Hobart's EDGE series slicers deliver proven performance, reliability and versatility for medium-duty slicing. In so many ways, they can give you and your operators the edge you need to keep customers coming back for more. With the added protective features, you'll feel good about having them in your kitchen, too.
Edge Slicers
The HS Series offers both automatic and manual options. The selection of slicers varies on the amount of features the user desires.
The EDGE Series offers 3 slicers. One of these has an automatic feature while the other 2 are manual. The selection of slicers varies on the amount of features the user desires. The following guide shows which slicer offers what features as well as some other unique characteristics.
Common Applications:
The HS Series slicers are the perfect solution for:
- High volume slicing
- Vegetables
- Cheese
- Meats
Customer Promise and Value Proposition:
The HS Series slicers focus specifically on giving the customer the best possible user experience. The four main benefits for Hobart products are performance, cleaning and sanitation, operator assurance and ease of use. The features of the HS Series slicers were designed with these benefits in mind.
| Performance | Cleaning & Sanitation |
Ease of Use | Operator Assurance |
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Top-Mounted Borazon Sharpening System – Single action sharpens and hones in 15 seconds, and its dishwasher safe.
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13" CleanCut knife with Cobalt Edge – Stainless Steel, cobalt-edged knife stays sharp longer and lasts 2-3x longer than carbon-steel knives on the market.
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Variable-Speed Automatic Product Carriage – Four stroke speeds and three stroke lengths handle a wide variety of products.
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½ HP Knife Drive Motor – The industry leading power you need to slice cheese and meat with no shredding.
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Top-Mounted Borazon Sharpening System – Single action sharpens and hones in 15 seconds, and its dishwasher safe.
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Sanitary One-Piece Base – One-piece design has fewer crevices where bacteria may grow – available in burnished or anodized finish.
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Lift-Assist – Makes it easy to clean underneath the slicer, saving time.
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Patented, Removable Ring Guard – Prevents debris buildup and provides extra protection for the operator.
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Removable Meat Grip Assembly – Opens for unobstructed loading and removes for easy cleaning.
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Patented Removable Knife – Removes easily and cleans in sink or dishwasher.
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Exclusive Tilting, Removable Carriage – Makes it easy to keep slicer clean and sanitary.
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Top-Mounted Borazon Sharpening System – Single action sharpens and hones in 15 seconds, and its dishwasher safe.
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Variable-Speed Automatic Product Carriage – Four stroke speeds and three stroke lengths handle a wide variety of products.
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Lift-Assist – Makes it easy to clean underneath the slicer, saving time.
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Removable Meat Grip Assembly – Opens for unobstructed loading and removes for easy cleaning
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Magnetically Secured Knife Cover – No loose or moving parts make operation easier.
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Exclusive Tilting, Removable Carriage – Makes it easy to keep slicer clean and sanitary.
| - Top-Mounted Borazon Sharpening System – Single action sharpens and hones in 15 seconds, and its dishwasher safe.
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Home to Start – Slicer won't turn on until the carriage is in home position.
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No-Volt Release – Ensures slicer will not automatically turn on if power is lost.
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Patented Removable Knife – Removes easily and cleans in sink or dishwasher.
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Close to Stop – Slicer turns off when gauge plate is closed.
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Patented, Removable Ring Guard – Prevents debris buildup and provides extra protection for the operator.
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Zero-Knife Exposure – Operator is protected while sharpening and cleaning.
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Gauge-Plated Interlock – Gauge plate must be closed and product tray in home position before the carriage arm can be removed.
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30-Second Shut Off – Slicer automatically shuts off after 30 seconds of non-use.
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Innovations:
The HS Series Slicers offer several Hobart exclusive benefits:
- Top-Mounted Borazon sharpening system
- 13" CleanCut knife with cobalt edge
- Zero knife exposure
- Patented Removable ring guard cover
- Patented Removable Knife
- Exclusive tilting, removable carriage
Segment Specific Opportunities:
HS Series Slicers are the best choice for customers slicing 4 or more hours per day and for those who slice a large amount of cheese. The HS Series slicers are the heavy-duty slicers in our slicer line up and can be used continuously throughout the day.
Competitive Landscape:
The main competitors in the slicer market for Hobart are Globe and Bizerba. Please see the competitive comparisons in the collateral section for more information.
Total Cost of Ownership Calculator:
In order to tell our story, we created a TCO Calculator that allows a customer to plug in details about their operation. These details calculate how long it will take to pay off the slicer in terms of saving labor, waste, etc. This is available now on our resource center.
