Hand Trimmer and Slicers Advice

[gijerky]

Hey everyone! I'm new here and kind of still exploring the forums. I am in the planning phase of opening a facility to produce jerky. I figured I'd start here and branch out as needed.

Does anyone have experience using either electric or pneumatic trimmers? I have been trying to research cost and different models but the info I'm finding is spotty at best.

Also, I'm looking at larger scale meat slicers. Not the deli kind. The kind where you can put in a whole roast and it will slice it to a specific thickness. Again, I'm having a hard time find info on these products as well. I've found a few but there is limited info on pricing.

Any experiences, good or bad, with vacuum tumblers? If so, what were the pros and cons for you?

I know these questions are kind of all over the place but I appreciate any insight y'all might have.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Can't help with the Hand Trimmer as I have never seen one. Every Butcher I've seen can work a a set of Knives fast enough to keep up with a briskly moving production line.
Most of the big name Slicer companies make large Auto-Slicers. Set the thickness and just keep the carriage loaded. Globe and Hobart are reputable...JJ

 

[ososmokeshack]

Hobart is what I would buy for commercial grade slicer. As for the trimmer, a regular ole knife would be my choice

 

[chef jimmyj]

This makes quick work of removing fat and our cutting large sub-primal to size...JJ

 

[ososmokeshack]

This makes quick work of removing fat and our cutting large sub-primal to size...JJ

The 14” will work for unwanted fingers and hands as well.

 

[pops6927]

Look on https://www.bunzlpd.com/ for commercial equipment. Dawn Wollesen is the contact on facebook and twitter to get to know. She can send you equipment catalogs galore to help you in any way you need!

On the other hand, this is aa Amateur site and cannot advise on any commercial endeavors whatsoever - this is purely for the amateur smoking fanatic!

I can pass along your information to her for you - just start a private conversation with me with your details - name, fb name, etc.