{"product_id":"spika-ms500a1h","title":"ITV Ice Makers SPIKA MS500A1H 30\" Air-Cooled Modular Half-Dice Cube Ice Machine – 494 lb\/Day (Head Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalf-dice cubes measure about 0.9\" × 0.4\" × 1\" (23 × 11 × 26 mm) — roughly half the thickness of a full dice. Because they are smaller and flatter, they pack tightly into a cup, expose more surface area to cool drinks quickly, and go further per pound, which is why half dice is so popular for soft-drink fountains, self-serve dispensing, and fast-paced food service. The SPIKA MS500A1H forms about 400 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\u003eBuilt 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 to scale up without taking more floor space. A 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an air-cooled machine, it rejects heat into the surrounding air for straightforward installation wherever there's adequate ventilation, and it runs on 208–230 V single-phase power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact half-dice cube:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~0.9\" × 0.4\" × 1\" (23 × 11 × 26 mm) — packs densely and chills drinks fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh output:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 494 lb (224 kg) of ice per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 400 cubes per cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e — twice as many pieces per cycle as full dice\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\u003eBest For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume soft-drink fountains and self-serve beverage dispensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-service and fast-casual restaurants, cafeterias, and convenience stores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations that want ice to chill fast and stretch further per pound\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\u003ch4\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h4\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\u003eHalf-dice cube, ~0.9\" × 0.4\" × 1\" (23 × 11 × 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)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 494 lb (224 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\u003e~410 lb (186 kg) \/ 24 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCubes per Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~400\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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e💡The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/spika-ms500a1h\"\u003eSPIKA MS500A1H\u003c\/a\u003e is a head-only unit and needs a separate storage bin to operate. Prefer a larger, slow-melting cube for spirits and upscale bar service? Choose the full-dice \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/spika-ms500a1f\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSPIKA MS500A1F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e instead — same machine, different cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 89e8f6ce-a455-4ca9-ad45-5bd54fb56da0 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITV Ice Makers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228145213551,"sku":"17204U","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-a1h-air-cooled-half-dice-modular-ice-machine-head-side-view.webp?v=1781857374","url":"https:\/\/icemakersupply.com\/products\/spika-ms500a1h","provider":"ICE MAKER SUPPLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}