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Famag IM-15 Spiral Dough Mixer
Famag IM-15 Spiral Dough Mixer

Famag IM-15 Spiral Dough Mixer

Italian-made Famag spiral mixers are world renowned for strength, quality, and outstanding baking results. 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 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. The spiral dough hook on the IM-15 operates at 110-270 RPM. Click here for the approximate RPM at each speed.

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.

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 143 lb. weight. Epoxy powder coating over a steel cabinet protects the handsome appearance of your Famag mixer. 

SUPER CAPACITY RANGE 

Famag's IM-15 mixes and kneads up to 33 lbs. (15 kg) of dough at 60% hydration (or more at a higher hydration), but also handles batches as small as 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). equally as well. In terms of flour capacity, this is 20 lbs. (9 kg) down to 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg). Capacity of the stainless steel bowl is 20 quarts.

Famag Mixer Capacities at 50-60% Hydration

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Flour

Total Weight

IM-5 HH

6.6 lbs. / 3 kg

11 lbs. / 5 kg

IM-8 HH

11 lbs. / 5 kg

17.6 lbs. / 8 kg

IM-10 HH

14.3 lbs. / 6.5 kg

22 lbs. / 10 kg

IM-20 HH 

26.4 lbs. / 12 kg

39.6 lbs. / 18 kg

IM-30 HH

37 lbs. / 16.7 kg

66 lbs. / 30 kg

IM-40 HH

55 lbs. / 25 kg

83 lbs. / 38 kg

IM-50 HH

72.7 lbs. / 33 kg

110 lbs. / 50 kg

IM-60 HH

77 lbs. / 35kg

132 lbs. / 60kg

Notes 

Heavier doughs can be mixed when the hydration level is higher than the 60% hydration formulas listed above. 

The flour used for these capacity tests was 00 durum wheat flour.


Speed Based on Hydration 

rye-bread-smoked-salmon-270.jpg?ts=1721153159Variable 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. 

FAMAG = UNPARALLELED VALUE 

Whether you’re a commercial bakery user or a dedicated home enthusiast who appreciates the worth of 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 one year warranty covering both home and commercial use. 

As a gourmet chef at home, or at the bakery, 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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Specs

Manufacturer Part Number
IM-15
UPC/EAN Number
0751889522250
Brand
Famag
Color
White
Width
Arm down: 28.3"
Depth
Facing control panel, w/bowl: 13.7"
Height
26.7" including wheels
Base Dimensions (L x W)
28.3" x 13.7" x 26.7"
Bowl Dimensions (Dia. x H)
12.5" x 9.4"
Weight (lbs.)
143
Bowl Weight
143 lbs.
Capacity (volume)
5 gal/19L
Dough Capacity
5 to 26.4 lbs. (2.3 to 12 kg)
Flour Capacity
3.5 to 17.6 lbs. (1.6 to 8 kg)
RPM
Slowest: Hook 110, Bowl 12.2 / Top speed: Hook 270, Bowl 30
Speeds
Variable
Volts AC
230
Horsepower
1.5 HP
Watts
750
Hertz
60
Phase
1PH
Cord Length
70"
Cord-End Plug
15 Amp (NEMA 6-15P)
Wheels
Yes
Origin
Imported
Certifications
CE
Warranty Length
1 year home or commercial
Commercial Warranty
Yes
Freight Shipped
Yes
Country of Manufacture
Italy

Care Instructions

Famag professional dough mixers require periodic inspection and adjustments of drive belt and chain tension. Details are provided in the manual.

Shipping

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