Scotsman Ice Machines

The Scotsman AF157 is a self-contained flake ice machine with an integrated storage bin, producing up to 160kg of flake ice per 24 hours within a single cabinet. Flake ice is soft and irregular in form, conforming closely around food on contact and chilling rapidly — properties that make it a practical choice for fresh seafood and chilled food display, salad bars, food production chilling, and blended drinks service at the bar.

In day-to-day service, consistency matters more than peak figures. The AF157 is designed to run continuously through a full service period, and its output level suits mid-volume operations well — keeping a display counter stocked across lunch and dinner, supplying a production kitchen with a steady chilling medium, or supporting a bar with moderate-to-high flake ice demand. The integrated bin provides a useful reserve so short spikes in demand do not immediately create a shortfall at the point of use.

Several design choices translate directly into operational and hygiene benefits:

• Scotsman's Xsafe UV treatment system works continuously to inhibit bacteria, mould, slime, and odour build-up, supporting food safety compliance and reducing routine cleaning effort.
• Front-access servicing means routine maintenance does not require the unit to be pulled clear of the wall — useful in tighter kitchen layouts.
• A filter-free air-cooled condenser removes one recurring maintenance task and one potential failure point.
• Front-in, front-out airflow allows the unit to be built into a counter run without requiring rear ventilation clearance.
• Electronic self-diagnostics with external alarm indicators give early warning of operational issues before they affect service.

Installation requires a mains cold water supply, a gravity or pumped drain connection, and a standard electrical supply. Being air-cooled, no water-cooled condenser plumbing is needed. The front-to-front airflow arrangement supports built-in counter installation, provided adequate clearance is maintained at the front of the unit. In hard water areas, fitting an appropriate inline water filter is strongly recommended — scale accumulation is the most common cause of premature wear on ice machines, and inadequate filtration can affect warranty cover.

The AF157 is well suited to mid-sized catering operations: restaurants, hotel kitchens, fishmongers, food production units, and bars with a consistent flake ice requirement. Large hotel buffets or central production kitchens with continuous heavy demand through the day would be better served by a higher-capacity dedicated flaker. At the other end, if flake ice is only needed in modest quantities, a lower-output machine would represent a more economical choice.

If you have questions about whether this capacity matches your expected demand, water quality at your site, available space, or how to fit the machine into an existing counter or display run, our team is happy to work through the details with you before you make a decision.

The Scotsman MXG937 is a high-output modular ice cuber supplied complete with a matching storage bin. It produces Scotsman's Supercube — a solid, transparent cube that melts slowly, chills effectively, and presents well in glassware. The storage bin holds a substantial reserve ready for service, reducing the risk of running short during busy periods.

At 400kg per 24 hours, this is a machine designed for sites where ice is a genuine operational dependency. In drinks-led operations in particular, the slow-melting Supercube matters: less dilution means better-tasting drinks and fewer interruptions to bar service. The modular format also provides a degree of flexibility — the ice head can be repositioned or paired with different bin configurations should service needs change over time.

Several features reduce the day-to-day management burden on bar and kitchen teams:

• XSafe UV sanitation inhibits bacterial growth, mould, slime, and odours within the machine
• Agion antimicrobial protection on contact surfaces provides ongoing hygiene between scheduled cleans
• Front-access condenser filter allows straightforward maintenance without specialist tools
• Electronic controls maintain consistent cube quality as ambient and water temperatures vary seasonally
• External indicator lights and a clean alert allow at-a-glance monitoring of machine status

Installation requires careful planning. The MXG937 is an air-cooled unit and needs adequate clearance around the condenser — a confined or poorly ventilated space will affect both output and longevity. A dedicated electrical supply, water inlet, and drainage connection are all required. In hard-water areas, a filtration system is strongly advisable to protect internal components and maintain cube clarity over time; this is worth factoring into the total installation cost from the outset.

This unit is well suited to high-volume bars, hotels, large restaurants, and event catering operations where ice is central to service. It is not proportionate for lighter-use environments, where a smaller self-contained machine would be a more practical and cost-effective choice. For sites with even greater throughput demands, heavier-duty modular options are available within the range.

If you'd like to work through whether the MXG937 is the right match for your site — including electrical requirements, water quality, or how to size the bin to your service pattern — our team is happy to go through the details before you commit.

The Scotsman MF47 is a modular flake ice machine designed for commercial operations with a sustained, high-volume daily ice requirement. It produces what Scotsman refer to as superflake ice — a relatively dry flake at approximately 85% ice content — which makes it well suited to applications where excess moisture would compromise food presentation, fish display, or product handling. The unit pairs with a stainless steel storage bin, giving operators a usable ice reserve during quieter periods between production cycles.

At up to 300kg per 24 hours, this is a machine built for continuous demand rather than occasional use. Fish counters, salad bars, cocktail bars, healthcare catering, and wholesale food operations are among the environments where output at this level is practically relevant. The stainless steel auger and freezing cylinder are central to long-term reliability — these components absorb considerable mechanical stress in continuous operation, and stainless construction reduces both wear and contamination risk over time.

The integrated Xsafe UV system works continuously to suppress bacterial growth, mould, slime, and odour within the ice-making environment. In busy operations where cleaning schedules can come under pressure, this provides a meaningful additional layer of hygiene protection. Electronic controls and dual protection on the gear motor add operational confidence, with the machine shutting down safely if the water supply drops or ice reaches capacity rather than running dry or overflowing.

• Removable panels on all four sides for straightforward access during routine servicing
• Optical ice level sensor prevents overflow and unnecessary run cycles
• Choice of air-cooled, water-cooled, or remote condenser configurations
• Low-profile design to ease installation under standard overhead clearances
• Stainless steel panels with rounded corners support easier daily cleaning

Installation requires careful thought around the condenser configuration selected. Air-cooled units need adequate ventilation — restricted airflow will reduce output and shorten component life. Water-cooled versions suit enclosed plant room installations but increase water consumption and drain requirements. A remote condenser is worth considering where heat rejection inside the kitchen is a concern. In hard water areas, a water filtration system is strongly advisable; scale build-up on the evaporator will reduce output and may affect warranty validity.

The MF47 is well suited to medium-to-large operations with a genuine daily ice demand at this volume — large hotel kitchens, food production environments, or high-throughput bar and hospitality operations. Sites with more modest daily requirements may be better served by a lower-capacity flake machine, both operationally and in terms of energy consumption. At the other end, sites running industrial-scale ice demand should consider whether a higher-output unit would better protect against shortfall during peak periods.

If you'd like to talk through whether this output level matches your daily demand, or to work out the right condenser type for your site, the team at Advantage is happy to have that conversation with you.

The Scotsman AF127 is a self-contained flake ice machine that produces soft, pliable flake ice and holds a working reserve within a single unit. Because both the ice-making and storage functions are combined, there is no need for a separate storage bin, which simplifies installation and reduces the footprint required. Flake ice is well suited to applications where close, even contact with product is important — fish and seafood display, fresh produce countering, blended drinks, and certain food production or healthcare environments are all common uses.

Producing up to 122kg of ice per 24 hours, the AF127 is appropriate for mid- to high-volume sites where ice demand runs consistently through the service day. The integrated storage buffer helps smooth out demand spikes, meaning the machine is not forced into rapid cycling during busy periods — a practical advantage in environments where ice availability cannot be allowed to lapse during service.

Several design decisions reduce the day-to-day management load on operators:

• Integrated Xsafe UV system actively inhibits bacteria, mould, and slime within the machine
• Filter-free air-cooled condenser removes routine filter cleaning from the maintenance schedule
• Front-access design allows servicing without repositioning the unit
• Front-in, front-out airflow makes counter-recessed or built-in installation viable
• Electronic self-diagnostics with external alarm indicators flag developing faults early

Installation requires a mains cold water supply and a drain connection. The air-cooled condenser does not require a water-cooled circuit, but adequate ambient ventilation is essential — enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces will reduce output consistency. In hard water areas, a suitable water filtration system is strongly recommended; scale build-up degrades both ice quality and machine output over time, and inadequate filtration may affect warranty coverage.

The AF127 is well suited to food service counters, bar and hospitality operations, fishmongers, and light production environments that require reliable flake ice at consistent volume throughout the day. Sites with lower or more intermittent ice demand may find a smaller self-contained unit offers better energy economy. For large-scale operations requiring significantly greater daily output, a higher-capacity model would be worth considering.

If you are weighing up whether flake ice is the right format for your operation, or want to talk through the ventilation and water supply requirements for your specific site, we are happy to discuss it before you commit to a purchase.

The Scotsman MXG427 is a modular ice cubing machine supplied complete with a matching storage bin. It produces up to 170kg of ice in a 24-hour period and stores up to 129kg at any one time, making it a practical choice for operations that need a consistent, high-volume supply of cube ice throughout the day and into a late service. The ice it produces is what Scotsman refer to as Supercubes — full, transparent, slow-melting cubes that are consistent in both shape and clarity.

In a sustained service environment, the slow-melt characteristic of the Supercube format is worth noting operationally. Drinks stay cold for longer without diluting quickly, which supports consistent presentation at the bar and reduces the amount of ice going to waste during busy periods. The electronic control system adjusts the freeze cycle in response to changes in ambient and water temperature, which helps maintain reliable output quality across different seasons rather than seeing performance dip in warmer months.

From a day-to-day servicing perspective, the machine has been designed to keep routine maintenance straightforward:

• Front-access condenser filter allows cleaning without moving or disconnecting the unit
• Built-in clean alert indicator signals when filter attention is needed
• Agion antimicrobial treatment on internal contact surfaces helps resist microbial growth between scheduled cleans
• External status indicators give at-a-glance visibility of operating condition

As a modular configuration, the ice-making head sits on top of the storage bin, so adequate ceiling clearance is an important consideration at the planning stage. The unit draws condenser air from the front, which makes it workable in tighter installations where rear or side clearance is restricted — though the room itself should have reasonable ambient ventilation, particularly in warmer kitchens or plant rooms, to avoid output dropping during peak summer periods. A dedicated water supply, drain connection, and appropriate electrical supply are all required.

This combination is well suited to hotels, cocktail bars, busy restaurants, and event catering operations where both cube quality and reliable daily volume are priorities. Sites with lighter ice demand may find a smaller self-contained unit a more proportionate fit, while very high-volume operations such as large hotels or event venues may benefit from looking at a higher-output modular alternative.

If you are working through the right specification for your site — whether that is volume, installation constraints, or how this fits alongside existing equipment — the team is glad to talk it through with you before you commit.

The Scotsman AF87 is a self-contained flaked ice machine with an integrated storage bin. The ice-making mechanism and storage are housed within a single unit, making it a practical choice for sites where space is limited or a separate modular system is neither necessary nor practical.

Flake ice has a soft, pliable texture that sets it apart from cube or nugget formats. It conforms around product without bruising, melts evenly, and is well suited to applications where direct contact with food matters. Fish and seafood display, salad bars, fresh produce presentation, food production environments, and healthcare settings are all common uses. It functions for drinks service too, though its primary strength is product chilling and presentation.

Day-to-day, the AF87 is designed to be straightforward to run and service. A few features worth noting operationally:

• Xsafe UV sanitation inhibits bacterial growth, mould, and odour inside the unit
• Pressure-based water level monitoring is compatible with demineralised water as well as standard mains supply
• Electronic self-diagnostics with external alarm indicators support early fault detection
• Filter-free air-cooled condenser with front-in, front-out airflow suits built-in or counter installation
• Front access for servicing reduces maintenance disruption during busy periods

Installation requires a mains water connection, a water discharge line, and a standard electrical supply. The front-exhaust airflow means the unit can sit within cabinetry or a recess, provided adequate ventilation clearance is maintained. In hard water areas, a filtration system is strongly advisable — it protects machine longevity and is typically a warranty condition, so it is worth factoring into setup costs from the outset.

The AF87 suits cafés, bars, hotel food service areas, fishmongers, healthcare facilities, and small-to-medium food production operations where a self-contained unit with modest daily output meets demand. Sites with significantly higher throughput, or those supplying multiple service points simultaneously, may find a higher-capacity modular system is a better long-term fit.

If you would like to talk through whether the output and storage capacity match your typical daily requirement, or you have questions about water quality on your site, we are happy to work through that with you before you order.

The Scotsman AF107 is a self-contained flake ice machine with an integrated storage bin, producing up to 120kg of flake ice per 24-hour period. Flake ice is soft, pliable, and mouldable — practical across a wide range of commercial settings, from chilled fish and produce displays to food preparation packing and general drinks service in bars and restaurants.

In busy service environments, consistent output matters. The AF107 is built to run continuously through peak periods, and its pressure-based water level monitoring allows operation with both standard mains water and demineralised water. This is a useful characteristic where water quality varies or where specialist applications require purer ice. The built-in Xsafe UV system inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould, and slime within the machine — a genuine benefit for any site where hygiene standards are closely maintained.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the AF107 is straightforward to live with:

• Air-cooled condenser with front-in, front-out airflow permits installation against a wall or within a built-in recess
• Filter-free condenser design reduces routine maintenance requirements
• Front-access servicing simplifies cleaning and any technical intervention
• Self-diagnostic functions with external alarm indicators support early identification of issues
• Slanted bin door gives convenient, ergonomic access during service

The unit connects to a standard incoming water supply and drain. In hard water areas, fitting an appropriate inline water filter is strongly advisable — beyond protecting internal components, it is typically a condition of the manufacturer's warranty. The integrated bin holds up to 30kg of ice, which suits moderate throughput operations well, but sites with consistently high demand should consider whether a separate, higher-capacity storage bin would better support their service volumes.

The AF107 is well suited to mid-volume hospitality and catering operations — hotel bars, casual dining restaurants, fishmongers, delicatessens, and food preparation facilities where flake ice is used regularly. Being self-contained, no remote condenser or external bin is required, keeping installation straightforward. For very high-volume sites where both production and storage requirements are significantly greater across a service day, a larger-capacity machine would be worth considering.

If you are working out whether the AF107 is the right fit for your expected daily demand or your installation setup, we are happy to talk it through.

The Scotsman MXG637 is a high-output modular ice cuber from Scotsman's MXG Supercuber range, supplied complete with a matching storage bin. The ice-making head sits directly on top of the bin, keeping the combined footprint compact relative to the scale of output the machine delivers. It produces Scotsman's Supercube format — a dense, solid, crystal-clear cube with a notably slow melt rate — at up to 340kg per 24-hour cycle under appropriate ambient and water temperature conditions.

At that output level, the machine is genuinely built for continuous demand. High-volume bar service, hotel beverage operations, and event catering facilities all place sustained pressure on ice supply through peak periods, and the MXG637 is designed to keep pace without operators waiting on recovery. The Supercube's slow melt characteristic helps maintain drink quality and limits dilution, which is a real consideration in any environment where presentation matters. The unit incorporates UV treatment within its internal water system as part of its hygiene process, helping to suppress bacterial, mould, and slime growth — a practical concern for any machine running around the clock.

For day-to-day operation, the MXG637 is designed to be manageable in-house between scheduled service visits:

• Front-access condenser filter, cleanable without engineer attendance
• Indicator lights that flag when cleaning or attention is needed
• Agion antimicrobial surface treatment to resist microbial growth between cleans
• Electronic controls that compensate for ambient and water temperature variation to maintain consistent output

This is an air-cooled unit, so adequate ventilation around the condenser is essential. Restricted airflow will reduce ice output and increase wear on components over time. The machine requires a cold water supply, a drain connection, and a dedicated power supply — your electrician should confirm the supply requirements before installation is booked. When fully loaded with ice, the combined weight of the head and bin is considerable, so floor loading and access routes are worth factoring in at the planning stage.

The MXG637 is well suited to hotels, high-turnover bars, large restaurants, and event catering operations where reliable cube ice output at volume is a daily requirement. It is unlikely to be the right choice for a small café or light-use site, where a compact self-contained unit would be more proportionate. For sites with output requirements that exceed what this model can deliver, higher-capacity options are available within the MXG series.

Ice machines at this scale involve a number of installation and operational variables that are worth working through before committing to a purchase. If you'd like to talk through your site's specific requirements, the team is happy to help you assess whether this is the right model for your operation.