{"product_id":"sirman-40875766-hercules-50-ta-timer-55-qt-spiral-dough-mixer-lift-head-removable-bowl","title":"Sirman 40875766 Hercules 50 TA Timer 55 Qt Spiral Dough Mixer, Lift Head, Removable Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sirman Hercules 50 TA Timer is a 55 qt spiral dough mixer built for pizzerias, bakeries, pastry shops, commissaries, and tortilla operations that turn out serious dough volume every day. The removable stainless steel bowl handles anywhere from 11 lb to 71 lb of dough at 60 percent hydration or higher, so one machine covers a small test batch and a full weekend pizza prep. Set the mechanical timer, walk away to stretch pies or portion the last batch, and the mixer stops itself when the cycle is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLift Head and Removable Bowl for Fast Cleanup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFixed-bowl spiral mixers make you scrape sticky dough out while leaning over the rim, and the residue left in the corners is how sour smells and flour pests get started. The Hercules 50 TA works differently. Raise the head, lift the bowl off the base, and carry it straight to the pot sink for a full wash. The bowl is heavy-duty stainless steel with a reinforced edge that stands up to daily knocks, and with the head up, the stainless steel spiral hook and kneading bar sit fully exposed so you can clean them on all sides instead of wiping blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2 HP Motor with Oil-Bath Gearbox and Chain Drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1500 W, 2 HP high-torque motor turns the spiral at 94 RPM while the bowl rotates at 11 RPM, working the dough against the kneading bar to develop gluten evenly without overheating it. Power gets to the spiral through a sturdy oil-bath gearbox and a reinforced chain drive, a heavier transmission than the belt drives on light-duty mixers that stretch and slip under a stiff 71 lb batch. If you push it too hard, a thermal overload circuit breaker cuts power before the motor cooks itself, and the low-voltage IP 67 waterproof no-volt release controls keep the machine from restarting on its own after a power interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterlocked Lid with Feed Opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lid locks the machine out when it is open, which keeps hands away from the moving spiral. You still are not stuck waiting to adjust a batch: a feed opening in the lid lets you stream in flour, water, or salt while the mixer runs, so you can tighten up a slack dough mid-cycle without stopping and restarting. The body is thick C 40 steel finished in a scratch-resistant powder coating that shrugs off the daily knocks of a busy prep area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sirman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756046414109,"sku":"40875766","price":5001.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/81298_sirman_40875766_hercules_50_ta_timer.jpg?v=1786546612","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/sirman-40875766-hercules-50-ta-timer-55-qt-spiral-dough-mixer-lift-head-removable-bowl","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}