Restaurants
One cabinet near the service station covers water, soft drinks, and back-of-house — see restaurant sizing.
Machine Type Category
Built-in Bin Ice Machines
- Engineering support for space & voltage planning
- Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations available
- 80,000+ units exported annually
InstallationFreestanding cabinet
Cooling methodAir-cooled / Air-Cooled
Voltage220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz
CertificationCE / ETL / FCC / CB
Model comparison
Built-in Bin 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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 | 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 → |
 | KL-200 | Snowflake | 200 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-Cooled | View → |
Configuration checklist
What to confirm before ordering built-in bin 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 buyers
Who a built-in bin machine is built for
Ice maker and insulated storage bin in one factory-matched cabinet: connect water, drain, and power, and it runs. This format outsells every other for daily foodservice at 15–150kg/24h.
Cafes & beverage shops
Iced-drink menus run all day from a 50–100kg cabinet in a back corner — see cafe planning.
Bars (back-of-house)
The bulk supply behind the bar ice program, refilling station wells between rushes.
Shops & first-time importers
No site engineering beyond a level floor — the standard first container for new KAISON distributors.
Format comparison
Built-in bin versus the alternative configurations
| Criterion | Built-in bin | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity ceiling | Up to ~150–200kg/24h — the bin shares the cabinet | Modular head + bin scales to 1,000kg+ with bins sized separately |
| Bar-station fit | Freestanding cabinet needs floor space | Undercounter slides beneath an 850–900mm counter inside the workflow |
| Entry volume | Serves the public all day from one door | Countertop covers offices and kiosks at lower volumes |
| Installation | Water, drain, power — no assembly or bin matching on site | Modular systems need head-bin pairing and height planning |
| Redundancy | One sealed unit | Two modular heads over one bin keep producing during service |
Why one cabinet wins
What the factory-matched cabinet eliminates
Field-matching failures
Misaligned chutes, mismatched bin curtains, and sweating gaps are field-assembly problems — a one-piece tested cabinet does not have them.
One working-height door
Harvest falls straight into the bin below; staff scoop at working height with a bin-full sensor pausing production automatically.
One ice family, many menus
Cube, nugget, and snowflake variants share cabinet families — one spare-parts pool for distributors.
Why choose us
Why source built-in bin 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 built-in bin 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 built-in bin 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 built-in bin ice machines
What does a built-in bin ice machine include?
The ice-making system and an insulated storage bin in one freestanding cabinet, factory-matched and tested. On site you connect water, drain, and power — there is no bin pairing or assembly work.
What capacity range do built-in bin machines cover?
Roughly 15–150kg/24h with bins matched to each output level. Above about 150–200kg/24h, a modular head over a separate storage bin becomes the better configuration.
When should I choose modular instead of built-in bin?
When daily demand exceeds the built-in class, when you need a very large storage buffer, or when you want two heads feeding one bin for redundancy — typical for hotels and packaged-ice production.
How much clearance does the cabinet need?
Beyond its footprint, allow the spec-sheet clearance on the condenser side for airflow plus room to open the bin door and scoop. Send a photo or drawing of the intended spot and KAISON will confirm fit.
Can built-in bin machines run in hot kitchens?
Air-cooled models are rated with ambient derating in mind, but for enclosed kitchens routinely above 35°C, specify the water-cooled version to hold rated output.
Which ice types are available in this cabinet format?
Cube ice is the volume standard, with nugget and snowflake variants in the same cabinet families — convenient for distributors stocking one format across different menus.
What testing does each unit get before shipment?
Every machine passes water-leakage, electrical-safety, and actual ice-production testing before packing, backed by a 1-year parts warranty and spare-parts support for overseas buyers.