Abstract: An automatic slicing system for slicing a comestible product and forming a uniform stack of slices of the sliced product, wherein the sytem is preferably used in small grocery stores and delis. The slicer comprises a rotary slicer blade having an operational cutting edge for slicing a comestible product. A product feed member is positioned on one side of the slicer blade for holding and moving the comestible product into engagement with the slicer blade. The product feed member oscillates the comestible product between a first position wherein the comestible product is on one side of the operational cutting edge not in engagement therewith, and a second position wherein the comestible product is on another side of the operational cutting edge not in engagement therewith, such that as the comestible product moves from the first position the second position a slice of comestible product is removed therefrom.

Abstract: Take-away apparatus and method for stacks of sliced bulk product in which the stack rests on a movable conveyor, which is set in rapid motion before a slower-moving pusher engages the trailing edge of the stack.

Abstract: The motor for the conveyor which removes accumulations of sliced product is controlled in a cycle which includes gradual acceleration and deceleration and higher peak speed.