Commercial Slicers: A Buying Guide to Help You Pick the Right One

Mar 21st 2022

We've put together this easy-to-read comparison of Globe commercial slicers to help you decide which size and style is best for your needs.

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Selecting Your Globe Economy Slicer

Consider your usage, and follow the chart below to choose.

Model #	Slice Time Per Day	% Time Slicing Cheese	Manual	Automatic	Motor	Blade (Diameter)	Max Slice Thickness	Cutting Capacity Diameter	Cutting Capacity Width	Cutting Capacity Height
C9	Less than 30 minutes	-	x		1/4 HP	9"	9/16"	6.25"	7.25"	6.5"
C10	30 minutes	-	x		1/4 HP	10"	9/16"	6.87"	8.62"	7.25"
C12	1 Hour	1/3	x		1/2 HP	12"	9/16"	8."	9.75"	8.62"

If you want to compare the Chefmate by Globe C-Series economy slicers against Globe's medium and heavy duty lines, see the full chart here.

About Chefmate by Globe Light Duty Slicers

These economy slicers are only recommended if you slice for one hour or less per day. This could include:

Residential Use
Hunters
Independent, low-volume restaurants
Breweries
Churches
Nursing Homes
Country Clubs
Cafes

Only meat and produce slicing is recommended, though the C12 model can handle a limited amount of cheese.

No automatic slicers are available in this light duty series. For an automatic option, see our medium duty slicers.

Selecting Your Medium-Duty Globe Slicer

The G12 is the best-selling slicer in this medium duty line. It's the right size for many mid-volume operations.

To really narrow down your selection, though, you should consider a few main factors:

How much time do you spend slicing per day?
How much of that time will you spend slicing cheese?
What's the size of the largest item you need to slice?
What's your budget?

Use the chart below to choose.

Model #	Slice Time (in hours)	% Time Slicing Cheese	Manual	Automatic	Motor	Blade (Diameter)	Max Slice Thickness	Cutting Capacity Diameter	Cutting Capacity Width	Cutting Capacity Height
G10	2	1/3	x		1/3 HP	10"	9/16"	7.25"	9.5"	7.375"
G12	4	1/2	x		1/2 HP	12"	9/16"	8.25"	10"	8.75"
G12A	4	1/2	x	x	1/2 HP	12"	1/2"	8.25"	10"	8.75"
G14	6	2/3	x		1/2 HP	14"	9/16"	9.75"	11.5"	10.125"
GC512	6	2/3	x		1/3 HP	12"	7/8"	7.5"	10"	8.75"
GSO12	6	1/2	x		2/5 HP	12"	1-1/16"	8"	11"	5.5"

If you want to compare the G-Series medium duty slicers against Globe's economy and heavy duty lines, see the full chart here.

See the G-12 in Action in the Globe Test Kitchen

Slicing Meat

Slicing Lettuce

About Globe G-Series Medium Duty Slicers

As the name medium-duty suggests, Globe G-Series medium duty slicers are good for mid-volume operations. This could include:

Mid-volume restaurants and sandwich shops
Mid-volume delis
Pizzerias and cafes
Breweries
Schools
Hotels

Special Features Unique to the Globe-brand of Medium Duty Slicers:

A handle designed to keep the operator's hand farther away from the blade while slicing
A no-volt release switch that helps prevent the slicer from turning on unexpectedly in the case of power interruption
Interlocking knife cover to help prevent the slicer from turning on when the blade is not in place

More Notes to Help You Choose

Model	Notes
Globe G10	Good if you need a step above an economy slicer, but for proper use, you shouldn't be slicing more than two hours per day.
Globe G12	Globe's best-selling slicer. Can handle medium duty volume at a nice price point.
Globe G12A	Globe's only automatic medium duty slicer. Can still operate in manual mode.
Globe G14	A larger blade for more power if you need it, but also a larger capacity if you need to slice big items.
Globe GC512	The GC512 has a has a gear-driven motor with more insulation and thicker wiring than other slicers in this line, so it can run longer without overheating (even with less horsepower). All food contact areas on this slicer (including the removable receiving tray) are stainless steel, which makes cleaning a bit easier and improves sanitation. It’s a good slicer that’s in-between a medium and heavy duty. Perhaps you need a medium duty now, but plan to increase production. Or maybe you don’t have heavy volume all the time, but you need a little bit more than a medium duty slicer (i.e. convenience stores, restaurants, sandwich shops and universities).
GSO12	The GSO12 is a new open body model. It provides easier access to the platform so you can make sandwiches & deli platters more efficiently, and can also clean the slicer more efficiently.

Why Cheaper Is Not Always Better for Medium-Duty Slicers

We are all for helping you find the most cost-effective slicer for your needs. But you need to make sure you have "enough" slicer for your daily use.

Here are some things to consider:

The horsepower of the motor is not the only thing that gives a slicer more power. Horsepower is important, but blade length and the construction of the motor also play a part. That's why the G14 with a 14" blade has more slice time (and more capacity to handle cheese) than the G12, with the same 1/2 horsepower motor. It's also why the GC512 has a 12" blade and only 1/3 horsepower, but can still slice up to 6 hours per day.
We're not kidding about cheese. We hate to sound like a broken record, but we talk a lot about time spent slicing cheese when we talk about slicers. Cheese is a lot more taxing on a slicer's components than meat or veggies. Pay attention to this aspect of a slicer's specs to make sure you get a slicer that you'll be happy with.
You can always call us! Call us or chat with us and we can make a recommendation. We can also give you the best available pricing and help you get delivery set up.

Selecting Your Heavy Duty Premium Globe Slicer

When Globe redesigned their premium slicers (formerly called the N-Series), they put them up to the test against the exacting standards of a national restaurant chain known for its thinly sliced beef. They exceeded the standards.

Slice meat and cheese all day with these slicers, with quality that's really second to none.

Use the chart below to choose.

Model #	Slice Time	% Time Slicing Cheese	Manual	Automatic	Motor	Blade (Diameter)	Max Slice Thickness	Cutting Capacity Diameter	Cutting Capacity Width	Cutting Capacity Height
S13 & SG13	All Day	As much as you need	x		1/2 HP	13"	9/16"	8"	11"	13.75"
S13A & SG13A	All Day	As much as you need	x	x	1/2 HP	13"	9/16"	8"	11"	13.75"
S13-F	All Day	As much as you need	x	x		13"	1-1/8"	8"	11"	13.75"

If you want to compare the Chefmate by Globe S-Series heavy duty slicers against Globe's economy and medium duty lines, see the full chart here.

Model	Notes
Standard vs. Advanced Models	Advanced models (those with a G in the model number) have a few extra features that may be useful for some operations. They include: Home Start Carriage Tilt Interlock Knife Timeout Close to Stop One additional stroke length, and two additional stroke speeds to choose from for the automatic model. See chart below for comparison.
Frozen Meat Option	This is model S-13F. Comes with a serrated blade for slicing frozen meat ONLY. Available in automatic or manual.
Correctional Options	Built for correctional facilities only. Available in automatic or manual. Call us for this option.

About Globe S-Series Heavy Duty Slicers

As the name medium-duty suggests, Globe S-Series heavy duty premium slicers are the top of the line. They're suitable for all day slicing in:

High volume delis, sandwich shops and restaurants
Restaurants slicing frozen meats (frozen options)
K-12 schools
Colleges and Universities
Correctional Facilities (correctional options)
Healthcare
Meat Rooms
Business and Institutions (on-site operations)

Need help making your choice?

To learn about options, lead times, and choices from other brands, call us at 800-972-4972 or contact us.