Main manufacturers, comparison of technical characteristics of household models

On the market of household appliances there is a fairly wide selection of models of electric meat grinders from various manufacturers from different technically developed countries.

The most popular brands are:

• Electric meat grinders Bosch.

Bosch is a worldwide group of companies based in Germany.

The company is engaged in the production and sale of household appliances for various purposes, including different types of meat grinders.

The most popular models are: MFW 45020, MFW 66020, MFW 67600, MFW 68680 and MFW 68640.

• Electric meat grinders Moulinex.

Moulinex is a French brand specializing in the production of household appliances for the kitchen and home.

The most popular models of meat grinders manufactured by the company are: ME 442, ME 4581, HV4 ME 4111, HV10 ME 850 and HV8 ME 626.

• Household appliances Zelmer.

Zelmer is a Polish company owned by BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (Germany).

In the line of meat grinders, the most popular models are: MM 1200.89, MM 2000.84, ZMM 1064, MM 1200.98 and 987.88.

• Electric meat grinders Kenwood.

Kenwood is a brand of the British company Kenwood Manufacturing Co. Ltd, specializing in the production of kitchen appliances.

In the group of electric grinders, the most popular models are MG515, MG700 and MG520.

• Household appliances Polaris.

Polaris is a domestic brand headquartered in Moscow. Household appliances for various purposes, climatic equipment, as well as water heaters and dishes are produced under the Polaris trademark.

Among the models of meat grinders, the most popular are: PMG 1820, PMG 1829, PMG 1832, PMG 2029 and 3043L.

• Household appliances Redmond.

Redmond is a Russian trade mark under which household appliances of various types are produced.

The group of products for the kitchen includes the following popular models of meat grinders: RMG-1216-8, RMG-1232, RMG-CB1210, RMG-CBM1225 and RMG-1212-7-E.

In order to compare the popular models of meat grinders of various brands, their technical characteristics and equipment are summarized in the following table:

Brand name	Model	Comparative characteristics
Rated power, W	Peak power, W	Productivity, kg / minute	Add. equipment
Bosch	MFW 45020	500	1 600	2,7	Reverse, discs and attachments.
MFW 66020	600	1 800	3	Reverse, discs and attachments.
MFW 67600	700	2 000	3,5	Reverse, discs and attachments.
MFW 68680	800	2 200	4,3	Reverse, discs, attachments, graters and shredders.
MFW 68640	800	2 200	4,3	Reverse, discs, attachments, shredders.
Moulinex	ME 442	700	2 000	2,3	Disc and nozzle.
ME 4581	500	1 600	2	Reverse, disc, attachment, grater and shredder.
HV4 ME 4111	350	1 200	1	Disc, attachment, grater and juicer.
HV10 ME 850	1 000	2 500	3,2	Disc and nozzle.
HV8 ME 626	700	2 000	2,3	Disc, nozzle, grater and shredder.
Zelmer	MM 1200.89	650	1 900	2,3	Discs, attachments and shredders.
MM 2000.84	650	1 900	2,3	Disks.
ZMM 1064	500	1 500	1,7	Discs, attachments and shredders.
MM 1200.98	650	1 900	2,3	Discs, attachments and shredders.
987.88	600	1 900	2,3	Disks.
Kenwood	MG515	—	1 600	2	Nozzles.
MG700	—	2 000	3	Discs, attachments, graters and shredders.
MG520	—	1 600	2	Disc, attachment, graters and shredders.
Polaris	PMG 1820	—	1 800	1,8	Disks.
PMG 1829	250	1 800	2	Discs, attachments and shredders.
PMG 1832	250	1 800	2	Discs, attachments and shredders.
PMG 2029	—	2 000	2	Discs, attachments and shredders.
3043L	—	3 000	3	Disks.
Redmond	RMG-1216-8	500	1 200	2	Reverse, overheat protection, discs, attachments and shredders.
RMG-1232	350	1 500	1,6	Reverse, minced meat disc.
RMG-CB1210	800	1 500	2,5	Reverse, overheat protection, discs, attachments and shredders.
RMG-CBM1225	800	2 500	2,5	Reverse, overheat protection, discs, attachments and shredders.
RMG-1212-7-E	600	2 000	1,6	Reverse, overheat protection, discs, attachments and shredders.

Electric meat grinders with metal gears of Russian production - is it worth buying

The gear is the main element of the gearbox, which serves to transfer the rotational motion of the electric motor shaft to the drive shaft of the active element of the meat grinder - auger.

As a rule, in most models, gears are made of durable plastic, which, firstly, reduces the weight of the device, and secondly, ensures the safe operation of the electric motor.

This is due to the fact that when a foreign object (bone fragments) gets under the cutting knives grinder, the engine power is not enough to chop them, it turns and the gears collapse. As a result, the engine remains intact and to repair the meat grinder, it is enough to replace the broken gears, which are included in the delivery set from some manufacturers.

Several domestic and foreign manufacturers produce metal gear reducers. In this case, you should be very careful when using such devices, because repairing an electric motor is quite costly and comparable to the cost of a new apparatus.

However, there is one advantage to this type of gear - they are not subject to abrasion and, if properly used, can last a long time.

Whether to buy a meat grinder with metal gears or not, each user decides individually - it all depends on work experience, attentiveness and intensity of use of such household device.

Review of prices for the best electric grinders

The table shows the prices for models of popular meat grinders, which are discussed above when selling them through Internet resources:

Brand name	Model	Average cost (as of 2019), rubles
Bosch	MFW 45020	5 500
MFW 66020	6 500
MFW 67600	8 000
MFW 68680	15 000
MFW 68640	11 000
Moulinex	ME 442	8 000
ME 4581	6 500
HV4 ME 4111	7 000
HV10 ME 850	24 000
HV8 ME 626	6 500
Zelmer	MM 1200.89	6 000
MM 2000.84	7 500
ZMM 1064	7 000
MM 1200.98	6 000
987.88	5 000
Kenwood	MG515	10 000
MG700	15 000
MG520	13 000
Polaris	PMG 1820	3 000
PMG 1829	3 500
PMG 1832	2 500
PMG 2029	5 000
3043L	12 000
Redmond	RMG-1216-8	6 500
RMG-1232	3 000
RMG-CB1210	12 500
RMG-CBM1225	15 000
RMG-1212-7-E	9 000

The table shows the minimum values ​​of the cost. The price may be higher, depending on the margin of the seller's company, delivery method and payment.

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