Frozen meat slicers — a hardened blade and reinforced motor ensure efficient and safe cutting of frozen meat to a precise thickness, reducing waste and improving productivity in HoReCa kitchens.
Hardened blade for cutting frozen meat
Frozen meat slicers — the main technical element that distinguishes frozen meat slicers from a standard slicer is the hardened blade with a special tooth profile. Hardened blade — the blade of a frozen meat slicer is made from high-hardness tempered stainless steel or from special steel with a hardened surface; a harder blade is necessary to withstand the cutting force of frozen meat without deformation or blade cracking. Serrated blade tip — serrated blades are often used for cutting frozen meat, which press against the frozen meat with point contact of the teeth and cut the hard product more effectively; a smooth blade can slip on the hard surface of frozen meat. Blade diameter — the blade diameter of a frozen meat slicer is larger than that of a standard slicer (usually 250–350 mm), providing sufficient cutting surface for large frozen meat pieces. Blade sharpening — a hardened blade requires less frequent sharpening than a standard blade, but regular sharpening must be carried out with appropriate tools for sharpening frozen meat blades; without sharpening, cutting quality deteriorates and the motor suffers from increased load. BHS offers frozen meat slicers.
Reinforced motor and mechanical system
Frozen meat slicers — cutting frozen meat requires significantly more cutting force than cutting fresh meat, so the motor of a frozen meat slicer is more powerful. Motor power — the electric motor of a frozen meat slicer has higher power (usually from 300 W to 1000 W or more) than a standard slicer motor; greater power allows maintaining a stable cutting speed even with higher cutting resistance. Holder system — the meat holder mechanism of a frozen meat slicer is also reinforced; the holder pressure system is heavier and stiffer to securely hold the hard frozen meat piece during cutting. Safety system — a frozen meat slicer also has a safety lock that prevents the machine from operating with the protective cover removed; motor overheating protection shuts off the machine in case of excessive load. Speed regulation — some frozen meat slicers have speed regulation; a lower cutting speed is more suitable for very hard frozen meat; a higher cutting speed for partially thawed meat.
Safe operation with frozen meat slicers
Frozen meat slicers — cutting frozen meat is a more demanding task in terms of work safety than cutting fresh meat, and strict adherence to safety protocols is mandatory. Blade protective cover — a frozen meat slicer must always have a blade protective cover; the protective cover should only be removed during cleaning after the machine has been completely disconnected from the power supply; a frozen meat blade can cause serious injuries. Food holder protection — use the holder guard included with the machine for all pieces smaller than 75 mm; never cut meat without a guard near the blade with your hands. Cutting direction — do not push frozen meat against the blade, but feed completely frozen pieces from one side; frozen meat can break unpredictably or create sharp fragments. Partial thawing — it is optimal to cut frozen meat when it is partially thawed (the outside is softer, but the centre is still frozen); fully frozen meat creates maximum load on the motor and blade. See also the slicer range.
HoReCa usage scenarios
Restaurant with frozen meat product processing — a frozen meat slicer; the machine cuts frozen meat into regular portions for quick preparation. Hotel kitchen with a large breakfast selection of ham and meat products — a frozen meat slicer; efficient cutting from frozen meat blocks; BHS supplies slicers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the optimal meat temperature for cutting with frozen meat slicers? Frozen meat slicers — it is optimal to cut meat that is partially thawed: the outside is softer (approx. -5 to -2°C), but the centre is still frozen; fully frozen meat (-18°C or lower) creates maximum motor load and can damage the blade; cut fully thawed meat with standard meat slicers; see fresh meat slicers.
Can frozen meat slicers also cut fresh meat? Frozen meat slicers — yes, a frozen meat slicer can also cut fresh meat, as the hardened blade is more versatile; however, standard fresh meat slicers are easier to clean and less bulky; if the main task is cutting fresh meat, it is better to choose specialised fresh meat slicers; see the slicer range.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
