Meat grinder FIMAR 22SN-unger

A meat mincer forces whole cuts through a rotating screw that presses them against a cutting plate. The screw, or worm, draws the meat from the hopper, compresses it, and pushes it through the holes in the plate. A sharp knife spins against the plate, slicing the strands as they emerge. This method breaks down connective tissue and fat without heating the meat, keeping texture and flavour intact for sausages, burgers or terrines.

The operator loads the hopper with chilled, cubed meat, switches the mincer on, and feeds the pieces steadily into the inlet. The worm conveys them to the grinding unit, where the plate and knife produce uniform strands. A second pass through a finer plate refines the texture if needed. The removable grinding unit allows quick change of plate size or cleaning between batches.

The FIMAR 22SN is built on a polished aluminium frame with a stainless steel hopper. The grinding unit itself is AISI 304 stainless steel, including the 6 mm-hole cutting plate and the self-sharpening knife. Gears run in an oil bath for quiet, low-wear operation. The UNGER system ensures compatibility with standard plates and knives from the same range.

A 1.1 kW motor drives the worm at a rate that processes 250 kg of meat per hour. The voltage range of 230-400 V/3N/50 Hz allows connection to either single-phase or three-phase supplies found in professional kitchens. The compact footprint of 450 × 290 × 520 mm fits on a worktop or mobile stand, while the 25 kg weight permits easy repositioning by one person.

Cleaning involves removing the grinding unit, disassembling the plate and knife, and washing all stainless steel parts in warm water with food-safe detergent. The oil-bath gears require occasional topping up with food-grade lubricant. The polished aluminium frame wipes clean with a damp cloth.

The 22SN is part of the UNGER system, so it accepts plates and knives from other UNGER-compatible mincers. It is listed in the FIMAR catalogue under meat preparation equipment.