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Clearance: Famag IM-8 Mixer w/Fixed Head, Arctic White

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  • Spiral mixing action
  • Gentle, low-oxidation kneading
  • Doesn't heat dough
  • Integrated dough breaker bar
  • Power rotating bowl
  • 11.5 qt. capacity
  • Wide 2.2 to 17.6 lb. batch range
  • High torque industrial motor
  • Stainless food-contact parts
  • Infinite variable speed
  • Fixed head
  • Durable powder coat finish
  • Quiet operation
  • Made in Italy

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Clearance: Famag IM-8 Mixer w/Fixed Head, Arctic White

This is an R1 clearance item. Please check the table below to see how we rate our clearance items.

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If the Italians don't already say "It's the cat's pajamas" we think they'll start soon, just to describe their Famag mixers. These Italian-made spiral dough mixers are world renowned for strength, quality, and exceptional baking results. And now they’re available in the U.S. for the first time, with industrial duty motors designed specifically for U.S. voltage. As Famag's exclusive U.S. importer, PHG is proud to offer these high performance dough-making marvels! You'll call them the bee's knees and the cat's whiskers because they make the smoothest, silkiest dough you've likely ever seen—quickly and effortlessly, and in your kitchen.

Designed expressly for ideal dough mixing and kneading results, Famag mixers feature a spiral kneading arm that rotates while the bowl revolves, bringing the dough to the stainless steel dough hook with each revolution. 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 spiral dough hook on the IM-8 operates at 80-240 RPM. Click here for the approximate RPM at each speed.

The Famag IM-8 mixer on this page has a fixed head. The bowl is not removable. 

  • “Just got my Famag. First run was twenty pounds of stollen dough. This starts out very dry, as most of the moisture comes from butter. The Famag didn’t blink. Just effortlessly mixed and kneaded… It’s a beast!”

    – John C., DC

Artisan breadsHIGH 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. We now offer the new HH (high hydration) version with a special sprocket that allows the mixer to run up to 300 RPM; this version is designed specifically for mixing dough that's above 75% hydration.

Famag mixers feature a 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 reflected by the substantial 77 lb. weight of the IM-8. Epoxy powder coating over a steel cabinet protects the handsome appearance of your Famag mixer.

SUPER CAPACITY RANGE

Famag's IM-8 mixes and kneads up to 17.6 lbs. (8 kg) of dough at 60% hydration (or more at a higher hydration), but also handles batches as small as 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) equally as well. In terms of flour capacity, this is 11 lbs. (5 kg) down to as little as 1.4 lbs. (0.65 kg) of flour. Capacity of the stainless steel bowl is 11.5 quarts. The Famag's head section lifts high for bowl access and removal, and features lift-assist. 

Notes
  1. Heavier doughs can be mixed when the hydration level is higher than the 60% hydration formulas listed above.
  2. The flour used for these capacity tests was 00 durum wheat flour.

Famag Mixer Capacities at 60% Hydration

  Flour Water Total Weight
IM-5 4.4 lbs / 2 kg 3.1 qts / 3 kg 11 lbs. / 5 kg
IM-8 7 lbs / 3.2 kg 5 qts / 4.8 kg 17.6 lbs. / 8 kg
IM-10 8.8 lbs / 4 kg 6.3 qts / 6 kg 22 lbs. / 10 kg
IM-15 13.2 lbs / 6 kg 9.5 qts / 9 kg 33 lbs. / 15 kg
IM-20 17.6 lbs / 8 kg 12.6 qts / 12 kg 44 lbs. / 20 kg
IM-30 26.4 lbs / 12 kg 19 qts / 18 kg 66.1 lbs. / 30 kg
IM-40 35.2 lbs / 16 kg 25.3 qts / 24 kg 88.2 lbs. / 40 kg
IM-50 44 lbs / 20 kg 31.7 kg / 30 kg 110.2 lbs. / 50 kg

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 recommend 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.

FAMAG = UNPARALLELED VALUE

Ciabatta slipper, high hydration doughWhether you’re a commercial user or a dedicated home baking enthusiast who appreciates old-world quality, Famag offers exceptional value as well as performance. While being competitively priced, Famag mixers are built by a company committed to higher standards—a commitment backed by a three year warranty covering both home and commercial use!

As a gourmet chef, the Famag IM-8 spiral dough mixer will quickly establish itself as your trusted culinary partner at home or at work. Order yours today and see just how much mixer you’ve been missing.

Click here to see a comparison table of spiral dough mixers.

1. Dimensions are measured from facing the control panel.
For more details see the specs tab, above.

Famag IM-8 Small Spiral Mixer

Bowl Capacity 11.5 Q (11 L)
Bowl Dimensions (Inside dia. x H) 10.2" x 8.6"
Bowl Weight 5.5 lbs.
Dough Capacity
2.2 to 17.6 lbs. (1 to 8 kg)
Flour Capacity 1.3 to 11 lbs. (0.6 to 5 kg)
Water Capacity 0.4 to 3.2Q (0.4 to 3L)
Industrial Motor 110V, 400W, 1PH
Dimensions: Head Down (W x D x H)1 20.5" x 10.75" x 17"
Dimensions: Head Up (W x D x H)1 23" x 10.75" x 28.5"
Base Dimensions (W x D)1 18.75" x 9.5"
Weight 77 lbs.
Lowest Speed Hook 80 RPM, Bowl 8 RPM
Highest Speed Hook 240 RPM, Bowl 24 RPM
Speed Control Infinitely variable
Kneading Arm Lifts Up Optional
Removable Bowl Optional
Warranty 3 year home, 1 year commercial

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We offer a wide selection of spiral dough mixers: Click to see our category page of all spiral dough mixers!

The Famag IM-8 kneads up to 17.6 lbs. of dough, making it an ideal size for home users looking for a spiral mixer for bread dough or pizza dough!

This product is made in Italy!

This product was made in the Italy

Descriptions of Ratings for Clearance Store Items

Rating Description
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Minimum Discount Mechanically Perfect Standard Return Policy Full
Warranty
R1 Returned. Non-working surfaces have new or nearly new appearance. Working surfaces may have slight wear marks. Very close scrutiny is required to tell that the item isn’t brand new. Packaging may not be perfect. 10% Yes Yes Yes
R2 Returned, nearly-new appearance. Slight to moderate flaws on non-working surfaces, such as a mixer cabinet or lid.  Varies by item Yes Yes Yes
FR Factory refurbished. Mostly returned items which have been brought fully up to new-equipment performance specs at the factory. Varies by item Yes Yes No
D Demonstration items have been operated briefly at Pleasant Hill Grain. Varies by item Yes Yes Yes
SDB From new stock; has moderate damage such as a scratch, dent, or paint blemish. Varies by item Yes Yes Yes
NOS New old-stock. A brand new item that isn't the newest model. Varies by item. Yes Yes Varies by item

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  1. The ratings are for cosmetic condition only. All Clearance Store merchandise is guaranteed to function perfectly.
  2. Items are offered under normal terms of sale: Please review policies before ordering.
  3. Some clearance items ship in plain (but carefully boxed) packaging, rather than the manufacturer’s original carton.
  4. Important: All clearance items may have been exposed to various allergenic foods.

Bottom Line: If you’re a highly detail-oriented person, we recommend sticking to “R1.” But after a week’s use, the only real difference between one of these items and a brand new one will be the money you saved.

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Specs

UPC0605546917302
BrandFamag
WidthFacing control panel, arm down: 21" / arm up: 25"
DepthFacing control panel, w/bowl: 10.75"
HeightArm down: 17" / Arm up: 28.5"
Product Weight (lbs.)77 lb.
Product ColorWhite
Capacity (volume)11L
SpeedsVariable
RPMSlowest: Hook 80, Bowl 8 / Top speed: Hook 240, Bowl 24
Horsepower1/2 HP
Volts AC110
Watts400
Hz60
CertificationsCE
Cord Length72"
Cord-End PlugStd. 120V
OriginImported
Commercial WarrantyYes
Warranty Length3 year home, 1 year commercial

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