Excellent Condition – Mainca MH-120 INT – Manual 4 3/4" Hamburger Patty Former – Interchangeable Patty & Meatball Mould System – NSF Certified – Fully Tested & Operational!

Condition

Used – Excellent Condition – Fully Tested & Operational

This commercial patty-forming machine has been professionally inspected and manually tested to confirm proper operation. The compression lever moves correctly, the rotary mould plate advances properly, and the adjustable forming mechanism operates as intended.

The anodized-aluminium exterior shows scratches, light oxidation, residue, staining, and normal cosmetic wear from previous commercial food-production use. These cosmetic signs do not affect the machine’s manual forming operation.

The machine should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before being placed into foodservice production. It is ready for use in butcher shops, supermarkets, delis, restaurants, commissaries, catering facilities, meat-processing operations, and commercial kitchens.

Description

The Mainca MH-120 INT is a fully manual commercial hamburger patty former designed to produce evenly shaped and consistently portioned patties without requiring electricity.

This model is equipped for forming one 120 mm / approximately 4 3/4-inch hamburger patty per cycle. The operator loads prepared ground meat into the upper hopper, rotates the mould plate into position, and lowers the long manual lever to compress and form the product.

The machine is part of Mainca’s interchangeable MH/MA forming platform. Patty and meatball sizes can be changed by installing a compatible rotary mould plate, while the main machine body remains the same. Available mould configurations include hamburger patties, mini burgers, meatballs, and croquettes.

Its manual design makes it especially useful for smaller production runs, specialty recipes, changing product sizes, and operations that need consistent portions without investing in a fully automatic forming system.

Operating Specifications

Operation Type: Fully manual

Primary Product: Hamburger patties

Installed Model Configuration: One 120 mm patty per cycle

Patty Diameter: 120 mm / approximately 4 3/4 in

Maximum Product Thickness: Adjustable up to approximately 40 mm / 1.6 in

Estimated Production: Approximately 250–300 standard patties per hour with an experienced operator

Mould System: Interchangeable rotary mould plate

Compression Method: Long manual lever

Rotary Direction: Clockwise mould-plate advancement

Mainca states that the MH series can produce approximately 250–300 standard hamburger patties per hour once the operator is familiar with the machine. Patty or meatball thickness is adjustable up to approximately 40 mm.

Hopper Capacity

Hopper Volume: Approximately 2.5 litres

Product Capacity: Approximately 2.1 kg / 4.6 lb

Published U.S. Capacity Range: Approximately 4–5 lb

Hopper Material: Stainless steel on the current configuration

The hopper is sized for approximately 2.5 litres or 2.1 kilograms of prepared meat mixture, allowing repeated forming cycles while remaining practical for small and medium production batches.

Available Forming Configurations

Compatible Mainca rotary mould plates include:

• MH-100: One 100 mm / 4 in hamburger patty
• MH-120: One 120 mm / 4 3/4 in hamburger patty
• MH-130: One 130 mm / approximately 5 in hamburger patty
• MH-55: Three 55 mm mini hamburger patties
• MA-05: Five 38 mm meatballs
• MA-10: Ten 25 mm meatballs or croquettes

The mould plates are interchangeable across the compatible MH/MA manual-former platform. Only the mould plate physically included with this unit should be represented as included in the final listing.

Dimensions

Width: Approximately 15 in / 380 mm

Depth: Approximately 16.7–19.3 in / 425–490 mm, depending on lever position and measurement method

Height: Approximately 20.3 in / 515 mm

Base Footprint: Approximately 12.6 in × 13.8 in / 32 cm × 35 cm

Installation Type: Countertop

Net Weight: Approximately 37.5 lb / 17 kg

The manufacturer lists a base footprint of approximately 32 × 35 cm. Published overall measurements for the MH platform are approximately 380 mm wide, 425–490 mm deep, and 515 mm high.

Because the long operating handle extends beyond the main body, adequate clearance should be allowed above and beside the machine during use.

Construction

• Heavy-duty anodized-aluminium body
• Nickel-plated and commercial-grade metal components
• Stainless steel product hopper
• Manual lever-operated compression assembly
• Interchangeable rotary mould plate
• Adjustable patty-thickness mechanism
• Removable product-contact components
• Integrated paper-dispenser assembly
• Stable countertop support feet
• Corrosion-resistant commercial construction
• No electric motor or electronic controls
• Designed for tool-free disassembly of key cleaning components

Mainca describes the manual former as anodized-aluminium equipment that can be dismantled without tools for easier cleaning. A paper dispenser is included as part of the standard design.

Key Features

• Fully manual commercial patty former
• No electrical connection required
• Forms one 120 mm hamburger patty per cycle
• Approximately 4 3/4-inch patty diameter
• Adjustable product thickness up to approximately 1.6 inches
• Produces consistent shape and portion size
• Estimated output of 250–300 patties per hour
• 2.5-litre stainless steel hopper
• Approximately 4–5 lb hopper capacity
• Interchangeable patty and meatball mould plates
• Compatible with multiple patty diameters
• Compatible with meatball and croquette plates
• Long lever for controlled manual compression
• Tool-free disassembly for routine cleaning
• Integrated paper-dispenser design
• Compact countertop footprint
• Suitable for small and medium production batches
• NSF/ANSI 169 INT configuration
• Made in Spain
• Designed for commercial meat-processing use

Benefits

• Helps produce uniform patties
• Reduces time compared with hand-shaping every portion
• Helps maintain repeatable product size
• Supports consistent presentation and cooking
• Requires no electricity
• Easy to relocate within a preparation area
• Suitable for changing recipes and small batches
• Mould plates can be changed for different products
• Provides direct operator control over compression
• Compact enough for many butcher and deli counters
• Simplifies production without requiring an automatic machine

Mainca describes these manual formers as a bridge between shaping products entirely by hand and using a fully automatic production line.

Recommended Applications

• Butcher shops
• Supermarket meat departments
• Grocery-store preparation areas
• Hamburger restaurants
• Delicatessens
• Catering kitchens
• Commissaries
• Institutional kitchens
• Meat-processing shops
• Food-production facilities
• Specialty burger operations
• Farm shops
• Small-batch food manufacturers
• Commercial test kitchens

Suitable Products

Depending on the installed mould plate, the machine may be used for:

• Hamburger patties
• Beef patties
• Chicken patties
• Turkey patties
• Lamb patties
• Vegetable patties
• Mini burgers
• Meatballs
• Croquettes
• Other compatible formed mixtures

Product consistency and results depend on the recipe, temperature, moisture content, grind size, mould plate, and selected thickness.

Cleaning and Sanitation

The machine’s removable forming components are designed to be disassembled without tools for routine cleaning.

Before placing the unit into service:

• Remove all detachable product-contact components
• Wash using approved food-equipment detergent
• Rinse thoroughly
• Apply an approved food-contact sanitizer
• Allow components to air-dry
• Inspect the mould cavities and compression surfaces
• Remove any old product residue
• Lubricate only approved points with food-grade lubricant
• Reassemble according to manufacturer instructions

Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive tools that may damage anodized-aluminium surfaces.

Electrical Specifications

Voltage: Not required

Phase: Not applicable

Frequency: Not applicable

Amperage: Not applicable

Wattage: Not applicable

Power Type: Manual / Hand Operated

Motor: None

This machine operates entirely through the manual lever and rotating mould system. It does not require an electrical outlet.

Certifications

• NSF Certified
• NSF/ANSI 169 INT commercial configuration
• cULus marking visible on the photographed equipment
• CE marking visible on the manufacturer plate
• Designed for commercial food-processing use

Mainca identifies its INT versions as models manufactured to comply with NSF/ANSI 169 requirements for the North American market.

Manufacturing Information

Manufacturer: Mainca Equipamientos Cárnicos, S.L.

Brand: Mainca

Model: MH-120 INT

Equipment Type: Manual Hamburger Patty Former

Manufacturer Location: Granollers, Barcelona, Spain

Country of Manufacture: Spain

Year: 2020

Serial Number: 7918 N

Certification Configuration: INT / North American sanitary version

The photographed manufacturer plate identifies the equipment as Mainca model MH-120 INT, serial number 7918 N, manufactured in 2020 in Spain.

Included

• Mainca MH-120 INT manual forming machine
• Manual compression lever
• Product hopper
• Rotary forming assembly
• Installed mould plate supplied with the machine
• Thickness-adjustment components
• Paper-dispenser mechanism when physically present
• Support feet
• Unit sold exactly as shown in the supplied photographs

Not Confirmed as Included

• Additional hamburger mould plates
• Meatball mould plates
• Croquette mould plates
• Patty-separator papers
• Replacement springs
• Spare product hopper
• Cleaning tools
• Product trays
• Manufacturer manual
• Original packaging

Do not advertise additional mould sizes unless those mould plates are physically supplied with the unit.

Important Notes

• Sold as-is, where-is
• Fully tested for proper manual operation before listing
• Normal scratches, oxidation, residue, and cosmetic wear are present
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing are required before foodservice use
• Confirm the exact mould plate installed before final publication
• The photographed data plate identifies model MH-120 INT
• Standard MH-120 configuration forms one 120 mm patty
• Additional mould plates are not included unless physically shown
• Product weight depends on patty thickness and recipe density
• Production rate depends on operator experience
• Do not place hands beneath the compression head during operation
• Keep fingers clear of the rotating mould plate
• Secure the machine on a stable commercial work surface
• Inspect springs, guides, fasteners, and forming surfaces before daily use
• Use only food-grade lubricant where approved
• No manufacturer warranty is included
• Buyer is responsible for confirming local sanitation and workplace-safety requirements
• Shipping is calculated at checkout
• Local pickup is available