Berkel 01-400827-00401 Slicer Knife Center Plate/Guard

The Berkel 01-400827-00401 Knife Center Plate/Guard is a security and support component used in commercial meat and food slicers. It sits adjacent to the rotating blade providing a stable surface, and acting as a guard to reduce the risk of contact with moving parts. Installed on the slicers carriage assembly it aligns with other protective elements to maintain consistent slicing shape. Its role within the machines mechanical system is to assist and support product movement and enhance user safety by shielding the blade area leading to controlled slicing performance in high-use kitchen settings.