Scotsman Technology
Scotsman Ice Machines are built on solid, and often patented, technologies developed and refined over decades. Below are listed the core Scotsman Technologies; use the sliding images to view them or just let the slideshow play!
Condenser Air Filter
As an air-cooled condenser becomes clogged with dust it becomes less and less efficient, leading to reduced ice production. Scotsman air-cooled machines feature an air filter housed near the condenser to stop the accumulation of dust. Highly efficient and user-friendly, the filter can easily be removed from the front side of the unit, and the "clean me" light notifies you when the filter needs cleaning. Removing the filter and washing it under a tap is a one-minute job!
Energy Saving System
The ESS system optimises the efficiency of the production cycle, improving the quality of the ice and reducing operating costs
Horizontal Spray System
Minerals which are naturally contained in water affect the clarity of ice and can result in unattractive white cubes. Scotsman HSS sprays water onto the horizontal evaporator, where only the purest particles of water are transformed into ice: the result is solid, slow-melting crystal clear cubes.
Water Purity System
During the freezing process, the purest water is the first to freeze, while residual water and minerals flow back into the water sump. The Water Purity System flushes the water sump clean before each production cycle, resulting in quality crystal clear cubes throughout the life of the machine.
Total Hygiene Concept
There is no better foodgrade material than stainless steel. Scotsman machines are built with stainless steel frames and side panels for rust free durability, ease of cleaning and hygiene. Large and accessible ice storage areas allow for a quick and easy sanitising routine.
Progressive Water Discharge
Unique PWD (Progressive Water Discharge) by Scotsman solves all your drainage height or distance problems. Place your ice maker just where you need it, up to 15 meters away, and 1.5 meters lower than the actual drain outlet. And keep your ice away from algae or microbes coming from stagnant drain water. PWD is standard on all EC and EF Easy Fit line models.
Quiet Door Action
Bin doors must be kept closed to assure sanitary conditions for the ice cubes in the storage area. Sound dampening rubber inserts reduce the noise element in ice collection operations and ensure a longer life for the door latching mechanism.
Adaptive Cycle Control
Fluctuating or unusual ambient temperatures influence ice production and ice quality. Scotsman Adaptive Cycle Control electronically adjusts the freezing and harvest cycles according to ambient and water temperatures, fine tuning machine functions for best performance and top quality ice cubes.
Built-In Facility
Built in installations are nowadays becoming more common. Ice machines must be designed to fit into areas of restricted air flow. Front panel louvres for condenser ventilation airflow are a standard feature on Scotsman undercounter models, as well as easy to reach connections and controls for maximised installation flexibility.
Anti-Microbial System
Multiple species of microbes are part of every environment in varying proportions. Scotsman helps prevent their proliferation beyond tolerated limits. The use of an efficient, food-safe anti-microbial agent, contained in a pouch positioned on the inner side of the sliding bin door, creates a barrier against the potential nestling and subsequent proliferation of these micro-organisms. This pouch releases a vapour that creates an invisible "film" on the surface of the bin, on the scoop and on the ice. This film immediately vapourises when the ice meets the air outside of the bin. To safe-guard the efficiency of the system, the pouch needs replenishing on a monthly basis.
Hygienic Ice Scoop
The best way to prevent contamination of ice is to avoid microbial proliferation on the surfaces in contact with the cubes. The same is true for the ice-scoop. It is paramount to have a safe and clean location to place it after use. The scoop-holder has been positioned inside the bin, in a safe environment, so the scoop is always at hand for quick and hygienic collection of ice. Scotsman is proud to offer AquaArmor in most of its models, utilising AgION a silver-based anti-microbial compound.
Patented Anti-Scale System
One of the many Scotsman Patents, the Anti-Scale System allows for an easy, quick and efficient manual disposal of most of the residual minerals that are the natural side effect of water circulation in a closed system. The advantage the system brings is to prevent and reduce problems arising from scale accumulation into the water circuit. Scale removal provides a higher
quality of cube and reduces routine maintenance.
Ice Bin Capacity
The bin capacity is fundamental to the correct choice of ice machine. Typically ice consumption is not regular throughout the day, so it is advisable to specify a size of ice bin capable of meeting peak demand. An ice bin that holds 50% of the total daily output of the unit is the ideal choice, a choice that in most cases allows the user to meet all ice requirements through the working day.
Routine Maintenance Alarm
Routine cleaning keeps any machine operating safely for longer periods of time. The Scotsman "Clean Me" light informs you exactly when to run the maintenance routine, for both the air condensing and water spray systems.
Co-Axial Flake System
Static evaporators can't cope with the natural shape of flake ice. The best solution is a vertical, cylindrical evaporator with an auger that extrudes ice flakes through an ice breaker. Scotsman has perfected its solid stainless steel evaporator through years of experience, applying the advanced technology of direct refrigerant expansion to ice production and offering maximum durability and efficiency.
AgION
Most Scotsman models incorporate AgION, a silver-based anti-microbial compound that reduces the growth of bacteria, microorganisms, algae, mold and slime on ice machine surfaces. This innovation makes available to Scotsman customers a specific, reliable and durable technology against microbial contamination.
Fast Drop System
Automated "harvest" system for the detachment of the ice-cubes from the evaporator plate using a dual action of thermal and mechanical effects. Reducing the last phase of the production cycle - the actual defrost - to a matter of just 30 seconds, i.e. one-sixth of the time required by a standard ice-cuber.
Vertical Dice System
A vertical evaporator plate produces "traditional" dice ice cubes, best used in situations where larger volumes of ice, or maximum liquid displacement, are required.
Spraybar Quick Disconnect
Routine manual cleaning is a requirement for food-service equipment. With the new Scotsman Quick Disconnect system, cleaning of the spray bar assembly literally takes seconds. Life is easy with Scotsman!
