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May 23, 2012

Any Way You Slice It. An FAQ About Vegetable Slicers

While there may be many options out there for purchasing there are a few things you should consider before purchasing a vegetable slicer. Mainly for consistent slicing and cutting large quantities of vegetables quickly and efficiently, vegetable slicers are said to cut the average prep time by 85%. This investment is well worth the cost. Below are some common questions about vegetable slicers we have answered to help you decide what you need for your business.

What types of vegetable slicers are there? Vegetable slicers are available as manual units for smaller jobs, like mandoline slicers or automatic units, which are more suitable larger amounts of food preparation.

What are some of the unique features on vegetable slicers? Some vegetable slicers are made vegetable specific, for example, onion slicers and tomato slicers. Larger capacity automatic slicers can have a higher wattage and voltage to provide optimal production and speed.

How powerful are electric slicers? Automatic or electric slicers for restaurants have single phase motors with wattage up to 370 and horse power up to 360 rpm.

What kinds of materials are vegetable slicers made from? Both manual and automatic slicers are made with heavy duty materials, such as cast-iron, aluminum, and stainless steel, to ensure durability with use. Light use slicers are made from durable plastic.

Are vegetable slicers easy to clean? Yes. Most slicer blades and disks are removable, and can be washed with soap and water. Mandolines are usually dishwasher safe.

What are some good manufacturers to purchase from? ACityDiscount offers vegetable slicers from manufacturers such as Sammic, Food Machinery of America (FMA), Dynamic, Bron Coucke, Univex and Nemco.

Are there accessories? Many vegetable slicers offer interchangeable cutting blades and disc plates for chopping, shredding, grating, slicing, julienne and dicing are often available to expand the usefulness of many multi-use vegetable preparation machines.