Ice Bagging / Dispensing Systems

Ice bagging machine systems

Built for faster, cleaner bulk ice handling, an ice bagging machine stores finished ice and dispenses it into bags, carts, coolers, or containers. It doesn’t produce ice, so the real value comes from pairing the system with a compatible modular ice maker, the approved ice type, and enough frozen storage for completed bags.

Models and capacities

• The Hoshizaki HCD-500B is 30 inches wide and has a published ice storage capacity of 647 pounds. The HCD-1000B is 48 inches wide and stores up to 1,078 pounds.
• Hoshizaki HCD systems are designed for compatible crescent cube ice machines and have a published ice-drop rate of 120 pounds per minute.
• Both Hoshizaki models use an auger and agitator to move ice toward an adjustable stainless steel bag shelf. A foot pedal activates dispensing, and a safety interlock prevents operation while the access door is open.
• The Follett DB650SA stores up to 650 pounds and dispenses up to 75 pounds per minute. The DB1000SA stores up to 1,000 pounds and dispenses up to 120 pounds per minute.
• Follett Ice Pro systems handle most cube ice up to 1 inch and compatible Chewblet® ice. They aren’t designed for flake ice.
• The DB650SA provides push-button or timed dispensing, an automatic bag opener, and an optional foot pedal. The DB1000SA includes push-button and foot-pedal activation, timed dispensing, and a bag-opening blower.
• Modular ice makers, adapters, closures, and optional accessories vary by installation. Confirm the complete equipment package instead of assuming every component is included.

Bulk ice applications

• Convenience stores, supermarkets, markets, and other retailers selling packaged ice.
• Commissaries, catering operations, hotels, campuses, and event venues handling ice in bulk.
• Healthcare facilities, worksites, and foodservice operations filling carts, coolers, carriers, or containers.
• Operations adding an ice bagging machine to reduce manual scooping, improve filling consistency, and rely less on scheduled ice deliveries.

Installation requirements

• Match the system to the exact modular ice maker and approved ice type. Hoshizaki HCD models require crescent cube ice, while Follett Ice Pro models accept compatible cube and Chewblet® ice.
• Follow Follett’s model-specific instructions when dispensing Chewblet ice because the ice machine’s breaker configuration may need modification.
• Size daily ice production, storage capacity, and dispensing throughput separately. A larger storage bin won’t compensate for an undersized ice maker, and high production won’t help if finished bags can’t be stored.
• Confirm the complete installed width, depth, height, and operating weight, including the bagger, modular ice maker, adapters, stored ice, and support components.
• Check ceiling height, floor capacity, delivery access, ventilation, and service clearance before ordering. These systems are large, heavy, and difficult to reposition after installation.
• Plan utilities for the complete setup. The bagger and modular ice maker may require separate electrical connections, while the ice maker also needs potable water, drainage, filtration, and ventilation.
• Verify voltage and plug requirements carefully. Hoshizaki HCD models use 115V service, while the current Follett DB650SA and DB1000SA specifications call for 220V, single-phase service with a NEMA 6-15 plug.
• Confirm bag capacity, dimensions, wicket-hole spacing, bag-stand adjustment, and closure method. Don’t assume every commercial ice bag will fit every system.
• Plan appropriate frozen storage and transport for completed bags. Bagging is only one part of the workflow, and packaged ice must remain protected after filling.
• Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning, sanitizing, operating, and safety instructions. Train employees to handle bags, operate controls, close packages, and clean food-contact surfaces correctly.
• Review applicable health, packaged-food, labeling, weights-and-measures, and business requirements before selling bagged ice.

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