Whether you are setting up a new ice making procedure, or
improving on an existing one, the proper tools and equipment will make your
business run smoother- and safer. If your business relies on ice; for drinks,
food presentation, or healthcare applications, many times ice transport is
necessary. Literally, moving ice product from an ice maker to the area where
the ice is to be used. There are many tools, from our line of trusted
manufacturers, designed to make the tasks at hand easier on you and your staff.
There is no need to risk contamination by using food containers or bus pans to
transfer.
Starting Small
It’s pretty important that contamination by employee hands,
the environment, or the improper ice transport containers be avoided. Proper scoops
are a must. Proper scoop holders to store them when not in use are important,
too. Determine how far ice needs to be moved. A dedicated bucket such as the
hand held San Jamar SI600, which holds a comfortable carrying weight of ice may
be the right solution. Find it here.
Making sure your staff can move ice without strain or harm is important when
determining the degree of tools needed.
Have larger needs than a tote can provide?
The Saf-T-Ice tote can be stacked 2 high and moved via the
optional cart (SICART60) for double the capacity. This cart will prohibit
costly work injuries and folds easily for storage. Many choose an ice caddy
such as the Cambro ICS100L. A mobile ice caddy that glides easily via casters
meant to maneuver well on multiple surfaces. So whether you need to move ice
across campus, banquet floors or get to poolside, this model will have you
covered for up to 100 pounds of ice. The Cambro ICS100L sliding lid caddy is
great for indoors or outdoors, and will hold ice cold for days. The polyethylene
body and thick foam insulation provide durability and long lasting ice storage.
The unique sliding lid helps reduce the risk of cross contamination. It slides
back and under for quick and easy access and it slides shut for safe and
sanitary storage. Recessed well and drain shelf keep ice out of water,
extending holding times. Recessed handle on front end for easy moving and
lifting. Easy to clean. No assembly required. Smaller and larger units are
available. All are NSF listed. Find some here.
Dispensers and Baggers
Many times caddies are loaded using a dispenser, thus
eliminating hand contamination risks. An ice dispenser makes good business
sense if you would like a more sanitary method to getting ice than scooping
would allow. Less hands are near the ice and the product stays covered keeping
environmental contaminants, such as dust or smoke, away from it. Larger models
are many times found in the back of the house, where ice is dispensed into
containers for transport or to fill bags for ice sales or easy transport. The Manitowoc K00146, shown at right, is a convenient bagger system that can be set
up with your ice-machine and bin.
Not sure what to look for? Give us a call. Globe is happy to
to research a specific need you may have. We are here to help 800-972-4972.