MODEL 22SS MEAT SAW

The BIRO 22SS Meat Saw, 12” (30.5cm) diameter Blade Wheels, 91” (231cm) Saw band is a smaller saw that’s ideal for small meat shops, grocery service meat counters, and fish shops. It’s 1½ HP motor has the power and size to meet your custom meat and fish cutting needs. The unitized welded stainless steel base and cast aluminum head (optional stainless head) resist corrosion and ensure long equipment life. The upper wheel assembly and lower wheel drive assembly utilize tapered roller bearings for smooth operation and low long term maintenance. It’s separated, enclosed motor compartment helps protect the motor against moisture and corrosion. The optional stainless steel head assembly and optional watertight magnetic switch assembly turn the 22SS into a perfect production saw for meat, poultry and fish cutting operations. Our 22SS incorporates the superior design and engineering you’ve come to expect from BIRO, which means you’ll get years of use, low maintenance, and lower overall cost of ownership.

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION

Stainless steel base, Aluminum head standard; Stainless Steel head structure (optional – extra cost)

STANDARD FEATURES

Two saw blades • Operation and safety manual • Safety wall poster • End cut safety pusher plate.

SWITCH

Toggle, standard, 2HP rated.

HEAD AND DOOR

Aluminum, (optional stainless steel), entire assembly removable.

BASE STRUCTURE

Stainless steel.

BLADE STANDARD

Hard tooth, four teeth per inch, 5/8” (16mm) wide, .020″ (0.51mm) thick, 91” (2311.4mm) long (two supplied with each saw).

BLADE SPEED

3000 feet (914m) per minute approx.

BLADE BACK-UP GUIDES

Upper and lower blade backup guide assemblies, removable, with long life carbide back-up inserts.

BLADE WHEELS

12” (30.5cm) cast iron, chrome nickel plating, upper wheel assembly lifts out.

BEARINGS

Heavy duty tapered roller bearings used in upper wheel and lower bearing housings.

CATCH PAN

Poly, extra deep (rounded corners) bone dust pan sealed off from other parts of base, accessible through base hinged door.

CLEANING UNIT

Stainless steel body, long life carbide guide insert, stainless steel saw cleaners, removable as a unit for easy cleaning.

DRIVE SYSTEM

Non slip silent v-belt, tension adjustable.

LEGS

Four (4) stainless steel leg bolt levelers.

MEAT CARRIAGE

Stainless steel with nylon guides and steel bearings.

MEAT GAUGE PLATE

Stainless steel faced, adjustable from 1/16” (1.59mm) to 6-1/2” (165mm) locks in position, can be disengaged, entire assembly removable for cleaning.

MOTOR COMPARTMENT

Sealed off from meat contact areas, easily accessible through removable panel door.

REAR PLATTER

All stainless steel, held in place with two push pull hold down stainless steel rods.

SAFETY END CUT PUSHER PLATE

Standard, removable.

OPTIONS (EC)

Power cord and plug • Totally enclosed motor • Watertight magnetic switch with thermal overload and under voltage protection • Stainless steel head • General purpose manual push button switch, 2HP motor • Stationary front table (see drawing at right).

CERTIFICATION

U.L., N.S.F., U.S.D.A., C.F.I.A. C.S.A.: 115-60-1 & 230-60-3

WEIGHT

Uncrated: 308 lbs. (140 kg) approximate; Crated: 342 lbs. (155 kg) approximate: SS Head – add 20 lbs. (9 kg).

DIMENSIONS CRATED

L=32” (81.3 cm), W=40” (101.6 cm), H=41” (104 cm).