Review of potato peeler MOK 150M Torgmash

Every housewife knows how much time it takes to peel vegetables for cooking. However, progress does not stand still - new inventions are replacing the knife. For quick peeling potato tubers created an assistant - the MOK-150M Torgmash potato peeler. The device automates kitchen work, quickly processing large quantities of vegetables.

What kind of unit is this

Potato Peeler is a device for quickly peeling potatoes and other vegetables. It is used in catering establishments and vegetable processing industries, replacing manual labor.

What does it look like

A container about 80 cm high is placed on the floor. The tank is made of stainless steel. The tank is closed with a plastic lid. A hose with water is supplied from the water supply for washing vegetables. At the bottom there is a hole with a sleeve from which dirt and grated peels are removed.

A door opens on the side to remove processed products. tubers. The panel contains control buttons: “Start” and “Stop”. The timer allows you to set the selected time.

Principle of operation

Vegetables are pre-sorted by size, washed and placed into the working chamber through a funnel. Cover the top with a lid (metal or transparent). The power button starts the device. At this moment, water begins to flow into the tank. Under the influence of centrifugal force, the vegetables spin along the bottom of the container. At high rotation speeds, discs coated with abrasive material (corundum, silicon) tear off the skin.

Reference. The devices come in floor and tabletop locations.Some potato peelers have a filter to keep the drain clean. There are discs with blades for improved cleaning.

After cleaning is completed, the water supply stops. When the engine is running, through the door that is open on the side, clean vegetables jump out into the container provided. Dirty water along with pulp is discharged through the lower hole into the sewer or other container.

After work, rinse the bowl at idle speed and wipe the outer walls of the case with a clean cloth.

Specifications

The machine looks like a tank on 2 stands. The outside of the case is made of stainless steel. The device operates from the electrical network. The rotation of the bowl is carried out by a motor installed at the bottom. The tank lid has a rubber band for a tight seal. There is a hole on the side for a recess potatoes.

Description

Potato peeler MOK-150M Torgmash is functional equipment for automating kitchen work. Abrasive discs and cylinder included. The unit is placed on the floor in a specially equipped place. To operate the machine, a connection to the water supply and sewerage system is required. Hoses are not included in the set but are sold separately.

Since November 2016, the device has been available with new discs and a hatch door for unloading vegetables.

Options:

• productivity - 150 kg/h;
• loading - 7 kg;
• connection to water supply;
• rotation speed - 1500 rpm;
• voltage - 380 V;
• mechanical control;
• power - 750 W.

Country of origin: Belarus.

Operating rules

Operating conditions of the device:

• use at temperatures +1…+40°С;
• be sure to do grounding;
• first carry out an external inspection;
• check vegetables for stones and pieces of earth;
• unplug the machine after work;
• Remove the removable parts and wash them in warm water.

The equipment can be operated by a trained employee. It is not allowed to carry out work by people without prior training. Almost all breakdowns occur due to non-compliance with the conditions of use.

Where to buy and how much it costs

The MOK-150M Torgmash potato peeler is sold in electronics stores and can be ordered online. Cost - 37–42 thousand rubles. Delivery within Russia is usually carried out to the door or pick-up point.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the device:

• cleaning speed;
• quality of output vegetables;
• strength of elements;
• accessible management;
• ease of care.

Main disadvantages:

• strict technical control during work;
• availability of water supply and drainage;
• high network voltage requirement;
• increased noise during operation;
• weak fastening of the tank lid;
• imperfect water drainage system.

After operating the device vegetables you have to check and manually remove the eyes and skins from the recesses on the potatoes. There is not a single potato peeler that produces absolutely clean tubers.

Reviews

The device has become in demand in the field of household appliances. Buyers share their opinions on using the MOK-150M potato peeler.

Milan, Moscow: “The machine has been working flawlessly for 5 years and is an indispensable help in the kitchen of a catering establishment. The water supply is via a removable hose. You have to buy abrasive discs often, which is not surprising: the device works every day under intense conditions. We change spare parts ourselves, there are no special difficulties.”.

Antonina, Chita: “This is a wonderful thing! Makes life easier for kitchen workers, cleans large volumes of vegetables almost independently, so you can serve more visitors, expanding your restaurant business.We allocated a small utility room for the device and equipped the water supply. The workers quickly mastered all the nuances of operation. We carry out minor repairs ourselves.”.

Oksana, Penza: “The unit frees up additional time for other kitchen tasks. If done correctly, the end result is almost perfectly peeled potatoes. I am very grateful to the manufacturers for the miracle technology. The voltage did not allow the device to start, so I had to buy a stabilizer. All costs are incomparable with the benefits of using this combine. The disadvantages include noise during operation and vegetables that are not fully peeled—you have to do a little work.”

Conclusion

Potato peeler MOK-150M Torgmash reduces manual work by peeling up to 150 kg of vegetables per hour. The maximum tank capacity is 7 kg. The unit helps to rationally use the labor of workers and increase the number of visitors to public catering, but requires the supply and drainage of water and high voltage.