Writing to speed up the search comparisons for everyone. The boxes typically ship with some cardboard damage because the package is VERY heavy and it is easy to damage the box in shipping. You will understand when you pick the box up with a friend off your porch. The adjuster to my meat slicing depth operates off a plastic cam wheel under the unit and mine was broken when it arrived. I am betting the mfr. ships these set hard to stop vibration which makes them prone to break during shipping. If yours comes and the depth adjuster seems to not work check the cam. Webstaurant did great, I sent a picture of the broken part and a replacement cam was sent but you must figure out how to replace it. Some quick QA for the low end home/recreational user. Can Read More
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Product Overview
- Razor sharp 12” stainless steel blade powered by a 5/8 hp motor to keep up with commercial demands
- Large sturdy base made of high quality aluminum construction; rated for 3-4 hours of use daily
- Easy to use built-in sharpener ensures your blade stays like new
- Adjustable thickness knob allows for precise slicing from 1/16” to ½” with a 11” x 11” product tray
- Manual feed carriage glides smoothly for easy operation and is removable for cleaning
The Avantco SL512 12" manual gravity feed slicer features a compact design that's ideal for small operations.
An ideal addition to small meat slicing operations, this medium-duty slicer provides 5/8 hp of power so that you can quickly slice up your own meats or vegetables for sandwiches, pizzas, and appetizers. While not ideal for large amounts of cheese, this slicer is rated for 3-4 hours of use daily and is great for businesses that need to slice cheese for no more than 30 minutes per day. Rated for medium-volume applications, this unit is a great choice for coffee shops, pizzerias, small restaurants, and sub shops.
5-15P
This unit comes with a NEMA 5-15P plug.
ETL US & Canada
This item meets the electrical product safety standards imposed by the ETL, a division of the Intertek Group, for use in the United States and Canada.
ETL Sanitation
This item meets the sanitation standards imposed by the ETL, a division of the Intertek Group.
"Shipping and product are top notch. We currently use everyday to give fresh product to our customers. Very quiet motor to help keep noise down in the kitchen."
Read More ReviewsBuilt-In Sharpener
For convenient sharpening, this unit comes equipped with a built-in sharpening assembly.
Stainless Steel Blade
The stainless steel blade is designed to resist corrosion and maintain a sharp edge for slicing.
Fixed Ring Guard
This unit has a fixed ring guard for safety which prevents unintentional contact with the blade.
Compact Design
This slicer is small and compact so that you can fit it into your small business more easily! The perfect size to place on a counter in your coffee shop or small restaurant, this slicer can also be moved for more thorough cleaning.
11" x 11" Product Tray
This tray can hold foods up to 11" wide by 8" high.
Removable Carriage
This meat slicer's carriage is removable for thorough cleaning at the end of the day.
Adjustable Slice Size
The cut thickness is easily adjustable from 1/16" to 1/2".
High Quality Aluminum Construction
This 12" slicer is made of top quality aluminum for durability and ease of cleaning. It has a sleek, professional appearance that means it will fit right in to your commercial kitchen or front of the house sandwich prep area.
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Compare to Other Products
- Width:19 Inches
- Depth:25 Inches
- Height:17 Inches
- Width:11 Inches
- Height:8 Inches
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I operate a BBQ restaurant we needed a slicer for Brisket. After searching the local restaurant supply business and needing a good quality product we chose the SL512 12". Price was within our budget and delivery was only 3 days. The package was damaged but slicer was in good shape. After using the slicer to slice 320 lb. of brisket, at one time, which took several hours of use, slicer held up well, 1/2 horsepower motor was sufficient to handle the job. Clean up was easy just requires a few tools, as mentioned in other reviews. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a medium use slicer. CM Smoke Artisan BBQ
I was a little nervous about buying this slicer because i didn't know much about this brand. But I'm glad i took a chance it is very good quality I thought it was going to be light but it has some good weight to it. Ive had it over a year now and still works great. I am definitely a fan of the Avantco slicer.
Why pay thousands for meat slicers, when you can purchase this Avantco slicer! I have owned very expensive slicers in the past and not a one compare to this one! I highly recommend!
I'm having trouble adjusting the cutting edge height for my slicer. The knob goes 0-4, but then feels like it runs into a lock. What am I missing here? Is there a lock on the height control knob? I'm a beginner with a meat slicer and have tried to push, pull, twist on the knob but I'm feeling defeated. Can someone help me out by giving me some pointers, the manual is less than helpful on the matter and I can't find anything online. The videos just tell me how awesome it is, but I have yet to feel that excitement. Help, please. I just want to cut some ham and bacon.
We appreciate your review, Adam. We are sorry this Avantco meat slicer is not able to be adjusted properly. Our Customer Solutions team is working on assisting you with this problem.
We needed a heavy duty, commercial meat slicer but only for occasional use so we didn't want to spend a lot. For the price, this is exactly what we were hoping for! It does the job perfectly and is easy to clean too just as a commercial one should. The only issue we had was trying to clean around the blade guard. So we decided to take the entire blade off every time we clean it to be sure. Also we had to get a Berkel cover for it that is a little over-sized since I couldn't find one specific to this.
Been using this slicer for about 6 months so far it works great it comes with the sharpener so you can always keep the blade super Sharp. We use it primarily for slicing Pastrami and cheese. This slicer does the cheese better than others I have used I think because the way the blade is shaped the cheese does not stick to it and go flying off of the slicer like some I have used.
This slicer is disappointing. I was hoping for something with more power and speed. We have been using it for cheese and some meat, but the low power causes it to bog down and It had a hard time recovering it’s speed.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry you did not prefer this product. For recommendations, please contact our Customer Solutions team.
Poorly constructed. Just a little over a year and it's falling apart already. Knob which holds the carriage slips and is double threaded, which makes it twist off (leaving only the screw in place) but doesn't allow the carriage to come off. Ridiculously hard to clean this thing because of its design. Despite the claims, it will stop when slicing a block of Swiss cheese. Would not recommend or buy again. But that seems to be the norm for Advantco products overall.
Thank you for your review, James! We are sorry this Avantco SL512 12 inch Manual Gravity Feed Meat Slicer - 1/2 hp has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!
I was so impressed with this meat slicer! It operates so smoothly and the way it comes apart to clean it makes cleaning so easy and fast. I would definitely recommend the slicer.
This is by far the best slicer I have ever used. It effortlessly slices through meat, on the thinnest setting it does not shred the meat or cheese. My customers are extremely happy now that we have actual slices instead of pieced together product.
We decided not to open our deli, so we don't use it nearly as much as we intended. However, we do use it periodically to slice turkey and tri-tip for sandwiches and it works great for that. It's a great unit for the price in a light to medium duty applicaiton.
We needed something to slice blocks of cheese for sandwiches. This is very efficient and works perfectly. We also use it to slice tomatoes and onions. Very happy with this and it has not let us down.
This slicer didn't match up to the reputable brands that I have come to know. It's much lighter and built for lighter use. It arrived damaged but the great Customer Service department had it picked up and returned, and then credited immediately. I would not recommend this for heavy duty or daily use. I ended up purchasing a more expensive brand. I believe you get what you pay for.
Thank you for the review! We’re sorry this did not work for what you needed it for, but we are glad we were able to help!
This slicer is great, It not only cuts every type of lunch meat you throw at it, it is also powerful enough to slice most block cheese that is 4x4, or 4x6 square inches or less. I have used this slicer for more than 8 meat loaves thus far and it still is as sharp as when I purchased it new. Have not even had a chance to use the included sharpener.
This machine is very useful because it cuts meats at different sizes. It is sturdy and easy to use. It is very good for deli meats and has a variety of sizes one could choose from.
I was nervous buying our first slicer but this thing is doing a great job for us. We slice all of our meats and cheese's for our toasted fresh and this thing works great.
wow, this avantco sl512 12' manual gravity feed meat slicer is very good, you can slice a lot of different things on this too, strongly recommend this product.
This truly is not for a food service business. This machine has way to many parts to clean, does not open very wide. It is a great machine to use occasionally, price is right. If you are looking to a machine to use on daily basis, invest a little bit more money will be worth it.
Fine piece of equipment here, we use it for a bunch of different items, never has failed us. Easy to clean and by far my favorite slicer made! Great buy!
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