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Construction Materials
The Ultimate Manual Citrus Smasher is constructed of FDA / NSF compliant materials in all areas that could come in contact with food. We use stainless steel and Acetal Copolymer.
Most current smashers utilize aluminum.
One Piece Stainless Main Rod & Hardware
One (1) solid piece is better than three (3) linked pieces and less likely to cause problems. No more linkage issues and screws loosening.
We utilize a one-piece 304 stainless steel rod, with a TIG welded stainless steel center pivot rod, in the construction of the Ultimate Manual Citrus Smasher.
Many of the current manual smashers utilize the same chrome-plated upper rod that came with the original squeezer. Then, a milled block of aluminum is utilized for the cross connector with a set screw to attach it to the upper rod. This set screw could come loose and require tightening periodically. An aluminum lower rod , which is most likely not food grade unless they have documentation to prove otherwise, is utilized for the lower rod. Thus, the description of a three (3) piece rod system. The more pieces, the more likely problems can occur or parts could come loose.
Acetal Copolymer Smasher Head (Puck) & HDPE Base Plate
The Ultimate Manual Citrus Smasher utilizes Acetal Copolymer for the smasher head (puck) with a stainless steel jam nut. Acetal Copolymer is also utilized for the base plate. Acetal Copolymer is an FDA / NSF compliant material. It does not fade, chip or flake when exposed to acidic fruits.
Most current smashers utilize a smasher head (puck) which is aluminum and not food grade unless documentation can be provided stating otherwise. Also, most current smashers have a powder coated aluminum base plate that could fade, peel and flake when exposed to acidic fruits.