VMI - PH150 DT 150 Liter Planetary Mixer

• Production of various doughs, batters, and fillings in bakeries and patisseries.
• Mixing ingredients for sauces, creams, and other food preparations.
• Suitable for confectionery production, including sweets and chocolate fillings.
• Used in catering and institutional kitchens for large-batch food preparation.

Typical capacity

Planetary mixers in this class commonly feature bowl capacities ranging from 100 to 200 litres, with this specific unit listed as 150 litres.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase industrial power supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Construction material

For food processing, all stainless steel construction is standard for contact parts and often for the machine body, ensuring hygiene and durability.

Tooling

Planetary mixers are typically supplied with a whisk, beater, and dough hook to cover a range of mixing tasks.

Mixing action

The planetary action ensures thorough mixing by moving the agitator in an orbital path while it also rotates on its own axis.

Speed control

Many industrial planetary mixers offer variable speed control or multiple fixed speeds to suit different product requirements.

• What is the primary advantage of a planetary mixer over a spiral mixer?

  Planetary mixers are highly versatile, excelling at mixing a wide range of products from light batters to heavy doughs, whereas spiral mixers are primarily designed for bread doughs.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used planetary mixer?

• Can this mixer handle very stiff doughs?

• Are spare parts readily available for VMI mixers?

• What footprint does a mixer of this size typically have?

Dough mixers hold strong reputation within bakery operations for reliable performance and durability. Buyers typically value machines offering consistent mixing quality and straightforward maintenance. When purchasing used equipment, industry attention focuses on bowl condition, motor functionality, and mixing arm integrity. Common strengths include longevity when properly serviced and adaptability across various dough types and volumes. Established brands tend to command preference due to parts availability and established service networks across UK suppliers.

General overview for this equipment type