We're the makers of the Twister, the world's leading commercial leaf trimming machine. We set up this blog so that we can shed more light on how the Twister leaf trimmer works, as well as talk about the industry from our point of view.
// June 26th, 2009 // 6 Comments » // Cleaning, Maintenance, The Twister
Here’s a new video we made that demonstrates just how fast and easy it is to access the blades. This is just one reason why the Twister is the fastest leaf trimming machine on the planet.
// May 13th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Cleaning, Maintenance, The Twister
Here’s a video demonstrating how easy it is to clean our plant trimmer:
Every nook and cranny of the Twister can be effectively washed down, ensuring your trimming machine is ready for transport. The ability to eliminate any buildup will also keep the Twister pumping out quality finished product for years. We should note that while pressure-washing is probably the fastest way to clean your Twister, doing it by hand with a scraper is just as easy and (almost as) effective.
// March 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // Cleaning, The Twister
One thing our customers rave about is how easy The Twister is to clean and adjust – and to be honest, we kinda feel like we deserve the praise. When designing The Twister as the ultimate plant trimming machine, we took accessibility into account.
The Twister. Naked.
“Why do you even need to clean it?” some people ask. Let’s face it: You’re typically dealing with some pretty sticky material, and over time buildup will occur. So while you could choose to never clean The Twister, eventually quality of the finished product will likely degrade. Why, exactly? Well, The Twister’s blades are self-sharpening. But in order to maintain the self-sharpening action, the blades must be kept in adjustment (This process only needs to be done infrequently, and all it requires is less than half a turn of a wrench in two spots). And to properly adjust the blades, The Twister needs to be stripped apart and clean. (Note: Most power trimming machines don’t have self-sharpening blades, which means that over time the blades get worn down and eventually start to rip plant matter rather than cut.)
So that’s one reason why it’s important to keep your machine clean. Another, less obvious reason, is transport. This is especially important for those who rent The Twister out. When moving The Twister from location to location, it can provide peace of mind knowing that it is spotless; that there’s no unwanted smell or leftover residue from previously processed plant material. Driving around with a machine that stinks and is gunked up with residue can make for some sticky situations…
Finally, The Twister was designed for the wash-down conditions of the food-handling industry, so a pressure washer will do a very good job for cleaning. But for many people, using a pressure washer isn’t feasable. So having The Twister strip down so quickly and allowing for such extensive access makes cleaning by hand a breeze.
Overall, keeping your machine clean is important because it ensures the quality of your product, provides you with peace of mind, and promotes the longevity of The Twister itself.
