Dependable and sturdily constructed, this Italian-made meat-slicer is made by Skyfood (model ssi-14i) & is designed for mid-volume meat processing. The durable slicer housing is impact-resistant aluminum that protects a powerful.5-horsepower motor. Meat is fed into the slicer blade via a gravity feed; the slicer knife is powered by a belt-driven action. With its oversized slicer carriage handle and ball bearing lubrication the entire movement of the meat carriage is easy and smooth, not to mention quiet. Some safety features of the slicer include a protective knife ring guard & a tough Plexiglas shield that's easy to disassemble for cleanup. For precise product control the slice-thickness knob can be adjusted in fine decimal gradations. The slicer comes with a knife sharpener that's quite simple to use. In sum, this reliable kitchen meatslicer will provide its owner with long years of hard-working service. If you have any questions about this outstanding product by Skyfood, please Contact us.