Potato slicer is a small
processing machine used to slice potatoes in different sizes which are
used in various fast food and wafer industries. Sliced potatoes are used
to prepare chips, snacks and other items. The potatoes are sliced using
slicing machines of different sizes, dimensions and materials.
Features :
On the basis of mechanical principles, potato slicers are of different
types like: automatic slicer, manual slicer, low speed slicer etc. The
general features of potato slicers are :
- The potato slicer consists of rotating discs having radial
knives.
- There is a vertical shaft on which the disc revolves.
- Cylinders are mounted on a disc in which potato is feeded.
- The plate and the main frame on which the disc is mounted are
made up of metals like stainless steel, nickel, etc.
- The accommodation capacities of different slicers vary.
- There is a cutter which cuts the potatoes in different sizes and
shapes.
- The slicer is powered by electric motors or are operated
manually.
Advantages :
The advantages of potato slicer are :
- It is more economical and cost-effective for the food service
industry.
- Potatoes can be sliced in different shapes like round, straight,
spiral, etc.
- It is less time consuming and easy to operate.
- Entire potato is cut and used. There is least or no wastage of
food item.
- It is made up of sturdy materials like stainless steel, nickel,
etc.
