Summit Machinery FAM Volantis slicer

Summit Machinery is exhibiting four machines on its stand at AUSPACK 2022 — one of those is the new FAM Volantis.

The Volantis is a transverse slicer solution for cutting potatoes, vegetables and fruit into slices, strips and dices.

It is equipped with the latest generation 24-knife slicing wheel, offering a high cut precision, quality and consistency.

Dedicated infeed systems for products like potatoes and green beans have been designed for maximum produce stability during cutting. The infeeds also allow full flexibility fitting the machine in both new and existing lines.

Features include hygienic design, easy access for cleaning, reduction of wear parts, easy-to-replace feed belts and increased output, which are all designed to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and provide a short return on investment.

The unit provides processors with consistent product quality at maximum capacity up to 6 tph. Thanks to the powerful and efficient motor, it can easily handle capacity fluctuations even during production spikes. The extended selection of cutting tools available for use on the machine allows processors maximum product differentiation.

Food safety features include its advanced hygienic design, full stainless steel execution, including motors, smooth surfaces in the product zones avoiding dirt traps, invisible electrical wiring and fully enclosed bearings avoiding grease contamination.

Other features for operators include easy access for cleaning and attention to ergonomics for changing parts and cutting tools. An intuitive, programmable touch screen allows easy changeover between cut shapes and sizes. It is designed to ensure optimal cut consistency between operators, shifts and even factories. The machine also offers operator safety thanks to the Haake trapped key locking system.

The machine is easy to maintain and low in maintenance thanks to limited wear parts and the use of durable components such as only one high-efficiency motor to drive both v-belts.

Thanks to its design and cutting principle, the machine produces uniform, smooth cuts with minimal breakage, slivers and off-cuts. As such, product loss can be reduced to a minimum and the shelf life of the products can be increased.

The use of water is limited to a minimum and for specific applications is even no longer necessary. High-efficiency motors make this machine an energy-efficient cutting solution.