What do those Letter’s Mean? The ABC’s of Spaceman Machines🍦
Key Model Types Explained
- A – Air Pump / Pressurised System:
Injects air into the mix while freezing, increasing overrun. This creates lighter, creamier textures, ideal for cones, milkshakes, or high-volume service. - B – Auto-Pasteurisation:
A system that automatically heats and cleans the product inside the machine to kill bacteria. This ensures safer product, reduces manual cleaning, and helps maintain consistent quality. - C- Gravity-Fed:
The product naturally flows from the hopper into the freezing cylinder without extra pressure. It’s simple, reliable, and produces denser, traditional soft serve.
| Model | Description | Key Benefits | Products Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Gravity-fed machine, no air pump | Reliable, simple operation, produces dense soft serve | Soft-serve ice cream, frozen yoghurt, acai, milkshakes, gelato |
| A-C | Air pump version added to the C model | Produces lighter, creamier texture; higher air content; great for busy service | Soft-serve ice cream, frozen yoghurt, gelato |
| B-C | C model with Auto-Pasteurisation | Easier cleaning and sanitation; consistent product quality | Soft-serve ice cream, frozen yoghurt, gelato |
| AB-C | Combines air pump and auto-pasteurisation | Premium option: high air content and automated hygiene features | Soft-serve ice cream, frozen yoghurt, milkshakes, gelato |
Key Considerations
- Volume & Serving Rate: Make sure the machine can keep up during peak hours.
- Product Variety: Match the model to your menu offerings (ice cream, yoghurt, acai, gelato, milkshakes).
- Maintenance: Air-pump models require regular cleaning; pasteurisation models reduce manual sanitising.
- Space & Installation: Check countertop or floor-standing requirements and hopper/cylinder sizes.
- Budget: C is the most affordable; AB-C is the premium, full-featured option.
