Model VSC Segment Cutter
Produces Segments, Slabs, or Strips
An alternative to a waterjet cutting system, the Urschel Model VSC produces ranges of segments, slabs, and square or rectangular strips from many food products such as carrots, pickles, zucchini, or potatoes.
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Key Features
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Key Features
ALTERNATIVE TO WATERJET SYSTEMS
Unlike waterjet systems that utilize water to convey and propel product through a stationary cutting head, the VSC Segment Cutter utilizes conveyor feed belts to properly align and convey the product at high speed through a stationary cutting head.
EASY ACCESS
Hinged access panel facilitates maintenance.
HEAD OPTIONS
The Urschel VSC Segment Cutter offers several different cutting set-ups including standard heads, Flo-Cut® Model 360 heads, and Velocicut® heads.
QUICK CHANGE CUTTING HEAD
Quick changeover of cutting heads saves time.
VARIABLE SPEED
Variable speed motor allows adjustment of the belt speed for optimal feeding and cutting of specific products.
UNINTERRUPTED PRODUCTION
Features continuous operation for uninterrupted production, and simplified design for easy cleanup and maintenance to promote high capacity.
Applications
The Model VSC produces a wide range of segments, slabs, or rectangular strips. Several different cutting set-ups are available including standard heads, Flo-Cut® Model 360 heads, and Velocicut® heads. Consult your local Urschel sales representative for the cutting head best-suited for your application.
The Model VSC produces ranges of segments, slabs, and square or rectangular strips from many food products such as carrots, pickles, zucchini, potatoes. The Model VSC features an available variable speed drive, hinged access panel, quick changeover of a wide variety of cutting heads, and simplified design for easy cleanup and maintenance. Maximum input product size is 4″ (101.6 mm) in diameter, and the machine easily adapts to automated belt feeding.
Onion
3/16″ (4.8 mm) Slice with Rings Intact
Pickle
1/4″ (6.4 mm) Slab
Potato
.290″ (7.4 mm) Strip Cut
Carrot
3/8″ (9.5 mm) Stick
Pickle
4 Segment Spear Cut
Serrano Pepper
4 Segment Cut
Onion
3/16″ (4.8 mm) Slice with 1 Vertical Knife
Zucchini
.290″ (7.4 mm) Strip Cut
Specs
| LENGTH | 116.42″ (2957 mm) |
| WIDTH | 32.41″ (823 mm) |
| HEIGHT | 54.81″ (1392 mm) |
| NET WEIGHT | 1028 lb (466 kg) |
| MOTOR | 5 HP (3.7 kW) |
Operating Principle
Model VSC Segment Cutter
- Conveyor Belt
- Knives
- Discharge Cone
Types of Cuts
Square Strips
.156″ (4.0 mm) – 1″ (25.4 mm)
Segment
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, or 12
Bi-Slab
.125″ (3.2 mm) – .313″ (8.0 mm)
Cross Slab
Including .125 x 1.125″ (3.2 x 28.6 mm), .188 x 1″ (4.8 x 25.4 mm), .281 x 1.6″ (7.1 x 39.9 mm), .344 x 1.25″ (8.7 x 31.8 mm)
Rectangular
.250 x .438″ (6.35 x 11.1 mm) –.438 x .875″ (11.1 x 19.1 mm)
Slab
Straight .125″ (3.2 mm) – .625″ (15.9 mm), Crinkle: .188″ (4.8 mm) – .250″ (6.4 mm)
Coring with Segment
.375 – 2″ (9.5 – 50.8 mm) with 2 or 4 segments
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The Urschel Difference
As the global leader in food cutting technology, Urschel continues to lead the world in the manufacturing and selling of industrial cutting equipment to the food processing and allied industries. The company continues to expand around the globe to grow alongside this ever-changing, dynamic industry, while maintaining its headquarters and manufacturing facility in northwest Indiana, centrally located in the heart of the United States.
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High-capacity Urschel cutting machinery is manufactured at our headquarters in Indiana, U.S.A.
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Customer service focused setting the industry standard in food cutting technology.
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100% employee-owned and operated for the highest quality and attention to detail possible.
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