Replacement sliding tube (code 026) for the RGV Ausonia 190 slicer, the RGV domestic slicer with a 190 mm removable blade. The sliding tube is the guide on which the food carriage travels: the carriage runs back and forth along it, feeding the food against the blade with every slicing stroke.

• Spare part: carriage sliding tube
• Compatibility: RGV Ausonia 190 slicer
• Part code: 026

When to replace it: this component is stressed at every use. Over time the surface can get scored, oxidised or worn at the main contact points: the typical symptom is a carriage that runs stiff, jerky or with side play, producing uneven slices. If the movement does not become smooth again after cleaning and lubricating the guide, replacing the tube restores smooth and precise carriage travel.

Practical tip: keep the guide free of slicing residues and lubricate it periodically with food-contact-safe oil, to preserve both the tube and the carriage bushings.