We replaced the bowl ring, power cord, new knife & grind plate. Also changed the oil and used Hobart gear oil. Pneumatic Foot Pedal included. The 4346 is a compact self-feed- ing grinder which will mix and grind or mix only… Fresh meat trimmings or tempered (above 24°F) frozen flaked or 114″ x 114″ sticks. The Hobart Model 4346 is ideal for producing sausage prod- ucts as well as ground beef. Fill lugs with ground meat or use the optional foot control switch for filling smaller containers. The 4346 can be used with a Hobart Loaf Forming Machine. All parts of the 4346 that have direct contact with the product are easily removed or readily cleaned in place. Smooth contours permit thorough cleaning for maintaining a sanitary operation. For fast, clean grinding of meat… Thorough mixing and blending… Where a high quality product is a prime importance… Specify the Hobart 4346 Mixer/ Grinder. SPECIFICATIONS Listed by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. And National Sanitation Founda- tion USDA Listed. GENERAL: For fixed operation, the branch power circuit is con- nected directly to the power supply junction box. Standard model furnished with casters, a factory installed 4-wire grounding flexible cord and plug approxi- mately 8 feet in length, and receptacle. ELECTRICAL: 200-60-3, 230-60-3, 460-60-3 UL Listed. 220-50-3, 240-50-3, 380-50-3, 415-50-3 Not submitted for UL Listing. MOTOR: Hobart designed and built, 712 HP, ventilated; flange mounted with grease packed ball bearings. Hobart designed waterproof mag- netic START and STOP rocker switches, two magnetic contactors for reversing feature, solid state motor protection sys- tem which prevents excessive motor temperature, safety inter- lock switch for hopper guard, 115 V. Pilot circuit transformer, air heater to deter internal condensa- tion in control box. Offered optionally, is a safety guarded foot switch in conjunction with a control panel mounted selector switch, for MIX/GRIND intermit- tent operation. Specifications, Details and Dimensions on Reverse Side. TRANSMISSION: The grinder transmission consists of single reduction, hardened helical gears, oil lubricated. Thrust from the grinder worm is taken by a large tapered roller bearing mounted in gear case. Double lip seal prevents loss of oil or entrance of moisture. The mixing arm is driven by a roller chain from the main unit. CAPACITY: The Model 4346 Mixer/Grinder hopper has meat capacity of up to 215 pounds for first grind, depending on type of product. It has a grinding rate of 55 to 60 pounds of fresh boneless beef per minute, first or second cutting through a 18″ plate 60 to 65 pounds of pork per minute, first cut through a 34″ plate and 55 to 60 pounds of pork per minute second cut, (after 34″ breaker plate) through a 316″ plate. Frozen meat must be tempered to 24°F or higher, and can be in flake or 114″ x 114″ stick form. GRINDING END: This Mixer/Grinder is equipped with a #46 grinding end which includes a heavily tinned, cast iron cylinder, adjusting ring, and worm. The cylinder and worm can be easily removed by use of the spanner wrench provided. The end is designed for #32 USSA standard size knives and plates (not furnished). FEEDING SYSTEM: The grinder worm, rotating at 222 RPM, extends the length of the cylinder and hopper, and automatically feeds the meat into the grinder cylinder. When the control is set on MIX/ GRIND, the worm and mixing arm operate; when set on MIX ONLY, the mixing arm rotates in opposite direction. MIXING ARM: Thorough mixing is accomplished by a heavily tinned steel mixing arm. The arm can be removed from the hopper for cleaning without. Tools by removing the bearing retainer on the front of the hopper. The arm rotates at 29 RPM. CLEANING: The mixing arm, mixing arm outer seal, worm and cylinder should be removed from the grinder for cleaning. SAFETY: An electrical interlock switch is provided for operator safety. Whenever hopper guard is open, power to motor is cut off. The hopper guard must be closed before machine can be started. LEGS: Standard legs with casters (938″1238″) provide 2234″ to 2534″clearance between floor and lowest point on adjusting ring. Legs with casters are available in three other optional lengths (see Details and Dimensions) at no extra cost. Legs without casters (reduced cost) are available when ordered (see Details and Dimensions for available lengths). If not specified on order, standard length legs with casters (938″1238″) will be furnished. Cord and plug and receptable are required on any machine with casters. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: (Available at extra cost). Flexible power supply cord and plug. Standard equipment on models with casters. Receptacle or pendant type connection. Receptacle is standard equipment on models with casters. Adjustable legs with casters (3 non-standard lengths available) provide installation flexibility and machine mobility. Also includes power supply cord and plug and receptacle. Adjustable legs without casters for fixed position installations. Foot switch used for intermittent grinding operations. Includes switch and special control on Mixer/Grinder. This allows the product, from a companion first cut grinder to feed directly into the hopper. Specify side of mixer/ grinder to be equipped with inlet connection. Plug assembly for hopper inlet connection. For use when inlet hole is not being used. Carbon steel or Stay Sharp knives and plates with 564″ to 1″ diameter holes. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: The Model 4346 can be used in tandem with Hobart or competitive grinders in all sizes from #32 through #56. Adapters or special adjusting rings are available for this purpose. When ordering, specify make and model number, along with knife and plate size. FINISH: Standard unit consists of stainless steel hopper, tinned deflector and mixing arm; tinned cast iron cylinder, adjusting ring and worm; stainless steel hopper guard, motor shroud and rear panel; base assembly is galvanized. As continued product improvement is a Hobart policy, specifications may be subject to change without notice. The item “HOBART Meat Grinder # 4346 / Mixer -Butcher New Knife, Blade, Ring $299 Shipping” is in sale since Saturday, December 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\Restaurant & Food Service\Commercial Kitchen Equipment\Food Preparation Equipment\Meat Grinders & Butcher Supply\Meat Grinders”. The seller is “spons_mik” and is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Hobart
- Model: 4346
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