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Is your meat slicer within view of your customers? Why not opt for a manually operated show piece slicer, which is a more visually appealing in your establishment! Just because it is pretty doesn’t mean it can’t handle high-volume establishments! Perfect for delis, cafes, and markets, available in various sizes! Slice prosciutto in front of your customers to show it off! Volano manual slicers from Omcan are available with blades ranging from in 10”, 12”, 14” and 14.5”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes volanos and manual meat slicers different from electric slicers?
These use a hand-turned flywheel instead of a motor, giving the operator full control over slice speed and pressure. Premium delis and charcuteries prefer them for prosciutto, jamón, and artisan cured meats.
How do volanos and manual meat slicers perform on cured meats?
These slicers excel on cured meats because the slow flywheel motion avoids friction heat that melts the fat. The result is paper-thin slices with intact fat texture, which electric slicers struggle to replicate.
Are volanos and manual meat slicers slower than electric ones?
Yes, volanos and manual meat slicers are slower per slice. That trade-off is deliberate, since the slow hand-cut finish is the selling point for premium cured meat presentation in delis, wine bars, and charcuterie programs.
Which brands of volanos and manual meat slicers are on Zanduco Canada?
Zanduco Canada stocks volanos and manual meat slicers from Omcan flywheel models with cast bodies and high-carbon blades sized for traditional Italian-style presentation slicing.
Do volanos and manual meat slicers need special sharpening?
These units use standard blade sharpening with a two-stone assembly, though many operators hand-hone between uses to preserve the mirror edge. A sharp blade is critical for the thin, translucent slices these machines are known for.
Can volanos and manual meat slicers replace an electric slicer in a deli?
No. These complement rather than replace electric slicers. Use the flywheel slicer for premium cured meats, keep sharpening supplies on hand from the Meat Slicer Accessories category, and pair with an electric Meat Slicers model for high-volume deli meat and cheese.
Should a new charcuterie program invest in volanos and manual meat slicers?
Yes, if premium presentation is part of the brand. Volanos and manual meat slicers signal craft and quality to customers, and the hand-cut slice thickness justifies higher menu pricing on imported and dry-cured meats.
