The Blakeslee DD-80-SS Planetary Mixer is a professional-grade commercial kitchen equipment designed for high-capacity food processing and dough handling. Featuring an 80-quart stainless steel bowl, this floor-model planetary mixer ensures durability and efficient mixing performance in busy bakery, hotel, and institutional foodservice operations. Equipped with a four-speed gear-driven transmission and a 575 R.P.M. PTO drive, it provides reliable power for diverse mixing tasks. The unit includes a stainless steel bowl, wire whip, batter beater, and dough hook, all optimized for heavy-duty use. Its precise 15-minute adjustable timer and speed shift controls facilitate workflow automation, making it suitable for medium-volume production environments requiring consistent results and easy maintenance.
Top Blakeslee DD-80-SS Features
The Blakeslee DD-80-SS Planetary Mixer offers high-capacity mixing with a robust 80-quart stainless steel bowl, ensuring durability for continuous use in commercial kitchens. Its 4-speed gear transmission allows versatile operation, while the magnetic push-type switch with automatic resetting enhances safety. Designed for ease of cleaning and maintenance, the unit features an electro-mechanical interlock, a hand crank for manual adjustments, and a Type "A" bowl guard. The #12 attachment hub provides compatibility with a range of mixing accessories, streamlining diverse food prep tasks for bakeries, catering, and large-scale foodservice operations.
- Capacity: 80-quart stainless steel bowl for large batch processing
- Durability: Heavy-duty gear-driven transmission with stainless steel construction
- Ease-of-Use: Adjustable timer and speed shift controls for simplified operation
- Maintenance: Magnetic safety switch with automatic reset reduces downtime
- Workflow fit: Compatible with #12 attachment hub for versatility in food prep
Designed for medium-volume bakery and catering operations requiring consistent mixing performance.
Blakeslee DD-80-SS Technical Specs
The Blakeslee DD-80-SS planetary mixer is a self-contained, floor-mounted unit that operates on standard electrical requirements of 575 R.P.M., with a 2 HP motor providing reliable performance for continuous use. Its stainless steel construction extends to the bowl, whip, beater, and hook attachments, ensuring food safety and ease of cleaning. The dimensions are 28.75" W x 46.5" D x 58" H, with a total weight of 1100 lbs, making it suitable for installation in dedicated food preparation areas with adequate clearance. The unit features an adjustable 15-minute timer, four-speed operation, and a #12 hub for attachment versatility. Designed for academic, hospitality, and large-scale foodservice environments, it supports high-volume mixing and dough preparation needs efficiently.
- Electrical Requirements: 575 R.P.M., 2 HP motor for consistent power delivery
- Construction & Finish: Robust stainless steel exterior for sanitation and durability
- Dimensions: 28.75" W x 46.5" D x 58" H
- Weight: 1100 lbs for stability during operation
- Attachments Included: Bowl, whip, beater, hook for versatile mixing tasks
What is a commercial planetary mixer?
A commercial planetary mixer is a heavy-duty food processing machine designed to handle large-scale mixing, blending, and kneading tasks in professional kitchens. It features a central agitator that moves in multiple directions within a large bowl, providing thorough and consistent mixing. Typically installed in bakery, restaurant, or institutional settings, models like the Blakeslee DD-80-SS are equipped with high-capacity bowls, multiple speed settings, and durable construction materials suited for continuous operation, making them ideal for medium-volume foodservice environments requiring reliable performance and precise control.
Top Commercial Mixers for Medium-Volume Foodservice Settings
Built for reliable operation, the Blakeslee DD-80-SS planetary mixer offers high capacity and durable construction suited for medium-volume bakery and catering environments. Its robust features include versatile mixing functions, safety interlocks, and easy maintenance, making it ideal for efficient food preparation in professional kitchens requiring consistent performance. Suitable for institutions, hotels, and commercial bakeries requiring a dependable, restaurant-ready mixer with a powerful 80-quart capacity.
- Operation Type — ideal for semi-automated food prep workflows
- Kitchen Type — suited for large kitchens and bakery facilities
- Foodservice Category — suitable for bakeries, catering, and institutional use
- Workload Qualifier — supports moderate throughput with high reliability
- Use Case — optimized for large dough batches and complex mixtures
Why Choose Blakeslee DD-80-SS?
Why choose the Blakeslee DD-80-SS Planetary Mixer over similar models is its combination of high-capacity stainless steel construction, versatile four-speed operation, and safety features such as automatic resetting switches. Its durable design and compatibility with multiple attachments enhance operational efficiency, improve sanitation, and support consistent product quality in professional foodservice environments. This model's engineering ensures long-term performance with minimal downtime, making it a reliable solution for medium-volume dough and mix preparation.
- Compact footprint with a large 80-quart capacity optimized for high-volume batches
- Heavy-duty gear-driven transmission ensures longevity and power transfer
- Self-contained, stainless steel construction simplifies cleaning and sanitation
- Versatile #12 attachment hub expands mixing capabilities
- Operational safety features meet professional kitchen standards
