{"product_id":"berkel-volano-tribute-flywheel-slicer","title":"Berkel Volano Tribute Flywheel Manual Slicer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Volano Tribute is Berkel's homage to the Model B of the 1920s, known as the \"Indianina\". It pairs a 300mm 100Cr6 blade with a fully specified build: a stainless steel food plate and product press, an 11-position indexed gauge knob for repeatable thickness, and the flower flywheel that defines the classic Berkel look. It shares its cutting capacity with the \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 steps the materials and detailing up throughout. \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, moving through cured meats and cheeses with ease. An 11-position indexed gauge knob sets thickness from 0 to 1.5mm and returns to a chosen setting exactly. A built-in two-movement sharpener keeps the edge keen with extra precision.\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 across 11 indexed positions\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 two independent sharpening movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is cast aluminium alloy with adjustable stainless steel and rubber feet that level out on uneven surfaces. The flower flywheel is internally balanced with a squared profile so it 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, with chromed steel detailing throughout and a screw-operated blade guard.\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 stainless steel and rubber feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower flywheel, internally balanced 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 stainless steel food plate detaches fully for cleaning. An assisted stainless steel product press holder 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 stainless steel food plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssisted stainless steel product press holder\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 wide steel deflector attaches via a facilitated coupling and removes without tools for cleaning behind the blade. The stainless steel 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\u003eWide steel deflector with facilitated coupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable stainless steel receiving plate, dishwasher-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear waste collection area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release deflector 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 blade, opening via a screw mechanism when in use. 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 blade ring guard with screw opening mechanism\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 Tribute 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 B3 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 Tribute 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, ideal for cured meats and cheeses cut to the exact thickness you want. 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 Tribute carries that engineering in a machine finished to the standard of the original Model B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat is the Volano Tribute inspired by?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tribute revives Berkel's Model B of the 1920s, nicknamed the \"Indianina\", one of the most admired machines in the company's history. It keeps the flower flywheel and classic tower silhouette of that era and builds them in modern materials, so you get a piece with real heritage that is made to be used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow does the Tribute compare with the B3?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use a 300mm blade with the same cutting capacity. The Tribute adds stainless steel across the food plate and product press, an 11-position indexed gauge knob for repeatable thickness, a two-movement sharpener and the flower flywheel, so it is the one to choose when you want the fuller specification and the heritage design. The \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 is the more straightforward 300mm machine and an excellent slicer in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat can the Tribute slice, and what does the 100Cr6 blade spec mean?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tribute 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\u003eDoes the Tribute come with a stand?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tribute 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 B3 and B114, is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berkel","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":57880784896387,"sku":"BER-BKTRBVC500000000FR","price":8599.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57880784929155,"sku":"BER-BKTRBVC500000000FN","price":8599.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0148\/files\/tribute-red-side.jpg?v=1777036208","url":"https:\/\/www.pasta.kitchen\/products\/berkel-volano-tribute-flywheel-slicer","provider":"Pasta Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}