Scotsman AF157 Self-Contained Flake Ice Machine 160kg/24hr

The Scotsman AF157 is a self-contained flake ice machine with an integrated storage bin, producing up to 160kg of flake ice per 24 hours within a single cabinet. Flake ice is soft and irregular in form, conforming closely around food on contact and chilling rapidly — properties that make it a practical choice for fresh seafood and chilled food display, salad bars, food production chilling, and blended drinks service at the bar.

In day-to-day service, consistency matters more than peak figures. The AF157 is designed to run continuously through a full service period, and its output level suits mid-volume operations well — keeping a display counter stocked across lunch and dinner, supplying a production kitchen with a steady chilling medium, or supporting a bar with moderate-to-high flake ice demand. The integrated bin provides a useful reserve so short spikes in demand do not immediately create a shortfall at the point of use.

Several design choices translate directly into operational and hygiene benefits:

• Scotsman's Xsafe UV treatment system works continuously to inhibit bacteria, mould, slime, and odour build-up, supporting food safety compliance and reducing routine cleaning effort.
• Front-access servicing means routine maintenance does not require the unit to be pulled clear of the wall — useful in tighter kitchen layouts.
• A filter-free air-cooled condenser removes one recurring maintenance task and one potential failure point.
• Front-in, front-out airflow allows the unit to be built into a counter run without requiring rear ventilation clearance.
• Electronic self-diagnostics with external alarm indicators give early warning of operational issues before they affect service.

Installation requires a mains cold water supply, a gravity or pumped drain connection, and a standard electrical supply. Being air-cooled, no water-cooled condenser plumbing is needed. The front-to-front airflow arrangement supports built-in counter installation, provided adequate clearance is maintained at the front of the unit. In hard water areas, fitting an appropriate inline water filter is strongly recommended — scale accumulation is the most common cause of premature wear on ice machines, and inadequate filtration can affect warranty cover.

The AF157 is well suited to mid-sized catering operations: restaurants, hotel kitchens, fishmongers, food production units, and bars with a consistent flake ice requirement. Large hotel buffets or central production kitchens with continuous heavy demand through the day would be better served by a higher-capacity dedicated flaker. At the other end, if flake ice is only needed in modest quantities, a lower-output machine would represent a more economical choice.

If you have questions about whether this capacity matches your expected demand, water quality at your site, available space, or how to fit the machine into an existing counter or display run, our team is happy to work through the details with you before you make a decision.