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Slab Breakers

Our Slab Breakers are engineered to break or crumble snack products into controlled, usable sizes, tailored to your specific product and target granulation requirements. Designed specifically for the snack food sector, they deliver consistent results while maintaining product integrity and line efficiency.

Built for flexibility and reliability, the system allows precise adjustment of particle size, ensuring repeatable performance across varying product types. Robust stainless-steel construction and thoughtful safety features make the Slab Breaker a dependable solution for demanding production environments.

Your Problems End Where Our Solution Starts

Achieving consistent particle size without compromising safety or product quality can be challenging, particularly in high-volume snack production. Poor control or inadequate guarding can lead to inefficiencies, waste, and operational risk.

Our Slab Breakers address these challenges by combining precision-engineered rolls with advanced safety and control systems. The result is a controlled, contained breaking process that improves consistency, enhances safety, and supports efficient downstream processing.

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Key Features

  • Adjustable roll design to achieve precise, customer-specific particle sizes

  • Individual speed adjustment with dual motor setups for greater process control

  • Hard guarding for enhanced operator safety and product containment

  • Electrical safety devices, including interlock switches

  • Stainless steel construction for hygiene and long-term durability

  • NEMA 4X electrical cabinets suitable for washdown environments

  • Efficient, flexible operation for high-volume snack food production

  • Designed with safety and control in mind to support reliable daily operation

The Benefits of Our Slab Breakers

Here’s how our approach delivers tangible improvements across your production process.

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Adjustable Roll Design

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Individual Speed Adjustment

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Hard Guarding for Product Safety

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NEMA 4X Electrical Cabinets for Hygiene

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Stainless Steel Construction

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Designed With Safety & Control in Mind

Why Choose F.N. Smith?

For more than 30+ years, F.N. Smith has been getting the F.N. job done.
Discover why you should choose F.N. Smith as your solution provider.

30+ Years of Service

30+ Years of Service

Since its establishment in 1988, we have achieved a leadership position in the manufacturing and engineering of specialist and custom machinery.

Total Commitment

Total Commitment

Our organization adapts to the needs of our customers, from engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service to customer service.

Trusted by Household Names

Trusted by Household Names

We serve trusted household names such as Kellogg’s, General Mills, FritoLay, TreeHouse Private Brands, and Post Consumer Brands.

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Made in The USA

We are proud to have been made in the USA for 30+ years, and continue to serve companies across North America.

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Ready To Enhance Your Operation?

Our specialists are here to help identify opportunities to enhance your operations and ensure reliable performance, get in touch today!

We Get The F.N. Job Done.

Proudly designed and manufactured in the USA for over 30 years.