High-output, durable, and engineered for high-traffic bars and restaurants, this modular stainless-steel ice machine produces up to 500 lbs of clear cube ice per day. Its separate ice head and bin configuration offers installation flexibility, while the One-Touch Cleaning system ensures hygienic ice with minimal downtime.
Overview and Features
Naixer TH‑500B 500 lb Ice Machine – Self‑Contained Full Cube Ice Maker
A Commercial Ice Cube Machine That Arrives Ready to Work
The Naixer TH-500B is a self-contained commercial ice cube machine made for restaurants, bars, hotels, and convenience stores that can’t afford to run out of ice. It produces up to 500 lbs (230 kg) of 22×22×22mm full cube ice every 24 hours and stores it all in a spacious built-in 400 lb insulated bin. No separate ice bin to buy, no extra installation steps — connect water and power, and you’re ready for service.
What’s the difference between a residential ice maker and a real commercial ice cube maker machine? Scale, durability, and consistency. Where a home unit struggles to fill a cooler, the TH-500B delivers clear, dense, slow-melting cubes round the clock. The 198 ice tray evaporator produces uniform ice batch after batch, and because it’s housed in an ISO9001-certified smart factory with 300+ patents, every component is engineered for years of hard use.
A 500 lb Ice Machine Built for the Dinner Rush, Not the Spec Sheet
The Naixer TH‑500B is a self‑contained 500 lb ice machine purpose‑built for busy restaurants, hotel kitchens, and high‑volume bars that refuse to run out of ice during peak service. It produces up to 500–550 lbs (230–250 kg) of crystal‑clear, hard, 22×22×22mm full cube ice every 24 hours, and it stores every pound of it inside an integrated 400 lb (180 kg) insulated bin. Because the bin is part of the machine, there’s no separate storage purchase, no compatibility matching, and no hidden $800–$2,000 cost that modular systems from other brands often add.
Full cube ice is the standard for a reason. Its low surface‑to‑volume ratio means it melts more slowly than any other commercial ice shape, keeping cocktails cold without diluting them and preserving the taste of iced tea and fountain sodas through the longest service shifts. The TH‑500B’s 198‑tray evaporator system produces these cubes with consistent clarity and hardness, batch after batch.
What makes the TH‑500B the right 500 pound ice machine for a high‑volume kitchen:
Self‑contained design with a built‑in 400 lb bin. You don’t receive a head and a separate bin on two different pallets. You receive one machine, connect one set of utilities, and start making ice.
Rated for real‑world output. The 500–550 lb daily production is tested at standard conditions; in practice, the machine keeps pace with a 200‑cover restaurant on a Saturday night, a busy hotel kitchen serving multiple stations, or a bar that moves several hundred cocktails per shift.
A 3‑year full machine warranty that covers core systems and key components — not just the compressor, but the entire unit. In the 500‑lb capacity class, a compressor replacement can run $2,000 or more, and it most often occurs in years two through five. This warranty protects you through that window of highest risk.
How the TH‑500B Produces Clear, Hard Full Cube Ice at Volume
The TH‑500B uses a horizontal evaporator plate with a 198‑cell ice‑forming grid. Water flows over the chilled plate, freezing layer by layer from the outside of each cell inward. This directional freezing pushes dissolved air and minerals out of the cube rather than trapping them inside — which is why the ice comes out crystal‑clear, not cloudy. Once each batch reaches the correct thickness, the ice releases and drops into the built‑in storage bin below.
A level sensor monitors the bin and cycles production on and off automatically, so the machine never over‑produces or runs short during a rush. The air‑cooled condenser requires zero water for heat rejection, keeping your utility bill predictable. The R404A refrigerant and high‑efficiency compressor are sized for continuous commercial duty, meaning the machine holds its output even when the kitchen temperature climbs toward the upper end of the rated operating range.
For day‑to‑day care, the TH‑500B’s modular internal layout allows straightforward access to the evaporator, water circuit, and bin surfaces. A complete maintenance routine — descaling with nickel‑safe cleaner, sanitizing, and quarterly condenser brushing — is detailed in our Naixer ice machine cleaning guide.
Why the TH‑500B Works for Restaurants, Bars, and Hotels
A 500 lb ice maker fits the production sweet spot for a broad range of high‑volume commercial kitchens. A full‑service restaurant seating 150–200 on a busy night needs roughly 300–500 lbs of ice per day, depending on bar service. A hotel kitchen supporting a lobby bar, room service, and a small banquet operation consumes similar volume. A busy cocktail bar can push past 200 lbs in a single evening, making a 500‑lb machine the right buffer for weekend surges and summer heat.
Because the TH‑500B includes its own bin, it deploys faster than a modular system and occupies a single footprint. No separate bin purchase, no bin‑to‑head alignment, no extra gasket to eventually leak. That matters in a kitchen where floor space and maintenance bandwidth are both finite.
If you’re still evaluating which ice shape best serves your menu, our guide to restaurant ice types compares full cube, nugget, flake, and crescent ice across common commercial applications. For a complete picture of what a 500 lbs ice machine costs to own and operate — including installation, water, electricity, and maintenance — our restaurant ice machine cost guide breaks down every category with real numbers.
Built in a 30,000 m² Smart Factory, Trusted by Over 5,000 Clients
Every TH-500B comes out of Naixer’s own 30,000 m² ISO9001-certified factory — one of the largest commercial ice machine facilities worldwide. With 200+ technicians, 300+ active patents, and an annual output exceeding 200,000 units, we manufacture at a scale that ensures consistent quality and factory-direct pricing.
Before shipping, each machine goes through automated performance checks, helium leak detection on the refrigeration circuit, and batch burn-in testing. This is the same quality infrastructure trusted by KFC, Luckin Coffee, and commercial operators in over 100 countries. And it all backs a 3-year full machine warranty — strong coverage that directly lowers your total cost of ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much ice does the TH‑500B actually produce per day?
A: Under standard test conditions (ambient 25°C, water 20°C), the TH‑500B produces 500–550 lbs of crystal‑clear full cube ice every 24 hours. Actual output depends on installation environment — warmer ambient temperatures or inlet water will reduce daily production. Naixer’s application engineers can provide a site‑specific estimate based on your kitchen’s conditions.
Q: Does the TH‑500B come with a storage bin, or do I need to buy one separately?
A: The storage bin is built right in. The TH‑500B is a self‑contained 500 pound ice machine — the ice maker and a 400‑lb insulated storage bin are integrated into one chassis. You don’t need to purchase a separate bin, unlike modular systems from brands like Hoshizaki and Manitowoc.
Q: What size restaurant or bar is the TH‑500B right for?
A: The TH‑500B fits a full‑service restaurant seating 150–200, a busy cocktail bar, a mid‑size hotel kitchen, or any operation that needs 300–500 lbs of ice per day with a comfortable buffer for peak surges. If you’re unsure about sizing, our team can run a calculation based on your covers, bar seats, and event volume.
Q: How does the TH‑500B compare to a Hoshizaki or Scotsman 500 lb ice machine?
A: All three produce commercial‑grade ice with strong warranties. The TH‑500B is self‑contained with a built‑in bin, whereas comparable Hoshizaki and Scotsman models are often modular and require a separate bin purchase. Naixer’s factory‑direct pricing eliminates the distributor markup, and the 3‑year full machine warranty matches or exceeds premium competitors.
Q: What kind of maintenance does a 500 lb ice machine need?
A: Routine maintenance includes monthly descaling of the evaporator and water circuit with nickel‑safe cleaner, quarterly condenser fin cleaning, and filter replacement every six months. Naixer provides a detailed maintenance guide and backs the machine with a 3‑year full warranty covering parts and labor.
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