Halcyon ICE 25 Self-Contained Cube Ice Maker 25kg/24hr

The Halcyon ICE 25 is a self-contained cube ice maker designed for commercial foodservice settings where a reliable, modest daily output is required without the cost or footprint of a larger machine. The ice maker and storage bin are housed in a single unit, removing the need for a remote condenser or a separately sourced bin. It produces clear cube ice via a spray-fed system, where water is directed over a freezing plate to form dense, slow-melting cubes — the format most commonly used in cold drinks service across hospitality and catering.

At 25kg output per 24 hours, the ICE 25 is sized for lower-volume operations where demand is steady rather than intense. A small café bar, a hotel breakfast station, a staff dining facility, or a pub snack bar will generally find this output sufficient, provided the machine runs continuously through the day. It is not the right choice for a busy cocktail bar, a high-throughput restaurant bar, or any venue with sustained peak demand across multiple service periods — in those environments the bin will deplete faster than the machine can replenish, and a higher-output machine is the more practical route.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the ICE 25 offers several practical advantages for smaller sites:

• Spray system produces clear, dense cubes that melt slowly and present well in drinks
• Removable stainless steel spray bar and flexible jets simplify routine cleaning
• Double-skin insulated assembly helps maintain bin temperature and reduces condensation
• R290 refrigerant is an environmentally lower-impact option now standard across commercial refrigeration
• Straightforward controls keep day-to-day operation simple with minimal staff training required

Installation requires a mains cold water supply and a drain connection. As with any air-cooled ice machine, adequate clearance around the unit is important for condenser performance — this matters more in warm or enclosed environments where ambient temperatures rise during service. Water quality has a direct bearing on ice clarity and machine longevity; fitting an inline water filter is advisable in most UK installations given the hardness levels common across much of the country.

This machine is well suited to small cafés, hotel room service set-ups, pub snack bars, and similar low-to-moderate volume settings where consistent, unattended ice production is needed throughout the day. For sites with higher throughput, longer service windows, or multiple points of service, it is worth considering a higher-capacity option before committing to this output level.

If you would like to talk through your expected daily ice volumes before deciding, the team is happy to help you size the right machine for your operation.