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Block shaver snow cone machines
Block shavers are typically known for the fluffy, snow like ice that they produce. They achieve this highly sought after consistency by shaving a very minute amount of ice from a large block on each pass. This slices the ice very thin (almost as thin as snow) and achieves a consistency that is very similar.
Block shavers do take a bit more work to load and require much more time to train on as opposed to cube shavers. The cones take significantly more time to make than cube shavers to as well.
Cube Shaver snow cone machines
The cube shavers are the true muscle of the snow cone industry.
Many commercial outfits use these type machines because they are easy to learn, produce product quickly, and have little maintenance. If you've ever had a snow cone that resembled small, crushed chunks of ice, it was from one of these style machines for sure.
The final product may not resemble actual "snow" like with the block shaver machines, but it's pure efficiency makes this style a winner with business owners throughout the United States.
Which style of snow cone do people like best?
Aside from the typical cost/efficiency differences between styles, business owners often want to know which style of machine people prefer. The answer may not be that simple. In many situations such as with a Circus, the simple cube shavers are used for efficiency,and the fact that there is no other competition (inside the circus), so they can go with the most efficient model.
However, where competition is dense such as at the beach front, catering to the customer's preference may be key in operating a successful snow cone business.
What to look for in an entry level snow cone machine.
If you're looking to buy a snow cone machine to do school functions, small craft fairs, and sports games, you may want to consider buying an entry level snow cone machine.
Nearly all will be countertop models with shaver and ice hopper on top and "snow"
container/display on bottom. The top should consist of a button to turn on shaver,
along with a handle to apply pressure to the ice and shaver for grinding. Look for
small 1/3 horse power units that draw relatively low amps (6-
Snow Cone Machines
