What s your ice type? A guide to the different varieties of ice and their applications

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1 What s your ice type? A guide to the different varieties of ice and their applications

2 Variety is the type of ice! Ice comes in loads of shapes, sizes and varieties, each with its own application and each with its own range of Scotsman machines to make it.

juices. Scotsman Supercubes come in a variety of sizes, from small (8g) through standard (20g) and large (39g) to the XXL, weighing a whopping 60g!

3 For Scotch on the rocks or a perfect G&T you want the best looking ice, with the slowest melt rate, and that has to be the gourmet Supercube. The way the Scotsman Supercuber makes Supercube ice means it is very pure, so it s crystal clear and long lasting so long lasting that you can even use it with ambient drinks like bottled fruit juices. Scotsman Supercubes come in a variety of sizes, from small (8g) through standard (20g) and large (39g) to the XXL, weighing a whopping 60g! Hubbard offers a comprehensive choice of Scotsman Supercube machines, including compact undercounters with integral storage bins, self-contained upright models and high-volume modular systems. The Supercube is regarded as the very best ice but, because it is so hard, it s murder on blenders (and customers ears). If you re making crushed ice for cocktails, blended drinks or food display, and want to use Supercubes, then you need a Scotsman Crushman 360 it turns the Supercubes into ultra-dry flake ice, in seconds, on demand. Small Supercube Weight: 8g Size: 21 x 25mm Medium Supercube Weight: 20g Size: 30 x 34mm Large Supercube Weight: 39g Size: 38 x 41mm Extra Large Supercube Weight: 60g Size: 44 x 45mm

They still look attractive, but are also practical and are ideal in venues which have high peaks in demand, such as bigger pubs, event catering and in fast food

4 Medium Dice Weight: 10g Size: 22 x 22 x 22mm Small Dice Weight: 5g Size: 22 x 22 x 9.5mm If you re after big volumes of ice fast, then dice or half-dice cubes are ideal. They still look attractive, but are also practical and are ideal in venues which have high peaks in demand, such as bigger pubs, event catering and in fast food outlets. Dice and half-dice cubes are also softer than the Supercube, so they re gentler on blender blades for crushed ice in smoothies and iced coffee. On the other hand, because they melt more quickly than the Supercube, they re not so good for ambient drinks or neat spirits where you don t want the drink diluted.

5 Superdice is a new cube that combines the benefits of the classic gourmet or thimble Supercube with those of a standard dice cube. It s crystal clear and longer lasting, so it s perfect for presentation drinks, such as Scotch on the rocks. However, it s also a softer ice cube, so it s ideal for blended drinks, such as cocktails or café frappé, since the softer cube is gentler on blender blades. Its versatility makes it a truly all-round cube! Superdice Weight: 11g Size: 22 x 22 x 22mm

Flake and superflake ice have a huge variety of uses, including cocktails in fancy bars, retail displays, medical, laboratory, food processing, transport and industrial.

6 Flake and superflake ice have a huge variety of uses, including cocktails in fancy bars, retail displays, medical, laboratory, food processing, transport and industrial. Flake 25% residual water content Superflake 15-18% residual water content Flake ice is ideal for keeping delicate perishables such as fish chilled, as it s gentle and effective. Scotsman flake machines produce the ice fast. However, flake ice has a high water content and melts quite quickly. Ice from a Scotsman Superflake machine is similar to flake but is more compact and made at just below 0 C, so it is drier and lasts longer than flake ice. Superflake is only available on larger machines, producing from 600kg per day upwards.

Cubelet and nugget ice cubes are incredibly versatile.

sorts of purposes, including chilling drinks, food display and blending.

5 x 18mm 8% residual water Cubelet Weight: 1g Size: 16 x 15 x 8mm 8% residual

Towers, TC180 countertop units and the MDT range.

7 Cubelet and nugget ice cubes are incredibly versatile. Made from compacted flake ice, so production is fast, they can be used for all sorts of purposes, including chilling drinks, food display and blending. Nugget Weight: 1.5g Size: 17.5 x 18mm 8% residual water Cubelet Weight: 1g Size: 16 x 15 x 8mm 8% residual water Scotsman offers a wide range of cubelet ice dispensers, including Ice Towers, TC180 countertop units and the MDT range. All are ideal for self-serve or bottomless drinks. The TC180 is popular thanks to its compact size, but it still produces plenty of ice up to 150kg per day and the 9kg storage bin ensures there s enough for peak times.

The ice is formed at temperatures down to -12 C and is also used in food processing and

8 Scale ice is Scotsman s coldest and is only used in big commercial applications, such as on trawlers for fish storage. The ice is formed at temperatures down to -12 C and is also used in food processing and for supermarket display. Scotsman offers scale ice systems making ice from either fresh or saltwater, for marine use. Scale Ice 2% residual water content

9 Once you know what sort of ice machine you need you also need to consider where it will go and what services it will need.

All ice machines (except very tiny ones) need plumbing in to water and waste. Based on how and where you install your ice machine, you may also need a pump, often referred to as a condensate pump.

As with all commercial equipment, you should look after your ice machine: follow the manufacturer s maintenance routines and have it regularly serviced.

10 All ice machines (except very tiny ones) need plumbing in to water and waste. Based on how and where you install your ice machine, you may also need a pump, often referred to as a condensate pump. They will almost certainly need a water filter, too, to protect them from limescale build up. Filters last around six months and are easy to replace. As with all commercial equipment, you should look after your ice machine: follow the manufacturer s maintenance routines and have it regularly serviced. Ice is classified as a food and regular cleaning will help ensure you comply with food hygiene regulations. This is to pump waste water from the bottom of the machine to your drains it is essential if the machine is lower than the drain. An easy option with a self contained ice maker is the Scotsman Easy Fit, a machine with a pump built in. If you do choose a machine that needs an external pump, bear in mind that you will also need a second power supply to run it.

Larger venues often make their ice centrally and then move it to wherever it is needed.

11 When it comes to ice storage bins for Supercube or dice ice, you should be looking for half the capacity as storage. In other words, for a machine that makes 40kg of ice per day you should have ice storage for around 20kg. Larger venues often make their ice centrally and then move it to wherever it is needed. In this scenario you ll need to consider transport systems, so you can move the ice easily from where it is made to where it is served, and storage bins, so that each location can cope with peak demand.

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