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The BSD onion chopping machine processes up to 2kg of onions, shallots, and similar vegetables per batch. Operates manually with a lever-action cutting mechanism. Used in restaurant prep kitchens, catering facilities, and hotel back-of-house operations where consistent dice sizing reduces labour time.
Commercial Application
Mounted on prep benches during morning vegetable preparation. Operators load whole or halved onions into the chamber, pull the lever, and extract uniformly diced output. Batch processing replaces knife work in operations serving 50+ covers daily.
Used during prep shifts before service. 2kg batch capacity allows continuous processing without workflow interruption. One operator processes 10-15kg per hour depending on onion size and desired dice dimension.
Key Operational Advantages
- 2kg batch capacity with manual lever-action cutting mechanism
- Stainless steel body and detachable cutting chamber for direct cleaning access
- 18kg operational weight provides bench stability during lever operation
- CE certified for commercial kitchen hygiene compliance across UK and EU operations
- Detachable blade assembly allows field replacement without technician callout
- 54.1 × 35.1 × 34.0 cm footprint fits standard 60cm prep bench width
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | BSD |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 4 × 5 × 3 cm (1.4 × 2.1 × 1.3 in) |
| Certification | Meets commercial kitchen hygiene and safety standards applicable to CE (UK & EU), NSF (USA) and CSA (Canada) requirements. |
| Weight | 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs) |
Construction & Build Quality
Full stainless steel construction across body, cutting chamber, and lever mechanism. Detachable pot and blade assembly separate for cleaning under commercial dishwasher temperatures. 18kg unit weight indicates commercial-grade material thickness and hardware mounting.
- Stainless steel body resists corrosion in wet prep environments
- Detachable cutting chamber and blade assembly for hygiene compliance
- Manual lever mechanism eliminates electrical safety certification requirements
- 18kg construction weight ensures operational stability during use
Suitable Operations
- Commercial kitchens
- Hotel prep areas
- Restaurant kitchens
- Catering production facilities
- Food processing operations
Procurement & Support
TurcoBazaar supplies the BSD onion chopper direct from PIMAK manufacturing in Turkey. Worldwide shipping available to UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Middle East, and African markets. Unit ships as single carton via standard courier for addresses with loading dock or ground-level access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What stainless steel grade is used in the BSD construction?
A: Body and cutting chamber use food-grade stainless steel compliant with CE hygiene standards. Specific grade (304 or 430) confirmed on request for operations with acidic product contact requirements.
Q: Can the blade assembly be replaced on-site without technician support?
A: Yes. Detachable blade assembly lifts out after pot removal. Replacement blades ship as drop-in components with standard hand tools required for installation.
Q: Does the 2kg capacity refer to input weight or output volume?
A: 2kg refers to maximum input load of whole or halved onions placed in cutting chamber before lever operation. Output volume depends on dice size setting.
Q: What bench surface area is required for stable operation?
A: Machine footprint measures 54.1 × 35.1 cm. Minimum 70 × 50 cm clear bench space recommended to accommodate lever swing and operator stance during use.
Q: Is electrical connection required for operation?
A: No. BSD operates via manual lever mechanism. No electrical supply needed. Suitable for prep areas without dedicated equipment circuits.