It is time to buy a meat slicer, but you don't know what to look for in one.
There are many factors to consider before purchasing a slicer.
This article will briefly get in depth about slicer purchasing.
The first thing to consider is the brand of the slicer.
There are many brands, some famous, some not so famous.
By now, the main ones that people seem to know the most about are Hobart, Berkel, and Globe.
The main three mentioned are the most reliable and the most trustworthy of the slicer brands.
Some not so famous slicer brands include: Axis, Anvil, Distributor, German Knife, and Univex.
The second thing to look for in buying a slicer is the specs.
So general topics for a slicer should include: wattage, voltage, amperage, horsepower, width, length, height, weight, blade diameter, and warranty.
Also, the specs will represent the type of category a meat slicer will fall under: light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty.
Lastly, you will need to consider the price.
Economy consumer slicers are the lowest of the low.
They generally start at just under $100.
The high end models will run you from $2,000 to $6,000+.
By all means, commercial meat slicers are not cheap, but they do offer top quality slicing and lifetime ruggedness.
You now have a general knowledge on what to look for in buying a meat slicer.
Though there are more things to consider, this was just the mere basics.
You can now go and find the right slicer for you.