The 500kg Ice Machine is built for high-demand environments such as large restaurants, butcheries, cafés and event kitchens. With powerful cooling performance and a heavy-duty internal compressor, it produces large quantities of clean, clear ice while maintaining energy efficiency.
Its robust stainless steel body and insulated storage bin provide durability and temperature retention for continuous commercial use.
Typical cube size example: ~22 × 22 × 22 mm (varies by brand)
Bullet / hollow ice – general foodservice
Flake ice – fish, meat, bakery, medical
Nugget / pellet ice – beverages, healthcare
Capacity and power can differ slightly by ice type (flake & nugget machines often use a bit more power).
3. Operating Conditions
Standard rating conditions:
Ambient: ~21–25 °C
Inlet water: ~10–15 °C
In hotter kitchens/rooms (30–35 °C) and with warmer water, expect 20–40% lower real output unless sized accordingly.
4. Refrigeration System
Refrigerant: typically R404A or R290 (or alternative as per local regulations)
Cooling method:
Air‑cooled condenser (most common), or
Water‑cooled or remote condenser (for hot/poorly ventilated rooms)
Compressor:
Hermetic or semi‑hermetic compressor, approx. 2.0–4.0 kW input, depending on design and refrigerant
5. Electrical
Power supply (typical):
380–415 V / 50 Hz, 3‑phase (most 500 kg units)
Some regions: 220–240 V 3‑phase, or 208–230 V 3‑phase 60 Hz
Total power input: approx. 2.5–5.0 kW
Varies with ice type, condenser type (air vs water), and efficiency
Controls:
On/Off
Automatic bin‑full shutoff
Indicator lights / basic display (Power / Making / Bin full / Fault)
6. Water Requirements
Water inlet:
Cold water line, typically ½” or ¾” connection
Water pressure: usually 0.1–0.6 MPa (1–6 bar)
Drain:
¾” or 1″ gravity drain from machine and/or bin
Unit must be placed higher than drain outlet or use a drain pump
7. Construction
Cabinet: Stainless steel exterior (front & sides), with plastic trims as needed
Evaporator:
Nickel‑plated copper ice plate/evaporator (for cube units), or
Stainless drum/evaporator (for flake/nugget)
Ice bin interior: Food‑grade plastic (ABS/PE) or stainless steel
Insulation: Polyurethane foam for bin and cabinet
Access: Front/service panels removable for maintenance
8. Dimensions & Weight (typical ranges)
For a modular head rated ~500 kg/24 h (without bin):
Width: ~760–1,200 mm
Depth: ~600–800 mm
Height: ~600–900 mm
Weight: approx. 90–200 kg
With a matching storage bin (e.g., 200 kg):
Total height typically 1,500–1,800 mm
Bin width/depth similar or slightly larger than head
Combined weight easily 150–300 kg
9. Features & Safety
Fully automatic operation: ice production stops when bin is full, restarts as level drops
Compressor overload and high‑pressure protection
Low‑water protection (machine stops if no water)
Corrosion‑resistant components
Air filter on air‑cooled models (often removable for cleaning)
Some models add:
Self‑cleaning / descaling cycle
Diagnostic codes on digital display
10. Example short spec line (for RFQs)
500 kg/24 h commercial ice maker (cube/flake/nugget – specify), modular air‑cooled head with separate storage bin (~200 kg), stainless steel exterior, R404A/R290 refrigerant, 380–415 V 3‑phase, total power input approx. 3–4 kW, automatic bin‑full shutoff, water inlet ½”, gravity drain ¾”.
