If you chose one of these flake ice machines, you’re choosing a quality machine from America’s #1 selling brand of ice machines. These machines are designed to produce small, hard bits of ice suited for “contact” applications. If you’re looking for more advice, call us for a brief consultation so we can recommend the best model for your application. Flake ice machines by Manitowoc dispense small, soft pieces of ice ideally suited for presentation. These machines have a capacity of 384 - 2608 lbs of ice production per day.