Kitchen
Electronic Tin Opener
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- opening food packaging
What can it be used for?
An electronic can opener is a small kitchen gadget that helps to open tins or cans without using much effort.
Here’s how it works:
- You place the can in the opener and press a button.
- The machine automatically cuts around the lid of the can.
- Once it’s done, it stops by itself and you can safely lift the lid off.
An electronic jar opener is a handy device that helps to open jars without needing to twist the lid manually.
Here’s how it works:
- You place the jar in the opener and press a button.
- The machine grips the lid and twists it off automatically.
- You don’t need to use any strength or grip; it does the hard work for you.
These gadgets are especially useful for people who find manual can openers tricky to use or who have difficulty opening jars for example because of arthritis, weak grip, or limited hand movement. They make opening cans or jars quicker, easier, and safer.
You can find and buy these and similar products from many shops that sell standard tin openers or shops that sell disability equipment or by searching 'automatic tin/can or automatic jar opener' on the internet.
Benefits
- Ease of Use: Electric tin/can and jar openers are designed to open the tin/can/ jar and reduce the physical strain on hands, wrists, and arms.
- Safety: Electric tin/can openers are usually designed to leave smooth edges on the can and lid, reducing the risk of cuts. Electric jar openers also ensure safe removal of lids without the need for excessive force.
- Speed: Electric tin/can and jar openers can open tins/cans and jars quickly and consistently.
Things to Consider
- Ease of use: will the person be able to use it? These gadgets are electronic but there are many different types of can or jar opener which may be suitable, you can compare different types on the Living Made Easy website: Living Made Easy - Openers
- Power Source: Check if it takes batteries or needs to be plugged in. Depending on the model purchased, who will change the batteries or is there somewhere to plug it in?
- Size: Different models come in different sizes, some come with additional features such as a knife sharpener. Think about the space available and whether the additional features are needed or if something compact that can be kept in a drawer would be better.
- Durability: Check reviews and see if it is reliable and well-built for regular use.