FAM MCS-3D - Used FAM Slicing Wheel

Applications & Use Cases

• Slicing various vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions for snack production or ready meals.
• Processing fruits like apples or bananas into uniform slices for dried fruit products or dessert components.
• Preparing ingredients for salads, coleslaws, and other fresh produce applications.
• Creating consistent slice thicknesses for frozen food products, ensuring even cooking.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 500 kg/hr to several tonnes/hr, depending on product and slice thickness.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type is a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz.

Suitable feed sizes

Typically designed for products up to 100-150mm in diameter, depending on the specific cutting head and chute configuration.

Slice thickness range

Adjustable slice thickness is standard, typically ranging from 1mm to 12mm, achieved by changing cutting heads or shims.

Construction material

Units are generally constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

A typical footprint for a standalone slicing wheel unit might be around 1.5m x 1m, though this varies significantly by model.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a FAM Slicing Wheel process?

  FAM slicing wheels are versatile and typically used for slicing a wide range of firm vegetables and fruits, including potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, and similar items.

• Are spare parts readily available for FAM equipment?

• How is slice thickness adjusted on these machines?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used slicing wheel?

• Can this machine be integrated into an existing processing line?