Flexible mixing system for meat and dairy products
This versatile mixing system delivers precise control over temperature and consistency, optimizing the production of delicate food products like chocolate or smoked salmon while ensuring efficient processing for both small batches and continuous high-volume operations.

Mixes, Massages, Heats, and Cools Diverse Products
The Inotec VarioMix IVM, an innovative offering from Handtmann, stands out as a versatile industrial mixer designed for food processing companies seeking precision and flexibility. Its independently controllable spiral shafts enable both gentle and high-intensity mixing, adapting effortlessly to a wide variety of products, from bratwurst and sourdough bread to vegetarian burger patties and dog kibble. Featuring a modular design, the VarioMix IVM accommodates batch or continuous, high-speed operations with a capacity ranging from 350 to 4,000 liters, making it ideal for businesses dealing in diverse food sectors. Its integrated heating and cooling functions, along with vacuum mixing and automatic dosing capabilities, enhance processing efficiency while maintaining optimal product quality. The Inotec process control system and patented CamView visual monitoring streamline operation and ensure economic efficiency. Constructed with durable, high-quality components, it promotes hygienic production conditions with easy-clean options, aligning with stringent food safety standards. This mixer delivers superior performance for large-scale or small-batch production, while offering customizable solutions to meet specific production demands.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with rapid mixing times and reliable process control.
- Accommodates a wide range of product types, ensuring consistent quality across diverse applications.
- Lowers operating costs through energy-efficient heating and cooling options.
- Maintains high hygiene standards with easy-to-clean components and CIP compatibility.
- Customizable features support tailored integration into various production lines.
- Applications
- Sausage and meat products,Baked goods,Pet food,Confectionery,Meat substitute products,Fish and seafood products,Dairy products,Potato and vegetable products
- End products
- Chocolate truffles,Smoked salmon,Sourdough bread,Vegetarian burger patties,Dog kibble,Bratwurst,Gouda cheese,Mashed potato mix
- Steps before
- Emulsification,Grinding,Pre-mixing,Ingredient dosing
- Steps after
- Heating,Cooling,Vacuum sealing,Packaging,Quality inspection
- Input ingredients
- meat,dairy,delicatessen,dough,powdery products,granular products,water,sensitives products,inserts
- Output ingredients
- sausage products,meat products,dairy products,confectionery,baked goods,fish products,seafood products,meat substitute products,potato products,vegetable products,pet food,mixed food products
- Market info
- Handtmann is known for its engineering expertise in providing high-quality, tailor-made processing solutions, particularly in the food industry, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and technical support in portioning and filling equipment.
- Usable Volume
- 350–4000 L
- Mixing Time
- Incredibly short
- Mixing Technology
- Independently controllable spiral shafts
- Heating and Cooling Options
- Direct (injection) and indirect (double jacket)
- Mixing Adaptability
- Gentle to highly intensive
- Operation
- Intuitive Inotec process control
- Process Monitoring
- CamView system
- Continuous Use
- Industrial high-performance production
- Emptying Speed
- Extremely fast
- Working mechanism
- Interacting,independently controllable spiral shafts
- Integrated steps
- Mixing,kneading,massaging
- CIP/SIP
- Easy cleaning and rinsing options
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch or continuous
- Automation level
- Intuitive and image-supported Inotec process control
- Changeover time
- Incredibly short mixing times
- Heating/Cooling option
- Direct and indirect (injection and double jacket)
- Visual process monitoring
- CamView System
- Vacuum mixing
- Available
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Usable Volume
- 350 - 4000 L
- Control panel type
- Intuitive and image-supported Inotec process control
- Discharge method
- Extremely fast emptying
- Heating option
- Direct (injection) or indirect (double jacket)
- Cooling option
- Direct (injection) or indirect (double jacket)
- Modular design
- Yes,with manifold options such as heating and cooling
- Control panel type
- Intuitive and image-supported Inotec process control
- Integration possibilities
- CamView system for visual process monitoring
- Mixing capabilities
- Independently controllable spiral shafts
- Temperature control
- Heating and cooling functions with options for direct (injection) or indirect (double jacket) methods
- Process adaptability
- Mixing under vacuum,automatic dosing of water and powder