Hotels & banqueting
Overnight production fills a 300–500kg bin that carries the banquet draw-down — see hotel ice planning.
Machine Type Category
Separate Bin Modular Ice Machines
- Engineering support for space & voltage planning
- Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations available
- 80,000+ units exported annually
InstallationModular head + bin
Cooling methodAir-cooled / Water-cooled / Water-Cooled / Air-Cooled (Optional)
Voltage220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz
CertificationCE / ETL / FCC / CB
Model comparison
Separate Bin Modular 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-300P | Cube | 200 Kg | 220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz | Air-cooled / Water-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 separate bin modular 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 goes modular
An ice-making head over a dedicated storage bin, each sized separately — the configuration high-volume ice is built on, from 300kg/24h to multi-ton systems.
Central kitchens & catering
One back-of-house system feeds multiple outlets and event load-outs from a single buffer.
Seafood & processing plants
Flake heads at industrial tonnage over bins sized to landing and production schedules.
Packaged ice producers
Cube and large-cube heads feeding bagging stations at 300–1,000kg/24h.
Specification logic
How a head + bin combination is sized
Start from the demand curve, not the average — order head and bin together and the pairing, warranty, and testing arrive as one system.
| Decision | Rule |
|---|---|
| Head output | 24-hour production covers total daily use plus 20–30% hot-weather headroom |
| Bin volume | Holds the largest continuous draw-down (banquet setup, morning load-out) plus overnight production |
| Pairing | Bin opening and head footprint must match — automatic when both come from KAISON |
| Installed height | Head on bin can exceed 2m — check the room and door route before ordering |
| Cooling | Water-cooled condensers are standard practice at 500kg/24h+ in hot plant rooms |
| Power | 220V single-phase on smaller heads; 380V/50Hz three-phase common above one ton |
Uptime by design
Why volume operations split the system
Two heads, one bin
The standard redundancy layout: one head under maintenance still leaves half production plus the bin buffer — no ice outage during service.
Serviceable for years
Heads can be repaired, replaced, or upgraded later without touching the bin — the bin routinely outlives two generations of heads.
Engineering before ordering
Send room dimensions, demand pattern, and ambient conditions; KAISON refrigeration engineers confirm the combination before quotation.
Why choose us
Why source separate bin modular 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 separate bin modular 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 separate bin modular 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 separate bin modular ice machines
What is a modular (separate bin) ice machine?
An ice-making head mounted on a dedicated insulated storage bin, each sized separately. It is the standard configuration above roughly 200kg/24h, where built-in bin cabinets run out of capacity.
How do I size the head and the bin?
Size the head so 24-hour output covers daily demand plus 20–30% hot-weather headroom; size the bin to hold your largest continuous draw-down plus overnight production. KAISON engineers can run this from your demand pattern.
Can two ice heads share one bin?
Yes — a standard hotel and banquet configuration. It doubles output on one footprint and adds redundancy: one head keeps producing while the other is serviced.
Do the head and bin have to be the same brand?
Openings and footprints must match, so mixed-brand pairings need adapter checks. Ordering head and bin together from KAISON guarantees the match and keeps one warranty covering the system.
What power supply do modular systems use?
220V single-phase on smaller heads; 380V/50Hz three-phase is common at 500kg/24h and above. Confirm your supply in the inquiry and the machine ships built for it.
Which ice types can a modular head produce?
Cube ice for hospitality and packaged ice, flake ice for processing and display, and large cube for bagging — all on the same bin families for easy multi-site standardization.
Does KAISON help plan the installation?
Yes. Send your room dimensions, demand pattern, and ambient conditions; refrigeration engineers will confirm head/bin sizing, cooling method, clearances, and installed height before you order.