Manitowoc Ice Offers a New Choice in Nugget Ice Machines - Undercounter and Modular Units
Manitowoc, Wis - May 20, 2011 - Manitowoc nugget ice machines address a variety of needs for the foodservice industry. They complement any food and beverage applications from carbonated beverages to blended smoothies, making them perfect for use in restaurants, cafeterias, convenience stores, and more. To meet the needs of the foodservice industry, Manitowoc now offers two types of nugget ice machines.
Manitowoc's nugget ice is a softer, more chewable ice without the drink dilution and dispensability issues of wetter and softer types of ice and boasts a 90% ice to water ratio. Any of the Manitowoc modular nugget machines can be applied to Servend beverage dispenser for an unbeatable soft-drink experience.
RN Series nugget ice
The RN Series ice machines produce a tubular nugget ice which is ideal for dispensing in beverage applications as the longer nugget discourages congealing. The ice shape is approximately 5/8" diameter by 1" average length. Available RN Series models include: RN400 modular, RN1000 modular, RN1400 modular and two remote options.
The RNS Series nugget ice
The RNS Series ice machine produce a smaller nugget than the tubular-shaped in a variety of shapes and sizes approximately 3/8" to 1/2" wide and3/8" to 1/2" long with some larger and some smaller pieces mixed in. The RNS Series models include: RNS0244 undercounter, RNS0385 undercounter, and RNS0300 modular ice machines. The RNS0244 undercounter will fit under standard kitchen counters and the RNS0385 will fit under standard bar height counters, both ideal front of store applications in cafes, coffee shops and bars.
All Manitowoc Nugget ice machines feature robust bearings for long life, dual layer evaporators for maximum heat transfer, stainless steel augers for durability, and rigorous reliability testing for all. Manitowoc offers a 3-year parts and 2-year labor warranty with an additional 2-year parts warranty on the compressor for modular and undercounter nugget ice machines.