The RS series consists of compact freestanding double-arm kneading mixers designed for professional use. The RS-48 model is particularly suitable for pizza dough, bread, and focaccia. With its 2-speed operation, it efficiently kneads and oxygenates 5kg to 48kg of dough, maintaining a quality that upholds the highest traditions. The patented compact system allows the double arms to operate in minimal space while delivering exceptional performance. The RS Series excels at combining medium hydration doughs, even up to 75%.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Flour capacity | 3-30 kg / 6.6-66.1 lbs |
| Dough capacity | 5-48 kg / 11-105.8 lbs |
| Bowl capacity | 60 L |
| Bowl size | ø50 x H34cm / ø19.7 x H13.4in |
| Voltage | 200-250V single-phase |
| Power | 1500W – 7A – 50-60Hz |
| Speed steps | 2 speed steps |
| Strokes (strokes/min) | 38 and 52 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 53 x 79 x 96cm / 20.9 x 31.1 x 37.8in |
| Weight | 145kg / 319.7 lbs |
A double arm mixer, like the Bernardi RS48, uses two arms to gently knead and oxygenate dough, mimicking traditional hand kneading for pizza dough, bread and focaccia.
For high-volume bakeries and pizzerias, the Bernardi RS48 stands out as the largest freestanding option in the RS range, handling up to 48kg of dough with the same patented double-arm kneading system used across Bernardi's mixers.
The RS48 offers the highest capacity in the RS range, handling up to 48kg of dough compared to the RS12's 12kg and RS24's 24kg, using a larger 60 litre bowl to match.
A double arm mixer works dough gently with two mechanical arms mimicking hand kneading, while a spiral mixer uses a rotating spiral hook, generally producing more oxygenation and gentler gluten development in the double arm design.
Yes, it's built to handle hydration levels up to 75%, making it well suited to pizza dough, bread and focaccia that need a bit more moisture in the mix.
It can knead anywhere from 5kg up to 48kg of dough, making it the highest capacity option in Bernardi's RS series for busy commercial operations.
Yes, as a freestanding commercial double arm mixer with a high torque induction engine, the RS48 is built specifically for high-volume professional dough production rather than home baking.
The BTs range represents the top of line double arm mixer range from Bernardi. Capable of every kind of dough, the BTS-12s will perfectly knead 2kg to 12kg of dough to the highest standard.
The BTs range represents the top of line double arm mixer range from Bernardi. Capable of every kind of dough, the BTS-24 will perfectly knead 3kg to 24kg of dough to the highest standard.
The BTs range represents the top of line double arm mixer range from Bernardi. Capable of every kind of dough, the BTS-48 will perfectly knead 5kg to 48kg of dough to the highest standard.
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