VMI Introduces New Cooling Option for Its Renowned SPI Spiral Mixer

VMI will introduce a new option for its SPI spiral mixer range: a double-jacketed cooled bowl system. This addition offers greater flexibility for processes where precise temperature control is essential—such as in the preparation of pastry doughs like croissants—while maintaining the same level of performance and consistency that customers have come to rely on with the SPI.

This new feature is a response to the evolving needs of production environments where control and adaptability are key. While VMI already offers temperature-controlled solutions through its continuous mixing technologies, this addition brings similar process benefits to batch applications with removable bowl, broadening the range of available options.

The cooled bowl system has already been put into practice at a customer site, where it showed clear benefits in helping to control dough temperature. It stands out as a different approach —particularly in comparison to other cooled mixing technologies, such as bottom-discharge mixers—tailored to specific production setups, with a strong focus on flexibility.

Importantly, the cooled bowl system has been designed with integration in mind. Everything that can be done with the standard spiral mixer remains fully possible with this new option, ensuring continuity and flexibility. This ensures smooth implementation in modern, flexible production lines. It can be incorporated into a variety of ancillary systems and is well-suited for use in automated production environments, including those involving shuttles or AGVs.

With this development, VMI continues to refine and adapt its offering to meet customer requirements, providing practical, thoughtful enhancements that support reliable, high-quality production.

We invite you to visit us at IBA 2025, on the Coperion Hall 12, Booth A41+ A51 to learn more about this new option and explore how it might support your process goals. The mixer will be displayed on the booth.