Affinity® Dicer

Key Features

Applications

Affinity® Dicer U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted

The Affinity® Dicer (MAFF) U.S.D.A., Dairy Division accepted version has the ability to process high-fat, cold-temperature and otherwise normally difficult products. The feed roll and feed drum offer additional assistance transitioning product throughout the cutting zone. Sanitary stainless steel design. Food zone is completely separate from mechanical zone. Rounded tube frame limits microbial surface area and promotes self-draining. The dicer provides 2- or 3-dimensional cutting by adjusting the slice thickness, crosscut, and circular knife spindles for a full range of dices, crumbles/granulations, or strips. The Affinity accepts a wide range of infeed products in different shapes and sizes. Large infeed hopper accepts products up to 7″ (178 mm). It is ideal for dairy processing plants routinely inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Affinity® Dicer with Conveyor Feed Chute

The Affinity® Dicer with built-in conveyor (MAFF) has the ability to process high-fat, cold-temperature, and otherwise normally difficult products. The built-in conveyor assists in feeding and orientation of product. The feed roll and feed drum offer additional assistance transitioning product throughout the cutting zone. Optional outboard bearing supports cutting spindles to assist with heavy-duty applications. Other heavy-duty parts are also available. Sanitary stainless steel design. Food zone is completely separate from mechanical zone. Rounded tube frame limits microbial surface area and promotes self-draining. The dicer provides 2- or 3-dimensional cutting by adjusting the slice thickness, crosscut, and circular knife spindles for a full range of dices, crumbles/granulations, or strips. The Affinity accepts a wide range of infeed products in different shapes and sizes. Large infeed hopper accepts products up to 7″ (178 mm), or up to 10″ (254 mm) maximum in largest single dimension depending on the product. Large product infeed combined with a powerful 25 HP (18 kW) motor achieves maximum capacity.

Affinity® Dicer with Built-in Precutter

The Affinity® Dicer (MAFF) with built-in precutter offers an all-in-one solution for processing of preformed meat logs. The feed roll and feed drum offer additional assistance transitioning product throughout the cutting zone. Optional outboard bearing supports cutting spindles to assist with heavy-duty applications. Other heavy-duty parts are also available. Sanitary stainless steel design. Food zone is completely separate from mechanical zone. Rounded tube frame limits microbial surface area and promotes self-draining. The dicer provides 2- or 3-dimensional cutting by adjusting the slice thickness, crosscut, and circular knife spindles for a full range of dices. 

Bacon

1/4″ (6.4 mm)

Swiss Cheese

1/8″ (3.2 mm) Dice

Salami

1/8 x 1 x 1/8″ (3.2 x 25.4 x 3.2 mm) Strip

Feta

1/2″ (12.8 mm) Crumble

Bacon

Crumble

Cranberry

1/8″ (3.2 mm) Strip

Salami

1/4 x 1/4 x 1-1/2″ (6.4 x 6.4 x 38.1 mm) Strip

Ham

1/8″ (3.2 mm) Dice

Bacon

1/8 x 1/2 x 1/2″ (3.2 x 12.7 x 12.7 mm)

Pickle

3/16 x 1/8 x 5/32″ (4.7 x 3.2 x 3.9 mm)

Pot Roast

3/4 x 3 x 3/4″ (19.1 x 76.2 x 19.1 mm) Shred

Cheddar

1/8 x 1/8 x 1-1/2″ (3.2 x 3.2 x 38.1 mm) Strip

Bread

1/2 x 1 x 1″ (12.7 x 25.4 x 25.4 mm)

Tomato

1/4″ (6.4 mm) Dice

Carrot

1/8″ (3.2 mm) Dice

Cheddar

1/2″ (12.8 mm) Dice

White Cheddar Cheese

3/8 x 1-1/4 x 3/8″ (9.5 x 31.8 x 9.5 mm)

Cheddar

1/8″ (3.2 mm) Dice

Pet Food

1/8″ (3.2 mm) Dice

Poultry

1/2″ (12.8 mm) Dice

Specs

Affinity Dicer U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted

Affinity Dicer with Built-in Conveyor Feed Chute

Affinity Dicer with Precutter

Operating Principle

Affinity® Dicer

1. Impeller Paddles
2. Slicing Knife
3. Adjustable Slice Gate
4. Feed Roll
5. Feed Drum
6. Circular Knives
7. Crosscut Knives
8. Stripper Plate

Knife Info

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Types of Cuts

Cut Category

Slice

Slice thickness: 1/8 to 3/4” (3.2 to 19.1 mm)

Dice/Crumble/Strip

2 and 3-dimensional cutting involves adjusting the slice thickness and using the required circular or crosscut spindles.

Circular Knife Spindle: 1/8 to 3” (3.2 to 76.2 mm)
Crosscut Knife Spindle: 1/8 to 2” (3.2 to 50.8 mm)

Shred

Fine, medium, and coarse shreds can be produced on hot or chilled cooked meat products by using shredding disc spindle in place of the crosscut knife spindle.

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Media & Brochures

Photography

Videos

Affinity Dicer Overview

Dicers

Affinity Dicer: Meat Log Pet Food

Dicers

Dimensional Drawings