How to choose an electric opener for canned food

People learned to preserve food a couple of centuries ago. Metal cans were made by hand and after placing the products in them were closed by soldering. Opened sealed heavy metal containers with a hammer and chisel. By the 19th century, the method of making cans had changed, thanks to the use of tinned tin, engineers had achieved automation of the process. At the same time, the first devices for opening canned food were invented. In modern realities, consumers of canned food can use both mechanical and electric openers for cans.

What is an electric opener

A conventional mechanical can opener, when used, requires certain skills and human efforts,In addition, there is a chance of injury. Most often these are cuts of fingers on the sharp edges of an opening can. As much as possible facilitates the opening of canned food and eliminates the consumer from unpleasant injuries using an electric bottle opener.

Elektrootkryvalka Polaris PJO 3003

The device is a small case equipped with an electric motor, a knife mechanism and a can lock. The design and dimensions of the models of these devices differ significantly, but operating principle same:

• the bank is fixed by a specially provided holder;
• the cutting mechanism is started, which opens the can;
• after uncorking the can, the user needs to remove it from the retainer.

Benefits manual and desktop machines for unpacking canned obvious.

1. Banks are opened quickly, without effort from the user.
2. A special knife system cuts off the lid from the inside without scratches and notches, so that the edges of the container remain smooth, which eliminates cuts.
3. The bank does not need to be held by the hands when opening.
4. A convenient latch holding the lid after opening the can makes it easy to access the contents.

Existing types of devices

Modern industry produces two types of electrical appliances for canned food.

1. Portable automatic can opener that works from batteries. Such a device is convenient to use in country and field conditions.
   

2. An electric opener for canned tabletop placement that works from a household electrical outlet.
   

In terms of functionality, electric openers can be specialized: for uncorking tin cans, for example, or corkscrews for wine, as well as multifunctional ones.

Some electric can openers can be additionally equipped with a knife.

When deciding on what to buy an electrical appliance for uncorking canned food and beverages, one should pay attention to the quality of the blade system and body material. Devices are often made of high-strength plastic, there are more expensive models in a metal case. It is desirable that the knife system was made of sharply sharpened stainless steel. For tabletop electric opener it is important to have rubber feet. A safer device is considered to be with a hidden knife system, with an automatic shutdown mode and switching on from a button. It is important to take into account the size and weight of the device, motor power and functionality. Consumer feedback should also be considered to match price and quality.

Review of rating models

In domestic stores it is not often possible to find electric cans for cans designed for domestic use. More expensive expensive professional models

Popular desktop appliances

Household models Tefal 8536 and Kenwood CO 600 most often found in user reviews. Both devices desktop placement, similar in principle of operation and slightly different in design solutions and additional functions. The design of these appliances is designed for quick uncorking of cans and bottles. They also provide knife sharpening slots. The case of both devices is plastic white, but Kenwood has a more expensive analogue in chrome-plated metal. The knife system is hidden and made of stainless steel.

Elektrootkryvalka Tefal 8536

Both devices are equipped with rubberized elements for stability on a horizontal surface and an automatic shutdown function.

The uncapping process will start after the can is fixed in the device (a special magnet is provided under the raised lever). It is enough for the user to lightly press on the lever so that the device starts up. The power of the devices is 35 W at the Tefal 8536 and 40 W at the Kenwood CO 600, according to which the prices vary: the first model can be bought for 800-1000 rubles, the second one will cost from 1200 rubles. Similar in principle of operation are some models of the CASO (D 10) and Tristar (BO-2102) brands with prices ranging from 1,300 to 3,000 rubles.

Electric opener Kenwood CO 600

All these devices are intended for cans that do not exceed their own weight (up to 1.2 kg). In everyday life, it is usually rare to open banks with a larger capacity. For such canned food in bars and restaurants use professional desktop devices, the cost of which is much higher.

Interesting villa-hiking solutions

Compact electric appliances of the brand One Touch Can Opener are designed for uncorking small canned food. This is a convenient and safe option for opening canned food by pressing a button on the body. Automatic can opener works from batterieswhich are placed in a special compartment of a compact body. Brand models are equipped with a magnetic lock and an automatic knife system. To open the can, you need to correctly place the device on the can lid and press the button.

Some models can be equipped with an additional device for opening bottles.

The requirements for the unpacking procedure are as follows.

1. The bank must be placed on a flat surface.
2. Place the device so that the knife falls on the rim of the can.
3. To make sure that you are in the right position, you need to press the “return to the starting position” button. If the device is placed correctly, the motor will not start working with such an action. Otherwise, the button must be held until the motor is completely stopped and the position of the device is adjusted.
4. In order for the device to start working, you need to press the "Power" button. When the process is completed, the device automatically turns off.

The main disadvantage of this solution is the dependence on the battery level. Their capacity may not be enough to complete the work during operation, and the device may hang on the bank. The extraction process is laborious and requires careful handling.The cost of models on the market varies from 300 to 800 rubles, depending on the equipment and engine power.