Vertical mixing solution for bakery and snacking industry
Streamline your dough processing with robust and reliable spiral and vertical mixers, offering seamless integration into both manual and automated production lines for consistent, high-quality results.

Mixes and Kneads Various Dough Types
The SPI Spiral Mixer with Removable Bowl, offered by VMI, stands out for its robust design, capable of handling a wide range of dough types, from artisan baguettes to vegan veggie steak patties. Its belt and gear transmission system ensures precise control over mixing and kneading operations, making it ideal for both batch and semi-industrial productions. Equipped with a versatile selection of tools—spiral, paddle, whisk, and cutter—it efficiently processes doughs with varying hydration levels. The removable bowl enhances operational flexibility and integrates seamlessly into automated systems, featuring optional ingredient dosing inlets for streamlined production. With a dough capacity ranging from 80 to 750 kg, the SPI mixer is engineered for high output and consistent performance. Crafted from stainless steel, it promises durability and ease of hygiene, supporting 24/7 operation while maintaining rigorous cleanliness with zero retention areas. Its HMI interface allows intuitive control and recipe management, contributing to reduced energy consumption and increased productivity.
Benefits
- Enhances productivity with 24/7 operation capability for large-scale dough processing.
- Reduces labor costs through intuitive HMI controls and automated dosing options.
- Maintains consistent dough quality with versatile tool options for diverse hydration levels.
- Improves hygiene and maintenance with stainless steel construction and zero retention areas.
- Offers scalable integration into automated systems, supporting future production growth.
- Applications
- Pizzas,Cookies,Veggie steaks,Snacks,Bread,Bakery,Cereal bars,Pastry,Bagels,Donuts,Sandwich bread,Brioche
- End products
- Glazed donuts,Oatmeal cookies,Sourdough bread,Sesame seed bagels,Chocolate chip cereal bars,Vegan veggie steak patties,Artisan baguettes,Cinnamon brioche rolls,Multigrain sandwich bread,Ciabatta,Neapolitan pizza dough
- Steps before
- Ingredient loading,Dough pre-mixing,Hydration adjustment
- Steps after
- Dough resting,Shaping,Proofing,Baking
- Input ingredients
- dough,ingredients for bread,pastries,pizzas,donuts,bagels,cereal bars,veggie steaks,ingredient inlets
- Output ingredients
- bread,pastries,pizza dough,donut dough,bagel dough,cereal bars,veggie steaks,artisan bread,sandwich bread,brioche,cookies,snack products
- Market info
- VMI Mixing is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing industrial mixing solutions, specializing in engineered-to-order equipment for diverse industries. They have a reputation for innovation and delivering high-quality, customized mixing systems.
- Dough Capacity
- 80 to 750 kg
- Hydration Rate
- 60%
- Mixing Tools
- Spiral,Paddle,Whisk,Cutter
- Automation
- HMI for intuitive operation and recipe recording
- Operating Hours
- 24/7
- Material Construction
- All stainless steel
- Maintenance Features
- Easily removable housing
- Bowl Type
- Removable
- Mixing Technology
- Double mixing tool
- Cleaning
- Compact design without retention areas
- Automation level
- Manual / HMI / PLC
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Energy efficiency
- Reduced consumption through energy storage and re-injection
- Changeover time
- Quick due to modular design
- CIP/SIP
- Easy maintenance and cleaning,compact design
- Recipe management
- Automated recipe recording
- Cleaning method
- Manual / Pressure cleaner
- Cleanability
- Compact design without retention areas,drain plug,stainless steel construction
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- All stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ for doughs
- Dough type
- Low to high hydration,sticky
- Machine footprint
- Compact design
- Bowl type
- Removable bowl
- Bowl capacity
- 80 to 750 kg
- Design
- Stainless steel construction
- Discharge method
- Manual or automated dosing
- Bowl lifting mechanism
- Clamp locking system
- Control panel type
- HMI / Digital Timers
- Integration possibilities
- Automated dosing of ingredients
- Customization options
- Tools (spiral,paddle,whisk,cutter)
- Scalability
- Designed to scale with production line
- Modularity
- Customizable with whip,paddle,scraper