I'm Looking for a more durable multi can crusher than the one I had previously. How durable is this one? Any plastic parts? Cant tell.
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To be honest with you the only thing that is metal is the base, the rest is all plastic. But we had this one before and it really does work great. That's why we orderedit again. The last one we had we had to leave it behind because we sold our home and the new owner wanted it. It's really the only one that holds 10 can's. I think you will like the way it works.
473168
My Mom & Dad have had the same one for over 30 years and it's still crushing them flat. We used to fight over who got to crush them as kids. =) Like anything else, if you don't abuse it, it will last just fine.
473169
The can "cage" is plastic. We mounted it so it doesn't attach to the unit and its working well. The unit itself is very durable.
473170
I used the Can Ram to crush at least 2,000 cans a month for over a year. Part of the plastic housing did break this week but that was after crushing over 22,000 cans. That many cans probably equals many years of usage in the average household.
473171
The whole thing is plastic, with the exception of screws and hinges but it is a very strong plastic used on the ram. The basket portion is thinner but does the job of containing the cans to be crushed, after all the weight is minimal. At first I thought a metal crusher would be better but when you think about it soda is acid and it degrades metal ,so plastic really is a better alternative. Best of all this crusher is fun and fast to use and I use it a lot. It's holding up quite well. When and if I wear it out I'll definitely buy another one cause it makes short work of one more chore.
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Virtually all plastic. Hint; Don't set it in the sun. I keep mine in the garage and it did pretty well for a couple of years.I did find an all metal one that works a lot better.
473173
Yes there are hard plastic parts. In fact everything except the pins and screws are plastic. However, the large amount of use that I've gotten out of mine has only shown me how durable this product is. The metal pin that connects everything together has popped out a few times but it never breaks the plastic and always slides back into place quickly within the time this device could crush three or four cans. It's been a great buy for me. Good luck in your decision.
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The main mixing tools for the mixing bowl are metal. We received the food processor that fits in the top of the machine, I believe it is made from Lexan, a very tough plastic that is used in many things. We have a high end vacuum cleaner made from this material, nothing has broken since purchased in the mid 90s. Hope this is helpful.
56145
The cheaper one is build from sturdy plastic. May not be adequate for heavy jobs. I have both (received cheaper on as promo). And actually never used plastic one.
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It is very durable EXCEPT for the bottom plate side locks which have broken off twice within a couple months. But the company does replace the whole heat plate when you write and complain. I am about to get another one.The quickness and quality of popcorn makes it worth the inconvenience of constantly replacing this design flaw Hope this helps
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I have, and it seems pretty durable. All plastic and the handles seem well attached. Easy to clean, I just hose it off. I have 2 big dogs, and use it several times a week. I don't remember if mine is the biggest model, but you will want the biggest one for your usage.
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Sean&Dawn;, we have had the EXACT same problem! This one has been great. It just FEELS more durable, and has worked like a dream. I seriosuly can't believe I'm saying this about a can opener, but it's the truth!
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Well. . . Had mine almost 3 years now an its been through hell an back, still in one piece. Have yet to replace anything. Sooo, pretty durable.
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Very durable!!! Ibpught one years ago & thats why I wanted the same brand as it. My husband started using it to open dog food cans so for the kitchen I bought a replacement from Wal-Mart. Didnt work well so I bought another from a hardware store. These were fairly well known brands. I was busy fussing at my husband for using a kitchen utensil until he said to look for the same brand. I found Ez-Duz-it from Amazon. My husband & I would not buy any other brand. It works so easily. I'm in my 70s & I need something that is easier to use. THIS IS IT. Cant tell you how old my first one was because I've had it so long. You'll never buy another. Very durable!!! Ibpught one years ago & thats why I wanted the same brand as it. My husband started using it to open dog food cans so for the kitchen I bought a replacement from Wal-Mart. Didnt work well so I bought another from a hardware store. These were fairly well known brands. I was busy fussing at my husband for using a kitchen utensil until he said to look for the same brand. I found Ez-Duz-it from Amazon. My husband & I would not buy any other brand. It works so easily. I'm in my 70s & I need something that is easier to use. THIS IS IT. Cant tell you how old my first one was... » Read More Very durable!!! Ibpught one years ago & thats why I wanted the same brand as it. My husband started using it to open dog food cans so for the kitchen I bought a replacement from Wal-Mart. Didnt work well so I bought another from a hardware store. These were fairly well known brands. I was busy fussing at my husband for using a kitchen utensil until he said to look for the same brand. I found Ez-Duz-it from Amazon. My husband & I would not buy any other brand. It works so easily. I'm in my 70s & I need something that is easier to use. THIS IS IT. Cant tell you how old my first one was because I've had it so long. You'll never buy another. « Show Less
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Mine is about 4 years old now, and the plastic of the top handle is just now giving out. I intend to replace it with an exact duplicate of this.
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I purchased mine in Oct 2009 and it's still working fine. I think the problem lies more with the can, itself, rather than the opener. I find that if I continue around the can a second time, the lid is cut through. I still think this is an excellent addition to my kitchen utensils and would definitely recommend it.
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It's plastic! I live smack in the middle of Florida, and it's held up VERY well in the humidity. I do blow out the housing of the motor about once a month with compressed air, though, to keep moisture and dust out. Also, the front comes of easily to wipe down the blades. Good luck!
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I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps. I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have... » Read More I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Plastic and it worked great for about 5 years. Recently I used it to mix sausage balls and it broke. Probably a combination of age and a really thick mixture.
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It sounds like the same system you describe. I have been using one like it (MM850) for 11 years without anything happening to the plastic. You are right that if the small plastic ridges which wrap around the blade and the metal "spacer" break off there will not be much holding the blade in place. It shouldn't break unless you hit something, in which case the slipping plastic limits damage to the motor and shaft. I take the blade off about every 5 days when I do the lawn to touch up the sharpness and the mounting still is OK on mine. I only hit something (a large rock) hard enough to stop the motor once. It knocked the motor mounting snap ring loose, which made the motor flop around noisily, but the plastic thing just slipped without breaking. Lucky. I think what might be happening to some people is the nut gets loose, allowing the blade to slip over the plastic. Leaving it go until the ridges wear off the plastic makes it is about useless. Since I take my blade off so often, I am also tightening the nut regularly.
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Are they aluminum cans ???? I think these can crushers are designed to crush only aluminum.. Metal cans can be quite stiff..
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The blade and the motor are, of course, metal. The rest is plastic. It is very sturdy. We have been using it for about 6 months now for frozen smoothies (very thick ones) and it hasn't let us down. Works like a charm every time.
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It should last a long time, it is a plastic ball-joint, buts it's very maneuverable. Unless you abuse this product, I don't see why it would break under normal circumstances.