The IBV50 spiral dough mixer is the top of the variable-speed fixed-head range in 230V single-phase: 48 litres, 1500 W, 480×850×850 mm format and 42 kg. At €3,000, it brings variable-speed precision — continuous control of gluten development, mastery of high hydrations, recipe-by-recipe adaptation — to a 30 kg-per-batch capacity. It is the mixer of the professional kitchen that refuses to choose between artisan precision and industrial volume, and wants both in single-phase.
1500 W to keep precision at scale
On 30 kg of dough, the 1500 W power is essential for the drive to express its full potential. At very low speed on a 30 kg mass, the resistance the undeveloped dough exerts on the spiral is significant. Without 1500 W, the motor could lose speed or heat up during this low-speed incorporation phase — which would precisely cancel the drive's benefit. With 1500 W, the motor holds its torque at all speeds, from the lowest to the nominal.
The drive's progression on 30 kg of dough follows the same logic as on small volumes, but with slightly longer durations: 5 to 6 minutes at very low speed for incorporation, gradual ramp over 4 to 5 minutes, then 12 to 15 minutes of full-speed development. This 22 to 26-minute cycle produces a dough with a complete, homogeneous gluten network across all 30 kg — the same quality from the first ball to the last.
230V single-phase at 48 litres: rare on the market
The combination of variable drive + 48 L + 230V single-phase is uncommon. Most professional mixers of this capacity are 3-phase 400V. The single-phase IBV50 opens the possibility of a 30 kg dough capacity with a drive in kitchens with no 3-phase — with no electrical change, no electrician's intervention, just by plugging into a standard 16 A circuit.
For which establishment
The IBV50 is built for high-volume artisans: the artisan pizzeria serving 100 to 120 covers that will not sacrifice dough quality for throughput. The single-phase central kitchen preparing for several sites and demanding the same kneading quality whatever the volume. The restaurateur with an artisan approach to their kitchen who has grown and now produces at scale. The IBV50's 42 kg makes it a fixed production unit — it installs at its station and will not move again. For kitchens needing to carry the bowl or clean between two productions, the raising-head models (IRV50) are preferable.
Technical specifications
| Reference | IBV50 |
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| Type | Variable-speed spiral mixer, fixed head, fixed bowl |
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| Bowl capacity | 48 litres |
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| Power | 1500 W |
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| Supply | 230V single-phase |
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| Drive | Yes — continuously variable speed |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 480 × 850 × 850 mm |
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| Weight | 42 kg |
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| Price excl. VAT | €3,000 |
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What restaurateurs ask
- What is the difference between the IBV50 (48 L single-phase variable) and the IRV50 (48 L raising-head variable)?
- The IBV50 (fixed head, fixed bowl, single-phase 230V, €3,000) and IRV50 (raising head, removable bowl, 45 kg, €3,360) have the same capacity (48 L) and the same variable drive. The difference is the configuration: the IBV50 has a fixed head and bowl (monobloc structure, repetitive production with no handling), the IRV50 has a raising head and removable bowl (full access for cleaning, portable bowl). If you do not need to remove or carry the bowl, the IBV50 is €360 cheaper. If bowl flexibility is a daily need, the IRV50 justifies the difference.
- Can a 48 L single-phase 230V variable mixer run continuously for several hours?
- Yes, with the usual precautions of any intensive-production equipment. The IBV50 is designed for continuous production — oil-bath motor for heat dissipation, robust stainless steel spiral, stable structure. In practice, a 2 to 3-hour prep session with 5 to 6 consecutive batches is well within the machine's capabilities. Leave a 2 to 3-minute interval between batches for loading/unloading — this short delay is enough to dissipate the heat accumulated during kneading.
- IBV50 (variable, €3,000) or IBT502V (2-speed 3-phase, €2,765) for 48 L?
- The IBT502V (3-phase 400V, 2-speed, 1500 W, €2,765) and IBV50 (single-phase 230V, variable, 1500 W, €3,000) both offer 48 L with speed management and the same motor power. The IBT502V needs 3-phase and costs €235 less; its 2 speeds are pragmatic and effective for most recipes. The IBV50 runs on single-phase and offers continuous speed control — superior for high hydrations and complex artisan recipes. If you are single-phase or drive precision is paramount, the IBV50 is the right choice.
Weight: 42 kg. 230V single-phase 16 A connection. Delivery on request — contact us for lead times and installation conditions via the contact form.
MFF Guarantee & After-Sales: 1-year manufacturer guarantee, extended guarantee available. MFF technical support and spare parts. Delivery 48–72h mainland France.
