Gain in-depth insights into Snowflake Ice Machine-SF Series for Multi-Scale Beverage and Cold-Chain Operations equipment’s working principles, application scenarios, and technical highlights.
Product Introduction
Comparing SF-120 and SF-1000 side by side reveals the core value of the Snowflake Ice Machine-SF Series: a single product line that scales across six model tiers, from a 60 kg/24h benchtop unit built for boutique cafés to a 500 kg/24h floor-standing system engineered for mega-retail distribution and airport culinary lounges. Rather than forcing buyers into a one-size machine, the SF Series lets operators match ice output to daily demand while staying on the same snowflake ice platform — soft, slow-melting, visually premium ice that holds texture in milk tea, cold brew, seafood display, and clinical beverage service.
The line splits cleanly along two refrigerant families. SF-120 and SF-220/250 use R134a for compact installations under 120 kg/24h, while SF-400 through SF-1000 move to R404A to support heavier continuous-duty cycles in supermarkets, hospital wings, and food service hubs where downtime is unacceptable. Each model arrives with its own target environment mapping — small cafés and localized prep stations at the entry tier, specialized Japanese restaurants and mid-sized hotels in the middle, and clinical hospitals, testing laboratories, and mega-retail perishable supply chains at the top. Buyers planning a multi-site rollout can standardize on the SF Series while selecting the right capacity per location, supported by commercial kitchen equipment planning guidance from HSYL.
Technical Specification
| Model | Output (24h) | Power (W) | Dimensions L×W×H (mm) | Target Environment | Refrigerant |
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| SF-120 | 60 kg / 80 kg | 660 / 720 | 400 × 520 × 820 | Small cafés, boutique bars, localized prep stations | R134a |
| SF-220 / SF-250 | 100 kg / 120 kg | 800 / 860 | 500 × 500 × 960 | Mid-sized hotels, specialized Japanese restaurants | R134a |
| SF-400 | 180 kg | 980 | 500 × 560 × 1220 | Supermarkets, regional beverage chains | R404A |
| SF-500 | 230 kg | 1500 | 560 × 860 × 1600 | High-volume resort hotels, clinical hospitals | R404A |
| SF-650 | 300 kg | 1960 | 760 × 860 × 1750 | Large-scale food service hubs, testing laboratories | R404A |
| SF-1000 | 500 kg | 2400 | 760 × 860 × 1900 | Mega-retail distribution, airport culinary lounges | R404A |
Each model ships air-cooled with automatic harvest and storage integration. Voltage customization (220V/380V) is available to match destination facility standards.
Working Process
- Connect water supply and power, then select the production mode matching daily demand — continuous harvest for peak hours or scheduled cycle for off-peak storage.
- Snowflake ice forms on the evaporator and is harvested automatically into the integrated storage bin; the R134a loop on SF-120/220/250 maintains efficiency for sub-120kg loads, while the R404A loop on SF-400 through SF-1000 sustains heavier continuous-duty cycles.
- Dispense snowflake ice into beverage or display containers as needed. For multi-format venues running both preservation and beverage service, pair the SF Series with a Flake Ice Machine-AP Series to cover seafood and produce display alongside drink service.
- Flush the water circuit weekly, inspect the evaporator monthly, and validate refrigerant pressure quarterly to keep the unit within rated output across the 660W–2400W power range. Run a daily ice-quality check before first service to confirm texture and clarity meet beverage-grade standards.
Applications
- Small cafés, boutique bars, and localized prep stations (SF-120)
- Mid-sized hotels and specialized Japanese restaurants (SF-220 / SF-250)
- Supermarkets and regional beverage chains (SF-400)
- High-volume resort hotels and clinical hospital beverage service (SF-500)
- Large-scale food service hubs and testing laboratories (SF-650)
- Mega-retail distribution centers and airport culinary lounges (SF-1000)
- Milk tea, cold brew, and dessert chain cold-drink preparation across all tiers
Advantages
- Six-tier model ladder from 60 kg to 500 kg per 24 hours lets buyers match output to a single café or a multi-department hospital wing without switching platforms.
- Dual refrigerant strategy — R134a on compact tiers (SF-120 to SF-250) and R404A on high-output tiers (SF-400 to SF-1000) — optimizes efficiency and continuous-duty stability across the full capacity range.
- Snowflake ice texture holds longer in cold beverages, reducing dilution in milk tea, cold brew, and premium drink service while improving visual presentation.
- Standardized footprint family (400mm to 760mm width) lets multi-site operators plan kitchen layouts once and scale capacity by swapping models within the same cabinet envelope.
- Automatic harvest and integrated storage reduce manual handling, supporting 24/7 operation planning in supermarkets, hospitals, and airport lounges.
- Clinical and laboratory-grade deployment options (SF-500, SF-650) cover hospital wings and testing laboratories where reliable ice supply is operational, not optional.
CTA
- Request a quote with your daily ice demand, facility type, and preferred refrigerant grade.
- Ask HSYL engineers for multi-site rollout planning and model-per-location selection support.
- Confirm voltage, dimensions, and installation clearance for your kitchen or cold-chain layout.
