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Buying Guide | Commercial Mixer

Posted by: VortexAdmin

18 Jun 2016

Commercial Mixer is one of the necessary and essential pieces of equipment in every bakery, pizzeria or restaurant. So, to help better selecting your perfect mixer, there are vital information you need to know such as mixer types, sizes and mixer attachments. Ultimately you want to make sure you make the right decision long term and that, the mixer you choose will help make your business's daily operation a success. At, Vortex Restaurant Equipment we offer a selection of quality counter top and floor mixers.

Mixer Types

Planetary Mixer

Planetary Mixers are what you need anytime you are mixing batter or light dough for use in your bakery, catering business and restaurant. This type of mixer features a fixed, non-rotating bowl. The bowl is latched onto the base of the machine and can be raised into the mixing position. A great advantage of this mixer type is the availability of different attachments that can be used when mixing. These mixers come in both countertop and floor model.

Spiral Mixer Spiral Mixers are the essential piece of equipment if your bakery or pizzeria is preparing any amount of heavy dough, such as artisan bread dough or pizza dough on a daily basis. This mixer features fixed spiral beater, around which the bowl rotates. It is generally more precise than the planetary mixer and doesn’t require bowl changes for smaller batches.

Vertical Cutter Mixer

Vertical Cutter Mixers are industrial-sized versions of a food processor with a large covered mixing bowl, a high horsepower motor and the cutter which allows the processing of large volume of meat, vegetables, and smooth textured mousses, and kneading, chopping, emulsifying and of course, mixing.

Mixer Size

The most important fact on choosing a mixer is to choose the right size. The size of the mixer can be determined by a size of its bowl and is measured by how many quarts the bowl can hold. Essentially, there are two types of mixers base on the bowl sizes. Countertop mixers range from 5Qt - 20Qt and is used for the smaller volume application while floor mixers can accommodate higher loads range from 30Qt-100QT and is designed to sit on the floor. These mixers are used for a larger application such as pizzerias and large bakeries.

Mixer Speed

All mixers feature different operating speeds which can be known through mixer's operation manual. Mixing products can be much better by following the certain speeds. One of the most important fact about your mixer speed is whether or not you can change the speed during the operation. So before purchasing, make sure you choose the right mixer for your needs.

Horsepower

Larger mixers are made with a higher horsepower motor than smaller models. Normally, the higher the horsepower the better the mixer, which suited to handle thicker, stiffer dough.

Mixer Attachments

Mixing Bowl - one the main part of every mixer that comes in a variety of sizes. 5Qt-100Qt
Dough Hook - is a spiral shaped hood which is normally used in a spiral mixer for making pizza dough or bread dough.
Flat Beater - shaped like a paddle and ideal for mixing various batters for cakes, brownies and mashing potatoes and/or other vegetables and ground meat.
Wire Whip - powerful whip made of wire strands that are used for whipping up creams, frostings, and marinade.
Pastry Knife - is a thin dough hook and perfect for pie and pastry dough.
Bowl Scraper - scrapes down the sides of the bowl while the agitator turns. It will save time for cleaning the bowl manually and prevent waste.
Meat Grinder - is used for the purpose of grinding meat and vegetables.
Grater / Slicer - perfect for shredding cheese and slicing vegetables.
Mixer Table - Good support for countertop and bench mixers.

Mixer Chart

5Qt-7Qt	10Qt	20Qt	30Qt	40Qt	60Qt	80Qt
Bread Dough	4lb	5lb	18lb	45lb	45lb	75lb	170lb
Cake	5lb	10lb	20lb	30lb	40lb	60lb	90lb
Cup Cake	3lb	12lb	20lb	30lb	45lb	60lb	90lb
Egg White	0.25qt	0.5qt	0.75qt	1.5qt	1.75qt	2qt	2qt
Mash Potato	3lb	5lb	12lb	23lb	30lb	40lb	60lb
Mayonnaise	1.5qt	3qt	6qt	12qt	13qt	18qt	30qt
Pasta Dough	N/A	4lb	7lb	8lb	15lb	30lb	65lb
Pie Dough	3lb	5lb	13lb	27lb	35lb	60lb	75lb
Pizza Dough	N/A	3lb	10lb	20lb	32lb	60lb	155lb

Common Commercial Mixer

Doyon	Simple to use digital control. 9 programmable speed and time settings. 2 speeds for higher efficiency. Digital display of mixing time. Unique stainless steel bowl with high center that eliminates dough feeder post. Prevents dough overheating for longer yeast viability and better gluten development. Spiral hook designed for maximum efficiency. ]>2 powerful independent heavy duty motors, one for the bowl and one for the hook (except AEF015SP & AEF025SP). Drain for bowl cleaning. See through safety bowl. Safety guard, bowl and mixing tool are stainless steel. Even the smallest batches can be made in our large spiral mixer (see chart on the back). Non-slipping belt, provides durability for tough mixes. Heavy duty frame with lead-free enamel coating for easy cleaning. Mounted on casters for greater mobility. Quick locking device to secure mixer in place when mixing. Motor overload protection.
Eurodib	All mixers come with stainless steel bowl, hook, whip and beater. All the spare parts : bowl, hook, whip, beater are made of premium stainless steel. Heavy duty and abrasion resistant transmission design. Stainless steel tools, painted cast iron base. Hard wire / 3 phase, volts : 208-240 Amperage: 5, watts: 1500, HP: 2. Bowl Depth: 15.5” Bowl Diameter: 17.5”.
Globe	Powerful 1HP custom built motor. Three fixed speeds. Gear-driven, high torque transmission. Heat-treated hardened steel alloy gears and shafts. Permanently lubricated transmission. Thermal overload protection. Front-mounted digital controls with 60 minute timer and last batch recall. Rigid cast iron body. NSF approved enamel gray paint. Industry standard #12 attachment hub. Safety interlocked bowl guard and bowl lift. Non-slip rubber feet. 6 foot cord and ground plug. High-quality stainless steel removable bowl guard with built-in ingredient chute. Interlocking guard is easy to attach and remove for cleaning. Dish machine safe.
Vollrath	Safety cut-switch temporarily interrupts power if gears are changed without stopping the mixer. 30 minute timer stops the mixer when timer ends. 60 quart model includes bowl truck for convenient bowl transport. Meat grinder, vegetable slicer, reducer kits, and other accessories available. Number 12 hub accommodates Vollrath brand meat grinder and vegetable slicer attachments for flexibility between grinding, slicing, and mixing. For best results, Vollrath attachments are recommended. Comes standard with: dough hook, wire whisk, flat beater, stainless steel mixing bowl, and safety guard. 6 ft. (1.8 m) cord with plug.