Mixology Ice Vending Machine
Mixology Ice Vending Machine
Mixology Ice Vending Machine
Mixology Ice Vending Machine
Mixology Ice Vending Machine
Mixology Ice Vending Machine

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Product Specs

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45

Slots

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500

Capacity

Refrigerated

Temperature

Elevator delivery

Delivery Type

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Adjustable

Tray Type

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49-inch touchscreen

Display

Lead Time 6 - 12 Weeks (Depends on Availability)

Mixology Ice Vending Machine

$14,075.00
$1,500–$3,000/mo* Est. monthly revenue
3–6 months* ROI payback
from $391/mo Finance & own it
Based on operator-reported data

SKU: mixology

The Mixology Ice Vending Machine is a refrigerated ice vending system designed to dispense packaged ice reliably in high traffic indoor and outdoor locations, combining deep freeze cooling, elevator delivery, and a large touchscreen interface to support consistent ice quality, unattended operation, and predictable performance throughout the day.

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      Product Specs

      vending machine icon
      45

      Slots

      vending machine icon
      500

      Capacity

      Refrigerated

      Temperature

      Elevator delivery

      Delivery Type

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      Adjustable

      Tray Type

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      49-inch touchscreen

      Display

      Ice vending machine with deep freeze cooling and elevator delivery by VMFS USA
      Ice vending machine with deep freeze cooling and elevator delivery

      The ice vending machine that keeps every bag solid

      An ice vending machine for sale at up to 500 unit capacity earns wherever ice demand is steady and a counter cannot keep up. The deep freeze holds ice dry and clump free even through frequent door openings on a hot day, and elevator delivery protects the package every single vend. Bill, coin, card, and mobile wallet payments run through MDB compatible hardware, so customers buy in seconds without staff or exact change. VMFS Cloud tracks sales, inventory, and machine status remotely, so you restock and service on real demand instead of guesswork. Operators report payback in roughly 3 to 6 months at a steady location. Run your own numbers with the ROI calculator, or see the full specialty vending machines range.

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      Deep Freeze to Minus 0.4°FCommercial grade compressor keeps ice solid, dry, and clump free
      Elevator DeliveryLowers every bag intact. No cracked packaging, no shattered ice
      Up to 500 UnitsApproximately 45 adjustable selections, fewer restock trips
      Deep Freeze to Minus 0.4°F Elevator Delivery, Bags Intact Up to 500 Units, 45 Selections 49-inch Interactive Touchscreen All Steel, Indoor or Outdoor, VMFS Cloud Deep Freeze to Minus 0.4°F Elevator Delivery, Bags Intact Up to 500 Units, 45 Selections 49-inch Interactive Touchscreen All Steel, Indoor or Outdoor, VMFS Cloud
      Full specifications

      Ice vending machine specs

      SelectionsApproximately 45 adjustable selections
      Total capacityApproximately 270 to 500 packaged ice units
      ShelvesFive adjustable shelves
      FormatFloor standing unit
      Delivery systemElevator delivery for packaged ice
      Storage temperatureAdjustable down to minus 0.4°F
      Cooling systemCommercial grade deep freeze compressor
      Touchscreen49-inch interactive display
      PaymentsBill, coin, card, mobile wallet (MDB)
      Cloud platformVMFS Cloud for remote monitoring
      Dimensions78 in H x 45.8 in W x 37.1 in D
      WeightApproximately 1,037 lbs
      ConstructionAll steel cabinet, indoor and outdoor rated
      Warranty1-year standard, extended coverage available

      Delivery note 1,037 lbs. White Glove delivery recommended. Confirm site access, doorway clearance, and standard electrical and environmental requirements before scheduling.

      In the box

      Ice vending unit
      2x security keys
      Operator manual and guide
      Power cable
      Custom quote
      The full operator ecosystem

      One complete operator solution

      The ice vending machine handles cooling, delivery, and payment. The V Systems network handles placement access, agreements, route growth, and remote management, so you run one complete operator solution rather than a box on its own.

      VMFS Cloud

      Manage sales and inventory remotely

      Sales activity, inventory levels, and machine status update live through the VMFS Cloud dashboard. An ice machine on a hot weekend needs remote visibility so it never runs empty during peak demand. Manage one unit or a multi site fleet from one login.

      VPlaced

      Site matching for ice demand

      VPlaced identifies locations where ice demand is steady and strong enough to justify a high capacity machine. Convenience stores, marinas, campgrounds, hotels, and event venues are evaluated before you commit a placement.

      VAdviced

      Placement agreements and local requirements

      VAdviced structures the placement agreement and operator paperwork, and confirms any local requirements for selling packaged ice at your specific site.

      VMarketed

      Scale your ice vending route

      VMarketed builds the brand and location pipeline for operators scaling an ice vending route across multiple sites.

      Built to deliver solid, intact ice

      How the ice vending machine works

      Two things decide whether ice retail works: keeping ice frozen solid and getting it to the customer intact. A cheap drop machine fails at both. This ice vending machine is built around both.

      Image: ice vending machine on location
      Solid ice

      Deep freeze that holds ice solid

      The cheap way to sell ice from a machine is a drop mechanism. The bag falls into a bin, packaging cracks, cubes shatter, and the moment it lands warm against the door it starts to melt. The customer pays for a solid bag and pulls out a slushy, broken one, which is a refund and a customer who buys elsewhere next time. This ice vending machine holds the cabinet in a deep freeze down to minus 0.4°F, so ice stays dry and clump free even during a hot afternoon rush when the door opens constantly.

      Approximately 45 adjustable selections across five adjustable shelves let one machine carry several ice formats and bag sizes at once, from everyday bagged cubes to larger and specialty packs, and the layout adjusts as your location's demand changes. Up to 500 packaged ice units means a busy site runs far longer between restocks. Explore the full specialty vending machines range, or run the numbers with the ROI calculator.

      Drop machine, cracked bags Deep freeze, solid ice
      Image: deep freeze interior and elevator delivery
      Bags intact

      Elevator delivery protects every bag

      Elevator delivery is the part that protects your reputation. Instead of dropping the bag, the elevator lowers each packaged ice unit gently to the pickup door. That single design choice prevents the cracked packaging, shattered ice, and partial melting that drop based systems cause, especially with heavier bags. For the customer it means a clean, solid bag every time. For the operator it means fewer refunds, fewer complaints, and the repeat purchases that turn an ice machine into a profit center, with less mechanical wear than a drop mechanism.

      An all steel, insulated cabinet lets this machine run indoor or outdoor where a standard freezer cannot. The 49-inch touchscreen guides the purchase and can carry your branding. Payment is fast and flexible, with bill, coin, card, and mobile wallet through MDB compatible hardware, and VMFS Cloud tracks sales, inventory, and status so a busy machine never sits empty or down without you knowing.

      • Customer selects on the 49-inch touchscreen
        The interactive display shows the available ice formats and bag sizes. The buyer selects.
      • Pays by bill, coin, card, or mobile wallet
        MDB compatible payment means no exact change and no staff needed.
      • Elevator lowers the bag gently to the door
        Instead of dropping it, the elevator sets the package down intact at the pickup door.
      • Sale and inventory log to VMFS Cloud
        Every transaction updates sales and inventory so you restock on real demand.
      Why operators choose it

      Why operators choose this ice vending machine

      Elevator delivery, not a drop

      A drop lets the bag fall and crack, shattering cubes and starting a melt. This machine lowers each package gently on an elevator, so it reaches the customer solid and intact. A cracked, half melted bag is a refund. Intact ice is a repeat sale.

      Deep freeze that actually holds

      A commercial grade deep freeze compressor holds the cabinet down to minus 0.4°F, so ice stays dry and clump free when demand spikes, which is exactly when a weaker unit turns your inventory into a block.

      Unattended, around the clock

      Sells 24 hours a day with no staff, takes card and mobile wallet, and reports every sale to VMFS Cloud. It earns at 2am on a holiday weekend when the counter is dark.

      One machine, every ice location

      Convenience stores, gas stations, hotels, events, marinas, and campgrounds all run ice demand. The all steel cabinet handles indoor and outdoor placement, and 45 adjustable selections carry the formats each location sells.

      Ice formats and configuration

      What to stock in your ice vending machine

      Approximately 45 adjustable selections across five adjustable shelves, up to 500 packaged ice units, all held in a deep freeze down to minus 0.4°F. Every packaged ice format below works in this machine, and the mix is yours to set per location.

      Bagged cube ice

      The core configuration. Standard bagged cube ice in the sizes a location moves most. Deep freeze keeps it dry and clump free, and elevator delivery hands the customer a solid, unbroken bag every time.

      Bagged IceCubeEveryday Demand

      Larger and party bags

      Bigger bags for events, coolers, and catering. Elevator delivery matters most here, since heavier bags are exactly what a drop mechanism cracks and shatters. This machine lowers them intact.

      Party BagsEventsCoolers

      Crushed and specialty ice

      Crushed ice and specialty packaged formats for drinks, hospitality, and the mixology use case the machine is named for. Multiple selections let one machine carry more than a single ice type.

      CrushedSpecialtyMixology

      Boxed and premium ice

      Boxed ice and premium packaged product for higher ticket sales at hospitality and event placements. The deep freeze protects clarity and form through storage and pickup.

      BoxedPremiumHigher Ticket

      Seasonal and peak demand stock

      Stock heavier into hot months, holiday weekends, and event seasons. The up to 500 unit capacity rides the spike so the machine does not empty mid afternoon when demand is highest.

      SeasonalPeak DemandHigh Capacity

      Operator defined product mix per location

      Every selection is operator defined. A marina sells differently than a hotel lobby. Adjust the mix at a restock based on VMFS Cloud sales data, and run the right ice formats and sizes for each site on a route.

      Operator DefinedCloud InformedPer Location
      The drop machine problem, solved

      The bag you load is the bag they pull out.

      A drop machine cracks packaging and shatters ice on the way down, and warm against the door it starts to melt. This machine lowers every package on an elevator and holds the cabinet in a deep freeze, so ice reaches the customer solid and intact.

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      Deep freeze cold. Every bag intact.

      A commercial grade deep freeze to minus 0.4 degrees F and elevator delivery that hands the customer a solid, unbroken bag every time.

      Compare the ways to sell ice

      Ice vending machine versus the old way

      There are a few common ways a location sells ice. A staffed freezer chest, a cheap drop machine, a third-party delivery into a freezer, or an automated deep freeze ice vending machine. Here is how they compare on what decides whether ice is a profit center or a headache.

      The VMFS Way

      This Mixology Ice Vending Machine

      Deep freeze to minus 0.4°F keeps ice solid and dry. Elevator delivery lowers every bag intact. 49-inch touchscreen, cashless payment, and VMFS Cloud run it unattended around the clock, indoor or outdoor, with real time sales and inventory data.

      • Deep freeze to minus 0.4°F
      • Elevator delivery, bags intact
      • 49-inch touchscreen, cashless
      • VMFS Cloud, around the clock
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      The Old Way

      Staffed freezer chest at the counter

      Only sells when the store is open and staffed. Runs out unnoticed, ties up freezer space, and every sale needs a person. No data, no after hours revenue, no unattended placement.

      • Sells only when staffed
      • Runs out unnoticed
      • Every sale needs a person
      • No data, no after hours sales
      Only when open and staffed
      The Cheap Way

      Cheap drop based ice machine

      Drops the bag into a bin, which cracks packaging and shatters ice, and cheaper units let product soften and clump on hot days. Lower sticker price, higher refunds and lost repeat customers, and limited remote visibility.

      • Drops and cracks bags
      • Softens and clumps on hot days
      • Higher refunds, lost customers
      • Limited remote visibility
      Drops and cracks the bag
      The Delivery Way

      Third-party ice delivery into a freezer

      A distributor delivers bagged ice to an on site freezer. Margins are thin after the delivery markup, the freezer still needs staff and floor space, and stock gaps appear when a delivery runs late or demand spikes.

      • Distributor markup eats margin
      • Still needs staff and space
      • Gaps when delivery is late
      • No 24/7 self-serve sales
      Distributor markup, thin margin
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      High demand ice locations

      Ice vending machine for sale, right locations

      An ice vending machine for sale at up to 500 unit capacity earns where ice demand is steady and buying happens on impulse and at all hours. Convenience stores and gas stations run it on the forecourt to capture after hours and holiday demand the counter misses. Hotels, resorts, event venues, marinas, and campgrounds all run ice demand, and the all steel, indoor and outdoor rated cabinet opens up placements a standard freezer cannot reach. VPlaced evaluates each location and access agreement before the machine ships, and VAdviced handles the placement agreement and confirms any local requirements for selling packaged ice.

      • Convenience stores and gas stations

        Steady daily demand, after hours and holiday sales, forecourt placement

        Always On

      • Hotels and resorts

        Guests need ice at all hours, unattended, frees up staff

        Hospitality

      • Event venues and stadiums

        Demand spikes during events, high capacity covers the rush

        Event Rush

      • Marinas and docks

        Boaters buy early and late, outdoor rated cabinet handles the site

        Outdoor

      • Campgrounds and RV parks

        Seasonal and weekend spikes, unattended with no staff

        Seasonal

      • Bars and catering

        Backup and overflow ice on demand, deep freeze keeps it solid

        Hospitality

      • Outdoor retail and forecourts

        Hot weather impulse demand, 49-inch screen draws attention

        High Traffic
      Operators running this machine

      Who buys the ice vending machine

      From a convenience store forecourt to a hotel lobby to a marina or campground, this is the machine operators choose when ice demand is steady, spiky, or seasonal, and a staffed freezer cannot keep up.

      High frequency
      Convenience and retail operators

      Capture ice demand around the clock

      Hours24/7
      CoolingMinus 0.4°F
      DeliveryElevator
      DataVMFS Cloud

      Convenience store and gas station operators choose this ice vending machine to capture demand around the clock, including the after hours and holiday sales a staffed freezer chest misses. The deep freeze keeps product solid through hot afternoons, and elevator delivery protects every bag so refunds and complaints stay near zero.

      Up to 500 unit capacity covers peak demand between restocks, all steel cabinet for indoor or outdoor forecourt placement
      Event rush
      Hospitality, events, and venue buyers

      High and spiky demand without adding staff

      CapacityEvent rush
      Screen49-inch
      CoolingDeep freeze
      StaffUnattended

      Hotels, resorts, event venues, and stadiums choose this machine to serve heavy and spiky ice demand without adding staff. Capacity covers the event rush, the all steel cabinet suits both lobby and outdoor placement, and the 49-inch touchscreen carries branding while it sells.

      VPlaced confirms placement fit before delivery
      Outdoor and seasonal
      Outdoor and seasonal operators

      Runs where a standard freezer cannot

      CabinetAll steel
      SitesHot, humid
      Capacity500 units
      Connect4G option

      Marina, campground, RV park, and outdoor operators choose this machine because the all steel, indoor and outdoor rated cabinet runs where a standard freezer cannot, and the deep freeze holds ice through hot, humid sites. Capture seasonal and weekend spikes with no on site staff.

      Add a 4G module for sites without reliable WiFi so VMFS Cloud stays connected
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      Configure it for your location

      Configure and brand your ice vending machine

      Custom wrap and branding

      Wrap the all steel cabinet in your colors, logo, and artwork, so the machine works as signage and a silent salesperson on the forecourt.

      Selections and shelves

      Approximately 45 adjustable selections across five adjustable shelves. Set the layout for the ice formats and bag sizes your location actually sells.

      Payment hardware

      Bill, coin, card, and mobile wallet through MDB compatible systems. Add a card reader or coin and bill acceptor to match how your customers pay.

      Connectivity

      Add a 4G module for a placement without reliable WiFi, so VMFS Cloud stays connected and reporting wherever the machine sits.

      Temperature

      The deep freeze is adjustable down to minus 0.4°F, set to keep your specific ice product solid, dry, and clump free.

      Warranty

      1-year standard warranty included, with extended coverage available, so the cooling and delivery systems are covered for the long run.

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      Common questions

      Ice vending machine FAQ

      Didn't find your answer? See the VMFS FAQ page, or the team can walk through compliance, configuration, and delivery for your specific venue.

      Talk to VMFS

      Packaged ice, such as bagged or boxed ice, that needs deep freeze storage and gentle handling to keep its shape, clarity, and usability until pickup. The approximately 45 adjustable selections let one machine carry several ice formats and bag sizes at once.

      It can. A drop mechanism lets the bag fall into a bin, which cracks packaging, shatters cubes, and starts a melt the moment it lands warm against the door, especially with heavier bags. That means refunds and lost repeat customers. This ice vending machine uses elevator delivery to lower each package gently to the pickup door, so the customer gets a solid, intact bag every time.

      The commercial grade deep freeze is adjustable down to minus 0.4°F, which keeps ice solid, dry, and clump free even during high demand periods or frequent door openings on a hot day.

      Yes. The all steel, insulated cabinet is built for both indoor and outdoor placement, provided the site meets standard electrical and environmental requirements. Proper placement helps maintain temperature stability and long term performance.

      Approximately 270 to 500 packaged ice units depending on bag size, across five adjustable shelves. That capacity supports high demand locations while reducing how often you restock.

      Bill, coin, card, and mobile wallet through MDB compatible payment systems, so customers buy ice in seconds without exact change or staff assistance. See the VMFS payment system documentation.

      Through VMFS Cloud, which gives real time sales data, inventory levels, and machine status remotely, so you plan restocking, track demand patterns, and catch issues without visiting the machine daily.

      Yes. A custom wrap lets you finish the all steel cabinet in your colors, logo, and artwork, and the 49-inch touchscreen can carry your branding and promotions, so the machine works as signage on the forecourt.

      Routine maintenance is restocking ice, checking door seals, keeping the pickup area clean, and confirming refrigeration performance. Elevator delivery has less mechanical wear than a drop mechanism, which helps lower service issues over time.

      The machine runs on standard electricity, and the main recurring costs are ice inventory and payment processing. Monthly payment options are available to own the machine over time. See flexible financing solutions, and estimate returns with the ROI calculator.

      A 1-year standard warranty is included, with extended coverage available, plus lifetime support from a US based team for setup and ongoing assistance. See warranty and support.

      Foot traffic, nearby demand drivers like events or food service, access to power, protection from extreme weather, and ease of restocking. Locations with consistent ice demand benefit most from the capacity and deep freeze. VPlaced can evaluate a site for you.

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      Configure and brand your ice vending machine

      If this ice vending machine is not the exact fit, the specialty vending collection covers refrigerated, frozen, and high capacity formats for every location.

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      Deep freeze cooling down to minus 0.4 degrees F. Elevator delivery that hands the customer a solid, intact bag. Approximately 45 adjustable selections, up to 500 packaged ice units. 49-inch interactive touchscreen. Bill, coin, card, and mobile wallet. VMFS Cloud included. All steel, indoor and outdoor rated cabinet. 1-year warranty with extended coverage available. The ice vending machine built to sell ice around the clock, on its own, at convenience stores, hotels, events, marinas, and campgrounds.

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      Configuration handled before shipping. Financing with monthly options available. White Glove delivery on a 1,037 lb unit.

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      49-inch Touchscreen · VMFS Cloud · All Steel, Indoor or Outdoor · 1,037 lbs · 1-Year Warranty
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