The IceO325 supplied by Classeq produces up to 137kg of high quality ice per day
The key to a perfect cocktail, short or soft drink is to serve it over stacks of crystal clear cubes of ice. Not only does this enhance presentation but it keeps the drink tasting better for longer. Traditionally British bars have tended to be a bit miserly when serving ice, but modern drinkers are more discerning and expect a glass full of quality ice cubes.
To keep up with this demand bars are finding they need to consider in a higher capacity ice machine as part of their essential equipment. Classeq’s Ice-O-Matic IceO325 ice machine is only 558 mm wide but can produce up to 137kg of high quality ice cubes per day – plenty to provide generous servings of ice to customers throughout the day and evening.
Designed for minimal maintenance and carefree operation, the IceO325 has integrated an AgIon anti-bacterial compound in key areas to reduce slime and bacterial growth in the machine. Electro-mechanical components make it easier and less expensive to maintain and service, while the cabinet design allows easy access to all components. Its stainless steel construction and a finger-print proof plastic trim look smart in front-of-house sites.
To save energy a special ‘harvest assist’ technology pushes the ice off the evaporator plate, shortening the harvest cycle. The evaporator is manufactured from electroless nickel plating which resists the damaging effects of water and ice.
The IceO325 fits on top of the B42 storage bin which offers a storage capacity of 159kg. Ice-O-Matic’s Safe-Hold hinge lid mechanism holds the bin lid open while the ice is accessed and a built-in holder stores the scoop safely above the level of the ice. Polyethylene bin liners and industrial foam insulation prevent ice from melting too quickly and preserve its quality.
Ice-O-Matic ice machines are distributed in the UK by Classeq, part of the Winterhalter UK group. The Ice-O-Matic range includes the ICE Series cube ice machines, which make premium quality cube and half cube ice; flake ice machines, producing high quality flake ice suitable for medical use or for presentation and preservation of fresh meat, poultry and fish, and, pearl ice machines, producing soft, chewable ice crystals. Ice-O-Matic machines are available as modular machines with separate storage bins or as self-contained machines with inbuilt storage.