High Speed Blenders

They say that the man who invented the wheel was not the genius. It is he who added 3 other wheels to the lot, who became the genius! It is rather interesting to note Waring was not the original inventor of what we know as the blender today. Waring perfected the original product and introduced the new development, in to the market which was an instant success. A huge investment at the time and 6 months later, the Miracle Mixer hit the market in 1937. There was no stopping since!

The vision of the founder, Fred Waring to acquire the market for his top of the line blenders continues to live and thrive. The Waring Commercial manufactures and supplies top end models to the professionals with a name in the food and beverages industry.

Blenders having become the life line of the food mega corps. The Waring Commercial Blender offers a wide range to select from their product. Right from grinding to mixing to making pastes and concoctions, the commercial blenders have a pythonic base.

The following types of commercial blenders rule the market today:

Waring HPB300 MegaMix Commercial Blender, Brushed Steel and with a 2 speed and a jar size of 48 oz. and a 5 year warranty, the commercial blender is a big hit in the restaurant business.

Waring Mega Pro Commercial Blender HPB300 is for catering to professional bars, commercial kitchen and the ever unrelenting smoothie shops, the MegaMix Commercial Blender is the choice of the industry. With extra horse power, this blender destroys the solid ice form reducing it to powdery residue; and crumbles frozen food items in the snap of a finger, as at 27000 RPM, the motor gushes power at a speed faster than any other blender. Equipped with a 2 speed motor in a solid casing, the heavy duty blades truly bide their duty. With a durable capacity of 48 oz., the Waring HPB 300 MegaMix Commercial Blender is a war horse! A great looker on the counter, the heavy duty metallic base, provides a strong grip for usage and tags along with a 5 year warranty.

NuBlend Commercial Blender with Toggle Switch (BB180 / BB180S) – blender is a 3/4 HP works as if on fire and crushes ice within seconds. The capacity ranges from 32 oz. to 44 oz. Equipped with Hi / Lo / Off / Pulse Toggle switches, this blender comes with a 2 year warranty and an approved and compliant certification as per UL / CUL / NSF. The container attachment is available in both materials – stainless steel as well as polycarbonate.

NuBlend Commercial Blender with Electronic Touchpad Controls (BB185 / BB185S) is easy to clean blender comes is a slightly varied version of the NuBlend series with an electronic membrane along with a Hi / Lo / Off / Pulse – Touch controls.

NuBlend Elite Commercial Blenders (BB190S / BB190), the NuBlend series has introduced the removable rubber jar pad in this version with Hi / Lo / Off / Pulse – Toggle switches.

Founded in the early 1920’s, W.G. Barnard, a self-taught salesman for the modern home products introduced the blender to the world of kitchen in as early as 1937.

A pioneer in creating a machine large enough to make food processing easier under friction environment was a dream come true for VitaMix, which became a household name in America. As the heat caught on, not only was the market grinding grain, but also getting innovative with cuisines ranging from soups to sauces, smoothies to ice creams and juices to cocktails.

VitaMix known for its appetite for constant customer feedback gave rise to the all new VitaMix 4500 Blender! This man-made gizmo crushes half a gallon of ice in just 3 seconds. Boy! Am I glad to not fall into the container.

All ingredients no matter what the mixture is end up as a lot of bodies with one soul. The new VitaMix 4500 Blender is now dressed in copolyester container with the ability to see through and through, that is virtually unbreakable. This material is chemical resistant and BPA free.

This product occupies minimal space and is very easy to operate. At two speeds, this tall workhorse is equipped with wet blades for adaptability in allowing creative yet healthy food processing.

The VitaMix 4500 Blender is engineered for metal to metal drive coupling ensuring production at high speed. With less wear and tear and no slip-ups, despite rigorous use, this monster is one machine that completes and compliments the kitchen or a food retail outlet.

Innovative 2 piece lid with a removable plug, for those after thought ideas, to add more ingredients for fun and flavor – The VitaMix 4500 Blender is here to stay. Specifically designed blades of this machine are such that it produces a centripetal force, gravitating all the ingredients to the centre, blending the food instantly. Now we know why the smoothies are as smooth as they can get. Did we mention that making baby food is serious business for this blender?

This mean machine is a 14 lb. giant of a baby! The VitaMix 4500 Blender operates on 120 volts / 11.5 amps and is powered by 2+ HP and speeds up to 218 miles per hour. That’s some rotational speed. If only this machine could have travelled on road! From as little as 4 oz. to the full capacity of 64 oz. is what this machine can deliver with the same ease and consistency.

Every home maker’s nightmare is a breakdown of the movable component of the machine, especially a motor burnout. The motor casing is equipped with thermal protection thereby ensuring durability and reliability.

The makers of VitaMix 4500 Blender have made life easier by offering a 5 year warranty on this kitchen appliance. It simply reflects confidence in their creation of an ultimate machine.

The market today is flooded with countless blenders claiming to be the leaders in this product. Most of the machines are at par with each other in terms of performance, and pricing. This is where the customers get confused as to where to invest their hard earned money.

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Stainless steel blenders are more sturdy and durable in comparison to the polycarbonate blenders, despite the fact the stainless steel weighs more. If one may call this a con against the pro, one needs to be aware that it is the motor base which is made of stainless steel. One may say, even the blades are made of stainless steel! But if that was not the case, what better metal would one use for the cutting, chopping, blending, shaving ice and the works?

The yesteryears are a standing example of the utility factor of steel. Corrosion is the first thing that comes to mind but the stainless steel used today carries a resistance power which is extremely high. This being so since the metal component is an alloy.

Cleaning, a homemaker’s nightmare (!) is well taken care when it comes to the usage of this metal. The stainless steel as the name implies is not fragile, unlike other plastic based products used in the market. Scratch-proof and the always new look is another added advantage given the usage of this product. Of course, one has to believe in cleanliness! And for those who do believe in cleanliness, would be happy to know that stainless steel has anti-bacterial properties. Being chip-free and no holes to harbor bacteria from the beating, the stainless steel is conducive to good health, every mother, should vote for stainless steel based blender products.

For those who thrive on their taste buds, would be one cheerful lot to know that the stainless steel jars do not react to acidic foods, and voila! Hence, not compromising on the flavor of the concoction as well as retaining the nutritional aspect of the food preparation.

Our fore fathers always taught us that the direct result of a good standing base is the secret to longevity. The same applies to the stainless steel blender, where the motor casing is made of stainless steel. When this happens, not only is the life of the motor protected and increased, stainless steel also radiates heat easily. Not to mention keeping the machine sturdy and making it less noisy and fragile.

Overall, the stainless steel blender is a sure shot investment for a well equipped kitchen, keeping the expenses checked. What better reason than to have the lady of the house smile when she walks in to the kitchen!

A blender is a blender is a blender! So what makes one different from the other? The material used in the manufacturing, the inbuilt features, the looks and the style, the type of motor used and the cost, of course.

If one were to take a look at the human digestive system, it would become easier to figure out what the blender does for us, or should do. A High Speed Blenders is like a digestive system on the outside, only it creates results more than one! The RMP and the HP of the motor is of vital importance. Thus, the functioning and the end result of a high speed blender is directly proportional to the quality of the motor used.

When purchasing a high speed blender, the lesser is merrier. The number of accessories is not of vital importance as is the functions offered in the blender. The rotating parts provided should be preferably made of metal. Plastic is avoidable wherever possible. Given the extensive usage by the consumer, the high speed blender becomes a necessity in every kitchen.

The high speed blender can also significantly improve the quality of the diet, given its capability and capacity to mix in a manner that does not compromise on the nutrition value of the food.

An ideal high speed blender should have a strong base with high wattage and supreme control. It is also advisable to opt for larger jars / containers made of transparent material. High speed blender blades have been designed to run anything between 1000 rpm to 30000 rpm with a variety of settings between 1 minute to 15 minutes, depending on the quality and quantity of food being used for blending. What is also of importance here is the intensity of the blending required for the making of the drink, paste, sauce or soup.

The high speed blender ensures a well configured smoothie or a perfect margarita. It also takes care of blending without foaming – a precaution when making sauces and soups. A high speed blender is instrumental in bringing one closer to natural health remedies, by retaining the medicinal properties of the fruits and vegetables being processed. Especially, the processed food remains rich in fibre, unlike that in cooked food. The foods prepared in such fine and natural manner open the doors to an entirely new experience for the sinning tongue and better health.

A diet drink or an energy shot, an evening sip or just a little concoction for a party – they all arrive at one point, the blender. When one is running against time, or a party gets merrier with more, the blender with a high speed is the answer to many a prayers!

A Juice Blender is a home (kitchen) appliance that is used for making smoothies, vegetable purees, Cocktails, emulsifiers, mixing powders or liquids thoroughly and helping solids dissolve into liquids. For a bit of a more clear explanation, a blender breaks down fruit or vegetables into smaller pieces, retaining the pulp and thereby it’s nutritive value which has a wide range of uses for the health-conscious.

A Blender can be used for making smoothies (Sweetened beverages made from fresh fruit and milk), Vegetable purees (mashed vegetables to be used as ingredients for various dishes or to be directly fed to toddlers), Powdering spices and seeds, Crushing ice, making cocktails and making nut butters. Blenders are also used in several laboratory applications.

It is very important to note the difference between a Juice Blender and a Juice Extractor or simply a “Juicer”. While a blender breaks down fruit or vegetable and makes it drinkable retaining the pulp, A Juicer extracts juice from the same and throws out the pulp as a waste. Here it is equally important to note that there are products that perform both the functions as well as separate appliances performing respective functions. Hence it is up to the consumer to decide which one to go for.

Let us have a look at the parts of a blender and their working. A blender usually has a Plastic Jar with a rubber lid that has a provision for adding more fruit or vegetable. A fill cap is provided in the center of the rubber lid that makes it easier to fill in pieces of fruit and/or vegetable or adding small quantities of water as the case maybe. The Jar contains a Stainless Steel Blade assembly that is used for cutting down fruit or vegetable into smaller pieces. In certain blenders the blade assembly is detachable, thereby making it easier for cleaning.

There will be a Rubber gasket between the body of the container and the blade assembly to prevent the contents of the jar from leaking. The Jar is attached to a base that contains an Electric motor for turning the blade and also has Speed and Power controls.

There is also another variant of Blender called the Hand-held blender which typically has a Cylindrical handle that has a motor inside along with on/off controls. A Stainless steel tube runs through it and terminates into a metallic (Titanium plated) blade. The Blender can be immersed into any container that contains liquids. This blender is convenient for blending liquids that are too large to fit into Stationary Blenders.

As pointed earlier, the choice of a blender or juicer largely depends on the usage principle. Health conscious people prefer Blenders to juicers as blended juices or beverages are supposed to be more nutritive and can be preserved for a longer time. Certain set of people go for juicers as they feel juices are quicker as regards to absorption by the body and subsequent release of energy into the system. It is all a question of utility and affordability that counts in the end.

Oster Blenders have different variants. They are Beehive Blenders, Glass jar Blenders and Fusion Blenders which function both as food processors as well as traditional blenders. Beehive Blenders are usually used for crushing ice and for lighter usage like making smoothies and milk shakes. Glass jar blenders also serve to similar purposes. Fusion blenders are used for food processing, blending juices as well as for conventional usage. i.e making smoothies, crushing ice cubes and preparing beverages.

There are a number of accessories that suit these models. They can broadly be categorized as Jars, blades, ready to use containers, seal rings and combination kits. There are also certain accessories that can be commonly used with any model. These accessories augment the usage convenience from the customer point of view and cost advantage from the manufacturer point of view.

Jars can plastic jars, glass jars or mini-jars that fit different models. These jars typically hold different volumes of stuff and can be used with all models of Oster blenders. They have graduated markings on them indicating the volumes as well as replacement lids with fill caps in order to fill the jar with fruit or vegetables while blending. Blades are of two different models. There is the one which crushes ice and coffee and the other which is used for making milk shakes and smoothies. They are made of high quality stainless steel and are durable.

Ready-to-use containers are those that can be used on the go. Oster has one such accessory called Blend-N-Go accessory cup. The cup can be used with the blender to blend and after that can be used as a storage container which serves as a refresher when traveling. It has a lid with a liner and can be used in most car cup holders.

Other accessories include Bottom caps, Filler caps and Sealing rings or O-rings. Bottom caps fit to the bottom of the jars. Filler caps are used with the lids of the jars, sealing rings serve to prevent liquid from leaking into the machine. It fits between the bottom cap and the jar.

There is one other accessory called Blender Accessory Refresh Kit that contains one bottom cap, one filler cap, one white cube lid, two sealing rings and one ice crusher blade. This can be used when one has to overhaul the machine after continuos usage. These accessories are usually sold at authorized outlets and cannot be found elsewhere.

The choice of an accessory depends on two major factors. Durability and adaptability. As the accessories are made under controlled conditions, they would definitely meet the durability criterion. The adaptability criterion has to be checked by the user before going for an accessory. It would make things easier, the product well maintained and ultimately the best value for the money spent on it.

The concept of juicing undergoes a change with the Vita Mix Juicers/Blenders. While conventional juicing means extracting juice from a fruit or vegetable, Vita Mix juicers do not do that exactly, instead they make a form of a pulpy liquid which is actually the whole fruit or vegetable with the nutrients and also fiber intact. This is in fact more nutritive and healthy than the Juice extracted as per traditional methods where the pulp or the fiber is cast off. The fiber, when consumed actually cleans the body and flushes out waste material. Hence it is healthier to consume whole fruit or vegetable broken down rather than having its extract.

There are a variety of Vita Mix Juicers in the market today having a host of features for different applications. The applications range from blending fruit and vegetable to kneading dough, pulverizing whole grain to making consistent smoothies, Preparing ice creams to making hot soups and so on. They are extremely powerful and highly useful to everyone.

Vita Mix Juicers are made from superior quality material which endures heavy duty food processing. The containers used in the machines are usually made from polycarbonate material known for its sturdiness and the metal used for making blades (usually high quality stainless steel) is very much durable. Mechanics wise, they are equipped with highly durable motors with varying speeds and effective action on the blade assembly which accounts for the consistency in the end product.

Currently Vita Mix has variants for the “Vita Mix 5200” for different applications. While the basic model is used by people who juice fruits and vegetable, the other variant “Vitamix Super 5200” is used for grinding grain as well as kneading dough besides juicing, another variant called “Vitamix Deluxe 5200 is an ultimate processing machine which comes with a wide range of accessories like different jars with different blades used for various applications like making powders, grinding grain etc.

The Vitamix Juicers also have a wide range of accessories. Containers, Cook books, Removable lid caps called tampers, Container brushes, health guides and Kit bags are some of them. They are optional components are to be purchased separately according to one’s own needs. One of the major advantages in using a Vitamix juicer is its warranty. They have a normal warranty period of seven years and can be extended to ten years upon payment of certain amount. It really speaks about the superior quality of the product.

For a product that is durable and highly useful, there is no dearth of customers and thereby no lack of up gradation. Changing needs of people would be taken into account and the product would be modified accordingly. This holds good in case of Vitamix juicers as well. This is the reason why Health conscious people prefer Vitamix to others.

The “Vita mix 5000” blender is basically a more powerful appliance than its sibling the “Vita Mix 4500”. It has most of its (vita mix 4500) features and also has additional characteristics that make it an extremely useful kitchen appliance. It can make consistent smoothies, soups, nut butters, soups and also ice creams in a few minutes. Another variant called the “Vita mix 5000 super” blender comes with an extra “Dry Blade” container mainly used for pulverizing nuts and whole grain ingredients.

Whether using it for smoothies or frozen concoctions or hot soups, salads or for dry mixtures, the Vita Mix 5000 is highly competent and makes them consistent whatever the quantity being prepared. However, the appliance in not recommended for commercial establishments given the continuos running of the motor which may lead to burn out and other technical problems as the appliance is not actually manufactured for commercial usage.

Needless to say, the blender is a speedy food processor for the health conscious lot. It actually does everything right from pulverizing ice to making smooth and consistent soups and smoothies. It crushes whole vegetables or fruit into a consistent pulp thereby retaining their nutritive vale. It also powders whole grain into a consistent texture. It is also used for making delicious ice creams, cappuccinos and other such beverages.

Coming to the technical specifications, the Vita Mix 5000 is equipped with a 2.2 Horse power motor with variable speed control panel on its surface. The Variable speed control comes with a knob that can be set to Low, Medium or High as the case may be and there is an additional speed button which works as a sort of a turbo button that picks up immediate high speed in times of need. The blender comes with a 64 ounce polycarbonate jar with wet blades. It has superior durability and is unbreakable. The Jar’s lid is spill-proof and also has a removable plug for adding ingredients or water while blending.

On the flip side, the blender is noisy and not portable. Given the power of the machine, it is bound to be heavy and blenders of the same class as this are even noisier. A case in point is the Champ HP3 Blender from K-TEC. It is supposed to be noisier than the Vita Mix 5000 but has a much more powerful motor than what the Vita Mix blender has. Here, the choice stays simple. If one wants a powerful blender, one has to compromise on the weight and the sound factor.

On the whole, The Vita Mix 5000 blender is a machine with a kind of a brute force as far as its usage from an “individual kitchen” point of view is taken, as pointed earlier; the machine is unsuitable for commercial purposes.

The Vita mix 4500 blender is a heavy-duty Blender that does almost everything one can imagine it to do. It chops, slits, dices, cuts, pulverizes and slices almost anything that can be put into it. One can make a myriad of dishes with such blenders in the kitchen. It’s extremely powerful motor is even supposed to powder wheat when put into it.

One can crush ice cubes easily within seconds when put into the Vita mix 4500. It can also make smoothies and nut butter with the perfect texture and consistency and is also extremely useful in making vegetable purees and crushing whole fruits or Vegetables. It is also supposed make hot soup in minutes.

The Blender comes with a large jar supposed to be a 64 ounce one usually called “Carafe” which is made of a very sturdy material called Tritan Copolyster. The blender is also equipped with a wet blade which can blend almost any food stuff that can be put into the jar. As far as the blender mechanics are concerned, it is equipped with a 2 peak Horse Power motor which is cools down quicker than the ones belonging the same class. It has two variable speeds for blending. Ultimately the blender comes along with a five year warranty.
The Blender’s additional features include a two piece thermoplastic lid with a removable plug that facilitates adding of ingredients while blending and is equipped with a set of stainless steel blade assembly for the most demanding food processing operations. Vita Mix 4500 blender is really known for its heavy duty blending as the blender motor is thermally protected thereby preventing the chances of motor burnout.

The Vitamix 4500 is a real power blender as regards its ability to pound hard things like wheat, a large quantity of ice cubes and spices and condiments, that too in large quantities. The blender is also known for its consistency while blending small quantities also. On the top of it all, the blender comes along with a free recipe book which has over 200 recipes for making a huge number of food items like sauces, soups, salads, purees and other drinks.

The blender also has its share of shortcomings. It is mainly criticized for being noisy and for being expensive to go for. Certain people also believe that it also occupies a large amount of space and not that portable. However, the performance of the appliance as regards food processing is well commended by almost all the people who own it or those who already have used it.

Now-a-days there are umpteen number of food processing machines in the market with an obvious large number of applications and attractive features. It is high time that the consumer realizes his requirement and makes the right decision by choosing the product that best suits his needs as well as the one that does not overstrain one’s pocket.

The quiet dependable workhorse. This is how a Vitamix drink machine has been described. It is a great companion that can make a wide range of drinks – from teas and granitas to smoothies, salsas, flour and soups.

The Vitamix two-speed machine without the timer is the most modest one available. User-friendly, vitamix drink machines are built to last and deliver consistent performance. Among the different models are BarBoss, BarBoss Advance, 4500, Vitamix Vita-Mix 5028 Bar Boss Blender with Accelerator and commercial grade drink machines.

The Barboss uses the standard 64 oz container, used by VitaMix and most other models including the VitaPrep series. The BarBoss Advance comes with smaller (32 Oz) container and electronic programming. It has a really tough blade that crushes ice . The blender motor whips up extreme Power with 37,000 RPM. The electronic controls mean that one can set the button and leave the rest to the machine.

The TurboBlend 4500, proceed at $399, comes with heavy duty motor and two-speed control. The ice blades come by default and the container is virtually unbreakable. The motor is thermally protected for maximum performance. All these models have 2hp motors and the timer feature is not really required.

The Two-speed Drink Machine 748 stands for durability, power and quality. Frappes, ice creams, smoothies, milk shakes, yogurt, the machine delivers the item of your choice. No wonder, it is the favorite choice at many bars.

Faster and more powerful blenders, vita mix drink machines come in four models- vita-mix drink machine 748, 5004, 1230 and 5006. All four models come with high quality blades and can crush half a gallon of ice in three seconds flat. The 748 model is the cheapest of the four at $ 339; the 5004 costs ten dollars more while the 1230 and 5006 are priced at $399. The 5004 and 5006 come with 48 ounce containers while the 748 and 1230 have 64 ounce containers.

The Barboss gives you the freedom to add ingredients even as the blender is churning away. It has an in -built acceleration control that begins low, runs to high before turning off.

The 5028 Bar Boss blender with accelerator has a 64 oz container equipped with blades that can pull ingredients into the blades and crush an equal volume of ice in three seconds. There is pulse control facility available.

For those who feel these models are expensive, vintage vita-mix is a good alternative. Some of them are reconditioned and come at a discounted price which makes it more affordable. The company does not sell replacements parts any more yet many covet them enough to go in for them. However, the company offers a scheme where payment can be made over three months. What is more, whatever can be functionally done with the newer models, the vintage models can do.