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Clearance: Famag IM-8S Mixer, Maraschino
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Clearance: Famag IM-8S Mixer, Maraschino

This is an R2 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 yourkitchen.

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 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.

Tilting Head

This clearance mixer has a tilting head and removeable bowl.

HIGH HYDRATION OR HEAVY DOUGH

nullThanks 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 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.

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.

FAMAG = UNPARALLELED VALUE

Whether 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.

comparison table of 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!

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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-8S
UPC/EAN Number
0605546917296
Color
Maraschino
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 110, Bowl 12.2 / Top speed: Hook 270, Bowl 30
Speeds
Variable
Volts AC
110
Hertz
60
Cord Length
72"
Cord-End Plug
Std. 120V
Origin
Imported
Warranty Length
3 years
Commercial Warranty
Yes
Country of Manufacture
Italy

Shipping

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Accessories for this product:

Rolling Kitchen Cart, 20 x 12 x 26.5 inch

Our silver kitchen cart with 3" adjustable height caster wheels is a strong, durable and attractive way to add extra workspace to your kitchen! This small kitchen cart is an ideal option for heavy stand mixers that you don't want to set on your counter or move around without wheels. Two caster wheels swivel and lock into place. The large soft-tired casters roll quietly and won’t mark floors. This cart, exclusive to Pleasant Hill Grain, measures 20" x 12" x 26.5" and is large enough and strong enough to handle the Famag Grilletta, Famag IM-8S, and Famag IM-10S mixers, as well as the Haussler Alpha mixer. See all of our dough mixers here .

Casters require assembly to cart.

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$399.00

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Häussler Utility Cart with Wheels
With all-welded construction, this cart is as strong and stable as it is handsome. The large soft-tired casters roll quiet and won’t mark floors. Two easy-locking wheels ensure that your mixer will stay right where you want it. Wheels measure 2-7/8" diameter.
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Artisan Baker's Gift Bundle

Are you ready to wow an aspiring artisan bread baker in your life? The Artisan Baker's Gift Bundle will start them on their journey!

The best way to measure ingredients for baking is to weight them, and the OXO Good Grips Scale weighs up to 11 pounds in ounces, pounds, kilograms and grams. A feature we especially appreciate is the pull-out digital display so we can read the weight even when we have a large bowl on the scale.

Proofing dough in the round rattan proofing basket made by Frieling, with a basket liner, is an easy way to create a boule for a truly artisan-style bread. Proofing bags (pack of 100) are an easy way to keep the dough humid while it's proofing, so it doesn't dry out.

Scoring is the technique of slashing the top of bread dough with a lame to allow the bread to open up while rising, as it bakes. The Mure & Peyrot Adour scoring lame is easy to use, and comes with a cover to keep the blade protected when not in use. We do offer replacement blades.

The German-made Haussler Star dough stencil is a unique tool that is sure to delight! The stencil impresses an attractive star-shaped design in bread rolls and buns. It's especially good for making Austrian Kaiser rolls.

Maldon sea salt flakes from the shores of the Blackwater Estuary in England are a gourmet way to finish artisan breads. We like to sprinkle Maldon flakes on focaccia bread, and chocolate chip cookies too!

Also included is our favorite 100% Whole Wheat Bread recipe printed on a thick, glossy recipe card!

Gift wrapping not included.

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$159.00

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Customer reviews

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Overall Rating:

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Purpose Built - Robust Design
By Matthew S., AL on 10/31/2018 Verified Buyer

Highly Recommend based on initial experience

Pros:
Heavy solid build
Stable while mixing, no walking around the counter
I get the feeling that the mixer has more power than it will ever need
It’s quiet, no Kitchen Aid scream
12 qt. bowl, removable
Tilt head for easy cleaning
Breaker bar
Very smooth slow start
Variable speed adjustment is also very smooth, no sudden jumps
$700 less than the only other option I could find
3-year warranty
PHG’s 100% satisfaction guarantee

Cons:
None that I have found so far

Some may not like the fact that this is a dedicated dough mixer. I was looking for an affordable one trick pony. The Famag checked all the boxes.

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For real bread enthusiasts
By David B. in IL on 2/16/2019 Verified Buyer

For the longest time I've been in search of the perfect bread mixer. I have many Kitchen Aid mixers of all sizes and have never been satisfied with them. I believe they were really designed for cakes and cookies mostly. I never really felt like I had the right tool for the job. I've taken various bread workshops and they always have spiral mixers. So it dawned on me that the right tool for the right job is a spiral mixer. I've had my eye on the first spiral mixer that PHG has stocked for a long time. It looks like a dandy unit but I hesitated because it did not have a breaker bar. Not that I'm an expert but all of other ones I've seen and used in bread classes had the bowl turning, the spiral hook twirling and a breaker bar. So one day I'm surfing the PHG site and I see this newcomer to the spiral mixer section. And I decide now is the time to jump in. I've only used it a couple of times so far, but it is a dream. Behaves just like the ones I've used at King Arthur and other classes I've taken. I'm still getting used to it. It has a variable speed instead of a 1 or 2 speed switch so you have more flexibility. I'll write more about it after I've used it for various kinds of dough. I want to use it for my high hydration doughs in the mid to high 70s, pizza, brioche, bagels, pretzels, rye, and various breads from J Hamelman’s book, the whole spectrum. At 77 lbs it's a beast but will not walk as KA mixers often do.

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It’s a Beast!
By John C. in DC on 12/08/2018 Verified Buyer

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. So, very happy so far. Raising the head is easy. Removing the bowl with 20 pound of dough was a little tricky, but worked out OK.

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Famag excels
By Rhonda P., TX on 1/04/2019 Verified Buyer

I was so happy when I received the email about this mixer, I whipped out my credit card and ordered mine that day. I’ve looked for a mixer that has a fixed breaker bar for a long time and all that were available were wired for European electricity. I make a lot of bagels and wanted a mixer that could handle low hydration doughs. I've made a few batches now and can say that it handled that stiff dough like it was butter. It’s quiet, I like the slow start, it doesn’t shimmy around-just gets with it. I was finally able to achieve that creamy dough look like you see in videos. I mixed a single batch, mixed great - and then up to 8 lbs. The dough doesn’t ride up on the hook. One giant plus is being able to take the bowl off to empty and clean it. I have several (okay four) of the larger and better known mixers and while a couple will do the job of mixing bagels if I stop and start, to keep the motors from breaking, the Famag excels and is powerful. It’s awesome, now I wish I had purchased the larger one.

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FAMAG IM8 S TOP PERFORMER
By Roy F. in IL on 12/24/2018 Verified Buyer

My experience with the FAMAG IM8S is grand. Works quietly kneading the dough perfectly up to 10 pounds at a time. I have never used a machine of this class. Extremely well built. The Italians have done it again!

My previous experience was with a VARIMIXER V5. It does a great job as well, but only half the capacity. If one needs a mixer this size, this is the one to buy. Best performance for very little money.

PLEASANT HILL GRAIN ARE GRAND FOLKS TO WORK WITH AS WELL. Thank you all for your service.

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3 Month Report: What I should have bought 40 years ago.
By David L. in AZ on 4/10/2019 Verified Buyer

Like everyone else said, this is a great machine. Quiet, strong, no fussing with climbing dough or anything else. Just put the ingredients in, turn it on, and go about your business. In a few minutes, the dough is done. At this late stage in life, I had pretty much decided I could live with my Assistent Original and KA "Commercial" but there is no comparison when it comes to mixing dough, this is so much easier. And of course PHG's service and price were superb. Glad I "accidentally" saw this advertised on your website!

3 months later:
This mixer will quickly process any bread or cookie dough thrown at it. After decades of struggling with all-purpose mixers, this one is a real blessing when it comes to dough. The only thing I don't care for are the wing nuts that must be loosened and tightened whenever the head is raised and lowered. This would be tedious if one were using the mixer all day long but, in my case, I can live with it as I only use it a few times a week. Nothing like it for the price for mixing dough!

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Wow!
By Adam M. in NH on 6/16/2019 Verified Buyer

After using another top-quality spiral mixer, I'm amazed at the superior performance of the Famag IM8S! For my usage, traditional Neapolitan and New York-style pizza dough, the breaker bar and wide-range variable speed control of the Famag IM8S are revolutionary. I'm still just learning the mixer, and I've produced my best dough ever. It's built like a tank, and I think it will stand up well to the test of time.

Pleasant Hill Grain was just great to deal with in the transaction, and they should be commended for carrying such unique specialty products in the US market!!

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A Baker's Dream
By Peter A. in CA on 4/07/2019 Verified Buyer

The short time I've had the Famag, I can say I made a brilliant purchase. I've gone through two Bosch Universals in about ten years. Thought it was the cat's meow. I'm relegating it to work with my easy bake oven. (Just kidding) The Famag produces the most fantastic dough I ever have made. A positive window pane test is achieved in a quarter of the time. It's also really easy to clean. I'll be back to buying my flour at 50#s a crack. This mixer has reignited my baking passion.

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Great Mixer!!!!!!!!! Love the Maraschino red!!
By Happy Customer Chicago on 11/19/2018 Verified Buyer

At 12 quarts it's big enough & small enough. This machine is exceptionally well made and it shows. I'm VERY happy with Pleasant Hill Grain. The FedEx shipping was two days early. I give product and service a "10". Pleasant Hill stocks serious machines, the only place I've found that does. Thank you!!

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Great machine!
By Chuck C. in AB on 11/13/2019 Verified Buyer

I took the plunge and decided to purchase the Famag IM 8S. Fairly new to the baking world but have been home baker for quite many years… Decided I wanted a commercial mixer to do all the work for me… Having a little bit of trouble with my high hydration doughs but I think that’s my issue not the machine's. The spiral action works hard… It’s fantastic… I waffled between this one or the Haussler Aplha Mixer. I decided to go with Famag. I have a Kitchen Aid to make cookies and whipped cream already so I didn’t want to fuss with getting extra options for the Haussler. The Famag is strictly for my bread and pizza doughs. And it works like a charm!

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