There are many brands of ice cream machine available in the market especially in Malaysia.
The price are ranging from RM4000 or RM5000 up to RM120,000 for one unit of machine. The main issue or consideration for someone to choose the machine normally can be divided as below:
1) Price
Too expensive machine – over budget. Too cheap – worry about the quality and after sales service.
2) Voltage
Slight different of voltage from the manufacturing country and Malaysia, may affect the performance and lasting of the ice cream machine. Example normally China made machine c/w 220V but Malaysia power supply c/w 240V
3) Technical support, service and maintenance of the ice cream machine
Get the ice cream machine from the strong technical knowledge and support is very important. The ice cream machine is running long hours every day and potential to breakdown is very high.
4) Basic and Additional Functions
Additional functions of the ice cream machine to provide the smooth and quality ice cream.
Example: the machine must come with Keep fresh or Pre-cooling function to ensure the ingredients in the reservoir tanks are fresh because our weather here is too hot and the ingredients can spoil within very short period.
5) Type of Compressor and Capacity of the Machine
The compressor is the heart of the ice cream machine. Selection of the good, reliable and suitable compressor is very important and many of the customers are not aware of this. Some manufacturer may use the compressors that use in Air conditioner and unable to perform well during the operation of producing the ice cream.
Conclusion
There are many more aspect or detail that need to consider before getting the suitable ice cream machine for your ice cream business or F&B outlet. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and advice, we are willing to help.