In the production lines of sausages and food products, every detail counts. Choosing the right slicing machine is not only a technical issue: it is a strategic decision that directly impacts efficiency, product presentation and profitability. A wrong choice can prevent proper slicing of the product, cause time losses, require constant adjustments and decrease the overall production yield.
Product size: the decisive factor
At Finova, each model is designed to fit specific dimensions of the SliceFil range, so before choosing a slicer, it is essential to take into account two technical parameters: the maximum product length and the cutting section (width x height).
Comparison by maximum length of product to be cut
The size of the product is key to the choice. Each product can vary greatly in length and diameter (cured meats, cooked meats, cheese, meat, etc.). Each model in the FINOVA SliceFil range is designed to support a specific range of lengths. Here is a practical classification:
- 650 to 1050 mm:
- SliceFil-300 (options: 650 / 1050 mm)
- SliceFil-310 (only 48° angle cut, options: 650 / 1050 mm)
- SliceFil-320(options: 650 / 1050 mm)
- Up to 1000 mm:
- SliceFil-600
- SliceFil-360 (60° angled cut only, accepts products from 300 to 1000 mm)
- SliceFil-400
- SliceFil-420
- Up to 1200 mm:
- SliceFil-620
- SliceFil-625
- SliceFil-650
- SliceFil-660
This classification is essential to define which machine is best suited to the actual length of your products.
Comparison by maximum cross section (width x height)
The cutting section determines what volume and type of product the machine can process. In this respect, FINOVA offers multiple configurations, many of them customizable, to suit the specific needs of each customer.
Examples by model:
- Cross-section: 200 x 160 mm
- Applications:
- Cooked ham or mortadella up to Ø160 mm
- Cheese bar
- Cooked ham, turkey or chicken
- Italian salami
- Cured ham
- Chorizo
- Etc.
- Other configurations available:
- 285 x 140 mm
- 350 x 125 mm
- Three formats available 350×125, 285×140, 200×160 mm
- Ideal for lines requiring product flexibility
Other models and cutting sections:
- SliceFil-300 and 320: 250 x 110 mm
- SliceFil-600: 260 x 120 mm
- SliceFil-310: 150 x 70 mm (angle cut)
- SliceFil-360: 200 x 45 mm (angle cut)
- SliceFil-620 and 650: 250 x 140 mm
- SliceFil-625: 330 x 110 mm
- SliceFil-660: 340 x 120 mm
With this variety of options, a clean, uniform cut, adapted to the actual diameter of the product, without deformation or waste, can be guaranteed.
Angle-cut models: for value-added products
Some products, especially those intended for ready meals or presentation formats, require a slanted cut to improve their visual appearance or facilitate their arrangement in containers. For such needs, FINOVA offers specialized models:
- SliceFil-310: 48° angle cutting
- SliceFil-360: 60° angle cutting
Both models are designed to maintain cutting regularity and precision, even in cured products with higher resistance or in more delicate formats.
Models configurable according to cutting section
One of the great advantages of slicing machine models – such as the SliceFil-400 or SliceFil-420 – is that they can be manufactured with different cutting sections, which allows the machine to be customized according to the products to be processed.
Efficiency starts with a good decision
The choice of a high-precision slicing machine should not be based solely on speed or hourly output, but on its ability to adapt precisely to the size and type of product to be sliced. Choosing the right model according to length and slice section ensures continuous, stable and uninterrupted production.
