{"product_id":"berkel-volano-b3-flywheel-slicer","title":"Berkel Volano B3 Flywheel Manual Slicer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Volano B3 steps up from the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-b2-flywheel-slicer\" title=\"Berkel Volano B2 flywheel slicer\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eB2\u003c\/a\u003e to a 300mm blade and a heavier, more capable machine built for regular slicing. Cutting capacity rises to 210mm in diameter or 270 x 210mm rectangular, and at 46kg it holds steady through long sessions. Berkel rates it for intensive home and restaurant use, so it suits anyone slicing cured meats and cheeses in volume. \u003cstrong\u003eA matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-b3-tribute-b114-stand\" title=\"Berkel Volano floor stand for B3, Tribute and B114\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003efloor stand\u003c\/a\u003e is available separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlade and slicing performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 300mm 100Cr6 chrome steel blade carries the same concave profile as the rest of the Volano range, gliding through cured meats and cheeses with little effort. Slice thickness adjusts continuously from 0 to 1.5mm on the gauge plate knob, so you can dial in anything from near-transparent prosciutto to thicker cuts. A built-in single-movement sharpener keeps the edge keen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300mm 100Cr6 chromed steel blade with professional concave profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thickness: 0 to 1.5mm, continuously adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular cutting capacity: 210mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular cutting capacity: 270 x 210mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal residual product on the final slice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in sharpener with single sharpening movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is cast aluminium alloy with adjustable rubber feet that level out on uneven surfaces. Gold decorative paintwork runs across the varnished panels, and the classic Berkel tower design houses the blade mechanism. The internally balanced flywheel stays put when the machine is at rest and drives the blade through a chain transmission, the robust system used across the larger Volano range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain-driven transmission, as used across the Volano range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium alloy cast body with adjustable rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternally balanced flywheel with squared profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold decorative detailing on varnished parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromed steel mechanical details throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in red or black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood plate and product handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminium food plate detaches fully for cleaning, with a rubber underside insert that holds it steady during slicing. An assisted product press holder with steel spikes keeps the food locked against the plate throughout the cut. The plate uses a quick-advance and return mechanism combined with a millimetric adjustment knob for fine product positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable aluminium food plate with rubber base insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssisted aluminium product press holder with steel spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-advance and return plate mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual millimetric positioning knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlice deflector and receiving plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel deflector attaches via a facilitated coupling and removes without tools for cleaning behind the blade. The technical polymer receiving plate is removable and dishwasher-safe. A rear collection area gathers waste trimmings so they stay off the worktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel deflector with facilitated coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable technical polymer receiving plate, dishwasher-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear waste collection area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release deflector block for blade-area cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full stainless steel blade ring guard covers the front of the blade, opening manually when in use. A fixed food-grade aluminium ring guard sits at the rear. The operating controls are black anodised aluminium, positioned to keep the operator's hand clear of the cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull stainless steel front blade ring guard with manual open\/close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed food-grade aluminium rear blade ring guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack anodised aluminium ergonomic controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStand sold separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B3 slices on any flat surface, and its matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-b3-tribute-b114-stand\" title=\"Berkel Volano floor stand for B3, Tribute and B114\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eVolano floor stand\u003c\/a\u003e, shared with the Tribute and B114, is available separately when you want it at standing height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Volano B3 ships with a Berkel #berkelcare cleaning kit, including a spray sanitiser and cloth designed for use on Berkel's chromed and varnished surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrowse Berkel slicers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkel-flywheel-slicers\" title=\"Berkel flywheel slicers\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eBerkel flywheel slicer range\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkel-domestic-slicers\" title=\"Berkel electric slicers\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eBerkel electric slicers collection\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berkel-slicer-accessories\" title=\"Berkel slicer accessories\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eBerkel slicer accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, including cutting boards, are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy choose a flywheel slicer over an electric one?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-powered slicing gives you direct control over speed and pressure, which is exactly what you want when cutting prosciutto or coppa paper-thin. The flywheel mechanism is beautifully simple, with fewer parts than a motor, easy to maintain and built to last decades. Berkel flywheels from the early 1900s are still in service today, and the B3 brings that engineering into a modern machine with current safety standards and a live parts supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow does the B3 compare with the B2?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B3 moves up to a 300mm blade and 210mm cutting capacity, against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-b2-flywheel-slicer\" title=\"Berkel Volano B2 flywheel slicer\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eB2\u003c\/a\u003e's 265mm blade and 176mm capacity, and at 46kg it has the mass to stay planted through heavy use. Berkel rates it for intensive home and restaurant work. If you want the same Berkel quality in a more compact machine for the worktop, the B2 is well worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat can the B3 slice, and what does the 100Cr6 blade spec mean?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B3 accepts products up to 210mm in diameter or 270 x 210mm rectangular, covering most whole cured meats, large joints and hard cheeses. The blade is 100Cr6 chrome steel, a high-carbon alloy used in precision cutting tools that takes a fine edge, holds it through repeated use, and resists corrosion from food contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIs the B3 suitable for a busy kitchen or restaurant?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Berkel rates the B3 for intensive home and restaurant use. The 300mm blade, 210mm cutting capacity and 46kg build let it work through cured meats and cheeses across a full service, and the chain-driven flywheel is engineered to keep going for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDoes the B3 come with a stand?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B3 slices on any solid worktop as it comes. When you want it at standing height, a matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-b3-tribute-b114-stand\" title=\"Berkel Volano floor stand for B3, Tribute and B114\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003efloor stand\u003c\/a\u003e, shared with the Tribute and B114, is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berkel","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":57872202334595,"sku":"BER-BKB30VC500000000FR","price":7625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57872202367363,"sku":"BKB30VC500000000FN","price":7625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/B3-red-side.jpg?v=1776955799","url":"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/berkel-volano-b3-flywheel-slicer","provider":"Pasta Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}