Why BakeMax BMDMS18 Commercial Countertop Single Upper Heat Swing Away Manual Pizza Press?

The BakeMax BMDMS18 is a purpose-built, economic manual swing-away press engineered for consistent, high-throughput dough pressing—ideal for pizza and tortilla production where speed, uniform thickness, and reduced sticking directly impact output and product quality. With a heated upper platen and precise thickness control, it helps streamline prep while maintaining repeatable results shift after shift. Perfection Plaza is your trusted source for professional equipment that supports dependable production and long-term value.

Performance & Key Features

• 18" pressing capacity: Flattens dough balls into pizzas up to 18” in diameter for consistent sizing and portion control.
• High production output: Rated for 200 pizzas per hour to support busy service periods and improve labor efficiency.
• Heated upper platen (upper heat): Helps prevent dough from sticking, supports thinner pressing, and improves workflow when handling tacky dough.
• Press dough straight from refrigeration: Heated upper platen allows dough to be pressed directly from a refrigeration unit, reducing staging time and speeding prep.
• Reduced shrink-back: Upper heat helps keep dough from shrinking after pressing for more consistent finished diameters.
• Analog temperature control: Simple, reliable control with a temperature range of Off–400°F (204°C) for the upper platen to match dough type and production pace.
• Heat indicating light: Light turns off when the set temperature is reached, helping operators maintain repeatable results without guesswork.
• Variable thickness control: Achieve your desired thickness while ensuring consistent thickness from one press to the next.
• Full-range thickness adjustment: Adjusts from paper thin to 7/8” to support tortillas, thin-crust styles, and thicker dough formats.
• Swing-away design: Swing-away platen design enables easy loading and unloading for faster cycles and safer handling.
• Upper platen leveling adjustment: Fine-tune platen alignment for more uniform pressing across the full surface.
• Manual controls: Manual operation provides direct control and dependable performance in production environments.
• Countertop design: Countertop footprint supports efficient placement in prep lines and production stations.
• Electrical (standard outlet ready): Runs on 120V, 10 amps, 1,150 watts, 60 Hz, 1Ph—designed for straightforward installation and daily operation.
• Plug type: Equipped with NEMA 5-15P for compatibility with common 120V receptacles.
• Gas type: None—electric operation simplifies placement without gas hookups.
• Certifications/approvals: ETL Electrical and NSF listed to support code compliance and sanitation expectations.
• Warranty: Backed by a One Year warranty for added purchasing confidence.
• Country of origin: Made in the U.S.A. / USA origin for buyers prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
• Product dimensions: 18.5" W × 28" D × 30" H—plan countertop space accurately for workflow efficiency.
• Product weight: 140 pounds for stable pressing and reduced movement during operation.
• Shipping dimensions: 33" W × 25" D × 23" H to support receiving and freight planning.
• Shipping weight: 146 pounds for logistics and handling preparation.
• Type of door: No door—open, accessible pressing station for fast loading/unloading.

Build Quality & Design

• Steel construction: Built with steel for durability and long service life in high-use environments.
• White powder coat finish: Finished in white powder coat for a clean, professional appearance and easier wipe-downs.
• Aluminum upper and lower platens: Aluminum platens support efficient pressing performance and straightforward cleaning.
• Sleek, modern, easy-to-clean design: Designed to be durable and easy to clean to help maintain daily sanitation routines.