bake - October 2017 - 14

equipment innovations

Different bread formulations will affect the way blades wear

Randy George, owner of Red Hen Baking Co. in Middlesex, Ver-

as well as the quality of the slice obtained. Wheat bread prod-

mont, says he recently upgraded his retail and wholesale slicers

ucts, for example, normally use the same type of blade as for

with JAC models. "Amazing machines," he says, "no complaints

white bread.

at all. Very quiet and fast and it appears that the blades last a
long time."

Coarse-grained products and those with multi-grain toppings,
however, may require more frequent hone operation than white

Paul Molyneux of JAC-Machines points out that slicer innova-

breads. If these products have a hard crust, look to a single-

tion has come a long way since the days of using a lever to

bevel blade, according to Slicer Maintenance and Instruction

push the bread through the slicer. The following are examples:

(Hansaloy, Davenport, Iowa).
x no more exposed blades, as JAC slicers are supplied with
Raisin, nut and other breakfast-type breads quickly damage the
blades' edges. A single-bevel blade is preferable for longevity.
These blades must be honed often to maintain sharpness.

an automatic safety cover
x state-of-the-art safety features, interlocking doors, safety
covers and photo eye sensors
x much quieter than older models

Any product with a very hard crust or a very dense texture

x with customer self-service slicing a growing market, JAC

such as a European rye will require a durable blade edge. Use

has a range of self-service slicers including variable thick-

of a single-bevel blade will maximize blade life.

ness models

When evaluating bread slicing machines, a frame slicer is more

Oliver Packaging & Equipment Company recognizes that self-

suitable when you have a range of needs, while a variable thick-

service is a growing trend, particularly among younger custom-

ness slicer does the job when you need to produce different

ers who are looking for a more ﬂuid shopping experience.

slice thickness.
New from Oliver, the SimpleSlice Pro-Serve and Self-Serve onThe Varia Pro automatic variable thickness slicer from JAC

demand bread slicers easily slice up to 18-inch long loaves, the

Machines has the capability of 120 slices per minute and up to

largest capacity in the industry. The Pro-Serve model is used

120 loaves per hour. With enhanced safety and increased focus

by bakery staff, while the Self-Serve model offers consumers a

on efficiency and hygiene, the Varia Pro meets JAC Machines'

simple and quick slicing experience.

highest standards of quality.
Since 1890, Oliver Packaging & Equipment Company has been
Retail bakeries, cafes and bread shops may want to consider

manufacturing simple yet robust quality equipment. In 1932

selling multiple types of sliced bread in one bag to appeal to

Oliver introduced the ﬁrst bread slicer. This tradition of quality

customers, especially the growing number of smaller house-

built equipment is evidenced in its bakery equipment, including

holds, who are less inclined to buy a whole loaf.

bread, bagel and bun slicers to dough make up equipment.

14 < OCT 2017 | bakemag.com

The Right Slicer

http://www.bakemag.com

bake - October 2017

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of bake - October 2017