Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer
A New Urschel Cutting Concept in Fruit and Vegetable Processing.
Invented by the Urschel Innovation & Development Team, featuring patent-pending cutting methods, meet the Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer.
Make plans to view the new Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer in-person at one of the upcoming shows via your local Urschel contact.
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Key Features
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Applications
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Specs
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Knife Info
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Types of Cuts
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Key Features
NEW TO THE URSCHEL GLOBAL NETWORK
The latest Urschel development in produce processing, the Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer employs patented Urschel technology to create precision cutting methods, engineered through extensive research and development.
MACHINE BENEFITS
Engineered for a low total cost of ownership — from initial investment to ongoing operation — the Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer offers ease of use, compact design, and high overall performance.
DESIGNING THE LITTLE GEM ASPIRE™ DICER
The Urschel Innovation & Development Center was created to put innovation and new machine development at the forefront of our commitment. It provides a dedicated space to explore creative, outside-the-box ideas. The Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer is a direct result of that approach.
STATICUT™ KNIFE ASSEMBLY
Knives are crucial when processing fruits and vegetables. The Little Gem Aspire Dicer features a StatiCut™ assembly with specialty knives designed to easily switch from one cut size to the next. With few parts to maintain and inventory, the dicer decreases overall operational costs and increases profits.
Applications
Apple
6 mm Dice
Apple
6 mm Slice
Beet
6 mm Slice
Butternut Squash
6 mm and 12 mm Dice
Carrot
6 mm Dice
Mango
6 and 12 mm Dice
Onion
6 mm Slice
Onion
6 mm Dice
Pineapple
6 mm and 12 mm Dice
Potato
12 mm Dice
Strawberry
6 mm Dice
Sweet Potato
6 mm Dice
Tomato
6 mm Dice
Zucchini
6 mm Slice
Specs
Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer
| LENGTH | 41.48″ (1054 mm) |
| WIDTH | 42.32″ (1075 mm) |
| HEIGHT | 62.15″ (1579 mm) |
| NET WEIGHT | 620 lb (282 kg) |
| MOTOR | 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) |
Operating Principle
Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer
- Slicing Knife
- StatiCut™ Knife Assembly
- Crosscut Knives
- Impeller
Knife Info
StatiCut™ Knives
Patent-pending cutting methods
The Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer features a StatiCut™ knife assembly in place of a circular knife assembly. The StatiCut™ delivers complete flexibility to create different sizes and patterns of cuts in a compact design.
Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer Crosscut Knives
Knives at an angled bend in parallel that horizontally cross the product as it exits the StatiCut™ assembly.
Urschel has developed diverse styles suitable for different products crucial to the cutting process.
Specify Urschel Knives
Urschel knives are crafted with proper geometry, balance, and sharpness to work with Urschel cutting components and Urschel cutting machinery.
Urschel manufactures millions of knives every year and remains at the forefront of knife technology while evolving with the needs of the dynamic food processing industry.
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Types of Cuts
Slice
Flat slices: 2 mm – 20 mm
Strip/Dice
StatiCut™ Knife Range: starting at 5 mm
StatiCut knives may be removed to increase cut width or create custom patterns. Maximum cut width is 100 mm.
Crosscut Range: up to 20 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer is a new fruit and vegetable dicer invented by the Urschel Innovation & Development Team. It introduces patent-pending cutting methods to deliver precision cuts in a compact, easy-to-use design engineered for a low total cost of ownership.
The machine produces flat slices (2–20 mm) and strips or dices using the StatiCut™ Knife Assembly. Strip and dice widths start at 5 mm and can be widened up to 100 mm by removing StatiCut knives or creating custom patterns. Crosscut sizes range up to 20 mm.
The Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer is designed for a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, beets, butternut squash, carrots, mangoes, onions, pineapple, potatoes, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini. To explore the full range of products and cut types Urschel equipment handles, visit the Cutting Applications database.
This machine is purpose-built for produce processing operations. It is particularly well suited for the fruit and vegetable processing industry.
The StatiCut™ Knife Assembly replaces a traditional circular knife assembly. It provides the flexibility to produce different cut sizes and patterns without the need for large parts inventories, which helps reduce operational costs. Knives can be removed to increase cut width or configure custom patterns.
The machine measures 41.48″ (1054 mm) in length, 42.32″ (1075 mm) in width, and 62.15″ (1579 mm) in height, with a net weight of 620 lb (282 kg). It is driven by a 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) motor. Measurements may vary by configuration.
Yes. Urschel is debuting the Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer at select trade shows. Visit the Urschel trade show listing for upcoming event dates and locations, or contact your local sales representative to arrange a demonstration.
Contact your local Urschel sales representative for pricing and availability details. You can locate your sales rep using the rep finder on the Urschel website.
The Urschel Difference
As the global leader in food cutting technology, Urschel continues to lead the world in the manufacturing and selling of industrial cutting equipment to the food processing and allied industries. The company continues to expand around the globe to grow alongside this ever-changing, dynamic industry, while maintaining its headquarters and manufacturing facility in northwest Indiana, centrally located in the heart of the United States.
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High-capacity Urschel cutting machinery is manufactured at our headquarters in Indiana, U.S.A.
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Customer service focused setting the industry standard in food cutting technology.
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100% employee-owned and operated for the highest quality and attention to detail possible.
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