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T6 Tomato Slicing Disc (6mm)
£121.58
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£145.90/ inc vat
- Precision 6mm Cut
- Genuine Santos Part
- Durable Stainless Steel
- Razor-Sharp Blade Edge
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Product Overview
Getting that perfectly uniform, 6mm slice of tomato for your sandwiches, salads, or pizzas can be a real faff. Doing it by hand is slow and often wasteful. This is where the genuine Santos T6 Tomato Slicing Disc comes in, designed to fit your Santos Vegetable Slicer and transform your prep work from a chore into a speedy, satisfying task.
Specifically engineered for high-volume kitchens, this disc is the secret weapon for any café, pizzeria, or sandwich bar that values consistency and speed. The razor-sharp blade makes light work of even the ripest tomatoes, delivering clean, professional cuts every single time without squashing or bruising the fruit. It’s not just an accessory; it’s an upgrade to your entire food prep workflow.
Stop wasting time and ingredients with uneven, hand-cut slices. For flawless presentation and rapid output, this 6mm tomato slicing disc is an essential bit of kit. Just pop it in, switch on, and watch it produce perfect results, freeing up your team to focus on creating delicious food for your customers.
Key Features and Benefits
- Precision 6mm Cut: Get perfectly consistent slices ideal for sandwiches and salads.
- Genuine Santos Part: Guarantees a flawless fit and reliable performance with your machine.
- Durable Stainless Steel: Built like a tank to withstand busy, professional kitchen use.
- Razor-Sharp Blade Edge: Slices cleanly without crushing delicate produce, reducing food waste.
- Easy to Clean: Spends less time at the sink and more time prepping.
- Quick-Swap Design: Effortlessly change discs in seconds during a hectic service.
- Versatile Slicing: Also brilliant for cucumbers, courgettes, and other soft vegetables.
- Professional Finish: Delivers picture-perfect presentation that customers will notice.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Santos
- SKU: L812
- Slice Thickness: 6mm
- Compatibility: For Santos Vegetable Slicer
- Weight: 300g
- Material: Food-Grade Stainless Steel
- Product Type: Slicing Disc / Blade
Expert Review and Insights
In a professional kitchen, consistency is king. The Santos T6 disc delivers just that. It's a specialist tool that does one job exceptionally well, turning a time-consuming task into a matter of seconds. For any business serious about its sandwiches or salads, investing in a dedicated tomato slicing attachment 6mm View Profile → like this is a no-brainer for efficiency and quality control.
Sophie Brooks – Chef Tools
- Pros: Unbeatable uniformity. Every slice is identical, which is brilliant for portion control.
- Cons: It’s a single-task master, not designed for versatile dicing or julienning.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Corner Slice, a bustling pizzeria in Cardiff, was finding their manual prep for pizza toppings was creating a major bottleneck during evening service. They needed a way to speed things up without sacrificing the quality of their ingredients.
"We were hand-slicing every tomato, and it was taking forever. The slices were all over the place. This disc slotted into our Santos machine and immediately solved the problem. It’s been fantastic for our workflow."
Michael Davies – Head Chef
The result? They reduced their daily tomato prep time by over 60% and achieved perfect consistency on every pizza.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Always ensure the vegetable prep machine is completely unplugged before handling blades.
- Carefully align the disc with the drive shaft, making sure it sits flush.
- Lock the disc securely in place according to your machine's manual.
- Never operate the machine without all safety guards and covers correctly fitted.
Keeping It Going
- Clean the disc immediately after use with warm, soapy water to prevent food acids from damaging the blade.
- Handle with extreme care at all times – the blade is incredibly sharp.
- Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing to prevent any water spots or corrosion.
- Store it in a designated disc rack or protective case to keep the cutting edge safe and sharp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this disc compatible with other brands of food processor?
A: No, this is a genuine Santos part designed exclusively for their vegetable slicers. This ensures a perfect fit, optimal performance, and safe operation.
Q: What is the T6 disc best used for?
A: It's specifically designed for slicing soft to medium-firm produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, lemons, and mushrooms to a uniform 6mm thickness.
Q: How sharp is the blade?
A: Extremely sharp. It is a commercial-grade blade and must be handled with care at all times, especially during installation and cleaning.
Q: Can this disc be sharpened?
A: For safety and performance reasons, it's generally not recommended for users to sharpen these discs. It's best to replace it when it no longer provides a clean cut.
Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: To protect the precision blade edge and ensure a long service life, we strongly recommend hand-washing it carefully with warm, soapy water.
Q: Will this T6 slicing disc for food processor also dice or julienne?
A: No, this is a dedicated slicing disc. For dicing or julienning, you would need to purchase the corresponding specialist disc or blade set.
Q: What is the disc made from?
A: It is crafted from high-quality, food-grade stainless steel for outstanding durability, hygiene, and resistance to corrosion.
Q: Will it crush ripe, soft tomatoes?
A: Not at all. The precision-engineered blade is designed to slice cleanly through even ripe tomatoes without crushing them, delivering a perfect slice every time.
The Santos Difference: Precision in Every Part
Choosing a genuine Santos accessory like the T6 Slicing Disc goes far beyond the basic specifications. Santos has been building robust, reliable, and ridiculously hard-wearing equipment in France for over 60 years, and that expertise is engineered into every single component. Using a genuine part isn't just about a guaranteed fit; it's about maintaining the performance, balance, and safety of the entire machine. It's a small investment in long-term consistency, helping you reduce food waste from mangled produce and ensuring the final dish you serve to your customers is always presented perfectly. This isn't just a piece of metal; it's a vital part of a system designed to withstand the pressures of a commercial kitchen, day in and day out, without missing a beat.
Explore more from SantosWhy a Dedicated Disc Delivers a Better Slice
You might wonder why you'd need a dedicated slicing disc instead of an all-in-one adjustable blade. Think of it like using a proper bread knife for a crusty loaf instead of a general chef's knife. The bread knife is designed for one job and does it perfectly without crushing the soft inside. This T6 vegetable slicer disc is exactly the same principle for a delicate tomato.
Because the blade is fixed at a precise 6mm, there's no wobble or flex, which is often the cause of mashed or torn slices with adjustable models. The angle and sharpness are perfectly optimised for a clean, swift cut, preserving the texture and integrity of the food. It's this dedication to a single task that guarantees you get those flawless, professional results every single time, not just most of the time.
Who Should Buy This?
Sandwich & Deli Bars
- Rapidly prepare uniform tomato slices for your bestselling BLTs, clubs, and deli sandwiches.
Pizzerias
- Achieve the perfect topping thickness that cooks evenly without making your pizza base soggy.
Cafés & Bistros
- Elevate your salads and garnishes with professionally cut ingredients, saving valuable kitchen time.
Catering Companies
- Guarantee consistency across hundreds of portions for events, from large-scale buffets to plated meals.
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