Hoshizaki IM-130PE Cube Series Ice Machine (116kg/24hr)

Name: Hoshizaki IM-130PE Cube Series Ice Machine (116kg/24hr)
Brand: Hoshizaki
SKU: IM-130PE
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The Hoshizaki IM-130PE is a self-contained cube ice machine producing up to 116kg of ice in a 24-hour period. It forms Hoshizaki's recognisable large, hard cube — a format that melts slowly, resists clumping, and is widely used across bars, hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. Being self-contained, the machine incorporates both the ice-making head and the storage bin within a single unit, which simplifies installation and reduces the footprint compared to modular head-and-remote-bin configurations.

In a commercial environment, consistent ice output across a full service period is what matters most. Hoshizaki's evaporator design supports reliable throughput with good recovery between cycles, making the IM-130PE well suited to continuous demand — whether that's a busy bar running through evening service or a hotel operation covering breakfast, conference, and dinner in a single day. The cube format holds up well in drinks service, where dilution control matters, and works equally well in food display and patient hydration applications in healthcare settings.

Operationally, this unit offers several practical advantages for kitchen and bar managers:

Hard, slow-melting cubes reduce dilution and maintain drink quality throughout service
Self-contained design means no separate remote condenser installation is required
Hoshizaki's stainless steel construction throughout supports straightforward cleaning and long service life
Automatic cleaning cycles reduce routine maintenance burden on busy teams
UV sanitisation on UltraCUBE variants inhibits bacterial contamination of standing water in the water tank

Installation requires a cold water supply, a suitable drain connection, and an appropriate electrical supply — confirm your site's provision before ordering. Adequate ventilation clearance is important, particularly in warm or enclosed plant rooms, as ambient temperature directly affects ice production output. The FlexiCUBE variant includes an integrated drain pump, which gives considerably more flexibility in placement where gravity drainage to the drain point is not straightforward — useful in bars or back-of-house areas where drains are awkwardly positioned.

The IM-130PE is a practical choice for mid-to-high-volume food service and hospitality sites where reliable cube ice output is needed throughout a full trading day. Operators with lighter demand who don't need continuous high-volume output may find a smaller model more cost-effective to run, while very high-volume sites — large hotel banqueting, stadium catering, or central production kitchens — may benefit from a higher-capacity machine or a modular configuration.

If you're working through ice machine selection, storage capacity sizing, or variant choice between the standard Cube, UltraCUBE, and FlexiCUBE options, our team is happy to work through the specifics with you before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Is 116kg per 24 hours enough output for a busy hotel or bar operation?

It depends on your service profile, covers, and ice usage across all applications — drinks service, food display, and any catering use. As a general guide, a high-volume cocktail or hotel bar running full evening service will typically consume ice at a rate that makes 116kg per day a comfortable working figure for mid-sized operations, but sites with continuous banqueting, large conference facilities, or multiple service points may need to consider higher-capacity options. If you can share your approximate daily ice usage or covers, we can give more specific guidance.

What is the difference between the standard Cube, UltraCUBE, and FlexiCUBE variants?

All three variants produce the same Hoshizaki large cube at the same output rate. The UltraCUBE adds a UV sanitisation system that uses ultraviolet light to inhibit bacterial growth in the water tank and standing water — a useful feature in environments where hygiene standards are closely audited, such as healthcare or high-end hospitality. The FlexiCUBE replaces gravity drainage with an integrated pump, allowing the machine to drain upward or over a distance where a conventional gravity drain point is not available — particularly practical in bar installations where drain access is limited.

What installation requirements should I confirm before ordering?

You will need a cold mains water supply, an appropriate electrical connection, and a drain point — for standard and UltraCUBE models, this needs to be a gravity drain at or below the machine's drain outlet. For the FlexiCUBE, the integrated pump extends your drain placement options significantly. Ventilation clearance is also important: insufficient airflow around the condenser in a warm room will reduce ice output, so avoid enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces where ambient temperatures run high. It is worth confirming all of these points with your installer before the unit arrives on site.

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