At a time when the ice cream consumer market continues to heat up, imported ice cream cabinets are becoming the preferred equipment for high-end dessert shops, star hotels and chain brands with their deep technical accumulation and strict quality standards. Compared with domestic models, imported products have not only achieved a breakthrough upgrade in core performance, but also redefined the industry quality benchmark through the improvement of detailed design and service system.
First, the core technology: a double breakthrough in temperature control accuracy and stability
1. Compressor technical barriers
Imported ice cream cabinets generally use European scroll compressors or Japanese frequency conversion technology. Compared with domestic fixed-frequency compressors, their energy efficiency ratio is increased by more than 30%, and the noise is controlled below 40 decibels. For example, the frost-free compressor of Italian brand Fagor avoids the formation of ice crystals through dynamic defrosting technology, ensuring that the ice cream is always in the golden storage range of -18 ° C to -22 ° C.
2. Intelligent temperature control system
± 0.5 ° C accurate temperature control: The synergy between German EBM motors and Danish Danfoss thermostats achieves a temperature fluctuation in the cabinet that is less than one-third of the industry standard.
Multi-temperature zone independent control: The French Eurocave model supports dual system operation of the frozen zone (-25 ° C) and the refrigerated zone (0-4 ° C) to meet the needs of the composite dessert shop;
Environmental adaptive technology: through the built-in humidity sensor and pressure compensation module, the cooling power is automatically adjusted to maintain stable operation in a high temperature environment of 40 ° C.
Second, the pursuit of excellence from material selection to manufacturing
1. Certification of food-grade materials
Imported models are mostly made of 304 stainless steel certified by European Union LFGB or ABS antibacterial plastic certified by US FDA. The surface is treated with nano-coating, and the corrosion resistance of acid and alkali is 5 times higher than that of ordinary materials. For example, the antibacterial liner of Japan’s Sanyo inhibits 99.9% of E. coli growth through silver ion slow-release technology.
2. Structural process innovation
Seamless welding technology: German Tecnovap cabinet adopts laser seamless welding to eliminate sanitary dead ends and pass the European Union EN1672-2 food safety certification.
Vacuum insulation layer: The American Sub-Zero model uses a vacuum insulation board (VIP), which is only 3cm thick but achieves the same thermal insulation effect as the traditional 10cm foam layer;
Low-E glass: Three-layer hollow Low-E glass from Perlick, Italy, with a UV blocking rate of 99%, preventing ice cream from flavor deterioration due to light.
III. Integration and innovation of functionality and aesthetics
1. Ergonomic interaction
Tilt operation interface: Swedish Electrolux models tilt the touch screen 15 ° to avoid glare interference and improve operation convenience;
Adjustable shelf system: French MKM’s patented sliding laminate, supports 5mm micro-adjustment, suitable for different sizes of ice cream containers;
Silent opening design: Japanese SushiMaster’s magnetic door technology, the opening force is only 1.2kg, and it automatically absorbs and seals when closed.
2. Modular expansion capability
Quick disassembly and assembly structure: Winterhalter’s “Plug & Play” design in Germany can complete the disassembly and reorganization of the whole machine within 30 minutes to meet the needs of store relocation;
External device compatibility: Crate Cooler supports USB data interface and IoT module, and uploads temperature data to the cloud management platform in real time.
Customized appearance service: Italian Cocorico offers 12 appearance solutions such as piano paint and wood grain veneer, and can even embed the brand LOGO luminous logo.
IV. Service system: value assurance throughout the life cycle
1. Global insurance network
Imported brands such as True in the United States and Liebherr in Germany provide 5-year core component quality assurance and 72-hour global response service. Its China service center stocks more than 2,000 original parts, ensuring that more than 90% of faults can be resolved within 48 hours.
2. Preventive maintenance programs
Remote diagnosis system: Through the built-in Internet of Things module, manufacturers can monitor the operating status of equipment in real time and warn potential problems such as compressor aging and refrigerant leakage in advance.
Regular in-depth maintenance: Japan’s Sanyo launched the “Diamond Service Program”, which provides free on-site cleaning, calibration and performance testing twice a year to extend the life of equipment to more than 15 years.
3. Commitment to sustainable development
European Union brands such as Arneg in Spain and Dometic in Germany have passed ISO 14001 environmental management system certification, and their product design is integrated into the circular economy concept:
(1) Removable recycling structure: 95% of the components can be disassembled and reused.
(2) Low-carbon refrigerant: using R290 natural working fluid, the greenhouse effect potential (GWP) is only 1/1500 of the traditional R134a.
Application scenarios: an inevitable choice for the high-end market
1. Luxury ice cream parlors
French Berthillon, American Graeter’s and other century-old brands all use Italian Scotsman ice cream cabinets. Their fully transparent glass cabinets are equipped with LED cold light sources to perfectly present the texture and color of the ice cream balls and strengthen the brand’s high-end tonality.
2. Star hotel dessert station
The Sands Singapore uses the German Gastrotemp model, which is designed to simultaneously store ice cream, macarons and chocolates through a multi-temperature zone, and is combined with a customized stainless steel shell to seamlessly integrate with the hotel’s luxurious style.
3. Chain brand central kitchen
The US Baskin-Robbins global supply chain uniformly deploys nenwell ice cream cabinets, leveraging its Internet of Things capabilities to achieve inventory dynamic monitoring and cold chain transportation data traceability in 2,000 + stores.
The advantages of imported ice cream cabinets are essentially a comprehensive reflection of technological accumulation, industrial aesthetics and service concepts. It not only provides users with stable and reliable hardware equipment, but also becomes a strategic tool to enhance brand premiums and enhance market competitiveness through value services throughout the life cycle. For operators who pursue quality and efficiency, choosing imported ice cream cabinets is not only a commitment to consumers, but also an investment in the future of the industry.
Driven by consumption upgrades and technological iterations, the market penetration rate of imported ice cream cabinets is growing at an average annual rate of 25%. Behind this trend is the inevitable choice for China’s ice cream industry to transform from “scale expansion” to “quality revolution”.
Post time: Mar-17-2025 Views: