The Perfect Slice: Maintaining Your Bread Slicer Machine Blades

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When did you last change your bread slicer blades? Your business depends on functioning equipment. If you neglect routine maintenance, you run the risk of damaged machinery, ruined products, and injured employees. If you use bread-slicing machines on a regular basis, you must replace the blades according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.    The Basics of Bread Slicing Machine Blade Replacement STEP 1: Read your manual to make sure you understand the procedure for your machine. If you are unsure of your ability to change the blades on your machine, hire a skilled technician. STEP 2:  Gather your tools. Get a Screwdriver, pliers, a wrench, and your machine’s blade replacement tool. STEP 3: Unplug the machine. STEP 4: Change out one blade at a time. When you insert the new blade, make sure it is facing in the right direction. STEP 5: Tighten the screws. Plug the machine back in and test your work. STEP 6: Carefully dispose of used blades. They will still be very sharp. Save a few of the used blades in as back-ups in case a blade on the machine breaks.   Timing Makes All the Difference Different bread-slicing machines have different maintenance schedules. For instance, Oliver Bread Slicers need blade changes on the following, manufacturer approved, schedule: Loaves Sliced (per day)               Suggested Frequency of Blade Replacement 1 – 50                                            Once a Year 50 – 100                                        Every 6 Months 100 – 150                                      Every 4 Months 150 – 200                                      Every 3 Months 200 – 500                                      Every 10 Weeks More than 500                               Every 2 Months Other manufacturers recommend different schedules for their machines. You don’t want to put routine maintenance off, so mark it on your calendar. Add a reminder to order the blades and any necessary specialty tools before the replacement date.  Sharptek Supply makes it easy to order blades for Oliver, Berkel, and JAC bread slicing machines.
Oliver Berkel JAC
  Do It Right the First Time If you fail to follow proper blade replacement procedures, you could break your bread slicer machine or injure an employee.  If you’re unsure how to change the blades, hire a professional maintenance firm. Professional maintenance will extend the life of your machine, cut waste, and ensure that your parts are replaced on time. Before you replace the blades yourself, make sure that you have the proper tools ready. For most bread slicer machines, you’ll need a screwdriver, pliers, a wrench, and the appropriate blade-changing tool. Since many manufacturers use proprietary blade-changing tools, check your manual before you start.   Safe and Secure Whenever you change your bread slicing machine blades on your own, emphasize safety. Always be careful when you handle blades. Even used blades are very sharp and can cause severe injuries.  Never change the blades while the machine is plugged in. A stray movement could turn the machine on, damaging the machine and injuring you. Change only one blade at a time, and make sure that all blades are pointing in the correct direction. Tighten the screws. Double check the screws and blades before you restart the machine. A few extra seconds of attention can save you thousands of dollars in repair and medical expenses. Don’t forget to save a few of the old blades. If you break a blade, an old blade can keep the machine running until a fresh replacement blade arrives. Remember, if you’re not confident in your ability to maintain your machine and change the blades, hire a professional technician. Your bread slicer machine is an expensive piece of equipment, and proper maintenance will help it retain its value for years to come.
     
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