FPS-KB1000P Commercial Nugget Ice Machine – 500 kg/24 h

FPS‑KB1000P Commercial Nugget Ice Machine

Looking to elevate your beverage service or healthcare facility’s cooling capabilities? The FPS‑KB1000P nugget ice machine offers an ideal solution—powerful, reliable, and engineered for high-demand commercial use.

High-Capacity Production & Storage

Designed for businesses that can’t run out of ice, this machine produces up to 500 kg of premium nugget ice every 24 hours, with a convenient 150 kg storage bin. Even during peak hours, this capacity ensures consistent supply without downtime. The compact 760 × 850 × 1850 mm stainless-steel build is perfect for bars, restaurants, convenience stores, catering services, and even sports clinics.
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What Makes Nugget Ice So Popular?

Known as chewable, pellet, or “Sonic” ice, nugget ice is celebrated for its soft, porous structure that rapidly chills drinks, molds around containers, and enhances flavor delivery. Its gentle texture makes it easy on teeth, ideal for orthodontic or pediatric use—making it a preferred option, particularly in healthcare settings pacificiceservices.com+8easyice.com+8startmotionmedia.com+8ckitchen.com+3fpsicematic.com+3kbgoodice.com+3startmotionmedia.com+3tripointrefrigeration.com+3quench.culligan.com+3.

Key Benefits

• Fast cooling: With high surface area, nugget ice chills drinks quickly while maintaining flavor integrity .

• Chewable & pleasant texture: Unlike hard cubes, the soft ice is satisfying to chew without damaging teeth youtube.com+2startmotionmedia.com+2easyice.com+2.

• High versatility: Great for cocktails, smoothies, injuries, peristaltic therapy, and food displays thespruceeats.com+2unitycoolingsystems.com+2vikingrange.com+2.

Robust Technical Specs

• Compressor: Premium Embraco unit ensures efficiency and reliability.

• Power: 2300 W operation at 220 V/50 Hz—ideal for commercial-grade performance.

• Cooling: Dual air/water cooling options offer flexible installation environments.

• Refrigerant: Eco-friendly R404A, common in foodservice applications.

• Water inlet: Direct connection to tap water—hotels and commercial sites find this setup convenient.

Built for Business

• Stainless steel housing: Durable, hygienic, easy to clean, and ideal for fast-paced environments.

• Compact footprint: At under 0.8 m², it fits tight back-of-house areas while maximizing production.

• Easy maintenance: Built-in drain and air filter access simplify routine cleaning and servicing.

• Safety and compliance: Meets CE certifications for EU markets and aligns with NSF standards in the USA.

Where It Excels

1. Food & Beverage: Bars, cafés, juice shops, and fast-casual restaurants benefit from its rapid cooling and drink appeal.

2. Healthcare & Sports: Clinics, hospitals, and physio centers use it for patient hydration and cold therapy—its soft ice is ideal for both marvelrefrigeration.com+2fd-appliances.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2easyice.com.

3. Events & Catering: Large-scale functions rely on compact, high-yield units like this one to deliver consistent ice supply.

4. Retail & Grocery: Seafood displays and deli counters require gentle ice that cools without damaging delicate foods.

Energy & Water Efficiency

While the exact efficiency data varies by environment, studies show nugget ice machines can reduce drink-syrup waste by 10% due to better cooling unitycoolingsystems.com+1startmotionmedia.com+1. For lower ambient temperatures, air-cooled models perform exceptionally well; for hot locales, water cooling offers more stable performance ckitchen.com.

Comparison & Performance

Industries consistently choose nugget ice machines over cube variants due to their soft texture, fast response, and gentle treatment of beverages and dental health youtube.com+15startmotionmedia.com+15easyice.com+15. With 500 kg capacity, the FPS‑KB1000P outpaces typical countertop units by more than 30×, placing it firmly in the commercial tier.

Learn More & Get Support

• Explore more models in our nugget & cubelet series

• Read our in-depth guide on “Choosing the Right Ice Machine for Your Business”

• Contact our sales team for a tailored quote or installation support in Europe and North America here.