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IM-1001T Home Bullet Ice Maker
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Bullet Ice Machines
- 20+ years ice machine manufacturing
- OEM/ODM and private label support
- 80,000+ units exported annually
Models
Bullet Ice Machines models and options
Compare capacities and configurations below, then send your quantity, voltage, and market requirements for a factory quotation.
Ice shape guide
What to check before choosing bullet ice machines
Ice shape affects presentation, melt rate, and machine sizing as much as price does. These four factors decide whether it is the right fit.
Clarity & melt rate
Denser ice melts slower and looks clearer in the glass — a factor for drink presentation, transport, and display time.
Output & bin sizing
Daily output is rated over 24 hours, but demand peaks in hours — size the bin so the busiest shift never runs short.
Best-fit applications
The same ice shape performs differently across bars, restaurants, hotels, and industrial lines — match it to how it will actually be used.
Maintenance & hygiene
One-button self-cleaning, water filtration, and food-safe materials keep daily commercial use simple and sanitary.
Applications
Where bullet ice machines fit
Bullet ice — cylindrical with a hollow center — freezes around refrigerated probes in minutes rather than long harvest cycles, from compact, affordable mechanisms.
Small cafes & kiosks
25–60kg/24h covers most light menus; see cafe sizing for cup-based math.
Offices & clinics
Tank-fill countertop units need no plumbing at all — a power socket is the whole installation.
Home bars & rentals
The retail segment KAISON supplies through the home ice maker line and cross-border e-commerce programs.
Convenience retail
Backup ice for drink coolers without committing to a full commercial cabinet.
At a glance
Bullet ice machine quick facts
| Item | Detail |
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| Ice form | Hollow cylinder formed on refrigerated probes in 8–15 minute cycles |
| First ice | Usable ice within 10–15 minutes of switch-on — suits businesses that power off overnight |
| Drink behavior | Chills fast, melts faster than solid cube — right for everyday soft drinks, not premium serves |
| Water systems | Tank-fill (no plumbing) for consumer and office channels; plumbed inlet for continuous duty |
| Output span | 12–40kg/24h countertop class up to 60kg light-commercial cabinets |
| Export builds | 110V/60Hz, 220V/50–60Hz with CE, ETL, FCC, and CB documentation |
Import channel
Why bullet machines are the e-commerce volume play
High units per container
Compact cartons and dense loading make bullet machines the best freight economics in the KAISON range.
Tested output, fewer returns
Every unit passes ice-production and electrical-safety testing before packing, so the carton figure is a tested figure — the difference between a good listing and a returns problem.
Deep customization
Body color, logo, retail box, manual language, and plug type through the OEM/ODM program — the most-customized consumer category, with established cross-border seller cooperation.
Why choose us
Why source bullet ice machines from KAISON
Factory-direct pricing
Own factory near Ningbo port with source-level procurement in the refrigeration industrial cluster.
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 bullet ice machines ships from KAISON's own 20,000㎡ factory in Cixi, Ningbo — cutting, welding, foaming, assembly, and testing all under one roof.
1998Established
80,000+Units exported annually
108Company team members
12Quality control staff
Custom process
How KAISON customizes bullet 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 bullet ice machines
What is bullet ice?
Cylindrical ice with a hollow center, formed around refrigerated probes in 8–15 minute cycles. It chills drinks quickly and comes from compact, affordable mechanisms — the standard for light-commercial and consumer ice makers.
How fast does a bullet ice machine start producing?
The first basket of ice typically drops within 10–15 minutes of switch-on, because there is no long batch harvest cycle. That suits businesses that only run the machine during service hours.
Does a bullet ice maker need plumbing?
Not necessarily. Countertop models run from a self-contained water tank, so they work in offices and kiosks without a water point; plumbed-inlet versions are available for continuous use.
How does bullet ice compare to cube ice in a drink?
Bullet ice chills faster but melts faster, because of its hollow center. For everyday soft drinks it is fine; for premium serves and slow dilution, step up to solid cube or large cube ice.
Why are bullet machines popular with e-commerce importers?
Compact cartons and high units-per-container plus steady marketplace demand. KAISON already supplies leading cross-border sellers and supports retail packaging, branding, and manuals per channel.
Is the rated output on the carton reliable?
KAISON tests ice production and electrical safety on every unit before packing, so the rated figure reflects tested performance rather than a theoretical maximum.
What customization is available for bullet ice makers?
Body color, logo, retail box, manual language, plug type, and voltage (110V/60Hz, 220V/50–60Hz) through the OEM/ODM program — bullet machines are KAISON's most-customized consumer category.