In today’s competitive beverage and hospitality market, clear ice is more than a luxury—it’s a strategic business advantage. Its crystal-clear appearance, dense structure, and slow-melting properties enhance drink quality, elevate brand image, and improve operational efficiency.

Across bars, cafés, restaurants, hotels, and event venues, the demand for high-quality ice is universal. Commercial clear ice machines provide a scalable, reliable solution that ensures consistent, high-quality ice for daily operations.

Who Benefits from Clear Ice?

Understanding who benefits most helps businesses and OEM/ODM partners identify opportunities for clear ice integration.

Bars

Clear ice is essential for both craft cocktails and premium spirits such as whisky, bourbon, and top-shelf liquors. Large, crystal-clear cubes and spheres melt slowly, preserving flavor and aroma. Whether serving an Old Fashioned, a straight whisky pour, or a signature cocktail, clear ice enhances presentation and elevates the drinking experience—while helping bartenders maintain efficient, consistent service.

Restaurants

A well-crafted dining experience extends beyond food. Clear ice enhances cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages, providing consistency, visual appeal, and a premium touch that aligns with modern restaurant branding.

Cafés & Coffee Shops

With the rise of cold brew, iced lattes, and specialty drinks, high-quality ice has become part of the customer experience. Clear ice prevents cloudy dilution, improves aesthetics, and creates a “shareable moment” that attracts social media attention and repeat visits.

Hotels & Resorts

Guests expect excellence at every touchpoint. Clear ice elevates drinks in lounges, poolside bars, and restaurants, signaling quality and attention to detail. It enhances the property’s image and ensures a memorable guest experience.

Event Venues & Catering

For weddings, conferences, and corporate events, a flawless presentation is essential. Clear ice provides an elegant, upscale look while keeping operations efficient. Its slow-melting design ensures drinks remain visually appealing throughout long service periods, enhancing guest experience and event prestige.

To meet the needs of brands serving diverse hospitality markets, Argion provides OEM/ODM partners with high-quality clear ice machines that help them grow their business and expand their market presence.

Key Benefits of Argion Commercial Clear Ice Machines

Argion develops and manufactures the IMT310 and IMT210 commercial clear ice machines for OEM/ODM clients who require reliable, scalable production of premium clear ice. Compared with regular non-clear ice makers and traditional clear ice-producing processes, our commercial clear ice machines have the following advantages:

1. Mass produces crystal clear ice in standard shapes effortlessly

Produce uniform, crystal-clear ice in batches without any manual cutting. Bars, cafés, and hospitality operators can create high-quality clear ice in-house, saving both time and labor while ensuring consistency across every drink.

2. Directly form clear ice in various sizes and shapes without cutting

Simply open the molds to release perfectly formed ice. Supported shapes include:

• • Large lce sphere: Φ 75 mm
• • Small lce sphere: Φ 60 mm
• • Large lce cube: 55 x 55 x 55 mm
• • Small lce cube: 50 x 50 x 50 mm
• • Long Collins spear: 37 x 37 x 120 mm
• • Short Collins spear: 38 x 38 x 102 mm
• • lce diamond: Ф 60 x 55 mm

This flexibility allows businesses to serve a wide range of beverages—from cocktails and premium spirits to coffee and event service—without additional effort or equipment.

3. Produce clear ice that is denser and melts more slowly than cloudy ice

Lab tests show that ice produced by Argion machines takes at least five hours to melt under standard conditions. With a core temperature of –20°C, this dense clear ice preserves both flavor and visual appeal far longer than cloudy alternatives, enhancing the guest experience and beverage presentation.

4. One-button control, automated process for clear ice production

The ice-making process is fully automated. Simply insert the molds, press the ICE button, and the machine completes the cycle automatically. Each batch is typically ready in about 23 hours, allowing staff to focus on service and operations rather than manual ice preparation.

5. Substantially reduce the cost

Producing clear ice in-house with Argion machines costs only about 5% of sourcing pre-made clear ice or using traditional methods. This translates into significant long-term savings, making it a cost-effective solution for high-volume beverage operations.

Production Capacity Per Cycle

IMT210 — Compact or light commercial use

• • Large ice spheres: 16
• • Small ice spheres: 25
• • Large ice cubes: 30
• • Small ice cubes: 36
• • Long Collins spears: 18
• • Short Collins spears: 24
• • Ice diamonds: 30

IMT310 — High-volume operations

• • Large ice spheres: 32
• • Small ice spheres: 50
• • Large ice cubes: 60
• • Small ice cubes: 72
• • Long Collins spears: 36
• • Short Collins spears: 48
• • Ice diamonds: 60

Partner with Argion for OEM/ODM Clear Ice Solutions

Beyond delivering premium ice, Argion supports OEM/ODM partners with advanced engineering, reliable production, and flexible customization options. Whether launching a new commercial ice solution or enhancing an existing product line, Argion helps global brands deliver premium beverage experiences, scale efficiently, and stand out in competitive markets.