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

The Scotsman ACM87 is a self-contained cube ice machine designed for commercial environments where a consistent, reliable supply of clear ice is needed throughout the day. The ice-making head and storage bin are combined in a single unit, so there is no need for a separate bin or remote condenser. It produces Scotsman's supercube format — individual, thimble-shaped clear ice pieces — using the Series 6 platform, which balances energy efficiency with dependable output.

In a working kitchen or bar environment, this output level suits moderate-demand situations well. A busy café, small wine bar, or hotel breakfast service will find the production capacity comfortable for steady daily use. The storage capacity allows a useful reserve to build ahead of a service period, taking pressure off continuous production during peak hours. The clear cube format is well regarded in front-of-house settings where presentation carries weight.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the ACM87 is designed to keep routine maintenance manageable:

• Front-to-front airflow allows flush installation within cabinetry without rear clearance
• Condenser air filter is accessible and washable from the front panel
• AgION antimicrobial agent embedded in ice-contact plastic components throughout
• 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 requires a mains cold water feed, a waste drainage connection, and a standard single-phase electrical supply. The front-exhaust airflow design means it can sit flush within a bar counter or servery run, which is a practical advantage where space is tight. One consideration worth taking seriously: in hard water areas, an in-line water filter is strongly advisable. Scotsman's warranty conditions are tied to proper water treatment, so this should be treated as an installation requirement rather than an optional extra.

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 production capacity. It is not sized for high-volume cocktail bars or large-scale banqueting operations — those environments are better served by a higher-capacity modular or stackable system. Equally, if your operation is very low volume, a smaller self-contained unit may offer a more cost-effective solution.

If you'd like to talk through whether this model matches your service pattern or installation setup, the team is glad to help you work through it.