Serv-Ware SWM22-550SF 22 In. Modular Flake Ice Machine Head, 550 lb/24h, Air-Cooled, R290

The Serv-Ware SWM22-550SF is a wide head flake ice machine that turns out up to 550 pounds of soft, snow-style ice every 24 hours, which makes it a strong fit for bars, restaurants, and cafes that go through a lot of ice across a shift. Flake ice packs tightly around bottles and produce and chills fast, so it works well for seafood displays, salad bars, blended drinks, and beverage stations. The cabinet measures just 22 inches wide, so it slots into tight back-of-house and behind-the-bar spots where floor space is tight. The storage bin is sold separately, which lets you pair the head with a bin sized to your daily draw.

Wide Head Flake Output For Busy Service

This is a head-only unit built to sit on top of a storage bin, and it pushes out a steady run of flake ice through an automatic ice-making cycle. When the bin fills, the bin-full shutoff stops production so you are not overflowing the bin or wasting energy. That hands-off cycle means your team can stage ice during prep and let the machine top the bin back up on its own through the rush.

Air-Cooled R290 Refrigeration

The SWM22-550SF uses an air-cooled refrigeration system, so you skip the water lines and floor drains a water-cooled unit would need, and installation stays simpler. It runs on R290, a natural hydrocarbon refrigerant with a low global warming potential, paired with a 1/4 HP compressor and automatic defrost. Because the heat rejects to the room air rather than down a drain, you avoid the extra water bills that come with water-cooled ice machines.

Stainless Steel Cabinet Built For The Line

Both the exterior cabinet and the interior are stainless steel, set in a reinforced heavy-duty structure that stands up to a wet, busy kitchen and wipes down quickly between cleanings. Unlike painted or plastic housings that scuff and stain, stainless holds its finish through years of daily service. Adjustable front leveling legs let you square the unit on uneven floors during setup, and the service-friendly layout opens up access to the condenser and internal components when it is time for routine maintenance.

Electronic Controls And LED Lighting

Integrated electronic controls with status indicators let your staff see at a glance how the machine is running, so a problem gets noticed before the bin runs dry mid-service. Smart LED lighting with the included remote lets you light the unit and check on it without crouching behind the bar. These touches keep a high-volume ice station easy to monitor when the line is slammed and nobody has time to troubleshoot.