Nowicki KN125V Industrial Vacuum Bowl Cutter / Chopper

• External Dimensions (WxDxH) See diagram
• Power 3ph 58kW
• Volume 125 litre
• Capacity 60-110kg product (depending on product type)
• Knife Speed Variable between 100 to 5000rpm
• Mixing Speed Variable between 100 to 300rpm
• Bowl Speed Variable between 2 to 20rpm
• Digital Thermometer included
• Control Panel Touch panel with joysticks to control covers, loader & unloader (optional)
• Weight 3300kg machine & 300kg control panel 

Optional extras:

• Machine available with or without hydraulic loading of 200 litre tote bins
• Auto lubrication of knife shaft
• Additional set of 6 knives
• Additional cabling length

Nowicki KN125V Industrial Vacuum Bowl Cutter / Chopper

The Nowicki KN125V Vacuum Bowl Cutter is a high-speed industrial food processing machine designed for chopping, mixing and emulsifying meat and other suitable food products under vacuum.

Manufactured by Metalbud Nowicki, the KN125V features a 125-litre stainless steel bowl, variable-speed cutting system and vacuum processing technology, making it particularly suitable for sausage manufacturers, meat processors and prepared food producers.

Also known as a vacuum bowl chopper, the machine combines a rotating bowl with high-speed cutting knives to process ingredients to the required texture and consistency.

Its vacuum system helps minimise air incorporation during chopping and mixing, making it particularly useful for producing fine meat emulsions, sausages, pâtés and other processed meat products.

With cutting speeds of up to 5,000 rpm, the KN125V provides flexibility for a range of industrial chopping, mixing and emulsification applications.

Vacuum Processing for Consistent Product Quality

One of the main advantages of the Nowicki KN125V is its ability to chop and mix ingredients under vacuum.

During conventional high-speed chopping, air can become incorporated into the product mixture. Vacuum processing helps reduce this, supporting a more uniform texture and consistent finished product.

This is particularly beneficial when manufacturing finely emulsified sausages, pâtés and other processed meat products where unwanted air pockets can affect product appearance and consistency.

Reducing air incorporation may also help limit oxidation during processing, supporting product colour and quality, depending on the formulation and subsequent handling.

The manufacturer's published vacuum cutting range is 40–65%, with higher vacuum levels of up to 90% available according to configuration.

125-Litre Bowl Capacity for Industrial Production

The Nowicki KN125V features a 125-litre stainless steel bowl, providing industrial vacuum chopping capability in a smaller-capacity machine than the KN200V, KN330V and KN550V.

This makes it particularly suitable for manufacturers producing regular batches of sausages, meat emulsions and finely chopped food products.

The rotating bowl continuously moves ingredients through the cutting area, helping achieve consistent chopping and mixing throughout the batch.

Published distributor specifications indicate a working product capacity of approximately 60–110kg, depending on the product being processed.

Actual working capacity will depend on the recipe, ingredient density, required texture and processing conditions.

High-Speed Chopping and Emulsification

The Nowicki KN125V features a variable-speed cutterhead operating at up to 5,000 rpm.

The manufacturer's published technical data lists a cutting speed range of 200–5,000 rpm, allowing operators to adjust the chopping process according to the product being manufactured.

Lower speeds can be used for controlled chopping, while higher speeds are suitable for applications requiring finer chopping and emulsification.

The combination of high-speed cutting knives and a rotating bowl makes the machine suitable for producing a wide range of textures, from coarsely chopped mixtures to finely emulsified products.

Controlled Mixing and Ingredient Distribution

In addition to high-speed cutting, the Nowicki KN125V offers reverse-direction mixing at approximately 100–300 rpm.

This allows ingredients to be mixed at lower speeds where high-speed cutting is not required.

The bowl speed is adjustable between approximately 2 and 20 rpm, providing additional control over ingredient movement through the cutting area.

These functions are particularly useful for sausage production, where consistent distribution of meat, fat, seasoning and other ingredients is important.

Applications for the Nowicki KN125V

Sausage Manufacturing

The KN125V is suitable for preparing finely chopped and emulsified sausage mixtures, including products requiring a smooth, uniform texture.

Meat Emulsions

Vacuum chopping helps reduce air incorporation during the production of fine meat emulsions, supporting consistency throughout the mixture.

Pâtés and Fine Meat Products

The machine can be used to produce smooth, finely chopped mixtures for pâtés, spreads and other processed meat products.

Burger and Formed Meat Products

Depending on the required recipe and texture, the KN125V can be used for chopping and mixing ingredients for burgers and other formed meat products.

Poultry and Skin Emulsions

The high-speed cutting system is suitable for certain poultry mixtures and fine emulsions produced from ingredients such as poultry skin.

Fish and Prepared Food Production

The KN125V may also be suitable for fish products, vegetable-based mixtures and other prepared food applications requiring controlled chopping and emulsification, subject to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Stainless Steel Construction and Hygienic Design

The Nowicki KN125V is designed for professional food processing environments where hygiene and regular cleaning are essential.

Its stainless steel construction and polished product-contact surfaces are intended to support hygienic processing and routine cleaning.

The machine's industrial design provides access to the processing area for cleaning and maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Its robust construction makes it suitable for manufacturers requiring regular chopping, mixing and emulsification operations.

Industrial Controls and Product Handling

The Nowicki KN125V incorporates an industrial control system designed to manage cutting, mixing and bowl rotation.

Depending on the selected configuration, the machine can be supplied with touchscreen controls, temperature monitoring and programmable processing functions.

Hydraulic loading and unloading equipment is also available to assist with transferring ingredients into the bowl and removing processed mixtures.

A hydraulic loading system can reduce the manual handling associated with repeated production batches, particularly when using compatible meat trolleys.

The exact controls and product-handling arrangements should be confirmed against the machine quotation.

Key Features and Benefits

• 125-litre bowl capacity – suitable for industrial chopping and mixing applications.

• Vacuum processing system – helps reduce air incorporation during chopping.

• High-speed cutting – up to 5,000 rpm.

• Reverse-direction mixing – approximately 100–300 rpm.

• Adjustable bowl rotation – approximately 2–20 rpm.

• Stainless steel construction – designed for professional food processing environments.

• Chopping and emulsification – suitable for sausage production and finely processed meat mixtures.

• Consistent ingredient distribution – adjustable cutting and mixing functions support repeatable processing.

• Vacuum control – higher vacuum levels available depending on specification.

• Industrial control system – designed to manage chopping and mixing operations.

• Hydraulic product handling – loading and unloading equipment available according to configuration.

• Hygienic design– polished product-contact surfaces support routine cleaning.

   

Standard Equipment and Available Options

The Nowicki KN125V is designed around a 125-litre vacuum cutting system with adjustable chopping and mixing speeds.

Principal Machine Features

• 125-litre stainless steel bowl

• High-speed cutting knife assembly

• Adjustable cutterhead speed

• Reverse-direction mixing

• Variable bowl rotation

• Vacuum processing system

• Stainless steel machine construction

• Industrial control and safety systems

Available Options and Upgrades

Depending on the selected machine configuration, additional equipment may include:

• Hydraulic loading system for compatible meat trolleys

• Hydraulic product unloading

• Alternative cutting knife arrangements

• Automatic water dosing system

• Automatic knife shaft lubrication

• Additional temperature monitoring functions

• Programmable processing recipes

• SCADA monitoring and production data collection

• Additional electrical cabling

• Higher vacuum processing capability

The exact standard equipment and available upgrades should be confirmed with Superior Food Machinery before ordering.

Nowicki KN125V vs KN200V – What's the Difference?

Both the Nowicki KN125V and KN200V are industrial vacuum bowl cutters designed for chopping, mixing and emulsifying meat products.

Both machines use high-speed cutting knives, a rotating bowl and vacuum technology to prepare consistent meat mixtures.

The main difference is their bowl capacity.

The Nowicki KN125V features a 125-litre bowl, making it suitable for manufacturers requiring industrial vacuum chopping for smaller production batches.

The larger Nowicki KN200V offers a 200-litre bowl, providing additional capacity for manufacturers processing larger quantities of the same product.

The KN125V has a manufacturer-listed maximum cutterhead speed of 5,000 rpm, compared with 4,800 rpm for the KN200V.

Both machines offer adjustable bowl rotation and reverse-direction mixing.

The KN200V requires a larger installation footprint and has a higher machine weight.

Which model should you choose?

The KN125V is particularly suitable for manufacturers requiring vacuum chopping capability with a 125-litre bowl, especially where smaller batch sizes or a wider range of recipes are involved.

The KN200V is better suited to businesses requiring larger production batches and additional bowl capacity.

The most suitable machine will depend on product formulation, batch size, required texture and available production space.

Nowicki KN125V vs KN125HL Conventional Bowl Cutter

Nowicki also manufactures a conventional KN125HL bowl cutter without vacuum processing.

Both machines feature a 125-litre bowl and are designed for chopping, mixing and emulsifying food products.

The key difference is that the KN125V incorporates vacuum processing, allowing ingredients to be chopped and mixed under reduced pressure.

This can be beneficial when producing finely emulsified sausages and other products where reducing air incorporation is important.

The conventional KN125 may be a more appropriate choice where vacuum processing is not required.

Nowicki Vacuum Bowl Cutters from Superior Food Machinery

At Superior Food Machinery, we understand that choosing an industrial bowl cutter involves more than simply selecting a bowl capacity.

Product type, required texture, batch size, chopping speeds, vacuum requirements and ingredient handling all need to be considered.

Our experienced team can help you assess your production requirements and select suitable Nowicki food processing machinery.

Contact Superior Food Machinery for further information, pricing and availability of the Nowicki KN125V Vacuum Bowl Cutter.