Bias slicer for elongated produce

Achieve consistent crinkle or flat bias slices for elongated products, ensuring uniformity and precision in high-speed operations while maintaining smooth flow in your production line.

Slices Bread and Vegetables Continuously

The Model OC Crosscut Bias Slicer from Urschel Laboratories, Inc. is a versatile slicer tailored for food processing and industrial bakery applications. It efficiently handles elongated products such as bread, carrots, celery, and plantains, producing both crinkle and flat slices. Engineered for continuous operation, it minimizes downtime with its robust design, improving production line efficiency. The slicing process utilizes a 16.625″ diameter bias slicing wheel, supported by a 3 HP motor and a 3/4 HP feed belt motor, ensuring consistent throughput for high-demand environments. The slicer accommodates products up to 2.5″ in diameter, making it adaptable across various food processing needs. Constructed for easy cleaning and maintenance, its design simplifies post-operation procedures, allowing for seamless integration into existing production lines. For enhanced slicing precision, the slicer can be equipped with the MicroSlice® Wheel for ultra-thin cuts, ensuring product quality meets exacting industry standards. Additionally, its compliance with applicable patents ensures it integrates cutting-edge technology for reliable performance.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with continuous, uninterrupted operation.
  • Reduces labor and cleanup time due to its simplified design.
  • Increases slicing precision for diverse product specifications with adjustable slicing options.
  • Supports high-speed operations to meet demanding production schedules.
  • Adapts to various product sizes, enhancing versatility across bakery and vegetable processing applications.

General


Applications
Bread,Fruits,Vegetables
End products
Crinkle-sliced bread,Flat-sliced celery,Flat-sliced carrots,Flat-sliced plantains
Steps before
Washing,Sorting,Trimming
Steps after
Packaging,Further Processing,Inspection
Input ingredients
bread,carrots,celery,okra,plantain
Output ingredients
bias crinkle slices,bias flat slices,bread slices,carrot slices,celery slices,okra slices,plantain slices
Market info
Urschel is known for its expertise in precision cutting technology and manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, especially cutting machines. It has a strong reputation for quality and innovation in delivering engineered-to-order solutions for the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Slice Thickness Range
1/16" – 1-3/4" (1.6 – 44.5 mm)
Maximum Product Diameter
2.5" (63.5 mm)
Slicing Wheel Diameter
16.625" (422.3 mm)
Length
117.04" (2973 mm)
Width
35.08" (891 mm)
Height
44.70" (1135 mm)
Net Weight
770 lb (349 kg)
Motor
3 HP (2.2 kW)
Feed Belt Motor
3/4 HP (.56 kW)
Operating Principle
Conveyor Belt,Slicing Wheel,Knives
Crinkle Slice Example
Bread 1/4" (6.4 mm) Bias Crinkle Slice
Flat Slice Example
Carrot/Celery 1/8" (3.2 mm) Bias Flat Slice
MicroSlice® Wheel
Plantain .060" (1.5 mm) Bias Flat Slice
Special Angle Cutting
45-Degree Angle Cutting Available

Operating Characteristics


Continuous operation
Yes
Slicing mechanism
Crosscut bias slicing
Slicing angle
Adjustable to 45-degree
Slice type
Crinkle and flat bias slices
Product diameter acceptance
Up to 2.5" (63.5 mm)
Cleaning method
Simplified for easy cleanup
Maintenance
Simplified design
Automation level
Manual setup

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product shape compatibility
Elongated products (e.g.,bread,carrots,celery,okra,plantain)
Product size compatibility
Up to 2.5" (63.5 mm) in diameter or width

Physical Characteristics


Machine Length
117.04" (2973 mm)
Machine Width
35.08" (891 mm)
Machine Height
44.70" (1135 mm)
Net Weight
770 lb (349 kg)
Maximum Product Diameter/Width
2.5" (63.5 mm)
Slicing Wheel Diameter
16.625" (422.3 mm)
Discharge Method
Continuous Operation
Slicing Angle (Model OC-45)
45 degrees

Custom Options


Slicing wheel diameter
16.625" (422.3 mm)
Product acceptance diameter
Up to 2.5" (63.5 mm)
Types of cuts
Bias Flat Slices,Bias Crinkle Slices
Special applications
MicroSlice® Wheel
Angle slicing option
45-degree angle (Model OC-45)