Manitowoc Ice – Now in Modular Ice Makers

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. Manitowoc will now offer bite-sized chewable nuggets in five ice machine sizes shipping now.
Manitowoc's nugget ice is a softer, more chewable ice when compared with traditional cubes. Nugget ice boasts a 90% ice to water ratio without the drink dilution and dispensability issues of other wetter, softer ice in the marketplace. Many consumers have become quite fanatic about the choice of ice in their beverages. Manitowoc's nugget provides the desired chewability and absorption of the liquid into the ice as it melts.
The RNS Series ice machine produce a small bite-size nugget 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 RNS0308 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.
"We absolutely love the under counter nugget machine! The ice is perfect for our blended drinks, and that little unit really keeps up well." Bill Heiges - owner Copper Rock Coffee.
The RNS0308 is 22" wide and pairs perfectly with any of the Manitowoc 22" B bins. Any of the Manitowoc modular nugget machines can be applied to Servend beverage dispensers for an unbeatable soft-drink experience.
Manitowoc will also offers two bite size nugget models in the Countertop Nugget product grouping. The RNS12 and RNS20 Ice and Water Dispensers will feature improved ice to water ratios making dispensing easier and slowing the melt rate. These machines will also feature a DuraTech^TM front panel for easy cleaning and reduced hard water staining in the dispense area. These dispensers are perfect for countertop installations with or without legs. In addition, Manitowoc will now offer a floor stand sized perfectly to work with either the RNS 12 or RNS20 when a countertop surface is not readily available. Water tubing and electrical wires will connect from the machine underside, through the cabinet and out the bottom hiding cords and enabling flush wall installations. The floor stand will provide storage below and access to tubing and wiring through a removable front panel.
Today 24 hour ice production numbers include both ice and water content in the measurement across the marketplace. Higher water content numbers mean less actual ice for cooling and more potential dilution of the beverage. Nuggets in the industry range from the low 80s to low 90s for ice content versus water content. Manitowoc Nuggets are 90% ice and 10% water; offering one of the best nugget ratios for maximum cooling and minimal dilution. 90% also reduces the potential for congealing with wetter ice and aids in dispensing applications.
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.
To learn more about the complete line of products visit: www.manitowocice.com