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Made in India. Expert guidance + after-sales support. 24-hour delivery Delhi NCR.
90 kg of crystal-clear square ice. Every 24 hours.
42 kg insulated storage. 15g premium cubes.
Air-cooled. Auto. Alloy Steel. Made in India.
The Blue Star ICM90 is the heavy-duty commercial ice cube machine for businesses that cannot afford to run out of ice — 90 kg/day output for restaurants, bars, banquet halls, cafes, and corporate offices; 42 kg insulated storage bin holds a near-full day's buffer; 15g premium square cubes melt slowly and present beautifully in beverages; auto start/stop when bin fills; air-cooled for reliable performance even in warm kitchen environments; alloy steel commercial-grade body. Blue Star commercial refrigeration expertise. Made in India.
15g Square Ice vs Bullet Ice — why ice shape and weight matter for a commercial establishment
The ICM90 produces 15g square-shaped ice cubes — a specific ice format that differs from the bullet (cylindrical with hollow core) ice produced by the ICM50 and from the crescent ice produced by undercounter machines. The format difference is commercially significant across three dimensions. First, melt rate: a 15g solid square cube has a lower surface-area-to-volume ratio than a 15g bullet with a hollow core — the bullet's hollow interior dramatically increases its surface area relative to mass, causing faster melting. In a glass of juice or soft drink served at a restaurant table, a square cube maintains its structural integrity for 20–30 minutes longer than an equivalent-mass bullet cube, preserving the cold temperature of the beverage and the dilution ratio without excessive meltwater. Second, beverage presentation: square cubes are the format used in premium cocktail bars globally — the clean geometric shape presents visually in a glass tumbler or highball; in a Delhi NCR rooftop bar or premium lounge, square ice signals premium product quality to the customer in a way that irregular bullet ice does not. Third, stacking and storage efficiency: square cubes pack more efficiently in the 42 kg storage bin than bullets, which interlock in unpredictable ways — the square packing means the stated 42 kg bin capacity is more reliably achievable. For an establishment choosing between the ICM50 and ICM90, the ice format difference is as important as the capacity difference: ICM50's bullet ice is appropriate for high-volume cold beverage service where speed matters more than presentation; ICM90's square ice is appropriate for cocktail bars, premium dining, and any establishment where ice quality is part of the customer experience.
Planning around 90 kg/day — how much ice does your establishment actually need?
Sizing a commercial ice machine requires estimating daily ice demand by use category. Restaurant and bar industry benchmarks: a standard soft drink requires 200–300g of ice (6–8 cubes); a cocktail or mocktail requires 150–250g; a blended or crushed-ice drink requires 300–500g; a glass of chilled water requires 100–150g; a cold platter presentation uses 500g–2 kg of display ice. For a 100-cover restaurant that serves a 3-course meal with pre-dinner drinks: 100 guests × (1 drink at 250g + water 150g + one cocktail 200g) = approximately 60 kg of ice for beverage service alone, with additional ice for food presentation, bar prep, and staff use. At 90 kg/day production and 42 kg storage, the ICM90 provides approximately 132 kg of ice available for service (42 kg stored at opening + 90 kg produced through the day), comfortably covering a 100-cover restaurant with a full bar. A banquet hall serving 200 guests for an evening function would consume approximately 40–60 kg of ice for beverages and food presentation — the ICM90's 42 kg storage means the machine can pre-fill the bin during the day, and the 90 kg/day production ensures the evening's demand is covered with margin. For an office corporate pantry serving 150–200 employees throughout the day (cold water, cold beverages, lunch ice), the ICM90's output exceeds typical demand — the auto start/stop function means the machine runs only as needed, reducing energy consumption below the maximum rated draw.
42 kg insulated storage bin — the operational buffer that determines uninterrupted service
The storage bin's role in a commercial ice machine is distinct from the production capacity — it determines how much ice is available for immediate service during peak demand periods when consumption temporarily exceeds the machine's production rate. A restaurant's peak ice demand is typically during the pre-dinner drinks period (7–9pm) and during lunch service (12:30–2:30pm), when 20–30 tables may all require ice within a 15-minute window. At 90 kg/day production, the ICM90 produces approximately 3.75 kg of ice per hour — insufficient to serve a sudden peak demand of 10–15 kg in a 15-minute rush. The 42 kg storage bin absorbs these demand peaks by storing production during low-demand periods (2–7pm between services) and making it immediately available during peaks. At 42 kg capacity, the ICM90's bin holds approximately 11 hours of peak-period buffer at 3.75 kg/hour production — meaning a restaurant that opens at 12pm has nearly a full day's peak-demand buffer available before the first evening customer arrives. The insulation quality of the bin determines how long stored ice remains frozen without power assistance — a well-insulated 42 kg bin maintains ice integrity for 4–6 hours in ambient kitchen temperatures, providing operational continuity during power outages or brief maintenance periods.
Air-Cooled system + Auto Start/Stop — operational reliability in Indian commercial kitchen conditions
Air-cooled ice machines use the ambient kitchen air to dissipate the heat extracted from the ice-making process — the refrigeration cycle removes heat from the water to freeze it, and this heat must be rejected somewhere. Air-cooled machines reject heat into the surrounding air via a condenser coil + fan; water-cooled alternatives use a water circuit to carry heat away. For Indian commercial kitchen installations, air-cooled is the practical choice: water-cooled systems require a dedicated water supply line to the condenser (beyond the ice-making water supply) and a drain for the heated water discharge — in many Delhi NCR commercial kitchen fitouts where ice machines are placed in service areas or behind bars, this additional plumbing is not available or significantly increases installation cost. Air-cooled requires only a power connection and a water supply, with adequate ventilation clearance around the unit. The ICM90's performance specification of 90 kg/day is rated at standard ambient temperature (25–30°C) — in Indian commercial kitchens where ambient temperatures can reach 35–40°C near cooking stations, performance will be somewhat reduced; placement in a cooler service area or back-of-house location with ventilation maintains performance closer to rated capacity. Auto Start/Stop uses a bin-full sensor (typically a thermostat or infrared sensor positioned in the bin) that detects when ice has accumulated to the bin's capacity and pauses the ice-making cycle — the machine resumes production automatically when ice is dispensed and the bin level drops below the sensor threshold. This prevents ice overflow, reduces compressor cycling, and eliminates the need for a staff member to monitor and empty the machine throughout the day.
🏪 Where the ICM90 works — business by business
Bar & Lounge
Square cubes for premium cocktails — presentation + slow melt
Restaurant
100+ cover service — beverages, food display, bar
Banquet Hall
200+ guest events — pre-stored buffer + continuous supply
Café & Juice Bar
Cold beverages, cold press, milkshakes, iced coffee
Corporate Office
150–200 employees — cold water, lunch beverages, pantry
Hospital & Lab
Ice for specimen cooling, patient care, pharmacy cold chain
Alloy Steel Body
Rust-resistant, easy to clean with standard commercial cleaning agents, suitable for open-counter display or back-of-house service. Alloy steel withstands the regular wet-surface cleaning that commercial kitchen hygiene regulations require, without the surface degradation that painted steel develops over repeated chemical cleaning cycles.
Fully Automatic Operation
No manual monitoring required — the ICM90 starts, produces ice, stops when full, and resumes when demand creates space in the bin. For a restaurant or bar with multiple operational priorities, fully automatic operation means ice availability is managed without requiring any staff attention — the machine handles its own production cycle throughout the day and night (many establishments run ice machines overnight to pre-fill the bin for the next day's service).
Blue Star Commercial Refrigeration + Made in India
Blue Star is India's largest commercial air conditioning and refrigeration company — the ICM90 is designed and manufactured for Indian commercial conditions: ambient temperature range, water quality variation, and voltage fluctuation that imported machines may not handle as reliably. Made in India manufacturing means spare parts, service technicians, and Blue Star authorised service centres are accessible across Delhi NCR for commercial-critical equipment maintenance.
🎯 Ideal for
| Brand | Blue Star |
| Model | ICM90 |
| Type | Commercial Ice Cube Machine |
| Ice production | 90 kg per 24 hours |
| Storage bin | 42 kg — insulated |
| Ice type | Square-Shaped — 15g per cube |
| Cooling system | Air-Cooled |
| Automation | Fully Automatic — Auto Start/Stop (bin-level sensor) |
| Body material | Alloy Steel — rust-resistant |
| Country of origin | Made in India |
| Warranty | Blue Star Brand Warranty — verify at purchase |
🛡️ Warranty + Support
90 kg/Day. 42 kg Storage. 15g Square Cubes. Air-Cooled. Auto. Alloy Steel. Made in India. Order today.
Heavy-duty ice for serious businesses. GST ITC up to 18%. 24-hour delivery Delhi NCR. Genuine Blue Star — Mahajan Electronics since 1979.
Production capacity rated at standard ambient temperature — performance varies with room temperature. Adequate ventilation clearance required around unit. Warranty terms — verify at purchase. Product image for reference. Made in India.
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