Santos 53A Electric Ice Crusher Commercial Ice Crusher
Product Description
The Santos 53A is a countertop electric ice crusher designed for commercial use in bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues. It takes pre-formed ice and crushes it to either a fine...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1.2kg hopper
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Crushed
- Dimensions
- 474(H) x 236(W) x 353(D)mm
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Product Description
The Santos 53A is a countertop electric ice crusher designed for commercial use in bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues. It takes pre-formed ice and crushes it to either a fine or coarse consistency depending on the setting — making it practical for a range of applications from blended cocktails and frozen drinks to food presentation and seafood display.
With an output of 180kg per hour, the 53A is well capable of keeping pace with a busy bar during peak service. The 1.2kg hopper provides a reasonable working volume for continuous use, and the machine is built around a heavy-duty motor that runs quietly — an important consideration when it sits behind a bar where noise levels matter. The stainless steel and ABS construction gives it durability appropriate to a demanding service environment without excessive bulk; at 10kg it is light enough to reposition as needed.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are straightforward:
- Dual crush settings (fine and coarse) handled by a single machine, reducing the need for separate equipment
- Quiet motor suited to front-of-house placement without disrupting service
- Robust construction that holds up to repeated daily use
- Compact footprint leaves counter space available for other equipment
- Simple to clean and maintain between services
Installation is straightforward — the 53A requires a standard electrical supply and a stable countertop position with adequate clearance. It does not require plumbing or a water connection. Bear in mind that the machine crushes ice rather than making it, so a separate ice maker will be needed as part of your setup.
The Santos 53A is best suited to bars, cocktail bars, and hospitality venues with a regular requirement for crushed ice. It is a proven choice for moderate-to-high volume service. For operations with significantly higher throughput demands, it is worth considering whether a larger-capacity unit would be more appropriate.
If you are unsure whether this model fits your service volume or existing ice production setup, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Key Features
- Crushes ice at up to 180kg per hour for continuous service
- Produces both fine and coarse crushed ice from a single machine
- 1.2kg hopper capacity supports sustained bar and venue output
- Heavy-duty motor engineered for quiet operation during service
- Stainless steel and ABS construction rated for commercial daily use
Operational Benefits
- Covers blended cocktails and food presentation from one unit
- Quiet running allows front-of-house placement without noise disruption
- Sustained output keeps pace with peak demand during busy service periods
- Compact countertop footprint minimises impact on available workspace
- Straightforward cleaning routine reduces downtime between services
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1.2kg hopper
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Crushed
- Dimensions
- 474(H) x 236(W) x 353(D)mm
- Fridge finish
- Stainless Steel
- Fridge function
- Ice Crusher
- Fuel type
- Ice Crusher
- Material
- Stainless Steel & Plastic
- Output
- Max: 180kg/hour
- Power
- 130W. 7A. IP44
- Speed
- 73rpm
- Warranty
- 2 Years & 5 Years on the Motor (Parts Only)
- Weight
- 10kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For most cocktail bars and mid-sized hospitality venues, 180kg per hour is a comfortable working output. If your operation runs very high volumes of blended drinks across multiple stations simultaneously, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity machine would serve you better before purchasing.
- No specialist installation is required. The machine runs from a standard electrical supply and sits on a countertop — there is no plumbing or water connection needed. You will need a separate ice maker to supply it with block or cube ice, as the 53A crushes ice rather than producing it.
- Yes, the 53A offers both fine and coarse crush settings, allowing staff to switch between outputs depending on what is being prepared — whether that is a granita-style frozen cocktail or crushed ice for a spirit serve or seafood display.