Planetary mixer is considered an ideal machine for mixing and kneading viscous pastes under the atmospheric or vacuum conditions. The mixing bowl of the planetary mixer is the most important part of the machine as most of the doughs and batters are prepared in it.While most beaters in a mixer rotate in a circular motion the Kenwood bowl tools move in a 'planetary' way. This means that while the beater is revolving in one direction, the socket turns in the opposite direction making sure all the mixture is picked up from around the side, bottom and centre of the bowl.In general, a planetary mixer is ideal when versatility of use and robust kneading are desired. A spiral mixer, on the other hand, is the best option when mixing artisan and airier dough.Planetary mixers are usually chosen by their bowl capacities – the larger the bowl, the more powerful the motor. They should be the first choice of any busy kitchen focusing on a number of different applications. Spiral mixers are named as such because of the shape of the agitator.A great advantage of this mixer type is the availability of different attachments that can be used when mixing. Standard attachments include a paddle, whip, dough hook, with other add-ons also available. Planetary mixers come in both table top and full floor models, to best suit your production needs.Planetary mixers, also referred to as vertical mixers are most common in commercial kitchens in general. The motion of the utensil turning on an offset shaft that rotates around the fixed, non-rotating bowl, is comparable to the way planets rotate the sun, hence the name planetary.