Scotsman ACM87 Self-Contained Ice Cuber | 45kg/24hr

The Scotsman ACM87 is a self-contained cube ice machine designed for commercial use in environments where a reliable, consistent supply of clear ice is needed day to day. It produces supercubes — individual, thimble-shaped clear ice pieces — using Scotsman's Series 6 platform, which is built around energy efficiency without compromising output. The machine combines the ice-making head and storage bin in a single unit, making it straightforward to position without needing a separate storage bin or remote condenser.

In a working kitchen or bar environment, a self-contained unit at this output level suits moderate-demand situations well. It will comfortably support a busy café, small bar, or hotel breakfast service where ice demand is steady but not industrial in scale. The storage capacity means you can build a useful reserve ahead of a service period, reducing the pressure on continuous production during peak hours. Recovery between demand cycles is reliable, and the clear cube format is well regarded in front-of-house service where presentation matters.

From a practical standpoint, the ACM87 is designed to keep routine maintenance manageable. Highlights worth noting operationally include:

• Front-to-front airflow design, allowing built-in or under-counter installation without rear clearance
• Removable and washable condenser air filter accessible from the front panel
• AgION antimicrobial agent embedded in moulded plastic components throughout the ice contact areas
• Vapour-based microbial control in the storage bin to inhibit mould, mildew and odours
• Patented anti-scale water system to reduce limescale build-up in the water circuit

Installation is straightforward for a competent refrigeration engineer. The unit requires a mains cold water feed, a waste drainage connection, and a standard single-phase electrical supply. The front-exhaust airflow means it can be installed flush within cabinetry, which is useful in bar counters or servery runs where space is limited. One important practical consideration: in areas with hard water, a suitable in-line water filter is strongly recommended. Scotsman's warranty conditions are linked to proper water treatment, so fitting a filter at installation is advisable rather than optional.

The ACM87 is well suited to small hotels, cafés, wine bars, and light-use restaurant bars where daily ice demand sits comfortably within the machine's output capacity. It is not sized for high-volume cocktail bars or large-scale banqueting operations — for those environments, a higher-capacity modular or stackable system would be more appropriate. Equally, if your operation is very low volume, a smaller self-contained unit may offer a more cost-effective footprint.

If you're unsure whether this model fits your service pattern or installation setup, our team is happy to work through the details with you before you commit.