{"product_id":"spika-ms500a1f","title":"ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS500A1F 30\" Air-Cooled Modular Full-Dice Cube Ice Machine – 522 lb\/Day (Head Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull-dice cubes measure about 1\" × 0.9\" × 1\" (26 × 23 × 26 mm) — a substantial, traditional cube that melts slowly and dilutes drinks less, making it the go-to choice for spirits, cocktails, and upscale fountain and bar service. The SPIKA MS500A1F forms about 200 of these cubes per cycle on a high-efficiency vertical plate evaporator, using ITV's patented smart water distributor that cascades water across the entire evaporator so each cube takes shape cleanly and consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt nominal conditions, the machine makes 522 lb (236 kg) per day, and 410 lb (185 kg) at ASHRAE conditions, with output ranging from roughly 313 to 536 lb per day depending on ambient and water temperatures. Built on a 30\" footprint, it pairs with a range of ITV storage bins to match your volume, and it's stackable — two heads can be installed on a single large bin using the optional stacking kit when you need more capacity without more floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smart electronic control board manages every parameter and displays self-diagnostics if a fault occurs, while panels that come off with a single screwdriver make routine service fast. The high-resistance AISI 304 stainless steel frame stands up to demanding commercial kitchens. As an air-cooled machine on 208–230 V single-phase power, it installs easily wherever there's adequate ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic full-dice cube:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1\" × 0.9\" × 1\" (26 × 23 × 26 mm) — slow-melting, low-dilution \"Classic American\" cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh output:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 522 lb (236 kg) per day nominal; 410 lb (185 kg) at ASHRAE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 200 cubes per cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable:\u003c\/strong\u003e two heads on one bin with the optional stacking kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e for simple installation wherever there's adequate ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e208–230 V \/ 60 Hz \/ single-phase\u003c\/strong\u003e power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented smart water distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e cascades water over the entire evaporator for clean, consistent cubes and better scale resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-efficiency vertical plate evaporator\u003c\/strong\u003e for lower operating cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart electronic control board\u003c\/strong\u003e manages every parameter and shows self-diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-light service:\u003c\/strong\u003e panels remove with a single screwdriver (EASI — Easy Access for Service \u0026amp; Installation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resistance AISI 304 stainless steel frame\u003c\/strong\u003e (STIF — Strong Inox Frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce scoop included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF and ETL (Intertek) certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBars, lounges, and restaurants serving spirits and cocktails where slow-melting, low-dilution cubes matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpscale fountain and beverage service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotels, banquet, and catering operations wanting a premium cube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSites that may need to scale up later by stacking a second head on the same bin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-dice cube, ~1\" × 0.9\" × 1\" (26 × 23 × 26 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModular ice machine head (requires separate storage bin); stackable 2-high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondenser \/ Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Production (nominal, 50°F air \/ 68°F water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e522 lb (236 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Production (ASHRAE, 90°F air \/ 70°F water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410 lb (185 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Range (across conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~313–536 lb (142–243 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCubes per Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR404A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208–230 V \/ 60 Hz \/ 1-phase (±10%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption (at 109°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,220 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASHRAE Cooling Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,639 BTU\/h (3,118 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Rejected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,250 BTU\/h (2,418 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 kWh \/ 100 lb of ice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 gal \/ 100 lb of ice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiring \/ Fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 AWG (2.5 mm²), 3-conductor \/ 16 A fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5–87 psi (1–6 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temp. Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41–109°F (5–43°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temp. Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41–95°F (5–35°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Dimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\" × 24.41\" × 19.69\" (762 × 620 × 500 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.92\" × 25\" × 24.61\" (836 × 635 × 625 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143 lb (65 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e174 lb (79 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF, ETL (Intertek)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 years parts and labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvaporator:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years parts and labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccessories\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e ice scoop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional (not included):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCS102\u003c\/strong\u003e — double 10\" anti-limescale + anti-chlorine water filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCS10\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10\" replacement cartridge (anti-limescale + anti-chlorine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStacking kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — to install two heads on a single bin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdapter plates\u003c\/strong\u003e — for mounting on various storage bins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Kleen\u003c\/strong\u003e — descaling\/cleaning solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended storage bins:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCS350 (recommended); also pairs with S500, S750, S900, S1050, SCS700, SCD900, SCD1400, and SCD1800 (larger bins support two stacked heads).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💡The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/spika-ms500a1f\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSPIKA MS500A1F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a head-only unit and needs a separate storage bin to operate. Need a smaller, faster-chilling cube that packs more densely for high-volume fountain service? Choose the half-dice \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/spika-ms500a1h\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSPIKA MS500A1H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e instead — same machine, different cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: f2c64f8d-afcd-4742-88e9-cdb98acb73de --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITV Ice Makers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228162449519,"sku":"18204U","price":4259.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3857\/1375\/files\/itv-spika-ms-500-a1f-air-cooled-full-dice-modular-ice-machine-head-side-view.webp?v=1781857229","url":"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/spika-ms500a1f","provider":"ICE MAKER SUPPLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}