FAM Lifis flexible V-belt slicer for fruit and vegetables

The FAM Lifis is a hygienic, flexible V-belt slicer with a large product opening, which allows the free and smooth passage of the product towards the cutting wheel. It is designed for cutting a range of vegetables, including lettuce, rhubarb, leek, celery and cabbage, as well as fruit.

The machine easily handles products up to 180 mm in diameter, for firm, whole or pre-cut products, and 220 mm in diameter, for compressible leafy products.

Designed according to European CE directives, the Lifis has stainless steel safety switches, including a trapped safety key which can only be removed after all rotary parts have come to a complete stop. Sloped plate work, rounded corners and a minimum of hex cap screws reduce varnish build-up. Washdown stainless steel motors are available.

The Electro-Flex system allows the electrical cabinet with integrated touch screen to be either fixed to the machine or placed at a distance. Immediate access to cutting programs, production and maintenance data is provided by PLC and touch screen.

Variable frequency drives for both the slicing wheel and the conveyor belts offer a precise speed control and maximum flexibility producing different cutting sizes.

The discharge chute gently decelerates the cut product, minimising damage. Its jointless shape and sloped surfaces prevent product residue accumulation. The system has a quick-replace system for the V-belts.

The machine can be extended with a second set of V-belts with separate variable frequency drive for a better product alignment and a more even supply of the product to the machine conveyor belts.