Sirman Hercules 30 Spiral Dough Mixer 25kg
Product Description
The Sirman Hercules 30 is a fixed-head spiral dough mixer built for continuous, heavy-duty use in commercial bakeries, pizzerias, and production kitchens. It uses a forged spiral hook running at...
Specifications
- Bowl jug capacity
- AWAITING DETAILS
- Capacity (litres)
- 30
- Dough mixer type
- Lift Head
- External depth (mm)
- 740
Product Description
The Sirman Hercules 30 is a fixed-head spiral dough mixer built for continuous, heavy-duty use in commercial bakeries, pizzerias, and production kitchens. It uses a forged spiral hook running at a single mixing speed to develop gluten structure methodically, avoiding the overworking and heat build-up that planetary-style mixing can introduce into dense doughs.
The drivetrain uses an oil-bath gearbox with chain-driven transmission, which absorbs the sustained resistance that heavy doughs place on the mechanism across prolonged mixing sessions. The ventilated motor includes thermal protection, providing a safeguard during back-to-back cycles without operator intervention. The reinforced bowl edge adds structural longevity in environments where the machine is in near-constant use.
In practical terms, the single-speed spiral action suits operations that need consistent, repeatable results across each batch. The opening bowl lid allows staged ingredient addition — hydration adjustments or fat incorporation — without stopping the cycle, which keeps production moving during busy prep periods. Key operational advantages include:
- Oil-bath gearbox delivers smooth, reliable power transfer under sustained dough loads
- Spiral hook develops dough correctly without overheating the mix
- Thermal motor protection reduces risk of downtime during extended production runs
- Opening lid allows mid-cycle ingredient addition without halting the machine
- Reinforced bowl edge supports long-term structural integrity under heavy use
This mixer is well suited to independent bakeries, artisan bread producers, pizzerias, and catering production units with a consistent daily dough requirement. It is a fixed-head single-speed machine, which suits operations with a defined dough type rather than those needing variable speed across multiple mix styles. Sites with significantly higher output volumes may find a heavier-duty model more appropriate for their throughput.
If you are working through which specification fits your production setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you make a decision.
Key Features
- Fixed-head spiral hook mixes dough at consistent single operating speed
- Oil-bath gearbox with chain-driven transmission handles sustained heavy loads
- Ventilated motor includes thermal protection for back-to-back mixing cycles
- Opening bowl lid permits staged ingredient addition during the mixing cycle
- Reinforced bowl edge resists wear under continuous daily production use
Operational Benefits
- Develops gluten structure properly without overworking or overheating the dough
- Reduces drivetrain wear, supporting reliable performance over long service life
- Thermal protection lowers risk of unplanned downtime during high-volume prep
- Staged ingredient addition keeps production moving without interrupting cycles
- Consistent single-speed action delivers repeatable batch results across each mix
Specifications
- Bowl jug capacity
- AWAITING DETAILS
- Capacity (litres)
- 30
- Dough mixer type
- Lift Head
- External depth (mm)
- 740
- External dimensions
- 430 x 740 x 740
- External height (mm)
- 700
- External width (mm)
- 440
- Machine position
- Floor Standing
- Mixer bowl range
- Over 31 Litres
- Power rating
- 1.1kW
- Power rating (kw)
- 1.1
- Power type
- Electric 1 Phase
- Weight (kg)
- 90
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the spiral hook and single-speed operation are well suited to the high-hydration, extensible doughs used in pizza production, as well as the stiffer doughs common in bread baking. The action develops gluten without tearing the dough structure, which matters particularly for longer-fermentation pizza bases.
- The Hercules 30 is a freestanding unit requiring a standard single-phase electrical supply — no specialist installation beyond a suitable power connection and a stable, level surface. Given the weight and vibration of a loaded spiral mixer in operation, a solid floor fixing or non-slip mat is advisable, and you should ensure there is adequate clearance around the bowl for safe loading and unloading.
- A 25kg dough capacity suits operations producing multiple batches daily in an independent or small production setting, but the right fit depends on your batch sizes, mix cycle times, and how much of your prep window is available for mixing. If you are close to the upper end of that capacity or running continuous back-to-back cycles, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity model would give you more headroom — the team can help you work through the numbers.