Sirman Hercules 30 Spiral Dough Mixer 25kg
Product Description
The Sirman Hercules 30 is a fixed-head spiral dough mixer designed for continuous, heavy-duty use in commercial bakeries, pizzerias, and production kitchens. It works by running a forged spiral hook...
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 designed for continuous, heavy-duty use in commercial bakeries, pizzerias, and production kitchens. It works by running a forged spiral hook through the dough at a single mixing speed, developing gluten structure gradually and methodically. This approach avoids the overworking and heat build-up that planetary-style mixing can introduce when handling dense, high-hydration 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. This matters in high-output environments where the machine may be running back-to-back cycles with little rest. The ventilated motor includes thermal protection as a safeguard against extended production runs, reducing the risk of unplanned downtime without requiring operator intervention. The reinforced bowl edge adds structural longevity in kitchens where the mixer is in near-constant use throughout the working day.
In practical terms, the Hercules 30 suits operations that need consistent, repeatable results from 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 gluten structure 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
Being a fixed-head, single-speed machine, the Hercules 30 is well matched to operations with a defined dough type and a consistent daily volume. It is less suited to sites that need variable speed across a wide range of mix styles. Operations with significantly higher throughput requirements may find a heavier-duty model more appropriate.
If you are working out whether this specification fits your production setup, the team is happy to talk through the options with you.
Key Features
- Fixed-head spiral hook develops dough at a single consistent mixing speed
- Oil-bath gearbox with chain-driven transmission handles sustained dough resistance
- Ventilated motor with thermal protection safeguards against continuous back-to-back cycles
- Opening bowl lid allows ingredient addition mid-cycle without stopping the machine
- Reinforced bowl edge construction built for near-constant use in production environments
Operational Benefits
- Consistent gluten development across every batch reduces variation in finished dough
- Thermal motor protection minimises unplanned downtime during high-output production runs
- Staged ingredient addition keeps prep moving without interrupting or restarting cycles
- Oil-bath gearbox absorbs heavy dough loads, supporting long-term mechanical reliability
- Single-speed spiral action delivers repeatable results suited to defined dough programmes
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
- It is well suited to independent bakeries and production units with a consistent daily dough requirement, and the oil-bath gearbox and thermal motor protection are specifically designed to handle back-to-back mixing cycles. That said, if your operation is running near-continuous production across a full shift, it is worth discussing your exact output volumes with us to confirm this is the right capacity for your throughput.
- The Hercules 30 is a free-standing unit, so you will need to confirm you have adequate floor space and load-bearing capacity for a machine of this size and weight. You should also verify the electrical supply requirements match what is available in your kitchen — we can advise on this if you share your site details before ordering.
- The single-speed spiral action is well suited to dense, high-hydration doughs including bread and pizza bases, and will produce consistent results across either type. However, because it operates at a fixed speed, it is less flexible for operations that regularly need to vary mixing intensity across very different dough styles — in those cases, a variable-speed model may be worth considering.