What Is Commercial Mixing Tools

Mixers are the workhorses of commercial kitchens. They handle large quantities of dense dough for hours at a time. They are available in several different sizes and styles to accommodate all types of operations.

Small countertop units can mix up to 4 lbs. of bread dough, mashed potatoes or whipped cream. Larger floor models, with a capacity up to 60 quarts, sit on a bowl truck for easy maneuvering around the kitchen.

Tote Mixers

Stainless steel tote mixers enable portable quality control of your product from manufacturing to end use. Mixers are air driven and mount to IBC tote containers for Easy Mixing, dispersing and agitating fluids and chemicals. Mixers also provide a solution for re-suspending settled solids in liquids and help maintain uniformity of tote contents.

IBC tote mixers are available with a wide variety of blade sizes and mount styles. Some mount to the flange of the IBC tote lid while others are attached to a bracket that clamps to the side of the IBC tote.

Mixers can be powered by an air or electric motor and have options for a high-speed tote agitator, direct drive tote mixer, low-shear tote mixer or a sanitary model for mixing pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Other features include 316 stainless steel shaft and propeller, a folding impeller that opens to 9-inches and a flexible coupling with a three-wire plug on TEFC models. These tote mixers are ideal for mixing in open top 5 gallon pails and other smaller containers, as well as closed-top IBC chemical totes.

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) Totes

IBC totes are the preferred way to transport a wide variety of liquid products and chemicals. Their sturdy construction enables them to withstand long-haul shipments and heavy use, with most manufacturers offering a suite of features that is geared toward specific industries.

Generally cube-shaped, IBCs enable transport of far more volume in the same space than cylindrically-shaped containers. This space efficiency translates into more efficient shipping, transportation and warehouse storage. Rigid IBCs are designed to sit on a standard pallet base and are maneuverable via forklift channels or pallet jacks.

Food grade IBCs are engineered for cleanliness and safety, and they meet FDA regulations for storing and handling foods. Metal oil and gas IBCs meet DOT and IMDG handling requirements for combustible fuels, as well as ASME pressure standards and NFPA 30 fire codes. They are also compatible with a range of dispense systems for metering, dispensing and transferring combustible fluids. The bottom of oil and gas IBCs has tap valves for hoses to transfer product into smaller containers for sale or distribution in target markets.

Spiral Mixers

Mix up your heavy doughs with this commercial spiral mixer that comes with 2 mixing speeds for a variety of applications. A powerful belt-driven motor with overload protection and a non-slipping belt provide durability and the ability to stand up to a heavy workload.

A spiral mixer is designed to gently mix dough while allowing for proper gluten development and minimizing heat input. While planetary mixers require more agitator friction against the stationary bowl, a spiral dough mixer rotates around the spiral hook to keep kneading heat to a minimum.

These specialized mixers are ideal for producing bakery, pizza, and pastry doughs. These industrial sized spiral mixers come on trolleys for easy transport and allow facilities to keep multiple dough batches ready for production. They are also equipped with a hub for additional attachments to increase versatility, including adjustable slicing plates, shredder and grater plates, meat grinders, and more. All models are Sanitation and Electrically approved.

Vertical Cutter Mixers

Commercial mixers are necessary for preparing dough, batters, sauces, mashed potatoes, and other mixed food items. The type of mixer that's best for your restaurant or catering business depends on the types of foods you make in-house. If you're a pizzeria or baker that makes a lot of thick pizza dough, a heavy duty industrial mixer may be required.

Stainless-steel vertical cutter mixers perform multiple functions in a compact package. They chop, puree, blend and mix ingredients for quick preparation in professional kitchens. The transparent lid allows staff to see progress while maintaining sanitation standards. Integrated IP65 control buttons are flush with the casing for easy cleaning and longer lifespan, while safety indicator lights ensure risk-free operation.

These units are ideal for restaurants, shop kitchens, delis and institutions like schools, day care centers, hospitals and retirement homes. They're great for mixing, emulsifying and reducing sauces, herb oils, salad dressings, soups, mayonnaise, and minced meats. They're also useful for chopping fruits, vegetables and nuts.