Ventilated kitchens
The standard case across restaurants, cafes, and general commercial use in temperate climates.
Machine Type Category
Air-Cooled Ice Machines
- Engineering support for space & voltage planning
- Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations available
- 80,000+ units exported annually
InstallationFreestanding, airflow clearance
Cooling methodAir-cooled / Air-Cooled / Air-cooled / Water-cooled / Water-Cooled / Air-Cooled (Optional)
Voltage220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz
CertificationCE / ETL / FCC / CB
Model comparison
Air-Cooled Ice Machines models and options
Configuration buyers compare specs side by side — send your quantity, voltage, and market requirements for a factory quotation.
| Photo | Model | Ice Shape | Capacity | Voltage | Cooling | View details |
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 | IM-1001T | Bullet | 10-12 Kg | 220V/110V 50Hz,60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KCH01 | Snowflake | 20 Kg | 220-240V~ | Air-cooled | View → |
 | AP-25BT | Cube | 25 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KT-36 | Cube | 35 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KN-40 | Cube | 40 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KS-36 | Cube | 40 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KL-45 | Snowflake | 45 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
 | KS-50 | Cube | 50 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | G8H-32PG | Gourmet | 50 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
 | KX-55 | Cube | 60 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KL-60 | Snowflake | 60 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
 | KX-65 | Cube | 70 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KX-78 | Cube | 80 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KM-78 | Cube | 80 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | AP-78P | Cube | 80 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KM-90 | Cube | 90 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | AP-180P | Cube | 100 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KL-100 | Snowflake | 100 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
 | AP-220P | Cube | 120 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | AP-260P | Cube | 140 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled | View → |
 | KL-150 | Snowflake | 150 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
 | AP-300P | Cube | 200 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KL-200 | Snowflake | 200 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
 | KP-200 | Flake | 200 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | AP-350P | Cube | 250 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KL-280 | Snowflake | 280 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Water-Cooled / Air-Cooled (Optional) | View → |
 | AP-500P | Cube | 300 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KP-300 | Flake | 300 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | AP-600P | Cube | 350 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KL-350 | Snowflake | 350 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Water-Cooled / Air-Cooled (Optional) | View → |
 | AP-800P | Cube | 400 kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | AP-1000P | Cube | 500 kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KL-500 | Snowflake | 500 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Water-Cooled / Air-Cooled (Optional) | View → |
 | KP-500 | Flake | 500 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | AP-1300P | Cube | 600 kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | AP-1500P | Cube | 1000 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KP-1T | Flake | 1000 Kg | 3 Phase / 380V / 50Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | AP-2000P | Cube | 1200 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KP-1.5T | Flake | 1500 Kg | 3 Phase / 380V / 50Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KP-2T | Flake | 2000 Kg | 3 Phase / 380V / 50Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
 | KP-3T | Flake | 3000 Kg | 3 Phase / 380V / 50Hz | Air-cooled / Water-cooled | View → |
Configuration checklist
What to confirm before ordering air-cooled ice machines
Cabinet configuration decides how the machine fits your site, not just how it looks. Confirm these six points before finalizing a model.
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Voltage & frequency | 220V/50Hz standard, with 110V/60Hz, 220V/60Hz, and 380V/50Hz options per destination market. |
| Water supply & drainage | Confirm inlet pressure and gravity or pumped drainage so the install matches your site plumbing. |
| Cooling method | Air-cooled installs cheaper and needs no water; water-cooled holds output in hot, high-ambient kitchens. |
| Footprint & clearance | Cabinet dimensions plus service clearance on the condenser side for airflow and maintenance access. |
| Noise requirements | Guest-facing or quiet environments may need a lower-noise compressor and fan configuration. |
| Certification needs | CE, ETL, FCC, or CB support depending on the destination country's import and safety requirements. |
Installation planning
Three things engineering confirms before you order
01 · Space
Space & clearance
- Cabinet footprint plus door swing and bin access
- Condenser-side clearance for airflow and heat rejection
- Service access for filters, panels, and maintenance
02 · Water & drain
Water supply & drainage
- Inlet water pressure and filtration requirements
- Gravity or pumped drain depending on site layout
- Additional water loop for water-cooled configurations
03 · Power
Power & voltage
- Voltage and frequency matched to your country standard
- Dedicated circuit sizing for compressor startup load
- Certification support for electrical compliance
Right-fit sites
Where air-cooled is clearly the right choice
A fan blows room air across the condenser — no cooling-water line, no extra water bill. Simplicity is why air cooling is the default on most of the 80,000+ machines KAISON ships each year.
Metered-water sites
Air cooling consumes no water beyond the ice itself — a significant lifetime saving where water is expensive or restricted.
Every cabinet format
Built-in bin, modular, undercounter, and countertop lines all default to air cooling.
Simple installations
Water and drain for the ice only, plus power — the lowest-cost install of any condenser option.
Condenser comparison
Air-cooled versus water-cooled at a glance
| Criterion | Air-cooled | Water-cooled |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Cheapest — no cooling-water plumbing | Needs cooling-water supply and return |
| Water use | None beyond the ice | Several liters per kg of ice (once-through) |
| Ambient sensitivity | Output drops 20–30% at 32°C; struggles above ~38°C | Near-rated output regardless of room temperature |
| Clearance | Spec-sheet airflow clearance required | No fan, no airflow requirement |
| Best sites | Ventilated, temperate, water-metered | Hot enclosed kitchens, tropical markets, 500kg+ plants — see water-cooled machines |
Field performance
Getting rated output from an air-cooled machine
Respect the clearances
Most field underperformance is blocked airflow, not the machine — keep intake and discharge sides clear per the spec sheet, and never box a side-venting cabinet into joinery.
Clean the condenser fins
A dust-blanketed condenser behaves like a machine in a much hotter room. A monthly brush or vacuum is the cheapest capacity upgrade there is.
Size from real ambient
Measure the actual summer temperature in the equipment corner — not the dining room — and size with that number. KAISON recommends to your climate, not the catalogue.
Why choose us
Why source air-cooled ice machines from KAISON
Engineering support
Refrigeration engineers help confirm voltage, cooling method, and footprint before you commit to a configuration.
Full category coverage
200+ commercial refrigeration models so distributors can complete projects from one supplier.
OEM/ODM flexibility
Private label, appearance, packaging, and parameter customization for your market.
Tested before packing
Every machine passes leakage, electrical safety, and ice-making performance tests before shipment.
Factory manufacturing
Built by a manufacturer, not a trading company
Every air-cooled ice machines ships from KAISON's own 20,000㎡ factory in Cixi, Ningbo — cabinet fabrication, refrigeration assembly, and full performance testing under one roof.
1998Established
80,000+Units exported annually
108Company team members
12Quality control staff
Custom process
How KAISON customizes air-cooled ice machines for your brand
From requirement confirmation to after-sales support, KAISON follows a clear customization path so brand owners and distributors always know their project status.
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Requirement Confirmation
Application, ice type, daily capacity, voltage, cooling method, and certification needs are confirmed before planning.
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Solution Design
Model recommendation, technical specifications, capacity evaluation, and cost analysis, then your branding built in — logo, color, panel finish, and packaging.
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Prototype Development
A working prototype and engineering drawings are prepared for new designs, adapted to your voltage, frequency, and market requirements.
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Testing & Sample Confirmation
The sample is tested for ice-making performance, electrical safety, and refrigeration reliability; you approve appearance, output, and packaging before mass production starts.
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Production, Inspection & Delivery
Incoming inspection, assembly, refrigerant charging, and testing on every unit off the line, then certification documents and export packing under EXW, FOB Ningbo, CIF, or DDP terms.
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After-sales Support
Installation and maintenance videos, spare parts support, and remote technical guidance for overseas buyers.
7–15 daysLogo & packaging customizationExisting model, your branding
20–35 daysMass production after confirmationCounted from sample sign-off
60–120 daysNew product developmentAgreed ODM projects only
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about air-cooled ice machines
What does 'air-cooled' actually mean on an ice machine?
The condenser rejects heat into room air with a fan, instead of into a cooling-water loop. It is the simplest installation — water and drain for the ice only, plus power — and the default configuration KAISON ships.
How much does room temperature affect output?
Ratings assume 21°C ambient. At 32°C, output typically drops 20–30%, and sustained temperatures near 38°C leave little useful capacity. Size from your equipment corner's real summer temperature.
When should I choose water-cooled instead?
When the machine's location runs hot year-round — enclosed kitchens, plant rooms, tropical markets — or when high-capacity output must stay stable. Otherwise air-cooled wins on installation cost and water use.
Why is my air-cooled machine producing less than rated?
The usual causes are blocked clearance, hot ambient, or dusty condenser fins — a dirty condenser behaves like a machine in a much hotter room. Clean the fins monthly and check the spec-sheet clearances.
Does an air-cooled machine use extra water?
No — only the water that becomes ice. That makes air cooling the economical choice where water is metered, expensive, or restricted.
Can air-cooled machines be installed in fitted cabinetry?
Only models designed for it. Standard side-venting cabinets need open clearance; for enclosed joinery choose a front-breathing undercounter model built for flush installation.
Are all KAISON formats available air-cooled?
Yes — built-in bin, modular head, undercounter, countertop, and dispenser lines all default to air cooling, across 110V/60Hz to 380V/50Hz builds with CE, ETL, FCC, and CB support.