- Spiral mixing action
- Cool, gentle, low-oxidation kneading
- Integrated offset breaker bar
- Power rotating, 8.4 qt. (8L) bowl
- High lift drive head with lift assist or fixed head
- High torque 110V industrial motor
- All-stainless food contact parts
- Wide 1.3 to 11 lbs. (0.6-5kg) batch range
- Infinite variable speed
- Reverse function
- Quiet operation
- Plugs into 110V home outlet
- Made in Italy
- Buy Now, Pay Later option through PayPal
Famag Grilletta Mixer
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Famag just informed us that price increases will be coming soon for their 20kg through 50kg mixers. Famag mixers are lower priced now than they will be, so we recommend ordering soon to beat the higher prices that are coming!

Italian-made Famag spiral mixers are world renowned for outstanding baking results. As Famag's exclusive importer, Pleasant Hill Grain is proud to offer these high performance mixers!
Engineered expressly for ideal dough-mixing and kneading results, Famag spiral mixers feature a spiral agitator that remains stationary while the bowl rotates, bringing the dough to the stainless steel dough hook with each revolution. This action is exceptionally thorough and uniform, while avoiding both overworking and overheating of the dough. An integrated offset breaker bar ensures ideal metering of the dough into the spiral hook. This three-way kneading process is exceptionally thorough and fast, yet the low impact and widely distributed dough contact of the spiral hook completely avoids overworking and overheating of the dough. Wide-range, infinitely variable speed adjustment lets you dial in precisely the action you want.

The IM-5 mixer is available in two dough hook RPM ranges: 98-245 or 130-312 RPM. Read about the difference between these models in the high hydration dough section below.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN
Famag mixers feature heavy duty chain overhead drive, with a high torque dual-belt final drive. FAG
sealed industrial ball bearings are used for exceptionally long life. Construction is robust throughout,
as attested to by the mixer’s substantial 66 lb. weight. Epoxy powder coating over a steel cabinet protects
the handsome appearance of your Famag mixer.
Tilting or Fixed Head
The Famag Grilletta IM-5 mixer is available with either a tilting head that features a high lift drive and lift assist, or with a fixed head. The model with the fixed head is the IM-5, and the model with the tilting head and removable bowl is the IM-5S. The bowl is removable on the mixer with a tilting head, and is not removable on the mixer with a fixed head.
If you're mixing high hydration doughs we recommend you purchase a tilting head/removable bowl model
so it's easier to remove the dough from the bowl, and to clean the bowl. It's easy to remove low hydration
dough from the fixed head mixer than it is to remove high hydration dough, and cleaning the bowl after
mixing low hydration dough is easily done with the bowl attached to the mixer.
FAMAG GRILLETTA MODEL COMPARISON |
Model |
Tilting Head
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Removable Bowl
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Spiral Hook Speed Range
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Ratio of Bowl to Dough Hook RPM
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How to Order
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IM-5 |
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98-245 RPM | 1:8 | Above on this page. |
IM-5S | YES | YES | 98-245 RPM | 1:8 | Above on this page. |
IM-5 HH |
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130-312 RPM | 1:9 | Call or email to place special order. |
IM-5S HH | YES | YES | 130-312 RPM
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1:9 | Above on the page. |

HIGH HYDRATION OR HEAVY DOUGH
Thanks to the spiral hook’s action, mixtures that overtax other designs—such as pizza or bagel dough—are handled easily, quickly and efficiently in the Famag spiral dough mixer. Doughs of all kinds, from heavy to high-hydration artisan doughs, come out smooth, silky and perfectly developed.
The Famag IM-5S HH mixer is identical to the standard IM-5S Famag mixer, except that it has a special sprocket that allows the mixer to run at a faster RPM. The spiral hook on this model runs at 130-312 RPM, while the hook on the standard IM-5S mixer runs at 98-245 RPM. Click here for the approximate RPM at each speed, for each model. The IM-5S HH mixer is designed specifically for high hydration dough (over 75% hydration). If you aren't planning to make a lot of high hydration dough, the mixer with the regular sprocket is a great option.
SUPER CAPACITY RANGE
Famag's Grilletta IM-5 mixes and kneads up to 11 lbs. of dough at 60% hydration (or more at higher hydration), but also handles batches as small as 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) equally as well. In terms of flour capacity, this is 6.6 lbs (3 kg) down to 0.8 lb (400 g). Capacity of the stainless steel bowl is 8.4 quarts (8 liters). The kneading arm of the Famag IM-5S lifts high for bowl access and removal, and provides lift-assist.
Famag Mixer Capacities at 50-60% Hydration |
Flour |
Total Weight |
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IM-5 |
6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
11 lbs. / 5 kg |
IM-8 |
11 lbs / 5 kg |
17.6 lbs. / 8 kg |
IM-10 |
15.4 lbs / 7 kg |
23 lbs. / 10.5 kg |
IM-15 |
17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
26 lbs. / 12 kg |
IM-20 |
26.4 lbs / 12 kg |
39.6 lbs. / 18 kg |
IM-30 |
37 lbs / 12 kg |
66 lbs. / 30 kg |
IM-40 |
55 lbs / 25 kg |
83 lbs. / 38 kg |
IM-50 |
72.7 lbs / 33 kg |
110 lbs. / 50 kg |
Notes
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Speed Based on Hydration
Variable speed mixers have a speed dial marked from 1-10. For normal dough with a hydration of 55-65%, the mixer can be operated at speeds 1 through 5. With 65-75% hydration, at speeds 1 through 6-7, and with dough over 75% hydration, at speeds 1 through 8-10. These are general guidelines, as dough characteristics vary. If mixing dough that's less than 60% hydration, it's recommended to only fill the bowl to 50% capacity, and mix for only 10 minutes at a time; judgment must be exercised in any case, to avoid kneading dough so dry it’s outside of normal baking parameters, regardless of the hydration numbers. With dough over 60% hydration, dough can be mixed for up to 20-25 minutes before the mixer should be turned off for about 40 minutes.
FORWARD AND REVERSE MIXING
There are two buttons on the Famag mixer for controlling the direction of both the dough hook and bowl. The left arrow button moves the spiral hook in a downward motion, and the right arrow button moves the hook in an upward motion. The left arrow button can be referred to as the “forward” direction while the right arrow button can be referred to as the “reverse” direction.
Some users incorporate ingredients with the spiral hook turning in an upward motion, to reduce the amount of oxygen incorporated into the ingredients, and then switch to a downward motion to knead the dough. Others users prefer to mix with the hook turning in a downward motion from start to finish.
COLORS
Famag spiral dough mixers are available in a wide selection of colors. Dark Silver, Marina, and Emerald are pearl finishes that have a subtle pearlescent luster. Sparkle Silver has a brilliant sparkle to it that catches light more than the pearlescent colors will. Arctic White, Ruby, and Maraschino have a glossy finish. Galaxy sparkles in gold, red, blue, and green over a black background. Because of the unique characteristics of the Galaxy color, 3” x 6” Galaxy color sample cards are available by U.S. mail at a cost of $7 (which includes shipping). This cost is refundable as a credit toward the purchase of any color or model of Famag mixer purchased within 30 days (and you can keep the card).
Color options are shown below. Choose a color from the dropdown menu selector above.
GOURMET DREAM MACHINE
Whether you’re a commercial user or a dedicated home enthusiast, Famag offers exceptional value as well as performance. They’re competitively priced, and backed by a three year warranty covering either home or commercial use. As a gourmet chef at home, or at work, the Famag spiral dough mixer will quickly take its place as your trusted culinary partner. Order yours today and see just how much you’ve been missing!
Famag Grilletta IM-5 Variable Speed Mixer |
Bowl capacity
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8.4 Q (8L)
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Bowl Dimensions (inside dia. x H) |
IM-5 Tilting: 9.4" x 7"
IM-5 Fixed: 10" x 6.2"
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Bowl Weight | 4.5 lbs. |
Dough Capacity 1 | 1.3 to 11 lbs. (0.6 to 5 kg) |
Flour Capacity 1 | 0.8 to 6.6 lbs. (0.4 to 3 kg) |
Industrial Motor | 110V, 350W, 1PH |
Dimensions: Head down (W x D x H) 2 | IM-5 Tilting: 18.7" x 10.2" x 15.3"
IM-5 Fixed: 17.5" x 10" x 17.2" |
Dimensions: Head Up (W x D x H) 2 | IM-5 Tilting: 20.2" x 10.2" x 26"
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Weight | 66 lbs. |
Speed Control | Infinitely variable |
Kneading Arm Lifts Up | Optional |
Removable Bowl | Optional |
Warranty |
3 year home, 1 year commercial
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1. Based on 50-60% hydration dough.
2. Dimensions are measured from facing the control panel. |
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For more details see the specs tab, above. |
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I owned a bakery for several years, and am now retired and bake at home. Until I got the Famag mixer, I almost gave up on finding a mixer that produces good dough development in small home sized doughs—like 1,500 grams or so. The Famag is just great. Gives me good dough strength like I got in my larger spiral mixer at the bakery. I wish it had a built in timer, but other than that absolutely no complaints. I am SO GLAD I bought this mixer.
The mixer IM-5S is very good, solid build, delivered on time, excellent packaging.
Now baking bread 4-5 times a week with confidence.
Pros: heavy. doesn't walk on a countertop, ever-ever.
Cons: heavy. I rent an apartment on the 4th floor and brought the mixer upstairs myself and only inside I noticed the sticker on a box "minimum two person lift". : )
I purchased an IM5 mixer (not the M5S) primarily for 75-85% hydration doughs. So far the mixer has been used for a few batches each of ciabatta, pizza in teglia dough, and focaccia, and it has been a treat to use when compared to the old KitchenAid. The dough is beautiful right out of the mixer, silky smooth with impressively developed gluten strength.
The mixer itself is quiet and cool running and appears to be a quality piece of equipment.
Don't be afraid if they're back-ordered either - this showed up about two weeks before Pleasant Hill's guess at a "back in stock" date. A very nice surprise!
I recently retired from my mobile pizza business and along with it went my spiral mixer. I looked for a smaller one that I could use in my home. Iam so thrilled with the Famag Grilletta. Tomorrow Iam going to make 8 lb of pizza dough and i would never have been able to do so with my KA.
The design is simple and smart. Worth the money.
Spiral mixer? Breaker bar? Capacity? Dough temperature? Friction from the hook and turning bowl? Does it work on small batches? Which speed? Relax. It's all good. A 1.5 kg Pain Au Levain at 78% hydration, or 3 kg bialy dough, or a 1 pound test loaf of egg dough, or pumpernickel, or an 85% hydration tartine, or - you get the idea. This thing is awesome. Yeast breads, sourdoughs, various pre-ferments and flour combinations - this thing gets the dough smoooooooooth. Small batches or larger, lots of water or just a bit, added ingredients like roasted garlic, seeds, nuts, etc. - like a hot knife through butter, without the heat, of course. Highly recommended, but you're gonna want the bigger one as soon as you make a few batches: -)
After preordering my Famag IM-5S back in November, I kept getting emails that it was further delayed due to one reason or the other. This is not PHG's fault by any means and I would like to give a shout out to everyone there who made this order come true finally lol. Barbara was especially helpful and was patient for most of my responses since maybe I was getting lets say a little edgy in mine?! Ha... but in the end, y'all there did a fantastic job in getting my mixer to me and I cannot express my sincere gratitude enough. Thank you and anyone who asks where I purchased the mixer or any other baking equipment, grains, etc I will steer them to PHG. Again, thank you so much.
I have a Kenwood KM080, which motor is much more powerful than KitchenAid Pro600. However, planetary motion is not great for kneading stiff dough. Spiral mixer is a much better choice for lean dough.
Works as advertised. The hard work of kneading bread becomes easy as pie! Awesome dough kneader.
Excellent mixer with outstanding results even with high hydration doughs. My first run was a 83% Asian milk bread and it turn out superb. The gluten was perfectly develop and separated from the bowl nicely. My only regret now is not having ordered the next size up.
This mixer has certainly made a positive impact on my sourdough and Neapolitan pizza dough however, the locking base on mine is slightly off so each rotation of the bowl hits against the metal back causing it clank. I'm certainly disappointed given the cost and high esteem which are given to Famag.