important facts about blender parts

It does not depend on the kind of kitchen you have, whether for family or commercial use, the blender is definitely a must-have. Being one of the most commonly used kitchenware, it really pays if you choose the right blender for you in order to spare you from the hassle of constant replacements of the entire blender or blender parts.

In choosing the right blender, it is important to know the type of materials used in the different blender parts:

• For the blender jar:

- The most common material used for this part is transparent plastic. Blenders made of plastic are usually the cheapest ones. Usually it is thick enough to withstand cracks due to constant use. When cracks appeared on the surface of the jar, bacteria can penetrate to the food inside

- Stainless steel blender jar can be more durable than plastic. However, steel is subject to dents and scratches. Aside from that you will not be able to see the food inside.

- Traditional material for the blender jar is the glass. Nowadays, the glasses of the blender jar are made thick enough to withstand breakage such as accidental drop on hard surfaces.

• Cover and Lid - usually this is made of plastic and rubber resistant to high impacts. Among the blender parts, this is the first one subject to breakage.

• The Collar and Sealing Gasket - These are the parts where the food is protected from leakage from the blender jar and keeps it water tight. This is usually made of rubber and constant use will make you replace these parts every now and then.

• The machine - this is the part where you control the speed of the mixing component. The voltage of this part ranges from 250 watts to 1800 watts. The rule of the thumb here is that the higher the voltage, the more costly it is.