Split ice makers and integrated ice makers

Split ice makers and integrated ice makers are two common commercial ice makers, which have some differences in structure, function and applicable scenarios.

Split ice maker

Structure: The ice-making unit and ice storage cabinet are two separate independent components. The ice-making unit is responsible for ice making, and the ice cubes are transported to the ice storage cabinet through a conveyor belt or pipe.

Advantages:

Small footprint: The ice-making unit and ice storage cabinet can be placed separately, with high flexibility.

High ice-making efficiency: The ice-making unit and ice storage cabinet are separated, and the ice-making efficiency is higher.

Easy to clean: Each component can be disassembled and cleaned separately for easy maintenance.

Disadvantages:

High cost: Compared with the integrated ice maker, the cost is higher.

Complex installation: Professional installers are required for installation.

Applicable scenarios: Large and medium-sized catering enterprises, hotels, supermarkets and other places that require a large amount of ice cubes.

Integrated ice maker

Structure: The ice-making unit and ice storage cabinet are integrated and compact.

Advantages:

Small footprint: Compact structure, saving space.

Easy installation: no complicated installation is required, easy to move.

Low cost: Compared with split ice makers, the cost is lower.

Disadvantages:

Relatively low ice making efficiency: Compared with split ice makers, the ice making efficiency is slightly lower.

Inconvenient cleaning: integrated design, relatively inconvenient to clean.

Applicable scenarios: small restaurants, convenience stores, coffee shops and other places where ice cubes are not in great demand.

How to choose?

Whether to choose a split or integrated ice maker depends mainly on the following factors:

Ice making volume: If a large amount of ice cubes is required, it is recommended to choose a split ice maker.

Space size: If the space is limited, you can choose an integrated ice maker.

Budget: If the budget is limited, you can choose an integrated ice maker.

Maintenance requirements: If you have high requirements for cleaning and maintenance, you can choose a split ice maker.

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