Hot-climate markets
Distributors in Gulf, Southeast Asian, and African markets standardize on water-cooled builds to deliver rated output through summer.
Machine Type Category
Water-Cooled Ice Machines
- Engineering support for space & voltage planning
- Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations available
- 80,000+ units exported annually
InstallationFreestanding, water loop required
Cooling methodAir-cooled / Water-cooled / Water-Cooled / Air-Cooled (Optional)
Voltage220V/50Hz, 220/110V/60Hz
CertificationCE / ETL / FCC / CB
Model comparison
Water-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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 | 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 water-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 water-cooled is specified
The condenser rejects heat into flowing water instead of room air, so a 38°C kitchen keeps near-rated output while an air-cooled equivalent loses a third of its capacity.
Enclosed commercial kitchens
Beside a cook line at 35°C+, water cooling holds output — and dumps no hot air into the kitchen.
High-capacity plants
Flake and cube systems at 500kg/24h+, where output stability drives production planning — see industrial systems.
Marine & processing sites
Vessels and plants with abundant water and hot machinery spaces.
What changes
What water cooling changes on the machine
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Output stability | Flat across seasons — room temperature becomes almost irrelevant |
| Kitchen comfort | Rejected heat leaves in the water, not blown into the room |
| Noise & clearance | No condenser fan — cabinets can sit tighter to walls and equipment |
| Water consumption | Once-through uses several liters per kg of ice; tower or loop connections avoid that marginal cost |
| Regulations | Some municipalities restrict once-through cooling — check local rules; KAISON advises per market |
| Availability | Most cabinet and modular lines offer a water-cooled variant within the same model family |
Before you order
Three things to settle in the inquiry
Water source and tariff
Once-through economics depend on your water price; buildings with a cooling tower or condenser loop get stability at negligible marginal cost.
Local compliance
Confirm whether once-through cooling is permitted at your site — where restricted, a loop connection is the compliant alternative.
Plumbing preparation
Cooling-water flow and pressure requirements ship with the quotation, so supply and return connections are ready when the machine lands.
Why choose us
Why source water-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 water-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 water-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 water-cooled ice machines
When is a water-cooled ice machine worth it?
When the machine's location runs hot — enclosed kitchens, plant rooms, tropical climates — or when high-capacity output must stay stable year-round. Water cooling holds near-rated output where air-cooled machines lose 20–30%.
How much water does water cooling consume?
Once-through configurations use several liters per kilogram of ice, so price it against your water tariff. Buildings with a cooling tower or condenser loop avoid that marginal cost almost entirely.
Is once-through water cooling allowed everywhere?
No — some municipalities restrict or ban it. Check local regulations first; where once-through is restricted, a tower or loop connection is the compliant alternative. KAISON can advise per market.
Does a water-cooled machine heat up the kitchen?
No — the rejected heat leaves in the water, not the room air. Beside a cook line that is a real comfort advantage over an air-cooled cabinet blowing warm air.
Does water-cooled need airflow clearance like air-cooled?
No fan, no airflow requirement — cabinets can sit tighter to walls and neighboring equipment. You do need cooling-water supply and return connections at the machine position.
Which KAISON models can be ordered water-cooled?
Most cabinet and modular lines offer a water-cooled condenser variant within the same model family, so distributors can quote air- and water-cooled versions from one catalogue.
What should site plumbing prepare before delivery?
Cooling-water supply at the specified flow and pressure, a return or drain path, plus the normal ice-making water and drain. Flow requirements ship with the quotation so plumbing is ready at landing.