Vollrath Grinder Plate 5/16" Holes For Meat Grinder #12
Vollrath 40748 Grinder Plate 5/16" Holes For Vollrath Meat Grinder 40743
Product Features:
- For Vollrath meat grinder model 40743
- Hole diameter: 5/16" (79mm) — coarse grind
- For chili, country sausage, coarse burger blends, and chunky-texture applications
- Direct-fit replacement
The Vollrath 5/16" (79mm) grinder plate for model 40743 produces a coarse grind — the plate specification for chili meat, country-style sausage, coarse burger blends, and applications where a larger, chunkier particle size is desired. The larger 5/16" holes produce visibly larger meat particles than the 1/8" fine plate, providing the textural distinction that different meat products require.
Direct-fit replacement for model 40743. Switching between the 1/8" and 5/16" plates gives operators control over grind texture across different meat products without a separate unit.
The 5/16" (79mm) grinder plate produces the coarser end of the standard commercial grinding range — larger-hole plates that create a chunkier, more textured grind with visibly distinct meat particles. Chili meat, country-style and breakfast sausage, coarse burger blends, and meat preparations where textural presence is a quality characteristic all benefit from the 5/16" coarse plate specification.
The distinction between fine and coarse grinds is significant in finished product quality. A chili ground through a 1/8" plate produces a smooth, cohesive meat texture that blends into the sauce; the same chili ground through a 5/16" plate produces distinct meat pieces that hold their shape during the cook and create a traditional, textured chili character. Country sausage ground coarse through a 5/16" plate has the chunky, rustic texture that differentiates it from fine-ground breakfast sausage or hot dog-style processed sausage.
For the Vollrath model 40743 grinder, the 5/16" plate is the coarse companion to the 1/8" fine plate. Both plates are included with the grinder at purchase; this listing provides the replacement when the original 5/16" plate has worn through commercial use volume. Plate wear manifests the same way regardless of hole size: reduced grind quality, increased motor load, and less consistent particle size output as hole edges dull.
Keeping a spare 5/16" replacement plate available prevents production interruption when plate wear is identified during active operations. The plate replacement is a straightforward tool swap that takes seconds, making spare parts inventory a practical operational choice for any kitchen running regular grinding programs.
Sold separately. For use with Vollrath model 40743 meat grinder.
WARNING - CA Prop 65 | Attachment Type | Grinder Plate |
|---|---|
| Slice/Cut Size | 5/16" |
| Manufacturer | Vollrath |
| MPN | 40748 |
| SKU | 9V156 |
