The new HH (high hydration) IM-5S mixer with a special sprocket that allows the mixer to run up to 300 RPM; this version is designed specifically for mixing dough that's above 75% hydration.
Heavy duty chain overhead drive, with a high torque dual-belt final drive
Sealed industrial ball bearings are used for exceptionally long life
Epoxy powder coating over a steel cabinet
The bowl is removable on the mixer with a tilting head
Kneads up to 11 lbs. (5 kg) of dough at 60% hydration (or more at higher hydration), but also handles batches as small as 1.7 lbs (0.8 kg) equally as well. In terms of flour capacity, this is 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) down to 1.1 lb (0.5 kg).
Variable speed dial marked from 1-10. For dough with a hydration of 65% or higher, the mixer can be operated at any speed (1-10). For dough with a lower hydration, Famag recommends not exceeding speed 5.