{"id":3156,"date":"2016-07-11T10:57:16","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T09:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/?p=3156"},"modified":"2016-08-01T13:17:12","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T12:17:12","slug":"is-finding-the-right-ice-machine-driving-you-mad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/is-finding-the-right-ice-machine-driving-you-mad\/","title":{"rendered":"Is finding the right Ice Machine driving you mad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During summer time many individuals and businesses find the need to replace their Ice Machine, picking the right machine can cause confusion. This blog aims to explain the terminology to you; in the hope of helping you make the correct choice with your next Ice Maker.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong>Dice Ice: <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This ice is often found in drinks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\">dice ice <\/a>is ideal for high volume quantity, due to the method of production which this uses. Therefore, making this ideal for fast food restaurants\/ takeaways, pubs, bistros and clubs. Due to the density and style of Ice, d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\">ice ice<\/a> has become more popular in the coffee shops &amp; milkshake bars, due to the ease of blending, thus making it convenient for use in; milkshakes, frozen coffee beverages &amp; smoothies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\">Dice ice<\/a> is produced using a vertical evaporator, what this means for you, is that this will produce high volumes of Ice.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\">\u00a0 Dice ice <\/a>is highly efficient, achieving nearly a 100% ice to water ratio, whilst ensuring a smooth neat appearance of the ice. Leading ice manufactures include; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/polar\/\">Polar,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/hoshizaki\/\">Hoshizaki<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/scotsman\/\">Scotsman.<\/a> Since its entry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/cater-ice\/\">Cater-Ice<\/a> has offered a competitive alternative.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more or to view our wide range of ice machines which produce dice\u00a0ice please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/full_cube_full_dice_shaped_ice-\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image 8\" width=\"140\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_CK4230\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-7.jpg\" alt=\"Image 7\" width=\"1080\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-7-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-7-768x85.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-7-1024x114.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/thimble_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong>Thimble Shaped Ice:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/thimble_shaped_ice-\/\">Thimble ice<\/a> is sometimes referred to as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/thimble_shaped_ice-\/\"> Top Hat ice<\/a>, is designed with the aim of preventing the ice sticking to the machine, therefore floating freely in the glass, thus providing maximum cooling.\u00a0 Market leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\">ice machines<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/thimble_shaped_ice-\/\">thimble ice<\/a> include: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/blizzard_catering_equipment\/\">Blizzard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/parry\/\">Parry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/manitowoc\/\">Manitowoc<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/hoshizaki\/\">Hoshizaki<\/a>. Due to the melting point of thimble shaped ice, this is often used in the commercial sector in Bars &amp; Nightclubs for drinks such as\u00a0Whisky, G&amp;T, Vodka and in other Cocktails\u00a0asthis resists diluting the drink.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/thimble_shaped_ice-\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-3-3.jpg\" alt=\"Image 3\" width=\"178\" height=\"136\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To find out more or to view our wide range of ice machines which produce thimble shaped ice please <a href=\"http:\/\/To find out more or to view our wide range of ice machines which produce thimble shaped ice please visit:\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\"><strong>ICE Flakers:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\">Ice flakers<\/a> is a term given to a particular type of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/\"> machine <\/a>which produces flake ice like snow. This type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/\">machine <\/a>can produce the ice shown in the below image:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\">Ice flakers<\/a> are particularly beneficial for fisheries, laboratories and pharmaceutical environments.\u00a0 Whilst recent times Bars &amp; Nightclubs have seen considerable demand for this type of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\"> Ice<\/a> in cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>Market leaders in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\"> Ice Flakers<\/a> include:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/hoshizaki\/\"> Hoshizaki<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/scotsman\/\">Scotsman<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/manitowoc\/\">Manitowoc<\/a>.\u00a0To view Caterkwik&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\">Ice Flakers<\/a> please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_flakers-\/\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/bullet_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong>Bullet Shaped ice<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the name suggests this type of ice is shaped in a <a href=\"http:\/\/As the name suggests this type of ice is shaped in a bullet shape, this is particularly useful in high volume environments. Bullet ice is particularly popular in; Nightclubs, Pubs, Bar\u2019s, Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants &amp; Takeaways. Leading ice makers include: Hoshizaki-IM-65LE, IM240DNE &amp; Polar G620.\">bullet shape<\/a>, this is particularly useful in high volume environments. Bullet ice is particularly popular in; Nightclubs, Pubs, Bar\u2019s, Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants &amp; Takeaways.<\/p>\n<p>Leading ice makers include<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM65LEC\">: Hoshizaki-IM-65LE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM240DNEC\">IM240DNE<\/a> &amp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_G620\"> Polar G620.<\/a>\u00a0To view the market leading commercial Ice Machines, which produce Bullet ice please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/bullet_shaped_ice-\/\">click here.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image 2\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/cubelet_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong>Cubelet shaped ice.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Refers to the shape of the ice produced, this is a smaller version of the traditional cubed ice, the small size means its chewable &amp; light thus making it useful for many purposes. Due to the dynamics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/cubelet_shaped_ice-\/\">cubelet ice<\/a>, this is perfect for making cocktails. However, these are also very popular in fast paced environments such as Nightclubs, Bars &amp; Pubs, due to the fast rate of production.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/hoshizaki\/\">Hoshizaki <\/a>&amp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/shop-by-brand\/scotsman\/\"> Scotsman <\/a>produces the leading ice machines in this ice shape. Their most popular machines are:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM21CLE\"> IM-21<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM30CLE\">IM-30<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM45LE\"> IM45<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM65LE\"> IM65<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/cgi-bin\/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_IM240DNEC\">IM240.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-admin\/post-new.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"Image 4\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/crescent_shaped_ice-\/\"><strong>Crescent shaped ice. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/crescent_shaped_ice-\/\">Crescent shaped ice <\/a>is half-moon shaped as seen below, this type of ice is particularly beneficial for those establishments which need to take advantage of maximum storage capacity. Primary examples of this include kitchens in Restaurant\u2019s &amp; Cafes. However, this is very popular in clubs, cocktail-lounges &amp; dinners where space is often limited.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/crescent_shaped_ice-\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/image-5.jpg\" alt=\"image 5\" width=\"133\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To view our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\/shop_by_ice_type-\/crescent_shaped_ice-\/\"> Crescent Shaped Ice Machine\u2019s<\/a> please <a href=\"http:\/\/We also have a number of Ice makers available with the potential to shop by brand, ice shape, and output, to browse this please click: https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We also have a number of Ice makers available with the potential to shop by brand, ice shape, and output, to browse this please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caterkwik.co.uk\/shop\/commercial-catering-equipment\/commercial_refrigeration\/commercial_ice_makers\/ice_machines_-\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During summer time many individuals and businesses find the need to replace their Ice Machine, picking the right machine can cause confusion. 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