Automatic Ice - Advice/FAQ
1. How big or small are AIS ice making systems?

AIS ice-making systems range in size from three-ton per day single machine facilities to multi-machine installations with production capabilities in excess of 300 ton per 24 hours.

2. What is the price range of AIS ice-making systems?

AIS exclusively represents the Vogt® Tube-Ice® brand of ice makers. The Tube-Ice® brand is the finest ice maker available and prices range from $50,000 to over $300,000 per machine.

3. Why are Vogt® Tube-Ice® machines the best?

Tube-Ice® machines are the most energy efficient, most dependable and longest lasting ice makers in the world. The units have operating efficiencies 2-3 times greater than other ice makers. This efficiency, along with low maintenance and a 30-40 year life expectancy, prove Tube-Ice® the best.

4. What separates Automatic Ice Systems™ from the rest?

For almost 30 years AIS has represented the Tube-Ice® brand. We not only have the experience to maximize the operating efficiency of each ice maker, we extend efficiency and reliability throughout the entire ice system. We couple the Vogt® Tube-Ice® machines with equally reliable processing and packaging systems. No one has more knowledge of Vogt® Tube-Ice® machines and what it takes to achieve maximum system efficiency.

5. What products and service does AIS represent?

AIS is a full service engineering and products supplier to the ice industry. We custom engineer ice making and processing systems to meet your individual needs. Our systems are designed with function, efficient ice flow and adaptability in mind. We represent equipment and supplies from ice makers to ice picks. See the catalog section for a complete listing of products and services.

6. Do you sell used equipment?

At AIS our ice systems and components are industry proven for efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness. All components are new or factory re-manufactured. We don't sell used equipment.