Ugolini Arctic DX 12/3AA 36 Litre 3-Bowl Chilled Drink Dispenser

The Ugolini Arctic DX 12/3AA is a three-bowl countertop dispenser designed for continuous cold service of non-carbonated beverages. With a combined 36-litre capacity across three independent bowls, it allows operators to present multiple drink varieties — juice, iced tea, flavoured water, cordials — side by side, at a consistent chill throughout the service period.

Each bowl circulates liquid via a submersible pump rather than relying on surface contact alone. In practice, this means the machine holds temperature reliably as bowls are drawn down and refilled during a busy service, rather than allowing warmer liquid added at the top to sit uncooled. A stirring paddle in each bowl also keeps pulpy or mixed drinks homogeneous, which is worth considering if you are serving juice-based products that tend to separate over time.

From a daily operations perspective, the machine is straightforward for front-of-house staff to manage:

• Three independent bowls allow different drinks to run simultaneously without cross-contamination
• Removable food-grade bowls and faucets simplify end-of-day cleaning
• Hermetically sealed compressor reduces the likelihood of ongoing maintenance issues
• Stainless steel construction supports durability under regular daily use
• No plumbing connection required, giving flexibility over counter placement

Installation requires only a standard mains electrical supply and reasonable clearance around the condenser for ventilation. Bowls are filled manually rather than via a water line, which keeps siting flexible but does mean a refilling process needs to be in place during longer service periods — this is worth factoring in for high-footfall events or extended buffet runs.

This model is well suited to hotels, cafés, staff canteens, buffet operations, and event catering settings where a reliable multi-variety cold drinks display is needed without a plumbed installation. It sits in the mid-capacity range; sites with very high footfall or a need for larger individual bowl volumes may find it worth looking at a higher-capacity alternative.

If you would like to talk through whether this model fits your expected service volumes and setup, the team is happy to help you think it through before you order.