Sunmix MOON300 Professional Dough Rounder for Pizza and Bread Dough | 30–350 g

Sunmix MOON300 More Time for What Really Matters

In every professional pizzeria, certain tasks are repeated hundreds of times every day. Portioning and rounding dough balls is certainly one of them. This process consumes valuable working time, ties up staff, and often results in inconsistent quality, depending on the operator’s experience and technique.

With the Sunmix MOON300, you can automate this exact process. The machine quickly, accurately, and gently rounds dough portions from 30 to 350 g without compromising dough quality. The result is perfectly rounded, uniform dough balls that ferment consistently and are much easier to handle during the next stages of production.

This not only saves many working hours every day but also allows your team to focus on the tasks that truly require craftsmanship—from stretching the pizza to achieving the perfect bake.

More and more professional pizzerias and bakeries are choosing automatic dough rounders such as the Sunmix MOON300. It has been specifically designed for continuous heavy-duty use, combining modern technology, gentle dough handling, and maximum reliability in a single machine.

Why an Automatic Dough Rounder Has Become Essential

Many businesses still round dough balls entirely by hand. This is time-consuming, physically demanding, and inevitably leads to variations in shape and quality, especially with high production volumes or changing staff.

The Sunmix MOON300 ensures that every dough ball has the same shape, surface tension, and quality. As a result, production becomes standardised, fully repeatable, and significantly more efficient.

The greatest benefit, however, is the time saved. Every minute no longer spent on repetitive manual work can be dedicated to more valuable activities, such as preparing additional doughs, organising production, quality control, or serving customers.

The MOON300 does not replace the skills of the pizzaiolo. It simply automates a repetitive task with a level of precision and consistency that is difficult to maintain manually over time. The result is less physical strain, higher productivity, and consistently excellent quality from the first dough ball to the last.

If you need to process larger dough portions, for bread or specialty bakery products, the Sunmix MOON1000 is the ideal alternative. Both models feature the same technology and the same hourly production capacity; they differ only in the weight range of dough portions they are designed to handle.

Available Models of the Sunmix MOON Series

The Sunmix MOON Series consists of two professional dough rounders that share the same technical design and offer the same hourly production capacity. The only difference lies in the weight range of the dough portions they are designed to process.

Important: Both machines feature the same design, the same technology, and the same production capacity. The only factor that determines which model is right for you is the weight of your dough portions.

The MOON300 is ideal for pizza dough balls, smaller bread dough portions, and many other bakery products in the 30 to 350 g range.

If you need to process larger dough portions for bread or other baked goods, we recommend the Sunmix MOON1000, which performs the same process for dough weights from 30 to 850 g. This allows you to choose the model that best fits your daily production needs.

Sunmix MOON300 Technical Specifications:

• Application: Professional pizzerias, bakeries, and artisan production facilities
• Minimum dough ball weight: 30 g
• Maximum dough ball weight: 350 g
• Production capacity: approx. 800–1,000 dough balls per hour
• Motor power: 0.37 kW
• Power supply: 230 V / 50–60 Hz / 1 Ph
• Speed settings: 4
• Speed control: Infinitely variable
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 46 × 62 × 80 cm
• Weight: 60 kg
• Suitable for: Pizza and bread dough
• Maximum dough hydration: up to 70%
• Auger: Teflon-coated for smooth and exceptionally gentle dough handling
• Collection tray: High-quality stainless steel
• Mobility: Integrated castors with locking brakes
• Cleaning: Teflon-coated auger can be easily removed
• Construction: Heavy-duty professional design for continuous daily use
• Manufactured in: Made in Italy
• Compliance: CE compliant and manufactured using food-grade materials

Available Versions

The Sunmix MOON300 is supplied as a fully equipped professional dough rounder and comes standard with:

• Infinitely variable speed control
• Teflon-coated auger
• Stainless steel collection tray
• Mobile frame with locking castors
• Heavy-duty industrial construction for continuous daily use

This means you receive a machine that is ready for immediate use and specifically designed for professional production.

Standard Colours

The Sunmix Moon Line is available in the following standard colours: Ruby Red, Deep Black, and Pure White. Choose the colour that best matches your workspace and style.

Operating and maintenance manual available in the following languages: Italian, English, German, French, and Spanish.

Infinitely Variable Speed Control for Maximum Flexibility

Every dough has its own unique characteristics. That is why the Sunmix MOON300 is equipped with an infinitely variable speed control, allowing the machine to be perfectly adjusted to different dough types and production requirements.

Whether processing small batches or running continuously during peak production hours, the operator always maintains full control over the rounding process. This ensures exceptional flexibility while delivering consistent and fully repeatable results across a wide range of dough types.

Combined with the Teflon-coated auger, the machine handles dough portions gently and reliably, even when working with doughs featuring up to 70% hydration.

Robust Quality – Made in Italy

Like every professional Sunmix machine, the MOON300 is entirely designed and manufactured in Italy. Every component is engineered for continuous heavy-duty use in professional pizzerias and bakeries.

Its heavy-duty steel construction, food-grade materials, and stainless steel collection tray ensure outstanding durability and maximum operational reliability, even under intensive daily use.

For quick and easy cleaning, the Teflon-coated auger can be removed in just a few steps. At the same time, the integrated locking castors make it easy to move the machine around the production area and position it securely whenever needed.

The Sunmix MOON300 is much more than a dough rounder. It is an investment in efficiency, standardisation, and professional production workflows, helping you save valuable time every day so you can focus on what matters most: the quality of your products and the satisfaction of your customers.

Optional Accessories

A range of spare and wear parts is available for the Sunmix MOON300.

We are also happy to advise you on combining it with other professional Sunmix machines, such as:

• Sunmix NOVA Dough Divider for accurate dough portioning.
• Sunmix Spiral Mixers, allowing you to optimise the entire production process—from mixing the dough to producing perfectly rounded dough balls.

This creates an efficient and almost fully automated workflow for your pizzeria or bakery.

Sunmix MOON300 Benefits at a Glance

✔ Automates the rounding of dough balls

✔ Saves valuable working time every day

✔ Consistent quality for every dough ball

✔ Reduces staff workload by automating repetitive tasks

✔ Standardises the entire production process

✔ Gentle dough handling

✔ Infinitely variable speed control

✔ Suitable for pizza and bread dough

✔ Heavy-duty industrial construction for continuous daily use

FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions about the Sunmix MOON300 Dough Rounder

How does the Sunmix MOON300 work?

The MOON300 automatically rounds pre-portioned dough pieces into uniform, perfectly sealed dough balls. Its rotating motion creates smooth, evenly shaped dough balls that are ideal for pizza, bread, and many other baked products.

Which types of dough can it process?

The MOON300 is suitable for almost all soft to medium-firm doughs, including:

• Pizza dough
• Sourdough
• Bread dough
• Focaccia dough
• Pinsa dough
• Yeast doughs

Should the dough rest before rounding?

Yes. For the best results, Sunmix recommends allowing the dough to rest briefly after mixing. This relaxes the gluten structure and makes the rounding process cleaner and more consistent.

What dough weights can be processed?

The MOON300 processes dough portions from 30 to 350 g, making it ideal for pizza dough balls as well as a wide range of bakery products.

Is the MOON300 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The MOON300 has been specifically designed for daily use in professional pizzerias, bakeries, restaurants, and artisan production facilities.

How long does the rounding process take?

Depending on the dough and the desired result, each cycle takes only a few seconds. This makes it possible to process large quantities of dough quickly and efficiently.

Does the MOON300 require regular cleaning?

Yes. Like all professional food-processing machines, the MOON300 should be cleaned regularly. Thanks to its high-quality materials and smooth surfaces, cleaning is quick and straightforward.

What are the advantages of a dough rounder compared to manual rounding?

• Uniform dough balls
• Perfect dough sealing
• Higher production speed
• Reduced physical effort
• Consistent results
• Professional appearance of every dough ball

Sunmix Recommended Operating Procedure

How to Achieve Perfect Dough Balls with the Sunmix MOON300

The following recommendations come directly from Sunmix technicians and will help you achieve the best possible dough-rounding results.

1. Allow the dough to rest after mixing

Once mixing is complete, the dough should be left to rest on the work surface for 20 to 30 minutes.

During this resting period, the gluten structure relaxes and the dough reaches the ideal consistency for rounding.

2. Portion the dough and then round it

After the resting time, divide the dough into the desired weights and then round the dough portions using the Sunmix MOON300.

This process produces:

• perfectly round dough balls;
• a smooth surface;
• a perfectly sealed dough ball;
• uniform fermentation;
• ideal conditions for producing high-quality pizza and bread dough.

Why is the resting time so important?

If the dough is processed immediately after mixing, or if it was prepared well in advance and stored in the refrigerator, it may still be too tight (“nervous”) or too cold.

This may result in:

• a less smooth surface;
• an incompletely sealed dough ball;
• dough balls that do not achieve a perfectly round shape.

Following these simple steps significantly improves dough quality and ensures consistently professional results.