Commercial Mixing Tools Come In A Wide Variety Of Sizes And Types

Commercial mixers come in a wide variety of sizes and types to meet the needs of many different food preparation applications. They are versatile units that can mix, knead, whip and beat ingredients. They also come with attachments such as dough hooks, wire whips and flat beaters. In addition, many models offer a power hub to run attachments such as slicers and shredders. Newer models offer direct current motors which draw less amperage, provide more torque and operate cooler than previous generation units.

Choosing the right mixer size for your application depends on both the menu and kitchen layout. Smaller countertop mixers are a great choice for smaller operations because they can handle up to 10 quarts and don’t require much floor space. These units typically have a stainless steel bowl and mixing tool. Medium sized mixers are the workhorses of most large commercial kitchens. These units have a capacity of about 20 quarts and sit on an equipment stand or the floor of the kitchen.

For heavy-duty dough mixing, you need a larger mixer with a spiral shaped dough hook and high horsepower. These units are often found in bakeries and can easily mix dense dough for hours at a time.

Other specialized mixers include dough dividers that help you divide your dough into equal portions and ice cream makers that can whip up even the thickest mixtures. If your operation serves pasta or pizza, you may need to invest in a special mixer that features an extra-deep bowl and a non-slipping dough feeder post. This design eliminates the need to remove the dough from the bowl when mixing and helps ensure all of the dough gets mixed evenly and thoroughly.

Another important consideration for sizing your mixer is the absorption rate (AR). This is a measurement of how much water is needed to hydrate flour and is calculated by dividing the weight of the water by the weight of the flour. For example, if a recipe calls for 5 lbs. of water to hydrate 1 lb. of flour, the AR is 50%.

IBC Tote Mixers

If you need to EasyMix a large volume of liquids or dry materials in a single container, an IBC tote mixer is the solution. These units are designed to fit into standard IBC totes and use an explosion proof or vaporproof electric motor. They have a variety of shafts and impellers that can be matched to your specific application including Dynaflow, Pitch and Radial.

IBC tote mixers allow you to homogenize your resins or other liquids throughout the entire IBC, reducing waste and improving consistency. These units can also be used with blow molded or rotationally molded plastic totes and can accommodate both air and explosion proof motors.