Choosing the Right Ice Machine – Production or Storage

Jan 23rd 2013

When deciding on an ice machine, getting the correct storage and production amounts are critical. Many people believe that the daily production amount of the ice machine needs to be at the same as the bin's capacity, but that is not always the case. Sizing your ice bin and machine is a very important. By making a calculated decision, you could save yourself a lot of money and get the right match-up for your business needs.

Calculate Your Ice Needs

If your application calls for a lot of ice used all at once, you may be able to get a smaller ice machine on a larger bin. For example, a stadium that needs to produce ice for an event will require a lot of ice but for a short period of time. In a case like this, they could use a machine that produces a smaller amount of ice per day, but has a huge storage capacity. This will save on the cost of the machine.

Conversely, a bar may use a lot of ice quickly, so they would want to get a machine that can produce 700lbs in a day on a 500lb bin. By having a configuration like this, the ice machine bin should always be full with fresh ice.

Calculating your ice needs is important . Think about it; you don’t want to have too much ice that will melt, or not enough ice during your peak times. Need some help? Connect with Globe , we would be happy to explore some options for you. Or check out our Ice Sizing Guide for information on how to pick the correct size ice machine for your application.