Vollrath VCBF168-37-AF Frozen Beverage Machine, Triple Bowl | 3 x 2.64 gal Bowls | Auto Fill Ready
Vollrath VCBF168-37-AF Frozen Beverage Machine Triple Bowl Auto Fill 120V
Product Features:
- 3 x 2.64 gal clear bowls
- Dimensions: 23-1/2"W x 19-1/2"D x 27"H
- Granita mode — consistency control for slushies and Italian ices
- Frozen beverage mode — temperature control for smooth cocktails and blends
- Each bowl independently controlled
- Magnetic drive system — more reliable, less maintenance than mechanical drive
- Gasketless spigot — easy cleaning without tools or disassembly
- LED bowl light with on/off switch
- Large compressor and freezing surface
- 13.9 amps, NEMA 5-20P
- Auto-fill ready kit included
- 120V/60/1-ph
- cETLus, NSF listed
The Vollrath 3-bowl frozen beverage machine delivers versatile frozen drink production in a compact countertop footprint. Each 2.64-gallon clear bowl runs independently with two mode options: granita mode uses consistency control for slushies and Italian ices, and frozen beverage mode uses temperature control for smooth cocktails and blended drinks. Each of the 3 bowls can run a different product simultaneously. This model's auto-fill ready kit is designed for high-volume operations where manual refilling creates service gaps — keeping the machine producing at peak service periods without staff interruption.
The magnetic drive system eliminates the shaft seals and contact points that cause mechanical failures in traditional frozen beverage equipment — less maintenance, longer service life. The gasketless spigot removes the recesses where product residue accumulates in traditional designs, making thorough cleaning practical. LED bowl lighting highlights the product attractively for customer-facing placement. 13.9 amps, NEMA 5-20P, cETLus and NSF listed.
The Vollrath 3-bowl frozen beverage machine brings versatile frozen drink capability to any multi-product operation. The 3 x 2.64-gallon clear bowls provide both the production capacity and the product visibility that drive customer engagement and impulse purchases — illuminated by LED bowl lighting that makes the product as visually appealing as possible.
Auto-fill capability is the operational upgrade for this model. In high-volume frozen beverage operations where manual refilling creates service gaps, auto-fill maintains consistent bowl levels continuously throughout peak service without staff intervention. Particularly valuable for high-throughput retail, theme park, and stadium frozen beverage service where product availability directly affects revenue.
Two operating modes give operators meaningful product flexibility. Granita mode uses consistency control to manage ice crystal size, producing the classic granita texture that ranges from slightly slushy Italian-ice style to full snow-cone consistency. Frozen beverage mode uses temperature control to manage product viscosity, enabling smooth frozen cocktails, margaritas, daiquiris, and blended beverages at consistent serving quality. Each bowl runs independently, allowing different products and modes simultaneously.
The magnetic drive system is the reliability differentiator. Traditional mechanical drives use shaft seals and physical contact points that wear, leak, and fail — requiring regular maintenance and eventual replacement. The magnetic drive transmits torque through the bowl wall without any physical connection between the motor and the product-contact components, eliminating the failure points that cause downtime and maintenance costs.
The gasketless spigot removes the recesses where product residue traps and accumulates in traditional spigot designs. Without those recesses, the entire spigot mechanism cleans completely without tools or disassembly — directly supporting the cleaning frequency needed for food safety compliance in frozen beverage service.
Dimensions: 23-1/2"W x 19-1/2"D x 27"H. Running at 13.9 amps on NEMA 5-20P. cETLus and NSF listed for commercial food service use. 120V/60/1-ph.
WARNING - CA Prop 65 | Product Weight (lbs) | 143 |
|---|---|
| Product Width (in) | 23.5 |
| Product Depth (in) | 19.5 |
| Product Height (in) | 27 |
| Voltage | 120v/60hz/1ph |
| Amps (A) | 60 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-20P |
| Refrigerant Type | R-404A |
| Capacity | 3x 2.6 gal |
| NSF Listed | Yes |
| Standard Warranty | 2yrs Components; 5yrs Compressor |
| Manufacturer | Vollrath |
| MPN | VCBF168-37-AF |
| SKU | 5V736 |
