Ultimate Pneumatic Smasher — Stainless Steel

Commercial-grade citrus extraction engineered for food safety, performance, and long-term durability.

The Ultimate Pneumatic Smasher – Stainless Steel represents the highest standard in commercial citrus extraction. Like the best commercial kitchen equipment in America, it’s built primarily from stainless steel and engineered for controlled, efficient performance.

Effective lemon extraction isn’t about repeated impact. It’s about smooth pressure applied evenly across the citrus wedges—the way a true commercial press should operate.

• Constructed from food-grade materials, including stainless steel, Acetal Copolymer, and food-grade aluminum (non-food-contact components) for durability, sanitation, and performance.
• FDA- and NSF-compliant Acetal Copolymer and stainless steel components (documentation on file).
• 304 stainless steel top and bottom plates with mill finish.
• Radius corners on both top and bottom plates for safer handling and easier cleaning.

• 1.5-inch bore pneumatic cylinder with rod wiper for smooth operation.
• Toggle-style hand switch: pull to lower plunger; push to raise plunger.
• autoAIR presets up and down speed of the plunger—no separate controls to adjust.
• Push-to-connect / release fittings for easy setup and maintenance.
• Polyurethane tubing used for all air lines.
• 6-foot air supply line compatible with air compressors or CO2 tanks.

• 3-inch square-grooved smasher head made from food-grade Acetal Copolymer.
• Covers approximately 95% of the bottom of a standard deli cup, distributing pressure evenly across citrus wedges.
• Square-groove design directs juice outward efficiently while minimizing waste.
• Many competitor designs use smaller (2¾-inch) V-groove or “shark tooth” styles that cover roughly ~80% of the cup, leading to uneven compression and reduced extraction efficiency.

• Aluminum 4-post frame reduces weight and helps prevent cups from slipping forward.
• Funnel-style splash guard designed to significantly reduce backsplash (LemonadeSource was first to develop this style).
• Outer wrap-around polycarbonate splash guard; recommended clearance: ~¼ inch above base plate to prevent surface contact.
• Air lines and switch housing positioned above the top plate for easier cleaning and reduced exposure to citrus splash.

• Hardware and guards built from commercial-grade materials: 304/316 stainless steel, food-grade aluminum, LEXAN, or Acetal Copolymer.
• BPA-free rubber feet.

The Ultimate Pneumatic Smasher is true commercial-grade equipment, designed for consistent use in demanding environments.

• Equipment design and component brands may change without notice while maintaining the same performance and quality standards.
• Stainless steel may develop light surface scratches over time, similar to commercial kitchen worktables. This is normal and does not chip, peel, or fade like some powder-coated finishes.