Floor-standing Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine (Models: BQL-818 / BQL-825B / BQL-830C)
Core Abstract: The Floor-standing Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine (Models: BQL-818 / BQL-825B / BQL-830C) is an industrial-grade, high-capacity dessert solution engineered for high-traffic commercial environments. Featuring a robust vertical layout, heavy-duty compressors, and a twin-hopper 3-flavor dispensing system (two individual flavors and one twist combination), this machine ensures continuous, stable production. Built with a durable full stainless steel body, intelligent digital controls, universal lockable casters, and an optional hopper pre-cooling system, it is the ultimate choice for ice cream parlors, large snack bars, supermarkets, shopping malls, and bustling food courts.
I. Product Overview
- Product Category: Commercial Catering Equipment / Floor-standing Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine
- Application Scenarios: Ideal for high-traffic environments such as ice cream shops, large snack bars, supermarkets, shopping malls, food courts, tourist attractions, and school cafeterias.
- Core Functions: Dual-hopper 3-flavor dispensing, high-capacity electric freezing with hardness adjustment, intelligent digital display, universal mobility casters, and optional hopper pre-cooling/preservation.
II. Key Advantages
- Higher Capacity/Output: Floor-standing units feature a larger internal structure, typically equipped with higher-power compressors and larger storage hoppers, delivering a higher hourly output of ice cream to easily handle peak business hours.
- Better Ventilation: The spacious internal cabinet and superior air circulation prevent overheating during prolonged, continuous operation, ensuring maximum stability and reliability.
- Easy Mobility: Equipped with heavy-duty lockable casters at the base, allowing a single person to effortlessly move the unit between the main hall, storefront entrance, or storage room, unlike bulky desktop models.
- Ergonomic Design: Thoughtfully engineered at an optimal standing height, eliminating the need to bend over or place the unit on a raised platform, reducing operator fatigue during long shifts.
- Larger Hopper Size: Boasts a larger ingredient capacity to hold more mix at once, minimizing the hassle of frequent refilling.
- Optional Pre-cooling Function: Available with an optional "with Pre-cooling" system configuration that maintains low temperatures in the hoppers overnight or during standby mode, preventing mix spoilage, reducing waste, and significantly shortening the startup refrigeration time for the next shift.
III. Operation Workflow
- Mix Preparation: Thoroughly blend ice cream powder with purified water in the recommended ratio (typically 1:2.5–3) and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Hopper Filling: Pour the liquid mix into the top hoppers (if equipped with the pre-cooling option, the mix remains fresh at low temperatures inside the hoppers).
- Start Freezing: Power on the machine and activate the Freeze mode. The digital control panel monitors and displays the freezing progress and product hardness in real time.
- Dispensing: Once the hardness reaches the optimal serving point (around 80%–95%), place a cone or cup under the dispensing nozzle and pull the handle down to extrude professional soft serve ice cream.
- Cleaning & Maintenance: At closing time, pour clean water into the hoppers and run the auto-clean cycle to flush out residual mix. Periodically disassemble the front valve assembly for thorough sanitation.
IV. Technical Parameters
| Model | BQL-818 | BQL-825B | BQL-830C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 18L/h | 25L/h | 30L/h |
| Power | 1800W | 2000W | 2650W |
| Hopper | 2 × 5.5L | 2 × 5.5L | 2 × 10L |
| Freezing Tank | 2 × 1.7L | 2 × 1.7L | 2 × 1.8L |
| Dimension | 540 × 575 × 1370 mm | 540 × 615 × 1410 mm | 565 × 640 × 1470 mm |
V. Sales Recommendations & FAQ
Sales Tips
- Model Selection: For high-volume locations or warm climates, selecting the model with the Pre-cooling Function is highly recommended. It keeps raw materials fresh overnight, eliminates daily draining and cleaning waste, and ensures immediate high-speed dispensing during unexpected rushes.
- Customization: Voltage options (such as 110V US standard, 220V EU/AU standard) and custom branding logo stickers are available upon request. Contact customer support for details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are the main advantages of a floor-standing ice cream machine compared to a countertop model? A: Floor-standing machines offer significantly higher production capacity, larger hopper and freezing cylinder volumes, better heat dissipation for continuous operation, built-in lockable casters for easy mobility, and an ergonomic height that requires no extra table support.
Q: What does the "Pre-cooling" option do, and is it worth choosing? A: The pre-cooling function adds independent refrigeration to the upper hoppers, keeping the liquid mix chilled at 2–8°C. This allows you to safely leave the mix inside overnight without spoilage (saving cleanup time and ingredients) and speeds up the freezing process when business picks up.
Q: Are floor-standing machines difficult to move and clean? A: Not at all. Despite their larger capacity, they feature heavy-duty universal casters with brakes so one person can easily reposition them. They also include automated wash modes for quick daily rinsing.
VI. Commercial Terms
Domestic Trade
- MOQ: 1 unit.
- Warranty: 1-year comprehensive machine warranty, with a 3-year special warranty covering the core compressor.
- Logistics: Shipped via domestic freight with secure wooden crating protection; remote region shipping fees calculated separately.
International Trade
- Trade Terms: Supports FOB, CIF, DDP, and other flexible international trade terms.
- Payment Methods: Supports T/T, L/C, and Alibaba International Station secure payments.
- Export Compliance: Full set of export clearance documents and CE certification support provided.
- Product Details & Purchasing: Visit Official Product Page