Cryotherapy might not have been a word that you’ve heard before, though it can be easy to defer what it means simply by looking at the word ‘cryo’. Though far from it describing some sort of science-fiction setting of human popsicles souring through space on a mission of panspermia, it actually describes a medical process…
Ice is everywhere in our world, in our drinks, on shelves, at restaurants and cafes, and believe it or not, it is also used to a great extent in hospitals. Yes there are cafes and restaurants in these institutions, and it stands to reason that they would need a steady supply of ice to properly…
Ice – water that is frozen into a solid state, which can appear a transparent or opaque bluish colour depending on the presence of impurities. Simple enough right? Then how complicated can an ice machine possibly be? In goes the water and out it comes, frozen in a solid state, right? Not entirely, there’s more…
Cool Facts About Ice At Scotsman Ice Systems we are passionate about all things ice, in many ways, life on Earth depends on ice. This is because it provides most of the world’s fresh water supply, which keeps global sea levels from rising disastrously. Here are a few more interesting and super cool facts about…
The Role of Ice In Medicine We all know the general role of ice in our daily lives, we find ice cubes in our freezers, we find them in our cold drinks at the fast food joints and we use them in a bag when we have hurt our muscles or joints. Or we know…
When Is It Time To Repair Your Ice Machine? The reality of life is that the more you use things, or the longer you have it, the more likely it is going to need a repair or need a service to keep each part of it working perfectly. It is important to repair and service…
How Much Ice Does My Commercial Kitchen Need? If you are running your own commercial kitchen, then you have likely realised that you tend to go through extraordinary amounts of ice on a daily basis. It is a key ingredient in many of your drinks, meals, and is even used for some of your behind…
Situating Your Ice Machines for Maximum Performance Having an ice making machine is a luxury to some and a necessity to others. They are commonly used in commercial setups, such as in restaurants, cafes, and bars; though they are also found in homes where their owners use them to entertain guests or to always have…