Professional Grinder Blade & Plate Sharpening
Industrial Shearing Precision Since 1921 | Scrantongrinder.com
At Scranton Grinder, our name isn’t just a label—it’s our legacy. Since 1921, we have specialized in the high-precision grinding required for both food processing and industrial applications. A meat grinder doesn’t just “push” meat; it performs a delicate shearing action between a rotating knife and a stationary plate. If either surface isn’t perfectly flat, your equipment fails.
Visit us at 1020 Hemlock Street to restore your equipment to factory-fresh performance.
Food Processing & Butcher Sharpening
For local Scranton restaurants, butchers, and seasonal hunters, a dull grinder leads to “smearing”—where fat and tissue are mashed rather than cut. This ruins the texture and strains your motor. We provide expert service for:
- Meat Grinder Knives & Plates: We use Rotary Surface Grinders to ensure the knife and plate are 100% flat. Even a 0.001″ gap can cause meat to tear; we close that gap.
- Commercial Deli Slicers: Precision sharpening for circular blades from Hobart, Berkel, and Globe.
- Buffalo Choppers & Emulsifiers: Maintenance for high-volume food processing blades that require a burn-free, surgically sharp edge.
- Brands We Service: Hobart, LEM, Weston, Cabela’s, Berkel, Enterprise, and more.
Industrial & Metalworking Grinder Services
We are the largest DeWalt dealer in the area, and we understand the heavy-duty side of grinding too.
- Diamond Blade Dressing: If your diamond cutting discs have “glazed over” from masonry work, we can dress the edge to expose fresh diamonds for faster cutting.
- Angle Grinder Maintenance: While abrasive discs are disposable, we service the high-value Carbide-Tipped and Specialty Metal discs used in Scranton’s fabrication shops.
- Custom Tool Grinding: Specialized bits and burrs for industrial metal shaping and finishing.
The Scranton Grinder Advantage: Why We Are Different
Under our new 2025 management, we have invested in the best technology to ensure your blades stay sharp longer.
- Liquid-Cooled Precision: We never “dry grind” food-grade blades. Our constant coolant flow prevents overheating (blueing), which preserves the steel’s hardness and prevents it from becoming brittle.
- Matched-Set Grinding: We recommend bringing your knife and plate as a set. We grind them together so they form a perfect seal, ensuring a clean “scissor-cut” every time.
- Sanitary Finish: All food-grade sharpening is finished with a high-grit polish to remove micro-burrs where bacteria could hide.
Grinder Sharpening FAQ
What are the signs that my meat grinder needs sharpening? The most common sign is “smearing,” where the meat comes out looking pasty or mushy instead of distinct and “fluffy.” You may also notice the motor sounding strained or find that you have to force the meat down the feed tube.
How often should I sharpen my plates and knives? Commercial kitchens should have their sets serviced every 1–3 months. For seasonal hunters or home users, an annual sharpening before the season starts is usually sufficient.
Can you sharpen plates with different hole sizes? Yes. Whether you have a #12, #22, or #32 plate with 1/8″ (fine) or 1/2″ (coarse) holes, we surface-grind the entire face to ensure total flatness.
Where is the best place to drop off my blades in Scranton? Bring them to our counter at 1020 Hemlock Street, Scranton, PA 18505. We are centrally located for residents of the Hill Section, South Side, and Minooka. Call us at 570-344-2520 for current turnaround times.