Thunderbird

Thunderbird Food Machinery, Inc.

Thunderbird Food Machinery, Inc. manufactures durable, cost-effective dough mixers and food prep equipment. The company caters to individual food outlets and large restaurant chains in America, with offices in Dallas, TX, and Blaine, WA. Notably, Thunderbird has secured a prestigious position as the key supplier of dough mixers to YUM Restaurants International, the massive corporation that owns Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, A&W, and Long John Silvers. This trust built with industry giants speaks volumes about the reliability and performance of Thunderbird products, supported with extended warranties of up to 7 years.

Thunderbird Products

The extensive product line includes workhorse equipment like planetary and spiral mixers, which facilitate high-capacity dough preparation, and compact tools like meat grinders, food processors, bread slicers, and potato peelers, designed for specialized food preparation tasks in professional kitchens. Thunderbird prioritizes longevity and core functionality, which are perfect for withstanding the demands of high-volume food service facilities.

Thunderbird Mixers

Thunderbird mixers stand out with 2 key features: durability and functionality. The planetary and spiral mixers handle the rigors of constant use and large-batch production demands in busy settings. Their powerful motors, gear-driven operation, and robust stainless steel construction ensure effective dough preparation and consistent results for professional bakers and chefs. Thunderbird also serves low-volume needs with vertical cutter mixers, horizontal vacuum mixers, and handheld mixers.

• Thunderbird Planetary Mixers: These heavy-duty all-purpose mixers have a flat batter beater, spiral dough hook, and a wire whip. Their 1/3 to 5 HP motors offer 3 or 6-speed gear options. They blend, beat, mix, and aerate all ingredients in their 10-qt (9.463 L) to 80-qt (75.708 L) mixing bowls.
• Thunderbird Spiral Mixers: These are for heavy doughs like pizza and bagels. They have long-lasting stainless steel 63-qt (59.638 L) to 336-qt (318.156 L) bowls that can process 88 lb (39.916 kg) to 440 lb (199.580 kg) of dough.
• Thunderbird Meat Mixer / Grinder: The AMG-50 is a 2-in-1 machine that mixes and grinds meat and other ingredients using a 1 HP mix motor and a 5 HP grind motor. It offers an 80-lb (36.287 kg) capacity.
• Thunderbird Vertical Cutter Mixer: The VCM-60 is a powerful tool for large-volume food preparation in busy kitchens. It cuts and mixes mousses, batters, and tough food items in a 60-L (63.401-qt) stainless steel mixing bowl. It boasts a 15 HP motor, a 99-minute digital timer, and an adjustable blade speed to fine-tune the processing for different ingredients and desired textures.
• Thunderbird Horizontal Vacuum Mixer: The TBH-400 is a workhorse for professional bakers seeking a high-capacity mixer that uses vacuum technology to create superior dough and baked goods. Its 10 HP motor handles large dough batches efficiently in its 427-qt (404.216 L) bowl.
• Thunderbird Handheld Mixers: The PFM-Combo is a hand mixer and an immersion blender ideal for whipping cream, mixing batters, blending soups, or pureeing ingredients in a pot. It allows adjustable speeds, ranging from 500 to 8000 RPM. It comes with 3 detachable shafts: 21 in (53.340 cm), 18 in (45.720 cm), and 14 in (35.560 cm).

Thunderbird Meat Grinders

Thunderbird meat grinders provide high-volume meat processing for professional kitchens and hunters. These electric grinders feature 1 HP to 5 HP motors and tackle 8 lb (3.629 kg) to 20 lb (9.072 kg) of meat per minute. They come with 2 plates and a sausage stuffing attachment. The CE, ETL, and NSF-approved meat grinders have been "Hunter's Choice" for 3 consecutive years.

Thunderbird Meat Tenderizers

Thunderbird meat tenderizer TTD-308 is a brand-new tool that uses multiple razor-sharp, heat-treated knives to precisely sever the connective tissues that make the meat tough. It ensures that meat remains tender without losing its nutritional value, freshness, or shape. Its compact 20.1-in (51.054 cm) size makes it suitable for various settings, from butcher shops and steakhouses to home kitchens. The 1/2 HP motor runs quietly to handle up to 1.5-in (3.810 cm) thick meat cuts with a 50-lb (22.680 kg) per minute capacity.

Thunderbird Food Processor

Thunderbird TBR-580 is a multifunctional electric food processor for high-volume food prep needs. This professional powerhouse can slice, dice, cube, grate, shred, and julienne virtually any vegetable, saving time and labor. The TBR-580 has interchangeable disks and blades to allow different cutting styles and sizes and stainless steel construction to withstand the demands of commercial kitchens. This NSF and CE-approved machine processes up to 1000 lb (453.592 kg) of products per hour with its 1/2 HP motor.

Thunderbird Dough Machines

Thunderbird dough machines prioritize durability, functionality, and capacity to streamline and enhance the dough preparation. Thunderbird's dough sheeters, pizza dough rollers, and dough rounder/divider machines consistently produce reliable results at a competitive price.

• Thunderbird Dough Sheeters: 1 tabletop reversible dough sheeter with a conveyor length of 70 in (177.800) and 2 freestanding models with conveyor lengths of 83 in (210.820) and 99 in (251.460)
• Thunderbird Pizza Dough Rollers: 3 models sheeting up to 600 pieces in 5 in (12.700 cm) to 20 in (50.800 cm) diameters
• Thunderbird Dough Rounder / Divider: Semi-automatic and super-fast automatic models portioning and rounding up to 1600 balls per hour

Thunderbird Stainless Steel Meat Saw

Thunderbird offers 2 meat saws designed for butcher shops and high-volume kitchens: the TMS-2200 and TMS-3600. Both feature stainless steel construction for easy cleaning and long life. The TMS-2200 is a tabletop model with a 1 or 2-HP motor and a maximum cutting height of 10.2 in (25.908 cm). The TMS-3600 is a floor model with a 2 or 3-HP motor and a maximum cutting height of 15.7 in (39.878 cm).

Thunderbird Bread Slicers

Thunderbird bread slicers are available in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic models that slice soft and hard-crusted breads. Their adjustable slice thickness settings enable bakeries to customize delicate and hearty slices. Manual and semi-automatic slicers cut up to 300 loaves per hour, while fully automatic units promise a more generous hourly capacity of 400 to 600 loaves.

Thunderbird Bowl Lifter/Tilter

Thunderbird bowl lifter/tilter units are workhorse solutions for safely and efficiently handling heavy bowls. They boast a high weight capacity of around 440 lb (199.580 kg). Their user-friendly tilting mechanism maintains the effortless positioning of bowls for mixing or pouring. They boost productivity, improve workflow, and reduce the risk of injury and strain on the kitchen staff.

Thunderbird Potato Peelers

Thunderbird electric potato peelers come in 1/2, 1, and 2 HP motor options. They have a rotating abrasive surface that removes potato peels while minimizing product loss and damaging the flesh. They handle up to 22 lb (9.979 kg) to 70 lb (31.752 kg) of raw potatoes in 3 minutes.

Thunderbird Accessories

Thunderbird offers a range of accessories to complement its commercial kitchen equipment. They enhance performance, versatility, and longevity. The extensive line includes:

• Meat and vegetable grinder sets for mixers
• Beater, dough hook, and whip attachments for dough mixers
• 10-qt (9.463 L) to 80-qt (75.708 L) mixing bowls
• Slicing disks for the food processor