Vollrath Grinder Knife For Meat Grinder #22
Vollrath 40750 Grinder Knife #22 For Vollrath Meat Grinder 40744
Product Features:
- For Vollrath meat grinder model 40744
- Hub size: #22
- Direct-fit replacement grinder knife
- Restores grinding sharpness and efficiency
The Vollrath #22 grinder knife is a direct-fit replacement for Vollrath meat grinder model 40744 — the 528 lb/hr #22 capacity grinder. The grinder knife shears meat against the plate at the cutting zone; a sharp knife produces clean, consistent cuts while a worn knife tears meat and increases motor load. Replacing the knife when performance degrades restores the model 40744 to its original grinding quality.
High-volume grinding operations wear knives faster. Keeping a replacement #22 knife on hand prevents production interruption when knife replacement is needed.
The #22 grinder knife for Vollrath model 40744 is the cutting component that works in direct contact with the grinder plate to shear meat at the plate holes. In a #22 capacity grinder processing up to 528 lbs per hour, the knife operates under higher throughput demand than smaller-capacity units — and wear accumulates proportionally faster when grinding volume is high.
The knife-to-plate relationship is the precision cutting interface that determines grind quality at every production session. When both knife and plate are in proper condition, the knife face contacts the plate cleanly and shears meat through each plate hole consistently. As the knife wears, the contact surface becomes less precise — creating microscopic clearance between knife and plate where meat is torn rather than cut, producing a less uniform grind texture and increasing the motor's working load.
For butcher operations, supermarket meat departments, and restaurants running the model 40744 for daily or high-frequency grinding, knife wear is a routine maintenance consideration rather than an equipment failure. The operational signals are consistent: gradually increasing motor effort, subtle texture inconsistency in the finished grind, and eventually visible tearing in the output. Tracking these indicators and replacing the knife before performance degrades significantly is the recommended maintenance approach.
The direct-fit #22 knife for model 40744 maintains the hub engagement geometry and plate-contact precision of the original knife. Using the correct manufacturer-specification replacement ensures proper fit and cutting performance — non-specification knives risk improper fit that accelerates plate wear and reduces grinding quality below what the grinder is capable of delivering.
WARNING - CA Prop 65 | Attachment Type | Grinder Knife |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Vollrath |
| MPN | 40750 |
| SKU | 9V163 |
