Conti PL16 8B dough capacity and hydration
The Conti PL16 8B is an 8 L bench planetary mixer with a gear transmission, LCD controls, and continuously adjustable tool speed from 40 to 200 rpm. It includes a stainless steel bowl, whisk, spiral dough tool and paddle, plus a digital timer. The stainless steel bowl is removable. The manufacturer’s bread and pizza table specifies 0.4–1.8 kg of flour at 55% hydration, using 40–60 rpm; these are flour quantities, not finished-dough weights. The machine weighs 32 kg.
- Continuous speed adjustment allows different speeds for dough, batters and whipping.
- The stainless steel whisk, spiral tool and paddle are included.
- A digital timer supports repeatable mixing sessions.
- Bread and pizza dough require the slow 40–60 rpm range, rather than the full speed range.
- At 32 kg, it needs a stable workstation and careful handling.