Canada's Definitive Commercial Refrigeration, Ice & Beverage Equipment Buying Guide

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Blenders

Drink blenders have long been associated with margheritas and daiquiris. As drink menus have

evolved so have the commercial blender category. Many blender manufacturers offer both residential

or home models as well as commercial models and this can be confusing especially from the same

manufacturer. Commercial units have higher horsepower motors and stronger blades along with more

robust materials in general and programming options for different drink items on your menu. It’s also

important to note that residential blenders are not covered under warranty in a commercial application.

In addition, many commercial manufacturers offer a quiet enclosure to reduce the noise in the bar

and front of house to avoid the loud blending noise and disruption in the dining room. These can be

purchased either with the unit at the time of purchase or can be purchased separately after depending

on the model.

Speak to your RED Dealer to ensure you have the right blender for the job

Key Considerations when it comes to Blenders:

Containers: Blenders often come in a variety of container sizes from 36 oz to 64

oz capacity. Ensure you have the correct size of container to avoid overfilling your

jar and putting more strain on the motor or damaging blades/internal components.

Motors: Commercial blenders have a wide variety of HP motor from ½ HP to 3 ½ HP motors

including in 1, 2 or variable speed motors for extreme flexibility in making your beverages.

Controls: From a simple toggle on/off switch to an electronic touchpad, the controls you

want and need are available from a number of manufacturers. As you go up the levels in

the blender category, programmability is a feature that becomes more readily available.

Materials: Many manufacturers have choices available in containers from glass to

polycarbonate, to BPA-Free copolyester to stainless steel containers.

Many of these industrial juicers will be capable of doing much more

than just oranges. The ZO6 is the most versatile juicer and is the

perfect chocie for those looking for flexbility. This unit is able to

squeeze and provide juice for: oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines,

grapefruits and even pomegranates!

From small footprints to large options meeting the needs of large

caters and hospitality needs, these industrial juicers certainly will

meet any peaks in demand.