Commercial Ice Machines
We offer a complete selection of commercial ice machines, including ice bins, ice dispensers, self-contained ice machines, and ice maker heads. Our industrial ice makers are manufactured by trusted brands like Manitowoc, Scotsman, Atosa, Hoshizaki, Everpure, Ice-O-Matic, Koolaire, MVP, True, and others, ensuring you find the perfect solution for your ice-making needs.
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Scotsman UC2024MA-1 Undercounter Medium Cube Ice Maker with Bin | Air-Cooled | 230 lb Production$2,475.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
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Manitowoc K-00339 Replacement Cartridge for AR-20000 and AR-40000 Ice Machine Filter$114.484X Holiday Bonus Points -
Manitowoc NEO UDF0140A Self-Contained Dice Cube Ice Maker | 135 lb Capacity$2,355.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
Manitowoc NEO UDF0190A Undercounter Dice Cube Ice Maker | 198 lb Capacity$2,561.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
Manitowoc NEO UYF0240A Undercounter Half Dice Cube Ice Maker | 219 lb Capacity$2,799.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
Manitowoc NEO UDF0240A Undercounter Dice Cube Ice Maker | 215 lb Capacity$2,799.004X Holiday Bonus PointsIn stock -
Manitowoc NEO UDF0310A Undercounter Dice Cube Ice Maker | 286 lb Capacity$3,407.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
Manitowoc NEO UYF0310A Undercounter Half Dice Cube Ice Maker | 290 lb Capacity$3,407.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
Manitowoc NEO UYF0190A Undercounter Half Dice Cube Ice Maker | 193 lb Capacity$2,561.004X Holiday Bonus Points -
The Importance of a Quality Commercial Ice Machine
A lot of restaurants, bars, pubs, taverns, and cafés serve chilled drinks such as beer, soft drinks, and juices as well as blended beverages such as cocktails and smoothies; on the other hand, salad bars, delis, and supermarkets keep and display food such as vegetables, meats, and fish. So what do all of these seemingly unrelated commercial establishments have in common? They all need lots of ice to do their business well. This is why a good ice maker is essential.
Buying the right commercial ice machine is of the essence so you never run out of ice. Different types of ice machines produce different kinds of ice, which is why you must research which industrial ice maker is best for your business. For instance, your establishment might need a simple ice bin or ice dispenser. Or perhaps you might require a self contained ice machine or maybe an ice maker head. The ideal ice machine can make the difference for your restaurant, bar, pub, café, salad bar, or deli.
Different Types of Ice and Industrial Ice Makers
First, you should determine which type of ice is suited for your business. This is perhaps one of the most important factors to consider when looking for an ice maker. Various kinds of ice fit different types of establishments, and matching the type of ice to your business will help you maximize your profits. In other words, the satisfaction of your customer is directly connected to your choice of industrial ice machine.
The most common types of ice are the following: cube ice, half-cube ice, flake ice, nugget ice, gourmet ice, and crescent ice.
Cube ice, which is also known as dice ice, resembles—as its name suggests—a cube. This kind of ice melts relatively slowly and helps chill beverages quickly and keeps them chilled for a long period. Cube ice is perfect for use in hard-liquor drinks such as whiskey, rum, and cocktails. This kind of ice can also be used in salad bars to display the salad ingredients and keep them fresh. This type of ice is commonly used in hotel ice dispensers as well.
Half-cube ice, which is commonly known as half dice cube, can also be utilized in a wide variety of applications. Unlike full-size cube ice, half-cube ice displaces more liquid, thus actually increasing your profits because it can be compressed tightly into a mug or glass, helping you pack more ice in relation to the beverage. This type of ice also chills drinks faster and blends more easily, making it the perfect ice for blended beverages like frozen cocktails and smoothies.
Flake ice is actually tiny slivers of ice that are flaked off to become ice that is easily packed - ideal for meat display counters in supermarkets as well as salad bars. Because flaked ice is moldable, you can actually pack it around your product, thus providing an excellent cooling effect. Flake ice can improve the aesthetic appeal of product displays while maintaining temperature.
Nugget ice is a softer variety of ice that can actually be chewed. Because this type of ice blends easily and cools fast, it is a great choice for blended beverages such as smoothies and cocktails.
