Metcalfe MP20 2-in-1 Planetary Mixer Package 20 & 10 Litre

The Metcalfe MP20 is a bench-mounted, gear-driven planetary mixer supplied as a package that includes both a 20-litre bowl and a 10-litre conversion kit with stand. Rather than purchasing two separate machines to cover different batch sizes, this package allows operators to work across a practical range of volumes using a single unit — switching between the larger and smaller bowl as production demands change throughout the day.

The mixer uses a gear-driven transmission with heat-treated hardened steel gears and a high-torque motor built to handle stiffer doughs and heavier loads without labouring. The planetary mixing action — where the attachment orbits the bowl while rotating on its own axis — ensures thorough, even mixing regardless of batch consistency. It operates at three fixed speeds and runs quietly relative to machines of comparable output, which is worth noting in open-plan or smaller kitchen environments.

From an operational standpoint, the package offers a few practical advantages worth considering:

• Two usable bowl capacities from one machine, reducing bench footprint and capital outlay
• Interlocking bowl guard with automatic shut-off for safe operation during busy service periods
• Thermal overload protection and emergency stop as standard safety features
• Industry-standard attachment hub, compatible with a wide range of optional accessories
• Heavy-duty cast-iron frame for stability during high-load mixing tasks

The machine is bench-mounted and will need a solid, level surface with adequate clearance overhead when the bowl is raised. It runs on a standard single-phase supply, though it is worth confirming your available socket position and bench depth before ordering, as the unit is substantial in both size and weight. The stand supplied with the package raises the mixer to a comfortable working height.

This package is well suited to care homes, gastro pubs, hotel kitchens, independent bakeries, and restaurants producing a mixed range of preparations — from large batches of mashed potato or dough through to smaller quantities of whipped cream or sauces using the conversion kit. Operations that regularly work at very high volumes, or that require near-continuous use across extended production runs, may want to consider a heavier-duty model with a larger bowl capacity.

If you are unsure whether the bowl sizes or motor specification suit your particular production requirements, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.