JayCraft Potato Sample Washer - Jaycraft Belt slicer

Applications & Use Cases

• Slicing elongated vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, and courgettes.
• Processing fruit into uniform slices for salads, desserts, or further processing.
• Preparing various food items for dehydration, freezing, or canning.
• Use in ready-meal production lines requiring consistent product dimensions.
• Portioning small bakery items or confectionery ingredients.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly based on product type and desired slice thickness, commonly ranging from 200 kg/hr to over 1000 kg/hr.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, requiring a standard industrial connection.

Belt width

While this unit has a 100mm belt, belt slicers in this category commonly feature widths from 50mm to 300mm, influencing product size and throughput.

Construction material

Food processing equipment like this is typically constructed from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

The overall length of 2900mm for this unit is typical for a compact industrial belt slicer, with variations depending on infeed and outfeed extensions.

Slice thickness range

Belt slicers commonly offer adjustable slice thicknesses, typically from 1mm to 15mm, depending on the blade configuration and product.

Mobility

Many units of this type are designed to be mobile, often fitted with castors, allowing for flexible placement within a production facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of products can a belt slicer process?

  Belt slicers are best suited for elongated or cylindrical products that can be fed consistently onto the belt. This includes vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and some fruits.

• How is slice thickness adjusted on a belt slicer?

• What maintenance is required for a belt slicer?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• Are spare parts readily available for a Jaycraft Belt Slicer?

• What safety features are typically found on these machines?