Knife Sharpening

 

The Metalform KnifeCare System has been designed to meet knife-sharpening demands of modern, large-scale meat processing factories. The KnifeCare System is a standalone solution that consists of a hollow grinder and knife-setting units and provides an in-house knife care solution.

Having knives sharpened more regularly on the premises ensures improved productivity, prolonged knife life, lower grinding costs and greater product yield. Knife downtime can also be eliminated and maintenance can occur when it is needed on an individual basis, thereby avoiding employees working with substandard knives until the next maintenance period.

The Metalform KnifeCare System can come with a full training program. Generating a company culture of having and maintaining a sharp knife is the key to the success of any knife sharpening program. This is something that Metalform and Argus Realcold identify with and promote.

 

The benefits

The KnifeCare System is simple to use and yields quick, accurate, reliable results. The solutions have been designed to maximise safety, meet hygiene requirements and be accessible for full and easy servicing. The system helps to consistently achieve maximum productivity and performance from all cutting implements. For example, as a knife wears it becomes thicker in the shoulder and quickly becomes too hard to sharpen, but by using the Metalform Hollow Grinder, a knife can be rejuvenated rather than discarded — therefore extending the life of the tool and reducing replacement costs.

 

The features

The Hollow Grinder

• A controllable grind depth;
• Adjustable gap grinding wheels allowing the user to adjust the width and depth of each grind;
• A self-tensioning belt so there is no need for manual adjustment;
• Water-cooled cutting to prevent loss of temper in steel;
• Grindings are flushed away to prolong the life of the grinding stones;
• Stainless steel construction;
• Key immobiliser to give greater security; and
• Removable grinding wheels for ease of replacement.

 

The Knife Setter

• Two independent clamping jaws, allowing the knife dresser to sharpen any blade shape;
• A clamping force of 120 kg of pressure for each clamp, ensuring the knife won’t slip;
• Adjustable fences, allowing for variable angles of 10, 15 or 20°;
• A geared handle for convenient and effortless one-handed operation;
• Vertical mounting operation, in pedestal or bench-mounted styles; and
• 100% stainless steel construction to meet all necessary hygiene standards.

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