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Clearance: Famag IM-8 Mixer, Fixed Head, Dark Silver
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Clearance: Famag IM-8 Mixer, Fixed Head, Dark Silver

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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 yourkitchen.

Designed 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-8 mixer is available in two dough hook RPM ranges: 80-240 or 80-300 RPM. Read about the difference between these models in the high hydration dough section below.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN

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.

FAMAG IM-8 MODEL COMPARISON

Model
Tilting Head
Removable Bowl
Spiral Hook Speed Range
Ratio of Bowl to Dough Hook RPM
How to Order
IM-8

98-245 RPM 1:8 Above on this page.
IM-8S YES YES 98-245 RPM 1:8 Above on this page.
IM-8 HH

130-312 RPM 1:9 Call or email to place special order.
IM-8S HH YES YES 130-312 RPM
1:9 Above on the page. 

Tilting or Fixed Head

The Famag IM-8 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-8, and the model with the tilting head and removable bowl is the IM-8S. 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 the tilting head/removable bowl mixer 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.

nullHIGH 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-8S HH mixer is identical to the standard IM-8S 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 80-300 RPM, while the hook on the standard IM-8S mixer runs at 80-240 RPM. Click for the approximate RPM at each speed, for each model. The IM-8S 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 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 kneading arm of the Famag lifts high for bowl access and removal, and provides lift-assist.

Famag Mixer Capacities at 50-60% Hydration

Flour

Total Weight

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 

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

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.

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, Maraschino, Ruby, and Tuscan Sun 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).

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!

artisan bread slippersGOURMET 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!

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THIS PRODUCT IS MADE IN ITALY!

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Descriptions of Ratings for Clearance Store Items

Rating

Description
(Expanded descriptions in next table)

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

Additional notes: 

  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

Manufacturer Part Number
IM-8
UPC/EAN Number
0751889521901
Color
Dark Silver
Width
Facing control panel, arm down: 21" / arm up: 25"
Depth
Facing control panel, w/bowl: 10.75"
Height
Arm down: 17" / Arm up: 28.5"
Weight (lbs.)
77
RPM
Slowest: Hook 80, Bowl 8 / Top speed: Hook 240, Bowl 24
Speeds
Variable
Volts AC
110
Hertz
60
Cord Length
72"
Cord-End Plug
Std. 120V
Origin
Imported
Warranty Length
3 year home, 1 year commercial
Commercial Warranty
Yes
Country of Manufacture
Italy

Shipping

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Customer reviews

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By Edward K. in FL on 8/25/2020 Verified Buyer

I just did a test run of my sourdough bread formula scaled to work well in the Famag IM8S. The three loaves I produced and sold turned out, according to my customers, to be the best bread they had ever had. The only issue I have with the Famag IM8S is having to unscrew the two screws to release the head so that it can be raised to release the bowl for cleaning, This should be a pin of some sort instead of a screw bolt. Other than this one issue, I find this to be an amazing spiral dough mixer.

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Dream come true
By Gonzalo S. in TX on 8/24/2020 Verified Buyer

The Famag has raised the quality of my bread to a new level! Every single step in the process of making sourdough bread at home is important. This new mixer has solved the issues I previously had developing the dough/gluten during the early kneading stage. I can make larger batches of bread saving time and effort. I’ve only had the Famag for a few weeks and cannot wait to start using it for my very enriched doughs (panettone, brioche)... I’m sure I’ll have excellent results.

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Famag: It's the mixer!!
By Cynthia B. in CA on 10/31/2020 Verified Buyer

The quality of my bagels, rolls, sourdoughs has improved significantly. I have only had my Famag for a couple of months, but the difference in quality in the first batch was noticeable. Easy to use, EASY TO CLEAN. I bought this mixer because my bagels were giving my Kitchen Aid distress, but I had no idea how chewy my sourdoughs would turn out. My French rolls have the perfect crumb for meatball sandwiches, do not get soggy and do not split. Onion poppyseed rolls for hamburger and hot dog buns are amazing. I am going to need more flour.

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Solid mixer
By Mark S. in ON on 10/05/2020 Verified Buyer

This is my first spiral mixer. I had a Hobart planetary for years. I am mostly using this mixer for pizza dough. The texture is much more tender mixed this way. Two thumbs up!

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Now like a Pro
By Andre S. in CA on 7/04/2020 Verified Buyer

I used to suffer for 30 min or so trying to make high hydration dough with my KitchenAid. Now, I make knead dough like a pro in 9 min. I made perfect pizzas at home!

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The best!
By Ira G. in FL on 8/05/2020 Verified Buyer

This is a brilliant machine. As a professional, I love it! It's more than a could have hoped for... A+++

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Well Worth it
By Benjamin LEVI on 12/02/2024 Verified Buyer

I had a Kitchen Aid mixer, and then purchased a wood fire oven so had to make pizza dough and found out the Kitchen Aid didn't have the power to even mix a small batch and you can smell the engine wanting to burn so I purchased the Famag and it's been great!

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The professional quality of the FAMAG IM-8
By Famag IM-8 on 11/29/2024 Verified Buyer

The Famag IM-8 is exactly what I needed to take my baking to the next level. I'm very happy with my purchase as this mixer is able to handle the volume of dough I make with perfection. It's quiet, powerful and easy to clean as the bowl is easily removed and reassembled quickly. I can double and triple my recipes to make consistent, beautifully mixed doughs that have the professional quality I require. I highly recommend this mixer for those that require the high standard it delivers.

Pleasant Hill Grain handled this purchase professionally and quickly. It was packaged with care and they communicated consistently from ordering to delivery. I will purchase from his company again in the future.

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Great for Cottage Food Business
By Bleu Fox on 11/07/2024 Verified Buyer

Just the right size, this mixer is a workhorse. Already producing bakery quality breads in a fraction of the time of our previous mixer. The breaker bar is key, does an excellent job of keeping the dough from riding up the spiral. We can make several loaves at a time now. It's pleasantly quiet as well. We got the Marine Blue, very nice, deep blue color. Bowl removes for easy cleaning. Overall, very happy with our spiral mixer.

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Unbelievably Great Mixer
By TVC on 11/07/2024 Verified Buyer

I have had many mixers, but this is definitely the best of them all. Well thought out design and built like a tank! Super quiet and easy to operate. Go for the HH model and you can't go wrong.

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