Ningbo Kaison Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. No. 83 Huatang Road, Fuhai Town, Cixi, Ningbo
Ice Type Category

Snowflake Ice Machines

  • 20+ years ice machine manufacturing
  • OEM/ODM and private label support
  • 80,000+ units exported annually
Snowflake Ice Machines from KAISON ice machine factory
Models

Snowflake 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 snowflake 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.

Commonly used in: Cafe Commercial
Available as: Countertop Built-in Bin
Applications

Where snowflake ice sells

Snowflake ice is the finest granular ice KAISON produces — closer to fresh snow than to standard flake — and it is bought for texture, not tonnage.

Bubble tea & beverage chains

Fine, consistent ice blends fast without straining blenders and keeps drink texture identical across every franchise outlet.

Dessert & bingsu shops

Snowflake ice absorbs syrup and milk evenly, holding flavor through the bowl instead of leaving it at the bottom.

Supermarket fresh sections

A smooth white bed for sashimi, juice bottles, and salad bars that shapes cleanly around awkward products.

Cafes adding blended menus

Smoothies and frappes run gentler on equipment with fine ice — see cafe sizing.

At a glance

Snowflake ice machine quick facts

ItemDetail
Ice formFinest granular ice — smaller, drier, and more uniform than standard flake ice
Built forBlending, shaken teas, desserts, and food presentation — texture is the product
Cabinet formatsCompact built-in bin cabinets for shopfronts; larger heads for central kitchens
Typical order100kg/24h-class cabinet for a busy beverage outlet
Display sizing15–25kg per square meter of iced display per re-icing
Export builds110V/60Hz, 220V/50Hz, 220V/60Hz with CE, ETL, FCC, and CB documentation
Sizing reference

Sizing a snowflake machine from daily cups

A 500ml blended drink uses roughly 150–200g of ice. Size to your busiest realistic day, and confirm ventilation if the machine sits in an enclosed shopfront counter.

Outlet volumeDaily ice useSuggested machine class
200 cups/day30–40kg50kg/24h built-in bin
400 cups/day60–80kg100kg/24h built-in bin
600+ cups/day90–130kg150kg/24h cabinet or central head
Display counter15–25kg per ㎡ per refreshSized with beverage demand combined
Why choose us

Why source snowflake 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 snowflake ice machines ships from KAISON's own 20,000㎡ factory in Cixi, Ningbo — cutting, welding, foaming, assembly, and testing all under one roof.

KAISON sheet metal workshop cutting ice machine cabinet panels
Sheet Metal Workshop
KAISON foaming workshop with insulation moulds for ice machine cabinets
Foaming Workshop
KAISON ice machine assembly workshop with cabinets on the production line
Assembly Workshop
KAISON quality inspection line running finished commercial ice machines
Quality Inspection
KAISON finished goods warehouse stacked with packed commercial ice machines
Finished Goods Warehouse
KAISON ice machine factory office building in Cixi, Ningbo
Factory Office Building
1998Established
80,000+Units exported annually
108Company team members
12Quality control staff

Custom process

How KAISON customizes snowflake 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.

  1. 01

    Requirement Confirmation

    Application, ice type, daily capacity, voltage, cooling method, and certification needs are confirmed before planning.

  2. 02

    Solution Design

    Model recommendation, technical specifications, capacity evaluation, and cost analysis, then your branding built in — logo, color, panel finish, and packaging.

  3. 03

    Prototype Development

    A working prototype and engineering drawings are prepared for new designs, adapted to your voltage, frequency, and market requirements.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    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 snowflake ice machines

What is the difference between snowflake ice and flake ice?

Snowflake ice is finer, drier, and more uniform than standard flake — closer to fresh snow. Flake is built for industrial contact cooling; snowflake is built for texture in blended drinks, desserts, and food display.

Is snowflake ice suitable for bubble tea shops?

Yes — it is the standard choice. Fine, consistent ice blends fast without straining blenders and keeps drink texture identical across a franchise, which is why beverage chains standardize on snowflake machines.

How much ice does a beverage shop need per day?

A 500ml blended drink uses roughly 150–200g of ice, so 400 cups a day is about 60–80kg. Most shops order a 100kg/24h-class machine with built-in bin to cover peaks.

Can snowflake ice be used for food display?

Yes. It packs smoothly around seafood, bottles, and salad bars, giving a clean white bed. Budget 15–25kg per square meter of display per re-icing when sizing the machine.

What machine formats are available?

Compact built-in bin cabinets for shopfronts, and larger production heads for central kitchens. Tell KAISON your daily volume and space, and we will recommend the configuration.

Can a franchise get custom-branded snowflake machines?

Yes. Through KAISON's OEM/ODM program the logo, panel finish, packaging, and manual can carry your brand, so every outlet installs an identical branded unit. One-unit samples are supported.

What maintenance does a snowflake ice machine need?

Regular water-filter changes and periodic cleaning of the water circuit and bin. KAISON provides maintenance videos, spare parts support, and remote technical guidance under a 1-year parts warranty.

    Factory quote

    Tell KAISON your ice machine requirements

    Send your ice type, daily capacity, quantity, market, and OEM/ODM needs. KAISON will recommend suitable models and prepare a factory quotation within 24 hours.

    • Factory-direct commercial ice machine supply

    • OEM/ODM support for distributors and brand owners

    • Export documentation and quality inspection support

    200+Commercial refrigeration models

    ISO/CECompliance document support

    80,000Annual ice machine capacity

    OEMPrivate label project support


    KAISON replies within 24 hours with model suggestions and quotation details.