Industrial blenders are specialized in creating mixes on a larger scale. Once recipes are correctly proportioned, these machines can speed up the mixing process. Choosing the right commercial blender depends on jar size and motor horsepower. Features like simple on/off controls and recipe programmability may also be necessary for your establishment.
Variable Speed Control
A vital feature of a professional industrial blender for food blending is its variable speed control. This allows operators to mix ingredients without the agitation and cavitation that can occur with low-quality blenders. Variable speed features vary depending on the type of blender: Bar and high-performance beverage blenders generally employ simple, high/low-speed settings, while culinary mixers typically offer more elaborate controls. Some manufacturers also offer chop functions. Many hospitals and assisted living care facilities rely on industrial food blenders to puree foods for patients and residents with difficulty chewing. The resulting products can also be used in liquid form, which can help to ease gastrointestinal discomfort. Blenders with multiple agitators can increase production rates and reduce costs, and they can also be used to produce products with a high level of uniformity. Lastly, commercial blending equipment often includes non-skid feet that keep the machine from moving across and off a counter during powerful blending sessions. This feature helps prevent accidental spills and other mishaps that require costly cleaning and replacement of the machine’s coupler.
Pre-programmed Recipes
When it comes to food blending, consistency is everything. Even a tiny misstep causes ripple effects that impact both process efficiency and end-product quality. Industrial blenders make this easy by providing pre-programmed recipes that ensure consistent results. Choose various styles to suit your operations, from ribbon blenders for food and beverage production to fluidizer blenders for dry solid mixing like emulsification. Ribbon, cone, and fluidizer blenders are all offered with various horsepower sizes for optimal performance. Some commercial blenders include a timer with automatic shutoff that lets operators attend to customers or other duties without the risk of over-blending ingredients. Others feature a handle-less design to allow stacking to save space in the kitchen, and some have graduations for easier measuring, saving staff from needing to wash additional measuring tools.
Noise Reduction
A key feature of industrial blenders is their ability to reduce noise. This is particularly important for bars, restaurants, or other high-volume food service environments as it allows employees to work more efficiently and helps reduce the risk of injury. Another benefit of industrial blending equipment is its large capacity. This makes it possible to prepare a large batch with the proper consistency in less time than with traditional mixing methods. Ribbon industrial blenders feature helix-like blades that rotate in opposite directions to create shearing mixing and are better for moist substances than paddle-style mixers, which force ingredients together. Agitator blenders provide constant churning to blend liquids and can be used with almost any material. They also feature convenient toggle or paddle switches.
Energy Efficiency
Industrial blenders are designed to emulsify, mix and combine various raw materials. Their sturdiness, durability, high-quality performance, and resilience make them indispensable to industries that rely on blending to create their final products. Food blending involves mixing bulk solids with small ratios of liquids. Industrial blending equipment can handle a range of ingredients such as coffee beans, mixes, ice cream powders, spices, flour, trail mixes, and frozen foods. Commercial food blenders are available in various styles to match the needs of establishments and their production processes. Agitator industrial blenders use constant churning with turning paddles to mix low to medium-viscosity substances. Paddle mixers are a more gentle option for coating nuts, blending salads, and creating slurries. V-shaped blenders have two openings at the top of the container to discharge a blend and feature a unique design allowing WaveAction to ensure all ingredients are evenly blended.