KNeadster®

Vertical industrial mixer with removable bowl
for versatile dough processing

Industrial spiral mixers with removable bowls designed for high-efficiency mixing

The Kneadster® batch mixer from VMI delivers consistent, gentle kneading across all major dough types from artisan breads to cookies and pastries. Built on VMI’s innovative double tool technology, this removable bowl system minimizes dough heating and reduces overall mixing time. Compared to single spiral mixers, it can lower dough temperature increases by up to 50%*, ensuring better product integrity and faster production cycles.

*Results may vary depending on dough hydration levels.

Ideal uses include:

Artisan and baguettes
Pastries and enriched doughs
Cookies and specialty baked goods
Flexible batch sizes from 50 to 550 kg
Removable bowl for efficient handling and cleaning

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The Kneadster® removable bowl mixer is designed to handle a broad range of dough types, including artisan bread, English bread, white bread, pastries, and cookies. It features a dual mixing tool with exclusive geometry that reduces friction and heat generation, preserving dough quality and significantly shortening kneading time. This innovation can reduce dough heating by up to 50 percent compared to traditional single spiral mixers, depending on the dough’s hydration level.

Consistent performance across batch sizes
With capacities from 50 to 550 kilograms, the Kneadster® easily adapts to various production volumes. Its efficient mixing action guarantees even ingredient distribution and consistent results, whether working with soft bakery doughs or dense pastry mixtures. Two specialized tool designs are available to suit bakery or pastry-specific requirements.

Streamlined operation with hygienic design
The machine is full stainless steel. The removable bowl simplifies cleaning and speeds up recipe changeovers, minimizing downtime between batches. Built for hygienic operation, the machine supports food safety compliance while delivering reliable, consistent output.

Precision mixing and process reliability
Engineered with precise control features, the Kneadster® ensures repeatable kneading performance and optimized dough development. Its robust construction and user-friendly controls provide bakery teams with a dependable solution that maintains product quality and efficiency over the long term.

Model	Bowl volume	Dough capacity	Key feature	Power
Kneadster 250	250 L	50 to 150 kg	Compact model, versatile batch size	34 kW
Kneadster 550	550 L	100 to 350 kg	Large batch capacity, high throughput	55 kW
Kneadster 1000	1000 L	300 to 550kg	Only available in automated systems	90kW