New! Proluxe Electric PP1818 Pizza Dough Press MF 2023

Model:PP1818 , Serial Number: 91561, 240v 1ph

Item #R-2705
This unit Does Not Have a Warranty. New Open Box

The Proluxe PP1818 Pizza Dough Press (also widely cataloged within the Flex X1 series and historically branded under the DoughPro moniker) is a countertop, manual clamshell-style dough forming machine.

An asset carrying a 2023 Manufacture Date (MF 2023) represents a modern generation of this line, featuring Proluxe's updated microprocessor controls and embedded heating elements designed for quick-service restaurants, low-to-medium volume pizzerias, or specialty flatbread operations.

Core Engineering & Performance Features

• Heated Upper Platen: Features a cast-aluminum upper plate with embedded heating elements that distribute heat evenly up to 450°F (232°C). The top heat relaxes the gluten matrix in cold, proofed dough balls instantly, allowing the dough to spread rapidly across the platen without snapping back or shrinking.

• Hand-Tossed Quality (No Rollers): Unlike mechanical dough rollers or sheeters that squeeze out precious air pockets and create a dense, tough crumb, the clamshell press flattens dough evenly while preserving internal yeast gasses. This yields a light, airy, traditional hand-tossed style crust.

• Microprocessor Digital Interface: The control board features a crisp digital display incorporating an integrated production cycle counter (tracking lifetime or daily batch totals from 0 to 9,999) and a programmable digital countdown timer (adjustable from 1 to 99 seconds) that triggers an audible beep when the press time finishes.

• Manual Counterbalanced Mechanics: Relies entirely on an ergonomic, dual-hand lever system that mechanical locks into position during the press cycle. Because it is manually driven, it requires no external air compressors or motors, keeping utility installation costs low and maximizing operational uptime.