Spiral mixer
SPI spiral vertical batch mixer with removable bowl
Industrial SPI mixer for efficient, high-volume kneading of bread, pastry, and low-hydration doughs
Built for high-throughput dough production, VMI SPI mixers handle everything from artisan breads to rich, low-hydration doughs. The removable bowl and stainless steel lid simplify handling and ingredient additions. A major innovation, the optional bowl cooling system ensures precise dough temperature control. Other features include flexible control panel positioning, a wide choice of mixing tools with quick-release, scraper, ingredient inlet, and dough recovery system.
Ideal uses include:
- Artisan breads, sandwich loaves, and English breads
- Viennoiseries, tart doughs, and laminated products
- Pastry, cookie, and frozen dough production
- Low to high-hydration doughs in medium to large batches
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The SPI spiral batch mixer AV, AVI, and DAVI models deliver powerful and consistent kneading across a wide range of dough types. Engineered for mid- to high-capacity production, these industrial batch mixers manage soft artisan doughs, dense tart doughs, and frozen doughs efficiently. The robust construction and removable bowl system simplify cleaning and improve throughput, ensuring reliable results in every batch.
Medium to large batch performance
Bowl volumes range from 220 to 700 liters, supporting dough capacities from 120 to 550 kg depending on the model. Custom volumes are available for integration into automated production systems.
Hygienic design
The removable bowl includes ergonomic handles for safe cleaning and transfer. A stainless steel lid allows ingredient addition during mixing without interrupting the process.
Operator-friendly controls
Choose manual control with AV models or advanced programmable touchscreen interfaces with AVI and DAVI. Optional features such as adaptable control panel placement support ergonomic workflow and space-efficient plant integration.
| Model | Control type | Bowl volume (L) | Max dough capacity (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPI AV | Manual | 220 – 400 | 120 – 250 |
| SPI AVI | Touch / Manual | 220 – 700 | 120 – 250 |
| SPI DAVI | Touch / Manual | 340 – 700 | 200 – 550 |
- Energy recovery system for reduced power consumption and cost-efficiency
- Mobile supervision for remote recipe and maintenance management
- Multiple bowl lift and handling options to increase throughput
- Removable bowl with ergonomic handles
- Noise-reduction design for quieter operation
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