Hobart Mixer Commercial Pelican Head Attachment

Model: NA , Serial Number: NA

Item #R-2838

The Hobart "Pelican Head" (officially known as the VS9 Vegetable Slicer/Shredder) is an industrial food processing hub attachment for commercial kitchens. Nicknamed for its distinct shape that resembles a pelican's bill, it attaches directly into the #12 or #22 front power hub of standard Hobart planetary mixers, buffalo choppers, or standalone power drive units.

Primary Functions & Applications

• Cheese Shredding & Grating: A pizzeria and deli favorite for rapidly grating bulk blocks of mozzarella, cheddar, or hard parmesan.

• Vegetable Slicing & Shredding: Slices cabbage for coleslaw, lettuce for sandwiches, potatoes for chips, or shreds carrots and cucumbers for salad bars.

• Nut & Crumb Processing: Grates nuts, hard breads, and spices.

Core Components & Configurations

1. Aluminum Housing Body: Polished, machine-crafted aluminum housing with a hinged front door for rapid opening, cleaning, and disc changes.

2. Drive Hub Size:

   • #12 Hub (1/2" Square Drive): Standard fit for 12 qt up to 60 qt Hobart mixers (e.g., A120, A200, H600).

   • #22 Hub (3/4" Drive): Heavy-duty size used on large 80 qt to 140 qt mixers and power drives.

3. Internal Cutting Assemblies (Swappable):

   • Adjustable S-Blade / Scimitar Knife: Used for precision slicing with variable thickness (from paper-thin up to 5/8").

   • Disc Plate Holder + Shredder/Grater Plates: A 9-inch disc frame that accepts interchangeable stainless steel hole plates ranging from 3/32" up to 1/2".