Power Knife Sharpener & Hollow Grinder
Features:
Produces the sharpest knives, proved by extensive tests.
Less than 10 seconds per knife.
Without skill or lengthy training.
Adjustable edge angles give the ability to hollow grind and single or double bevel sharpen on the same machine.
With safety and comfort.
Does not need water, as special CBN abrasive gives the coolest grind to improve edge life by up to 100% over conventional sharpening media.
Small and compact.
Low consumable cost, as grinding wheels can be recoated, low maintenance.
Stainless Steel Covers and water-resistant electrical equipment.
Sharpening angles of between 0° and 70° are available.
Operates from 230V or 110V electrical supply, or a generator or 12V inverter.
Available with range of abrasive grit sizes, for different knife uses.
Ideal for knife manufacturers, large food processors, resharpening services.
Its principle of operation utilizes the Spiral Interlock Grinding Wheel system, used extensively throughout the world for knife manufacture and resharpening. By coupling this system with the high-tech abrasive Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) it provides a sharpening machine with many advantages.
By selection of a particular sharpening angle, typically 30°, the user will consistently produce high levels of sharpness, as the edge angle is controlled by level of interlocking of the spiral wheels. Once this sharpening geometry has been set all operators of the machine will achieve the same high levels of sharpness, irrespective of skill. By resetting the sharpening geometry so that the wheels do not interlock hollow grinding can be achieved to give a desired edge thickness prior to sharpening.
When the wheels are worn, they can be returned to MEFE for recoating with abrasive, thereby keeping consumable costs low. The life of the abrasive coating on the wheels depends on the use and type of knives sharpened but in general terms the following can be expected.
12000 to 30000 - New unsharpened knives (depends on size)
>30000 - Thin knives sharpened in a food factory system
18000 - Occasionally hollow ground and sharpened in a food factory system
7000 - Casual resharpening of badly worn knives in mobile sharpening service
4000 - Hollow grinding only
Different grades of abrasive are available which allow knives to be sharpened for different applications.
CBN 76 - Very smooth Fish and meat filleting
CBN 107 - Smooth General fish and meat processing
CBN 126 - Medium Vegetable and general kitchen use
CBN 151 - Coarse High-speed sharpening and non-food industrial use
Extensive sharpness testing on the ISO sharpness tester reveals that levels of sharpness produced on the MEFE machines are the highest consistently produced by any system. The edge life for given knife blade steel are also amongst the best achieved for re-sharpen-able commercial use knives, this is achieved by the very low temperature sharpening system not overheating the cutting edge and causing softening of the ultimate tip of the edge, which occurs when conventional abrasives are used with powered sharpeners.
For the majority of uses we recommend a sharpened angle of 30°, which gives a good sharpness coupled with excellent life, however decreasing to 20° improves the sharpness, but increases the risk of damage to the edge and therefore premature loss of sharpness.
Although the CBN abrasive is very fast and efficient, the knives do not become overheated during sharpening and so the use of a coolant is not required. This makes the machine pleasant to use and eliminates the use of a water bath, which quickly becomes a bacteriological hazard.
The machine has stainless steel covers and has water resistant electric motor and switches, making it suitable for use in food processing environments.
Available with fast or slow running motor. The fast motor allows the professional sharpener to operate under optimum conditions, the slow motor ensures the casual user does not become overzealous giving more control to the process.
The V-100 is easily moveable and is ideal for in-house or mobile applications. When fitted into a service van the equipment runs from either a petrol generator or a 12V inverter connected to the vehicle battery.
Specifications:
2x 100mm 30° CBN coated steel wheel -
Sharpening 10 seconds
Hollow grinding options
Sharpening angle Between 0° and 70°
Fan cooled 375 Watt 240V motor IP54
500mm x 300mm x 400mm
Table top, 42kg
Stainless Steel construction
Add on options - please email for addon
- CAT 139V100 HG Hollow Grinding Wheel
- 139 V2 Add on Variable Speed selectable 1375 and 2850 RPM
- 139VDA Add on Digital angle Display
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2 year Manufacturer's Warranty:
Below are the terms of Manufacturer’s warranty offered by Mitchell Engineering Food Equipment Pty Ltd. 23 Storie Street Clontarf.
Warranty Coverage:
We guarantee that our products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years from the date of your purchase
Warranty Claims Process:
- Notification: If you believe your product has a defect, please contact our customer service department at 07 3283 4536 or notify us in writing to info@mefe.com.au
- Proof of Purchase: Provide proof of purchase, invoice number or copy of tax invoice required.
- Inspection: If necessary, we may request you to return the defective product for inspection to determine the nature and cause of the defect. The cost to return the product may be at your expense.
Warranty Exclusions:
This warranty does not cover defects or damage arising from misuse, modification, neglect, normal wear and tear, or force majeure events beyond our control or failure to adhere to general maintenance as specified within the product manual.
This warranty does not apply to consumables such as batteries, ink, filters and globes.
Remedies:
If a defect covered by this warranty is properly notified to us within the warranty period, and is determined to be covered, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective product.
Any defective parts/products replaced by us under this warranty will be deemed to be the property of MEFE.
Limitation of Liability:
Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product and excludes consequential or incidental damages to the extent permitted by law.
Consumer Rights:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
