They are used to mix and emulsify. Several tools can be applied to this machine:

The hook: to mold small quantities of bread dough, croissants and similar products, cake pastries or pizzas.

The beater: to mix soft dough (cake, cake, pancake, etc.)

The whisk: to beat and emulsify creams (eggs, butter cream, confectioner's custard, etc.)

The planetary mixer has several speeds, also he exists in several capacities.