Are the gears that drive the blade metal or plastic?
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Hi PB Lady. There are no gears between the motor and the blade, rather a replaceable belt (which seems to be associated with high-end slicers). The absence of gears and the fact that the slicer uses a belt can be confirmed at this link to the breakdown of parts: http://www.chicagofoodmachinery.com/Replacement_Parts.aspx. You can see that the belt (part 38) connects the motor (part 39) to the blade shaft (part 37), which turns the blade (part 34).
1761139
the gears are made of high density plastic. it is clearly illustrated and described in the picture details
874172
both, but its metal where it counts. the teeth and ratcheting mechanisms are all metal with a plastic overwrap
2253368
Blades and stud that the blades are attached to are stainless steel. The rest of the assembly is plastic. I see no difference between this product and what originally came with the Magic Bullet
1761140
Not sure which gears you are talking about. Part of this is plastic, and most of it is stainless steel. The wheel that tightens the parts that get attached, is plastic. It works very well, whatever the parts are made of.
930443
the blades are metal. For the money this is a very good fan. I use it as an exhaust fan for my4 bedroom two bath home. It cools the entire house, and without it, we would be very uncomfortable. Also kitchen aromas, cooking etc., are removed from the house quickly. The one item about the fan that I like is that the fan motor is SHIELDED from dust and dirt, making this fan one that will have a long life. I also use a cheap filter tied to the back of the fan to protect the life of the fan.
2091167
Yes it is. The gears are metal as opposed to plastic gears in the KitchenAid mixer.
2025216
It is made of plastic, but don't let that fool you. It is very durable and does not feel light weight with the blade.
1109233
The handle is plastic, but the crank arm is metal. The retaining mechanism for the grinding wheels have some plastic components, but overall are of excellent quality. If you are worried about wear and tear, there are some inexpensive replacement parts on offer from the manufacturer.
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They don't seem to be aluminum, which would be a poor choice of material for gears that have to apply a good deal of force. I would guess they are steel. However, you may want to contact Fiskars direct if you are doubtful.
319043
In response, the two pieces that I previously mentioned as possibly made of plastic could easily well be aluminum. Both appear to be sturdy. The lever on the side is a little stiff and it takes a little getting use to it. The tab on the top of the blade is metal, but I don't see the purpose of having it there unless you want to open the blade manually. Good Luck...J
913787
The actual body of the road grader is metal. I thought the blade below the arm of the grader is plastic as well as the wheels.
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The cutting edge grinders are metal, there does appear to be a plastic washer. My wife says it is not perfect, but pretty good. This makes it a 7 or 8 out of a possible 10.
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The piece that holds the blades together is metal. he blue plastic part simply covers the top of the "screw" that holds them together. They com apart easily and go back together easily and so far are very durable.
1592286
The forged cutting blade and the two grinder plates (medium and coarse), are stainless steel. These are the parts that benefits from the steel's durability. The rest is made of aluminum, except for the food pusher which is plastic and also is for storing the grinder plate not in use. It's all very well made.
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The shaft (drive gear) is carbon steel with chrome plating, the 3-prong fork is made of nickel plated carbon steel, the slicer loop blade is made of high quality stainless steel, and the coring/slicing blade is constructed of stainless steel. All are easy to keep spotless clean by swishing in hot soapy water and rinsing well under hot water.
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All parts in contact with food are stainless steel, except for a gasket the separates the blade from the motor. Parts of the handle and internals are plastic.