Univex Silverline Spiral Dough Mixer - UVSL280
Built with longevity in mind, the Univex SL280 Silverline spiral dough mixer has two speeds. The controls are easy to use and have separate timers for each speed. It includes a reverse function. Its powerful belt-driven design permits low vibration, low noise, and economical maintenance for years of reliable use.
The SL280 comes with a stainless steel bowl, spiral hook, and shaft. Its safety switches protect operators from injury if the bowl lid is open.
Features
- Stainless steel bowl, spiral dough hook, and shaft
- Separate bowl and agitator motors
- Has two fixed speeds and reverse function
- Control board has separate timers for 1st to 2nd speed
- Mixer is equipped with built in castors and leveling feet for easy positioning and set-up
- Safety switches to protect operator from injury if bowl lid is open
- Powerful belt drive provides low vibration, low noise, and economical maintenance for years of reliable service
Specifications
- Model: SL280
- Bowl Capacity: 440 quarts
- Dough Capacity: 617 lbs.
- Electrical Information:
- Volts: 220
- Hz: 60
- Phase: 3
- Total Amps: 56.98
- Hard wire with shutoff
- Bowl Electrical Information:
- HP: 1
- Amps: 3.6
- kW: .75
- Spiral Electrical Information:
- HP: 15
- Amps: 52.8
- kW: 11
- Dimensions: 58.35" H x 43" W x 32.5" D
- Approximate Weight: 1940 lbs.
What our Experts Think
- The Univex Silverline Spiral Dough Mixer - UVSL280 is a top-tier industrial mixer designed for extremely high-volume dough production in large bakeries, pizza chains, and centralized food facilities.
- Experts highlight its massive capacity of up to ~617 lbs of finished dough (at 60% hydration), making it one of the highest-output models in the Silverline series.
- It features a dual-motor system (separate motors for bowl and spiral hook), ensuring powerful, consistent kneading even with dense, high-hydration doughs.
- The mixer includes 2 fixed speeds plus reverse function, allowing better gluten development control and flexibility across different dough types.
- Experts note the heavy-duty stainless steel bowl, hook, and shaft construction, built for continuous commercial use and long service life in demanding environments.
- A digital control panel with programmable timers improves workflow efficiency by automating mixing cycles and reducing operator intervention.
- Designed for industrial stability, it includes floor-mounted construction with castors and leveling feet, ensuring both mobility and secure operation.
- Recommended for high-output bakeries and industrial food production facilities that need maximum throughput, consistency, and reliability at scale.
Q&A
Maintenance Tips
- Clean bowl, spiral hook, center shaft, and safety guard after every use to prevent dough buildup and maintain hygiene
- Use food-safe, non-abrasive cleaners to protect stainless steel bowl and mixing components from wear
- Regularly inspect spiral hook, bowl drive system, and gearbox for wear, noise, or misalignment
- Lubricate gears, bearings, and moving mechanical parts with approved grease to ensure smooth operation
- Check belt tension, motor load, and electrical connections to prevent overheating or power issues
- Test safety guard and interlock system frequently to ensure the mixer cannot operate when open
- Avoid overloading; always stay within rated capacity to prevent strain on motor and transmission system
- Keep mixer on a level, stable surface to reduce vibration and ensure consistent dough development
- Schedule preventive maintenance and use genuine Univex parts to ensure long-term performance, safety, and warranty compliance