Globe Mixers

Globe Commercial Mixers: What You Need to Know

Globe mixers come in various sizes to suit the needs of any establishment. If you're making sauces, whipped creams, or baked goods in small batches, consider a compact countertop unit in 5-, 8-, 10-, 20-, or 25-quart sizes. If you run a bakery or any type of establishment needing to produce a lot of fresh bread or pastries each day, invest in a floor-model Globe dough mixer. Those powerful mixers can handle dozens of quarts, and some models are specialized for mixing dense dough like that used for pizza.

We also carry Globe immersion blenders for preparing items that cannot easily be placed in a standing blender, or for establishments not wanting permanent counterspace taken up by something as large as a Globe planetary mixer. Each style of Globe mixer has a specific workload and style of food it excels at mixing but finding the right one can be tricky.

Common Questions About Globe Mixers

What's the difference between a Globe planetary mixer and a Globe spiral mixer?

Spiral and planetary are the two main styles of upright mixer and both have their uses in a commercial kitchen. They also look fairly similar, which can lead to confusion about their differences. A planetary mixer has only one moving piece – the arm. A Globe spiral mixer has two rotating pieces – the arm and the bowl, which move in opposite directions. Globe spiral mixers give the operator more control and faster mix times than a Globe planetary mixer but are more expensive and less versatile, making a spiral mixer the best choice for dedicated dough makers, such as a bakery or pizzeria. A Globe planetary mixer is best for multipurpose use, as operators can replace the mixing arm with different attachments, giving the mixer a wider range of function.

What is a Globe planetary mixer used for?

While Globe spiral mixers are used almost exclusively to work dough with precision, planetary mixers can do a lot more than that. With multiple attachments available, operators can do everything from whisking sauces and whipping cream to chopping vegetables. With a dough hook attachment, your planetary mixer can do a decent job of imitating a spiral mixer when it comes to preparing dough as well, though if you'll use your Globe commercial mixer primarily for dough, you'll probably want to invest in a spiral mixer.

The planetary mixer arm rotates at varying speeds and your Globe mixer can use this rotation to grate cheese, chop meat, or slice veggies. Consult the product specification page of the attachment you're considering to verify it works with your mixer.

For operations ranging from a few quarts of whipped cream to dozens of quarts of pizza dough, Globe commercial mixers come in a wide array of sizes. If you need help sizing yours, see the Globe Mixers Buyers' Guide in our Learning Center.