Ice Makers
Ice Makers
Equipment designed to make aqueous and dry ice; products may be handheld, benchtop, or floor models. Includes water filters and filtration systems for ice makers.
Ice makers are used to produce ice from water or “dry ice” from liquid nitrogen. Most laboratories have access to an ice machine, since ice is used to keep samples and reagents cold during experiments or other lab work.
Ice makers are typically large floor-model units that are plumbed directly to a water source. However, smaller capacity benchtop and undercounter units are also available. Ice makers may contain replaceable air and water filters or cartridges and may have antimicrobial features that help to maintain water and ice quality.
Ice makers vary in size based on the amount of ice they can produce and store. They also vary based on the type or shape of ice produced, including:
- Cubes
- Flakes
- Nuggets/pearl-shaped
Some ice makers dispense water and ice; others have large covered bins from which one must scoop or otherwise transfer the ice into a secondary container.
Ice-making may be continuous until a certain threshold is reached, while other ice makers can be programmed to meet fluctuating demands and high- and low-use periods. Most ice makers run on a regular current, much like refrigerators or freezers. They usually vent toward the front, which allows them to be placed in smaller or enclosed areas.
Laboratory dry ice makers, produce small quantities of dry ice, usually about a 16 oz. (454 g) block at a time. One block typically takes less than five minutes to form. Production requires a tank of liquid carbon dioxide with a dip tube; a 50-pound tank can produce anywhere from eight to 16 blocks of dry ice. Other versions that produce dry ice as flakes or “snow” are also available.
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ NUGGET Ice Maker Floor Model, Super Compact
Super compact NUGGET ice machine preferred brand for lab, clinical, and education use. CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ self contained nugget ice packs tightly and cools quickly.
Nordon Hoshizaki™ Self Contained Flaker
Durable, sustainable, reliable with built-in storage bin
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ Cube Ice Maker - Floor Model
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ Cube Ice Maker - Floor Model for lab, clinical, education, factory, and safety uses. Makes small, hard ice cubes for long lasting cooling and is also available in larger cube sizes.
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman Brand Flake Ice Maker Floor Model
Flaked ice machine preferred for lab, clinical and education use. CurranTaylor Scotsman self contained flake (crushed) ice packs tightly and cools quickly.
Nordon Hoshizaki™ Flaker Icemaker with Built-in Storage Bin, Air-cooled
Capable of producing approximately 353 pounds of flaked ice per day.
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ NUGGET Ice Maker Floor Model, Super Compact
Super compact NUGGET ice machine preferred for lab, clinical, and education use. CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ self contained nugget ice packs tightly and cools quickly.
Nordon Hoshizaki™ Ice Machine and Cuber
Nordon Hoshizaki Ice machine and cuber features a Front in, front out airflow system that eliminates need for side and rear clearance.
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ Benchtop Ice and Water Dispenser
The Scotsman Benchtop Nugget ice and water dispenser features specially designed contoured sides for enhanced breathability and external air filter.
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ NUGGET Ice Maker Floor Model
NUGGET ice machine preferred for lab, clinical, and education use. CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ self contained nugget ice packs tightly and cools quickly.
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman™ Prodigy™ Undercounter Cuber with 110 lbs. Storage
Uses significantly less energy and water than other cube ice machines, exceeding California and U.S. energy efficiency regulations
CurranTaylor™ Scotsman Brand Nugget Ice Maker Floor Model
Nugget ice machine for lab, clinical and education use. CurranTaylor Scotsman self contained nugget ice lasts longer, packs tightly and cools quickly.