- 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 lift drive head with lift assist
- High torque industrial motor
- Stainless food-contact parts
- Infinite variable speed
- Durable powder coat finish
- Quiet operation
- Plugs into 110V home outlet
- Made in Italy
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Clearance: Famag IM-8S Mixer, Maraschino
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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
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 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 |
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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.
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.
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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!
Descriptions of Ratings for Clearance Store Items |
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Description
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Minimum Discount |
Mechanically Perfect |
Standard Return Policy |
Full
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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:
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!
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.
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!!
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!