VMI SPI 280 Mixer & Bowl

Applications & Use Cases

• Used in bakeries for mixing various dough types, from artisan breads to pastries.
• Suitable for industrial food production facilities requiring consistent dough preparation.
• Utilised in large-scale catering operations for high-volume dough production.
• Applicable in pizza production lines for efficient dough batching.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, a VMI SPI 280 typically handles dough batches up to 280 kg, with flour capacities commonly around 170 kg.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz.

Mixing action

VMI SPI mixers are generally spiral mixers, known for gentle yet thorough dough development.

Bowl material

The mixing bowl is typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Speed settings

Most VMI spiral mixers offer at least two mixing speeds to accommodate different dough types and stages.

Footprint

For this capacity, the footprint typically requires a dedicated space of approximately 1.2m x 1.8m, though this can vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of dough can this mixer handle?

  A VMI SPI 280 mixer is designed to handle a wide range of doughs, including stiff bread doughs, soft pastry doughs, and pizza doughs, due to its spiral mixing action.

• Is this unit suitable for continuous operation?

• What maintenance is typically required for a mixer of this type?

• Are spare parts readily available for VMI SPI 280 mixers?

• What are the benefits of a spiral mixer over other mixer types?