High precision slicer for calibrated products

Achieve precise slicing and portioning for deli products with high speed and flexibility, enhancing your production line’s efficiency by maintaining product consistency while minimizing waste through advanced scanning and weighing capabilities.

Slices and Portions Meat and Cheese Products

The GEA OptiSlicer 6000, brought to you by GEA Group, is a high-speed precision slicer designed for food manufacturers aiming to achieve optimal slicing and portioning of meats and cheeses. This machine is remarkable for its cutting-edge slicing technology, utilizing involute blades with advanced coatings that ensure smooth, accurate cuts while minimizing protein clogging. Ideal for applications in the food, beverage, and dairy industries, it efficiently processes deli cheese slices, pre-packaged salami, and more.

Capable of handling product dimensions up to 1,200 mm in length, the OptiSlicer 6000 supports both continuous and automatic operations. Its throughput and efficiency are enhanced with features like the GEA Check 4000 weighing system and GEA OptiScanner, which use x-ray technology to optimize slice thickness and portion control based on product density. The slicer’s integration capabilities are strengthened with the GEA SmartControl, enabling centralized management and quick recipe changes.

Eliminating the need for crust freezing with its specialized blade design, the OptiSlicer reduces energy consumption and boosts productivity. Constructed with food-grade materials, this equipment offers easy access for cleaning and maintenance, meeting stringent hygiene standards. Customizable to match varied processing needs, this slicer ensures a seamless fit into existing production lines, supported by GEA’s engineering expertise and remote service options.

Benefits

  • Enhances product consistency with precise, on-weight slicing.
  • Minimizes energy use by eliminating the need for crust freezing.
  • Accelerates changeovers with quick-swap components for varied product runs.
  • Centralizes operations with intuitive GEA SmartControl for streamlined management.
  • Supports hygienic standards with accessible design for efficient cleaning.

General


Applications
Sausage,Meat,Cheese,Cooked ham,Salami,Raw ham
End products
Raw ham deli packs,Cooked ham slices,Deli cheese slices,Pepperoni slices,Cheese shingle packs,Pre-packaged salami slices,Emmental cheese portions
Steps before
Calibration,Product loading,Scanning and density analysis
Steps after
Portion weighing,Packaging
Input ingredients
calibrated sausage,salami,cooked ham,raw ham,cheese
Output ingredients
sliced sausage,sliced salami,sliced cooked ham,sliced raw ham,sliced cheese,shingle slices,stacked slices,zig zag slices,shaved slices,interleaved slices,folded slices
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Blade Type
Involute blade
Blade Size
R 470 mm
Blade Speed
Max 1,500 rpm (optional up to 2,000 rpm without idle-cuts)
Cutting Cross Section Width
270 - 500 mm
Cutting Cross Section Height
200 - 145 mm
Maximum Product Length
Max. 1,200 mm / 1,850 mm
Machine Dimensions L x H x W
3,700 x 2,480 x 1,910 mm
Weight
2,880 kg
Power Supply
11 kW
Compressed Air
6 bar 15 – 600 L/min.
Noise Emission
< 78 db (A)

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
High-speed slicing with PLC/SCADA
Precision slicing
±0.5 g accuracy
Cleaning method
Easy dismantling for cleaning
Flexibility in slicing
Shingle,stack,zig zag,shaved,interleaved
Changeover time
Fast changeover of gripper,blade and recipe
Energy efficiency
Eliminates CO2 and N2 consumption
Product loading
Automatic

Product type Characteristics


Product types
Calibrated sausage,salami,cooked ham,raw ham,cheese

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
3,700 x 2,480 x 1,910 mm
Max. product length
1,200 mm / 1,850 mm
Weight
2,880 kg
Blade size
R 470 mm
Cutting cross section width
270 - 500 mm
Cutting cross section height
200 - 145 mm

Custom Options


Control panel type
GEA SmartControl HMI
Telemonitoring / Remote Service
GEA Performance Service
Changeover flexibility
Fast changeover of gripper,blade,and recipe
Cleaning Access
Very good machine access for cleaning and maintenance
Add-on Options
GEA Check 4000 Weighing System,GEA OptiScanner 600/1200