Fimar Classic 18FN0

The Fimar Classic 18FN0 is a spiral mixer with a 22 L bowl and a manufacturer rating of 18 kg of finished dough. The standard single-speed version turns its spiral at 90 rpm. It has a lifting head and a fixed bowl. Stainless steel food-contact parts include the bowl, spiral and central breaker bar. Clean the bowl in place after unloading.

Dough capacity: 18 kg
Type: Spiral
22 L
Hydration window: Not published

Specifications

Type: Spiral
Bowl: 22 L
Dough capacity: 18 kg
Variable speed: No
Stiff biga: Yes
Tool speed: 90-90 RPM

Pros

The spiral and central bar keep dough moving through the kneading zone.
One fixed speed keeps operation straightforward.
Stainless steel food-contact parts support regular dough work.

Cons

This dough kneader does not replace a whisk or cake beater.
The lifting head needs overhead clearance.

How the calculator uses this mixer

Water temperature. Pandough uses the typical friction factor for its type, 11. To reach 24°C dough in a 22°C kitchen, the calculator asks for water at 17°C, against 25°C when mixing by hand.
Batch size check. At 60% hydration, the calculator flags batches over 18 kg. For a 50% biga, the limit drops to 12.6 kg.

Formulas this mixer handles

The largest single batch for each formula at its own hydration. The limit is the same one the calculator checks your batch against.