A commercial ice bin stores the ice your machine makes so there is always enough on hand for a full service. Babak Food Equipment offers ice storage bins from Scotsman, Osion and Atosa for restaurants, bars, hotels, banquet halls, grocers and institutions across Vancouver and British Columbia. Paired with a modular ice maker head, the right bin lets you size production and storage separately – and keeps ice clean, insulated and easy to reach.
Types of ice bins
Ice storage bins for modular heads
Insulated bins designed to sit under a modular ice cuber. They are sized by storage capacity in pounds and by the width of the head they support.
Large-capacity and hotel bins
Taller or wider bins hold more ice for banquets, hotels and high-volume kitchens, sometimes with stacked ice makers on top.
Bar and drop-in style storage
Bar ice bins and drop-in ice storage keep ice at the point of service, filled from an ice machine in the back.
How to choose an ice bin

Storage capacity: pick a bin that holds at least the ice you use during your busiest stretch, since the machine refills it between peaks.
Head compatibility: match the bin width to your ice maker, or use the manufacturer’s adapter or bin-top kit.
Height and access: check ceiling clearance for the head plus bin, and the door height and opening style for comfortable scooping.
Drain: every bin needs a drain line for melt water.
Hygiene: use a scoop holder, keep the door closed and clean and sanitize the bin on a regular schedule.

Why buy your ice bin from Babak Food Equipment?
With more than 20 years in business and a 4.9★ Google rating from 380+ reviews, our team can help you match the bin to your ice maker and plan the water, drain and power for the complete system. Delivery and installation options are available across BC – details and costs are discussed when you order. Also see modular ice cubers and upright ice machines, or ask about used commercial refrigeration.
Frequently asked questions
Does an ice bin keep ice frozen?
No. A commercial ice bin is insulated but not refrigerated, so ice slowly melts and drains away while the ice machine keeps it topped up.
How big an ice bin do I need?
Size the bin to cover your peak period. Many operators choose storage of roughly 1 to 1.5 times the machine’s hourly use during the busiest hours, or a bin close to the daily output for steady use.
Can any ice machine go on any bin?
Not always. Check the head width and the manufacturer’s list of compatible bins, or use an adapter kit designed for that combination.
Availability, pricing, warranty terms, delivery and installation are confirmed at the time of purchase – request a quote on any model or call our team at (604) 566-9747.