Ice-O-Matic GEM0450A “Pearl Ice” Maker — 464 lb Air-Cooled
Compact, energy-efficient nugget ice machine for restaurants, bars & healthcareDelight customers with the ice they actually ask for—soft, chewable Pearl Ice® nuggets that chill drinks quickly without diluting flavor. Packing full-size performance into a slim 21-inch frame, the GEM0450A produces up to 464 lb of ice every 24 hours while using less water and power than traditional cube machines.
Top features
- Up to 464 lb (210 kg) of Pearl Ice per day in a self-contained, air-cooled design
- Space-saving 21″ (533 mm) width fits on beverage dispensers or ice bins
- ENERGY STAR® & CE certified for proven efficiency
- SystemSafe™ load monitoring shuts the unit down before gearbox damage can occur
- Advanced Water Sensor prevents low-water failures & resists poor water conditions
- Rugged stainless steel evaporator and auger with industrial-grade roller bearings
- Consumes only 5.2 kWh & 12 gal of water per 100 lb of ice
- Pairs with Ice-O-Matic storage bins from 242 lb to 1660 lb (adapter kits available)
Specifications
| Ice type | Pearl Ice® nuggets (½″ H × ⅜″ Dia) |
|---|---|
| Daily production |
464 lb (210 kg) @ 70 °F air / 50 °F water 353 lb (160 kg) @ 90 °F air / 70 °F water |
| Condenser | Self-contained, air-cooled |
| Energy use | 5.2 kWh per 100 lb of ice |
| Water use | 12.0 gal potable water per 100 lb of ice |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1-phase • 15.2 A MCA • 20 A breaker |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 21″ × 24″ × 27″ (533 × 610 × 686 mm) |
| Minimum clearance | 6″ (152 mm) for air intake & exhaust |
| Refrigerant | R404A |
| Shipping weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Certifications | cULus • NSF • CE • ENERGY STAR® |
Factory warranty
- 3 years parts & labor on the complete ice maker
- 5 years parts on the compressor
Installation note:
Provide 20–120 PSI potable water, 50–100 °F ambient air, and a dedicated 115 V / 20 A circuit.
Professional refrigeration installation is required to keep the warranty in force.
Need storage? Match the GEM0450A with Ice-O-Matic B-series bins (adapter kits sold separately) or mount it directly on a beverage dispenser using the KGEMDISP kit.
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Ice-O-Matic GEM0450A Pearl Ice maker produces ~464 lb/day of soft, chewable pearl ice, air-cooled, stainless, NSF/cULus/CE certified for reliable service.
Manufacturer
Ice-O-Matic
Brand name
Pearl Ice
Certifications
NSF, CE, cULus
Height
32.0in
Width
24.0in
Depth
27.0in
Shipping Weight
188.0lbs
Cube Type
nugget
Cooling
air-cooled
Production per 24 hr
401 - 500 lb = 183 - 227 kg
Refrigeration
self-contained refrigeration
Specifications
Pearl Ice® Maker, soft, chewable ice crystals, air-cooled, self-contained condenser, approximately 464 lb/210 kg production/24 hours, durable stainless finish, cULus, NSF, CE
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