The Univex BC18 Bowl Cutter with Built-In #12 PTO Hub is a commercial-grade food processing device designed for high-efficiency chopping and mixing applications in professional kitchens. Featuring an 18" diameter stainless steel bowl, it operates at 22 rpm, enabling precise and consistent cuts. Its powerful 1 HP motor and twin stainless steel knives facilitate up to 3,768 cuts per minute, making it suitable for Industrious foodservice environments like large restaurants and institutional cafeterias. Equipped with a start/stop button and a bowl cover interlock for safety, its polished and anodized aluminum construction ensures durability and ease of maintenance, making it an ideal solution for bulk food preparation and textured ingredient processing.
Top Univex BC18 Features
The Univex BC18 bowl cutter provides a robust steel construction with a high-performance 1 HP motor, twin stainless steel knives, and an 18-inch stainless steel bowl. Designed for reliable continuous operation, it includes safety interlocks and user-friendly controls. The unit seamlessly integrates into commercial kitchens for high-volume processing, ensuring precise, consistent results with minimal downtime. Its durable build and safety features support demanding food prep workflows, making it suitable for processing meats, vegetables, or prepared ingredients efficiently.
- High-capacity 18-inch stainless steel bowl: Supports large batch processing for busy kitchens
- Dual stainless steel knives: Achieve up to 3,768 cuts per minute for precision processing
- Built-in #12 PTO hub: Compatibility with various attachments enhances versatility
- Polished & anodized aluminum construction: Ensures durability and simplifies cleaning
- Safety interlock with start/stop controls: Promotes secure operation in fast-paced foodservice environments
Ideal for high-volume bulk ingredient preparation in restaurant kitchens or institutional foodservice operations.
Univex BC18 Technical Specs
The Univex BC18 features a 1 HP motor powered by standard commercial electrical requirements, ensuring reliable performance with typical operating voltages at 60 Hz, suitable for 3-phase power supplies common in industrial kitchens. Its construction uses anodized aluminum housing paired with a durable stainless steel bowl, offering resistance to corrosion and ease of cleaning. The unit measures approximately 34.5 inches in width, 23.5 inches in depth, and 21 inches in height, with a weight of 186 lbs, ideal for countertop or benchtop installation with adequate clearance for ventilation. The bowl is engineered to operate at 22 rpm, with an 18-inch diameter to handle large food quantities efficiently. Safety features include a bowl cover interlock system compliant with sanitation standards. The unit is ETL-sanitation approved and features a self-contained design to facilitate easy cleaning and maintenance, with disassembly for periodic sanitation routines. Its high-capacity processing and sturdy stainless steel build support continuous use in moderate workload applications like meat grinding, vegetable processing, and food prep in commercial food facilities.
- Electrical requirements: 208-240V, 60Hz, 3-phase, 13 amps
- Construction materials: Anodized aluminum housing with stainless steel bowl
- Dimensions: 34.5" W x 23.5" D x 21" H
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Production capacity: Up to 3,768 cuts/min with 22 rpm bowl operation
- Cleaning and maintenance: Disassembly for thorough sanitation, easy surface wipe-down
What is a commercial food cutter?
A commercial food cutter is a heavy-duty food processing machine designed for high-volume chopping, blending, and mixing operations in professional kitchens. Equipped with large stainless steel bowls and powerful motors, models like the Univex BC18 are used in foodservice establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, and institutional kitchens. They facilitate consistent ingredient preparation, including meat, vegetables, and prepared foods, supporting efficient workflow and high throughput. This equipment is configured for continuous operation and ease of cleaning, with safety features aligning with sanitation standards to deliver reliable performance in demanding food processing environments.
Top commercial food processors for high-volume kitchen operations
Top commercial food processors like the Univex BC18 are built for high-productivity environments, offering rugged construction, substantial capacity, and reliable operation suitable for medium workload applications in large food preparation settings. Univex BC18, with model number BC18, exemplifies these features, making it ideal for restaurant kitchens and institutional cafeterias requiring consistent bulk ingredient processing.
- Operation type — Designed for commercial kitchens with moderate throughput
- Kitchen setting — Suitable for industrial food preparation areas
- Foodservice category — Ideal for bulk processing of meats, vegetables, and ingredients
- Workload qualifier — Supports continuous operation in busy foodservice operations
- Use case — Perfect for batch processing in high-capacity food prep workflows
Why Choose Univex BC18 Bowl Cutter
Univex BC18 combines durable stainless steel construction, a powerful 1 HP motor, and safety-enhanced features for reliable performance and longevity in demanding foodservice environments. Its large capacity bowl, built-in PTO hub, and safety interlocks differentiate it from typical models, streamlining high-volume ingredient processing with precision and sanitation. The design supports consistent results, minimizing manual intervention, and optimizing operational efficiency across various commercial kitchen tasks.
- Self-contained operation: Simplifies installation and cleaning in busy kitchens
- Chewable ice compatible: Adapts to diverse food prep applications beyond chopping
- Compact footprint: Fits into tight commercial kitchen spaces without sacrificing capacity
- Restaurant-ready durability: Heavy-duty stainless steel and aluminum design withstands demanding use
- Enhanced safety features: Interlocks and controls promote compliant operation
