It is very important to fully review your needs when choosing a mixer, as choosing the wrong style or size can slow down the operation of your business. Each mixer has its pros and cons depending on the needs of your application. Here is a list of the main features and benefits of Planetary Mixers vs Spiral Mixers.
Planetary Mixers
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All Purpose Mixer used for whipping, mixing or beating a wide variety of products.
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Multiple Speed Settings to accommodate different ingredients – Eggs, Cake Batter, Potatoes, Dough, etc.
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Size Options: Available in tabletop and floor models.
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Bowl Size is measured by quarts. 7qt, 12qt, 20qt, 30qt, 40qt, 60qt, 80qt and 120qt.
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Accessories: These units generally come with an attachment hub to add on accessories like meat grinders and vegetable attachments
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Limitations: These mixers come with a compacity chart and if exceeding or constantly running at the compacity, they will have a much shorter life span.
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Great for Restaurants, Bakeries, Cafes, Hotels and more.
Spiral Mixers
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Dough Mixer, great for all kinds of varieties of dough. Pizza, Bagel, Bread, etc.
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Mixer Size is generally by Flour or Dough weight.
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2 Speed Setting, which is great for developing your dough.
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First Speed helps bring the mix together into a consistent mass
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Second Speed develops the gluten structure of the dough.
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Accessories: These mixers come with a dough hook and attached bowl. Some models come with a removeable bowl.
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Limitations: These mixers are only meant for dough and do not come with an accessory hub for attachments.
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Great for Bakeries & Pizza Shops.