USE THE PRO-9 TO TENDERIZE, KNIT, SCORE, CUT STRIPS, CUT STEW, AND STAR PUNCH. MERCHANDISE LESS EXPENSIVE, LESS TENDER CUTS TO CREATE VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS WHICH ADD TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE. The optional cutting groups needed for strip cutting, cutlet tenderizing, scoring and star punching are listed below the machines. The optional cutting groups require a HD model Pro-9 tenderizer. Please call us at 559 539-3076 if you would like to order a Pro-9HD machine with an optional cutting head in place of the standard tenderizing/knitting cradle. TENDERIZING/KNITTING Biro standard tenderizer blades cut deep into the product to sever fiber and sinew. Two passes are all you need to create value-added product from less expensive, hard to merchandise cuts. Improve your product mix and gross profit and increase productivity. You can turn your tenderizing set into a knitting set just by changing the position of the rear stripper. Take two smaller pieces of hard to merchandise meat and convert them into one value-added product. STRIP CUTTING Use a Biro strip cutting group to make such diverse products as strips for stir fry or fajitas, julienne for salads, and beef jerky strips. Use two passes to make cubes for stew or soup meat. Cut your valuable production time significantly while making those value-added products your customers want. Biro strip cutting groups are available in 1/4", 3/8", 9/16", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 9/16", and 2" strip widths. Choose the sizes which work best for you to help you merchandise less expensive cuts for higher profit. CUTLET TENDERIZING Designed specially for thin or delicate products such as veal, chicken breast, or squid. The cutlet tenderizer set gently pierces the product without tearing it. You can create value-added products such as veal scallopine or veal parmigiana which will broaden your product mix and enhance your sales and profit. Use the cutlet tenderizer set with the no charge optional 140 rpm roller speed. Attain maximum productivity while making value-added products. The cutlet tenderizing cradle requires part number T3596NE stainless safety cover on the Pro-9HD. It can be ordered as an option with the cutlet tenderizing cradle. SCORING Biro scoring rollers cut just the surface of the steak or patty which creates an eye-appealing product which cooks quicker. Create a value-added product which can improve your gross profit by enabling you to profit by enabling you to profitably merchandise less expensive cuts. You can tailor your scoring roller set to the size of the product by choosing the blade diameter which works for you. Choose from 5 different sizes of gap between rollers to stretch or thicken your product so you get the mix of value added products which makes the most profit for you. STAR PUNCHING The Biro star punching group uses 1/8" star rollers to punch lasting holes into the meat patty or steak to break down fiber. This makes the product more tender and reduces the cooking time of the product by up to 40%. Use the star punching group to merchandise those less expensive, less tender cuts as value-added products. There is an optional Stainless Steel Pro-9 work station (cart) available for all three Pro-9 models. It is stainless steel and measures 21" x 34" x 29".