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Hoshizaki
Hoshizaki FM-120KE-HC Flake Ice Machine (125kg/24hr)
£3,078.00(£3,693.60 inc VAT)
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The Hoshizaki FM-120KE-HC is a self-contained flake ice machine capable of producing up to 125kg of flake ice in a 24-hour period. Flake ice differs from cube or nugget ice in its thin, flat structure and soft texture — it conforms readily around produce, proteins and packaged goods, making it a practical choice wherever consistent, gentle cooling contact is needed rather than straight chilling power.
In a busy commercial environment, flake ice earns its place in applications where presentation and product protection matter as much as temperature. Fish counters, chilled food displays, salad bars, and healthcare or laboratory settings are common environments where this format is preferred. The ice packs densely around product without bruising or freeze-burning delicate items, and its high surface-area-to-mass ratio means it chills quickly on contact. For kitchens that rely on an ice bed for service — covering GN trays at a carvery or keeping shellfish display fresh during a long dinner service — consistent output and reliable recovery between cycles are what matter most.
Practical operational advantages of this unit include:
- Self-contained design — ice storage and production in a single footprint
- Soft, pliable flake format reduces product damage in display and prep use
- Consistent 24-hour output supports sustained service without manual restocking
- Hydrocarbon refrigerant (HC) offers a lower environmental impact versus older refrigerant types
- Hoshizaki's build quality is well regarded for longevity under daily commercial use
As a self-contained unit, installation is relatively straightforward compared to remote-condenser alternatives, but it does require a mains water connection, a suitable drain, and adequate ventilation around the condenser. Like all self-contained ice machines, ambient temperature in the installation space will affect output — a hot, poorly ventilated plant room or back-of-house area can meaningfully reduce the machine's practical yield below its rated figure. Positioning in a cool, well-ventilated location is advisable. This is a floor-standing or counter-height unit depending on configuration, so consider access for servicing and cleaning when planning placement.
This machine is well suited to medium-volume operations — fish and chip restaurants, hotel buffets, care homes, fishmongers, or any site where a reliable daily volume of flake ice is central to the operation. For smaller sites with modest flake ice requirements, a lower-output model may offer a better fit on both footprint and running costs. For high-throughput sites or those needing significantly greater capacity, higher-output alternatives are available in the range.
If you're unsure whether this output level matches your service pattern, or have questions about water supply and drainage requirements for your specific site, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is 125kg per 24 hours enough for a busy food display or fish counter?
It depends on your service pattern and how much ice is displaced, melted, or discarded during a typical day. A hotel buffet running a full day's service or a mid-sized fishmonger will often find this output comfortably adequate, but high-throughput sites replacing large volumes of ice between sessions may find themselves running close to capacity. If you're unsure, it's worth mapping out your peak demand before committing to a machine at this output level.
What are the installation requirements for the FM-120KE-HC?
The machine requires a mains cold water supply, a gravity or pump-assisted drain, a suitable electrical supply, and reasonable ventilation around the condenser. As a self-contained unit it is more straightforward to install than a remote-condenser machine, but ambient temperature in the room will affect real-world output — the rated 125kg figure assumes typical operating conditions, and a warm or poorly ventilated space will reduce effective yield.
What types of operation is flake ice best suited to compared with cube or nugget ice?
Flake ice is the preferred format where ice needs to conform around irregular shapes — fish, shellfish, whole cuts of meat, or chilled display trays — because its flat, soft structure maximises contact surface without causing freeze burn. It is also commonly used in healthcare and laboratory environments for similar reasons. Cube and nugget ice tend to be better suited to beverages, where slower melt rate and physical form matter more.
- Capacity (kg)
- 26
- Cube shape
- Flake
- External depth
- 600 mm
- External height
- 800 mm
- External width
- 640 mm
- Material
- Stainless steel 430, Galvanized steel (Rear)
- Power rating
- 0.355 kW
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Weight
- 66 kg
£3,078.00(£3,693.60 inc VAT)
£3,078.00(£3,693.60 inc VAT)
The Hoshizaki FM-120KE-HC is a self-contained flake ice machine capable of producing up to 125kg of flake ice in a 24-hour period. Flake ice differs from cube or nugget ice in its thin, flat structure and soft texture — it conforms readily around produce, proteins and packaged goods, making it a practical choice wherever consistent, gentle cooling contact is needed rather than straight chilling power.
In a busy commercial environment, flake ice earns its place in applications where presentation and product protection matter as much as temperature. Fish counters, chilled food displays, salad bars, and healthcare or laboratory settings are common environments where this format is preferred. The ice packs densely around product without bruising or freeze-burning delicate items, and its high surface-area-to-mass ratio means it chills quickly on contact. For kitchens that rely on an ice bed for service — covering GN trays at a carvery or keeping shellfish display fresh during a long dinner service — consistent output and reliable recovery between cycles are what matter most.
Practical operational advantages of this unit include:
- Self-contained design — ice storage and production in a single footprint
- Soft, pliable flake format reduces product damage in display and prep use
- Consistent 24-hour output supports sustained service without manual restocking
- Hydrocarbon refrigerant (HC) offers a lower environmental impact versus older refrigerant types
- Hoshizaki's build quality is well regarded for longevity under daily commercial use
As a self-contained unit, installation is relatively straightforward compared to remote-condenser alternatives, but it does require a mains water connection, a suitable drain, and adequate ventilation around the condenser. Like all self-contained ice machines, ambient temperature in the installation space will affect output — a hot, poorly ventilated plant room or back-of-house area can meaningfully reduce the machine's practical yield below its rated figure. Positioning in a cool, well-ventilated location is advisable. This is a floor-standing or counter-height unit depending on configuration, so consider access for servicing and cleaning when planning placement.
This machine is well suited to medium-volume operations — fish and chip restaurants, hotel buffets, care homes, fishmongers, or any site where a reliable daily volume of flake ice is central to the operation. For smaller sites with modest flake ice requirements, a lower-output model may offer a better fit on both footprint and running costs. For high-throughput sites or those needing significantly greater capacity, higher-output alternatives are available in the range.
If you're unsure whether this output level matches your service pattern, or have questions about water supply and drainage requirements for your specific site, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
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