Scrapes sides & bottom of the bowl for thoroughly-combined, fluffier mixtures. Safe wattage draw.;Alternating Soft-Swipe fins allow chips and nuts to pass without being crushed PLUS are extra-long to accommodate minor variations in mixers & bowls;Preferred over Beater Blade by Cook's Illustrated (America's Test Kitchen);Heavy-duty reinforced nylon frame won't crack or peel in dishwasher like competition; Aluminum Core offers durable connection to mixer;DO NOT use for 6 qt. with Glass or flared bowl. Use Narrow LIFT.