Carpigiani UK launches semi-automatic soft serve machine with contactless payment

Driving state-of-the-art tech solutions in the ice cream market forward, Carpigiani UK has added a semi-automatic soft serve machine complete with contactless payment to its portfolio

As a global leader in the manufacturing of professional ice cream and frozen drink equipment, Carpigiani is excited to bring its latest semi-automatic innovation to the UK market. Enabling operators to dispense predetermined portions of delicious ice cream, the 241 SA PSP is the new and contactless way to serve and delight customers!

Combining fun theatrics with the latest technology, the new 241 SA PSP machine is activated by contactless card payment. Once the payment is authorised the innovative machine will automatically fill the cup placed in the holder with a delicious serving of ice cream – from soft serve, sorbet, and frozen yoghurt, including dairy and plant-based options. Perfect for leisure venues and QSRs, adults and children alike can watch in wonder as the semi-automatic ice cream machine serves them a delicious, sweet treat in a matter of seconds.

Built-in with Carpigiani’s globally renowned and patented technology, Hard-O-Tronic®, the electronic control system gives operators the complete power to quickly choose the consistency of the soft serve in a simple manner and change it for a variety of styles of their choosing.

Speaking of the new 241 SA PSP machine Carpigiani UK’s Managing Director, Paul Ingram, comments: “We are incredibly excited to bring this new soft serve machine to the market. The new machine went down an absolute storm at the Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show in February – and we expect it will dazzle many more operators looking to add a self-service interactive element to their business.

“It’s a very show-stopping piece of equipment that balances fun theatrics with operator functionality. With its ability to consistently produce delicious ice cream, and reliability to function without operator management, this machine will be a great benefit to businesses looking to add ice cream to their menu without an increase in staff costs. It’s a win-win!”

The machine is semi-automatic, allowing the customer to obtain fresh product in a few simple steps with the tap of a card! The new model can also produce up to 320 soft serve servings of 75g in one hour, accommodating a wide range of ice cream mixtures, and has a pump feed system with a hopper capacity of 12 litres. The machine is air-cooled – with water cooling optionally available – and thanks to the automatic self-pasteurisation system, operators can choose when to wash the machine and schedule the next washing at a maximum interval of 42 days.