Accommodates a variety of needs -- from health care's special diets to heavy kitchen demands, like salsas, dips, soups, sauces, cocktails, smoothies, margaritas, and more. Provides enough power and durability to handle the professional demands of hotels, bars, restaurants, hospitals, and nursing homes. Two speed versatility with pulse option provides precision blending, mixing, chopping -- even pureeing of hot and cold items. Four stainless steel cutting and mixing blades ensure quick, thorough blending. Special accessory is included for easy blade unit removal. Durable stainless steel container features dual metal clamps and handles for extra security during and after blending -- clamps hold lid tightly shut; two handles make container easier to grasp and remove from base. A heavy-duty rubber gasket around the lid prevents leakage during usage. Heavy Duty Die Cast Base. Sure Grip