Meat grinders, fish scalers

This category covers mechanical equipment used in meat and fish preparation, including grinders, fish scalers, slicers, presses, and tenderizing equipment. These machines are used in processing areas where raw product must be ground, portioned, scaled, pressed, or prepared before further cooking, curing, packaging, or sale. Meat grinders may be intended for fresh meat or for both fresh and frozen meat, while slicers and presses support different preparation tasks.

Fish scalers address surface preparation rather than meat reduction. When comparing equipment, match the machine type to the required operation and product condition. Also consider whether a dedicated unit or a machine designed for a specific processing step fits the workflow, since grinding, slicing, tenderizing, and pressing are distinct tasks.