Sammic PI-20 - Stainless Steel Potato Peeler, 20kg Load, 480kg/h

Sammic PI-20 - Stainless Steel Potato Peeler, 20kg Load, 480kg/h

The PI-20 is a stainless steel abrasive potato peeler that takes 20 kg per load and peels 400 to 480 kg an hour, while still running on a standard 10 amp plug. It also handles carrots and similar vegetables. It suits busy restaurants, pubs, chip shops, caterers, and school or aged care kitchens that peel in bulk. It is the middle of the three PI models: the PI-10 takes 10 kg and the PI-30 takes 30 kg.

Key features:

• Stainless steel construction
• Side stirrers and an aluminium base plate lined with silicon carbide abrasive, which Sammic's spec sheet says is NSF approved
• Base plate lifts out easily for cleaning
• Auto-drag of waste to the drain
• Liftable, BPA-free transparent polycarbonate cover with locking and safety device
• Aluminium door with hermetic seal and safety device
• Water-resistant IP65 control board
• Water inlet system with non-return air break, plus an auxiliary contact for an external electric valve
• Watermark approved

Specifications:

• Model: PI-20
• Dimensions: 433 W x 635 D x 786 H mm (without stand)
• Dimensions with stand: 433 W x 638 D x 1155 H mm
• Weight: 38 kg
• Electrical: 0.55 kW, 230 V, single phase, 10 amp plug
• Load: 20 kg per cycle
• Output: 400 to 480 kg per hour
• Timer: 0 to 6 minutes, or continuous running
• Water intake: 12 mm
• Drain diameter: 80 mm
• Noise level: 70 dB(A) at 1 m
• Packed size: 670 x 470 x 930 mm, 43.5 kg
• Made in: Spain

Good to know before you buy:

• Power: plugs into a standard 10 amp power point.
• Water: needs a water connection and drain, connected by a licensed plumber. It is Watermark approved.
• Stand and filter: this listing is for the peeler only. Sammic offers a stainless steel floor stand that comes with a no-foam filter as an extra; ask us for a price.
• Delivery: delivered by tailgate truck to the front of your premises. Check bench space for a 433 x 635 x 786 mm unit, about 38 kg.
• Installation: the water supply and drain must be connected by a licensed plumber. We supply the equipment only.

Compare similar models:

• PI-10: the same design with a 10 kg load and 200 to 240 kg an hour, 668 mm high.
• PI-30: a 30 kg load and 600 to 720 kg an hour, rated at 730 W, with a 622 x 760 mm footprint and 60 kg weight.
• PP-12+: a cast aluminium peeler with a 10 to 12 kg load and 220 to 300 kg an hour.

Common questions:

Is 20 kg per load too big for my kitchen?
Work back from how many kilos you peel in a day. The PI-20 takes the same bench space as the PI-10 (433 x 635 mm against 435 x 635 mm) but is taller and takes twice the load, so it is worth it if you regularly peel more than one 10 kg batch at a time.

Can it run for longer than 6 minutes?
Yes. As well as the 0 to 6 minute timer, it can be set to run continuously, so you decide when each batch is done.

What is the auxiliary contact for?
It lets the peeler control an external electric valve on your water supply. Your plumber and electrician can tell you whether your setup needs one.

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Warranty: 2-year parts and labour warranty from Sammic Australia, on site.