Ice Shaver Spotlight: Manual Ice Shavers

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For beginners looking to get a foothold in the shaved ice business, there’s no simpler start than a manual ice shaver. Manual ice shavers are much less expensive than their automated siblings and provide users with a comparable shave ice experience. However, it’s important to note that many manual ice shavers are not designed for quality product or shaver longevity.

Manual Ice Shaver Red Flags

When looking for your perfect manual ice shaver, here are some common red flags to avoid.

• Bright and Flimsy Plastic
  Plastic definitely has its place in the manufacturing world, but beware of manual ice shavers that heavily feature brightly colored and flimsy plastic. This type of casing can’t hold up to heavy pressure or frequent use and will break and splinter. Manual ice shavers like this are better left as children’s birthday presents rather than a tool for your business.
• Surprisingly Inexpensive
  As human beings, we like to be optimistic, but the phrase “too good to be true” is one that holds true for manual ice shavers. Inexpensive manual ice shavers are at best designed for sporadic personal use rather than long-term use by a business. Most businesses that sell these types of manual ice shavers are counting on consumers not finding refunds or repairs worth the effort.
• Ice Cubes
  Using ice cubes to make shaved ice isn’t inherently a red flag, but when combined with flimsy plastic or an inexpensive machine, they should be avoided at all costs. Ice cubes as a whole make lower quality shaved ice than ice blocks and they are also harder on the interior of a machine. Flimsy and inexpensive machines that use ice cubes are prone to break down at a more frequent rate.

Manual Ice Shaver Green Flags

Here are some manual ice shaver qualities to look for in well made and professional units.

• Sturdy Casing and Design
  Because manual ice shavers have to withstand internal use and external pressure, they need to be built with a sturdy casing and a design that provides structural support. Look for machines that can be leaned on without bending or cracking and have a solid base that gives the entire machine stability.
• Repair Support Network
  If you’re investing in a manual ice shaver, finding a product that has a dedicated network for machine repairs and replacement parts is crucial. Vendors who are transparent about how to maintain and repair their products tend to produce higher quality machinery and fully understand the weight of your investment.
• Block Ice
  Opposed to ice cubes, block ice creates the highest quality shaved ice. If you want your product to have the trademark snow texture and ability to hold syrup, block ice is the way to go. Because block ice is less convenient than ice cubes, machines that are built for block ice better support professional use.

Manual Ice Shaver Product Recommendation

The Hatsuyuki HA-110S Manual Block Ice Shaver offers a quality shaved ice experience at half the cost of automatic machines. Perfect for schools, nonprofits, or business owners looking for an accessible way to break into the shave ice business, the Hatsuyuki Manual Block Ice Shaver creates premium shaved ice.

The HA-110S is powered by a hand crank that eliminates the electrical requirements of other Hatsuyuki products. Users never have to worry about replacing small electrical parts to keep their machine in top working condition. Instead, the manual ice shaver is ready to go whenever you are.

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