Increase your productivity. Discover how the Grote 613 Multi-Slicer goes beyond bread and cheese, outperforming the Treif Divider for all your slicing needs.
Commissary kitchens and food manufacturers often find themselves looking to upgrade their commercial tabletop slicers to entry-level industrial slicing machines when they need to increase production and automation.
This comparison blog compares the features and performance of two leading food slicers: Grote Company’s 613 Multi-Slicer and the Treif Divider, helping food manufacturers make an informed decision on which product best suits their operational needs and enhances their productivity.
Slicer Overview
The Grote 613 Multi-Slicer is a popular choice for industrial food slicing, known for its versatility and high performance. It bulk slices, stacks, and shingles a wide range of food products, from deli meat and cheese to bread and produce like citrus, onions, and tomatoes.
The Treif Divider is a competing slicer, particularly in European markets. It's designed for meat and cheese-slicing applications.
Both slicers have similar compact footprints and modularity, making them ideal for commissary kitchens and nimble food processors that need to move the slicer throughout production or to sanitation and back.
Feature Breakdown
Slicing Capability
Both slicers offer similar specs, from slice zone size to slice thickness and stack heights.
The high speed of the Treif Divider makes it a great choice for deli slicing (think: grab-and-go or retail packages). While potentially having a slower rate (depending on the application and number of lanes), the 613 Multi-Slicer features gravity feed design with continuous product loading, which ultimately decreases downtime and increases throughput.
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Divider
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613 Multi-Slicer
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Rate
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300/minute
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90/minute/lane
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Functions
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Stack, Shingle
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Bulk Slice, Stack, Shingle
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Slicing Zone
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6.3x11” (160x279 mm)
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6x13” (152x330 mm)
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Slice Thickness
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.5-40 mm
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1-12.77 mm standard
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Stack Height
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2” (50.8 mm)
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2” (50.8 mm)
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Application Versatility
When comparing these slicers from a versatility standpoint, a clear distinction emerges. The Treif Divider is specifically designed to slice meats and cheeses. However, the 613 Multi-Slicer offers greater flexibility, slicing a wider variety of foods including deli and fresh meats, cheeses, bread, and produce. It’s used to create diverse end products such as jerky, dried fruit/citrus, and bread crisps.
Blade Management
Blade management is an area in which there is a fundamental difference between these slicers. Grote 613 Multi-Slicers utilize disposable band blades, which are changed out after several hours or after each shift, depending on the food application and run time. The disposable blades are inexpensive and allow for quick 5-minute changeouts, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous productivity. They’re available in specific cut patterns to optimize slicing for the many applications the 613 Multi-Slicer is capable of.
In contrast, Treif's Dividers rely on circular blades that require re-sharpening and reliance on Treif or a third-party tool to sharpen. This service is more time-consuming potentially leading to increased downtime. Replacement circular blades also cost more per item.
This difference in blade management can significantly impact overall efficiency and maintenance demands, making the 613 Multi-Slicer more appealing to operations that prioritize minimal interruptions and ease of maintenance.
Aftermarket Support
Both Grote Company and Treif/Marel provide comprehensive lifecycle support, including commissioning, training resources, spare parts, kits, and parts carts, to ensure optimal performance and longevity of their slicers.
Grote’s support also includes video and online resources, allowing processors to train and troubleshoot in real time.
Cost Comparison
Cost, both up-front and long-term, is a critical consideration when comparing slicers. The 613 Multi-Slicer starts at $55,000, making it initially more affordable than the Divider, which has a higher estimated cost. Additionally, the 613 Multi-Slicer’s use of inexpensive disposable blades that are quick and easy to replace further reduces ongoing maintenance expenses and minimizes downtime. Conversely, the Divider’s circular blades require regular re-sharpening, introducing hidden costs related to blade maintenance and the associated downtime required for this process. The lower up-front cost paired with the ongoing expenses related to blade maintenance make the 613 Multi-Slicer a more cost-effective option in the long run.
Prioritizing Versatility, Efficiency, and Ease of Use
Both the Grote 613 Multi-Slicer and the Treif Divider offer great slicing solutions to food manufacturers, and both companies provide exceptional full lifecycle support. The Divider is a high-speed slicer designed for meat and cheese applications. The 613 Multi-Slicer offers additional flexibility as well as enhanced efficiency with its continuous product loading and blade management.
Learn more about the 613 Multi-Slicer