{"product_id":"berkel-volano-p15-flywheel-slicer","title":"Berkel Volano P15 Flywheel Manual Slicer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Volano P15 revives Berkel's Model P of the 1940s, built on a cast iron body dressed in high-gloss polished aluminium and stainless steel. Cast iron gives it a weight and a character all its own within the current range. The 285mm blade sits between 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 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-b3-flywheel-slicer\" title=\"Berkel Volano B3 flywheel slicer\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eB3\u003c\/a\u003e, and the gauge plate opens all the way to 3mm, the widest cut of any current Volano. \u003cstrong\u003eA matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-p15-stand\" title=\"Berkel Volano P15 floor stand\" 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 285mm 100Cr6 chrome steel blade carries the same concave profile as the rest of the Volano range. The gauge plate knob adjusts continuously from 0 to 3mm, so you can move from wafer-thin charcuterie to a thick-cut roast, a wider range than any other current model. A built-in sharpener with exposed chrome detailing keeps the edge keen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e285mm 100Cr6 chromed steel blade with professional concave profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thickness: 0 to 3mm, the widest range in the current Volano lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in sharpener with exposed chrome finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal residual product on the final slice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is cast iron with high-gloss polished aluminium and stainless steel parts, a heavier and more traditional build than the aluminium alloy casting used elsewhere in the range. The flower flywheel is internally balanced and stays put at rest, and drives the blade through a chain transmission, the robust system used across the Volano range. Gold decorative paintwork runs across the varnished panels, and the compact footprint suits it to the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain-driven transmission, as used across the Volano range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast iron body with high-gloss polished aluminium and stainless steel parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower flywheel, internally balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber feet for stability during slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold decorative detailing on varnished parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint, designed for worktop use\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 stainless steel food plate detaches fully for cleaning. The product press is a chromed steel assembly of two opposed columns connected by a serrated arm with friction knobs, gripping the product from both sides for a secure hold through the cut. The plate uses a quick-advance and return mechanism combined with a millimetric adjustment knob for fine positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable stainless steel food plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromed steel press holder with two columns, friction knobs and serrated arm\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 tray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel deflector opens via a quick-release system for cleaning behind the blade. The receiving tray is white glass paste with a sliding meat table, true to the original Model P. A rear collection area gathers waste trimmings so they stay off the worktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel deflector with quick-release opening system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite glass paste receiving tray with sliding meat table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear waste collection area\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 P15 slices on any flat surface, and its own matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-p15-stand\" title=\"Berkel Volano P15 floor stand\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003efloor stand\u003c\/a\u003e, made specifically for the P15, 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 P15 ships with a Berkel #berkelcare cleaning kit, including a spray sanitiser and cloth designed for use on Berkel's chromed and polished 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, so you can take charcuterie down to a whisper or cut a roast thicker at will. 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 slicing today, and the P15 carries that heritage in a cast iron machine modelled on the 1940s original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat is the Volano P15 based on?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P15 is a faithful reproduction of Berkel's Model P from the 1940s, with the flower flywheel and cast iron body that made the original a design icon. It brings that heritage into a machine you can slice with every day, finished in high-gloss polished aluminium and stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow does the P15 differ from the other Volano models?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P15 is the only current Volano built on a cast iron body, which gives it a weight and character of its own. Its 285mm blade sits between the B2's 265mm and the B3's 300mm, and its gauge plate opens to 3mm, the widest cut in the range. It has a white glass-paste receiving tray, true to the 1940s Model P, and its own dedicated floor stand is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat can the P15 slice, and what does the 100Cr6 blade spec mean?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 285mm blade handles most whole cured meats and hard cheeses, and the 0 to 3mm range covers everything from fine charcuterie to thicker cuts. 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\u003eDoes the P15 come with a stand?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P15 slices on any solid worktop as it comes. When you want it at standing height, a dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/products\/berkel-volano-p15-stand\" title=\"Berkel Volano P15 floor stand\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 146, 70);\"\u003eP15 floor stand\u003c\/a\u003e is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berkel","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":57916135604611,"sku":"BER-BKP15VBM00000000FR","price":9425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57916135637379,"sku":"BER-BKP15VBM00000000FN","price":9425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/P15-red-side.jpg?v=1777452976","url":"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/berkel-volano-p15-flywheel-slicer","provider":"Pasta Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}