All About Ice Crushers

In the summer, we want to cool down so much, and here ice comes to our rescue. It gives the drinks a richer taste, reveals bright colors. Iridescent water crystals serve as cooling in drinks, and in order to put them in a glass, ice is crushed.

For crushing, an ice crusher is usually used - an aggregate that has cutting blades. The cutting tool rotates, and the ice, falling under it, turns into cubes or very small chips. Each ice crusher has its own cutting settings, which can be changed to suit your needs. If you set them correctly, you can get the desired ice diameter.

There are several types of shredders.

• Crusher. Designed for crushing ice into small crumbs. This crumb is more practical and is added by most bartenders to cocktails and juices in situations where cubes are not suitable.

• Manual grinder or mill. Differs in manual control, application of greater mechanical force to chop ice. These hand-held models are horizontal and have a large capacity. Such models can process more material in a longer time. Suitable for home use or for use in places of public catering with a small flow of people.

• Vertical shredders. Most often used in narrow spaces where little attention is paid to cocktails. Outwardly it resembles a blender, it has not very large capacity, but it is very convenient, since the components of the cocktail can be placed in the bowl along with the ice.

• Electric. The most popular type of shredder at the moment. Spends a minimum of time, usually silent. Quite compact, it fits comfortably under the bar counter, and also does not take up much space on it. Has high performance and low power consumption. Suitable for establishments with high traffic and constant use.

• Industrial. It features large dimensions and the ability to load more ice. Used in places with a large flow of people. Compared to other types, it has greater power and energy consumption.

It is rather problematic to find products of this category in ordinary stores, but on specialized Internet sites the choice is huge.

We offer a kind of rating of the most popular models of ice crushers.

Specifications:

• manufacturer China;

• power 0.08 kW;

• case material stainless steel;

• removable container with a volume of 3 liters;

• productivity 12 kg / h;

• voltage 220 V;

• blade speed 1000 rpm.

This ice crusher saves a lot of time as it is equipped with automatic ice dispensing. Good for crushing small pieces of ice.

Specifications:

• manufacturer China;

• power 0.25 kW;

• weight 8.5 kg;

• height 170 mm;

• width 446 mm;

• depth 380 mm;

• voltage 220 V.

Specifications:

• manufacturer China;

• maximum productivity 4 kg / h;

• maximum rotation speed 1500 rpm;

• material aluminum;

• voltage 220 V;

• weight 8.5 kg;

• power consumption 350 W.

The size of the ice pieces can be adjusted. The switch in this model is located at the top, which increases safety during use.

Specifications:

• bowl volume 2.3 l;

• power 800 W;

• indicators are available;

• bowl material glass;

• body material plastic, metal;

• speed regulation is;

• height 437 mm.

Specifications:

• weight 4.17 kg;

• dimensions 280 * 200 * 415 mm;

• voltage 220 V;

• power 0.08 kW;

• productivity 13.5 kg / h;

• manufacturer China.

The choice depends on what you need the device for, how much work you need, and how often it will be used. The scope of use is the main factor when choosing the device you need.

You need to start with performance. If the grinder will be used in an establishment where there is a high demand for cocktails, then it is better to choose a higher power. If the demand is small and the flow of people is small, then it is worth starting with less capacity. The more power the device has, the better it will handle ice.

You must know exactly where you will put this unit in order to understand what dimensions you need. You should not take a too large crusher if you know that the flow of people is not that great.

With frequent use, it is best to choose stainless steel or aluminum, since these models will last much longer than plastic ones. However, you will have to pay much more for them. If your bar, cafe, restaurant is just opening, then you should choose cheaper models - after a sound assessment of demand, choose what suits a particular situation.

It is worth paying attention to the chopper blades. Models with steel blades serve for a very long time and are, accordingly, very expensive, and models with plastic blades will not hit your pocket so hard, but after a while they will require repair. If you need a shredder for your home, then it is recommended to pay attention to plastic.

It is worth paying special attention to reviews. The opinion of people who have already used this product will help you decide.