A tensive cutting assembly includes a tensionable cutting member formed of a
strip
of material, typically metal, which is formed having a serpentine configuration.
The tensionable cutting member is removably mounted on a tensive cutting head.
The tensive cutting head includes an aperture formed through its cross section
for passage of food product during the cutting process. The cutting head also includes
a first set of returns adjustably opposing a second set of returns, the distance
between which is adjustable and which may be driven apart by a cutting member tensioning
device. The tensive cutting assembly may also include a breakage detecting device
for detecting breakage during use of the tensive cutting assembly.
