Ugolini Slush and Cold Beverage Dispensers

Ugolini was founded in 1946 in Milan, Italy by Mario Ugolini and has developed slush machines, cold beverage dispensers, and hot drink dispensers within professional beverage equipment ever since. The brand's product range includes the MT slush series, the A19 beverage dispenser, the Arctic Deluxe family, and the Delice hot chocolate and sahlep machine — devices distinguished from one another by chamber count, capacity, and the system used to mix the product.

Selecting the right Ugolini machine for a business starts with the product to be served. Slush, ayran, şerbet, cold fruit drinks, and hot chocolate or sahlep each place different demands on chamber structure, stirring or pumping system, and cleaning routine. Chamber capacity and machine footprint should be evaluated together with the venue's expected daily sales volume.

MT Series Slush Machines

The MT series is Ugolini's core slush machine family, built around clear 10-liter chambers so staff can see product level and consistency at a glance. Single, double, and triple-chamber versions are available, allowing different flavors or products to be served side by side from the same unit.

A distinguishing feature of the MT series is the magnetic drive coupling between the motor and the chamber. Because there's no direct mechanical shaft passing through the chamber wall, this coupling method can support hygiene and reduce certain maintenance needs. The MT2 model combines two 10-liter chambers, giving a combined slush capacity of 20 liters across two flavors.

Slush consistency depends on the sugar and alcohol content of the mix, ambient temperature, and how long the machine runs continuously. The manufacturer's recommended mix ratios should be followed, and the slush's texture should be checked periodically during the day, since a mix that's too thin or too thick doesn't reflect a machine malfunction on its own.

A19 Beverage Dispenser

The A19 is a cold beverage dispenser with a 19-liter clear chamber, intended for drinks such as ayran, fruit juice, and iced tea that need continuous circulation rather than a slush texture. A mechanical stirrer inside the chamber keeps the product moving to prevent separation or settling.

An electronic thermostat is available as an option on select A19 configurations, allowing more precise control of the serving temperature than a standard cooling cycle. Businesses serving temperature-sensitive dairy-based drinks like ayran should evaluate this option in relation to their target serving temperature and daily volume.

Arctic Deluxe Family

The Arctic Deluxe family is available in one, two, or three-chamber configurations, with individual chamber capacities of 12 or 20 liters depending on the model. Two mixing systems are offered across the range: the P version uses a fountain pump to circulate and aerate the product, while the AA version uses a mechanical stirrer.

The Arctic Deluxe 12/2 model combines two 12-liter chambers for a total capacity of 24 liters, letting two different beverages be served from one countertop footprint. Choosing between the pump (P) and stirrer (AA) systems should be based on the product's texture requirements — a pump system can add more aeration and volume to certain drinks, while a stirrer system provides gentler, more consistent circulation for products sensitive to excess foam.

Delice Hot Chocolate and Sahlep Machine

The Delice is Ugolini's hot beverage dispenser, designed for hot chocolate and sahlep in 3 or 5-liter chamber sizes depending on the model. A built-in stirrer keeps the product moving continuously, which helps prevent the ingredients from settling to the bottom of the chamber and reduces the skin or film that can otherwise form on the surface of hot chocolate and sahlep.

Because these products contain milk solids, starch, or cocoa that can settle or scorch on the heating element without continuous movement, the stirrer function shouldn't be turned off for extended periods while the chamber is full. Chamber size should be matched to expected hourly sales so product doesn't sit for excessively long periods between refills.

Chamber and Tap Cleaning

Regardless of the product served, the chamber, stirrer or pump components, lid, and dispensing tap should be disassembled and cleaned according to the manufacturer's schedule. Sugar-based, dairy-based, and cocoa-based residues left in the tap or chamber corners can affect both hygiene and the ease of the next fill.

The magnetic drive coupling used on MT-series machines should be checked for residue buildup at the coupling point during cleaning, since a machine that appears clean on the surface can still accumulate deposits at the drive interface. Manufacturer-recommended cleaning solutions and schedules should be followed, particularly for machines handling dairy-based products such as ayran.

Key Features

• MT slush machines with clear 10-liter chambers in single, double, and triple-chamber configurations, using magnetic drive coupling
• A19 beverage dispenser with a 19-liter chamber, mechanical stirrer, and optional electronic thermostat
• Arctic Deluxe family in 1–3 chambers of 12 or 20 liters, offered with either a fountain pump (P) or mechanical stirrer (AA)
• Delice hot chocolate and sahlep machine in 3 or 5-liter chambers with continuous stirring to prevent settling and skin formation

How to Choose the Right Ugolini Machine

The first step is identifying the product category: slush requires the MT series' texture-forming chambers, ayran and cold fruit drinks are suited to the A19 or Arctic Deluxe stirrer/pump systems, and hot chocolate or sahlep call for the Delice. Chamber count and total capacity should then be matched to the number of flavors offered and expected daily volume.

For businesses needing two products from one footprint, the difference between the MT2 (two 10-liter slush chambers) and the Arctic Deluxe 12/2 (two 12-liter cold beverage chambers) matters: the MT2 is built for slush texture, while the Arctic Deluxe 12/2 is built for circulated cold beverages. The choice between the Arctic Deluxe's P and AA versions should be based on how much aeration the specific product can tolerate without excessive foam.

Ugolini Beverage Systems on Mutfak10

Ugolini slush machines, beverage dispensers, and hot drink systems can be reviewed on the Ugolini slush and beverage dispenser systems page on Mutfak10, operated by Arlinoks. When comparing models, chamber count, capacity, and mixing system (pump or stirrer) should be evaluated together with the intended product.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ugolini model should be chosen for şerbet or ayran?

Ayran and şerbet require continuous circulation rather than a slush texture, making the A19 dispenser or the Arctic Deluxe family more suitable than the MT slush series. The choice between the A19 and Arctic Deluxe depends on required capacity and whether a pump or stirrer mixing system better suits the product's texture.

What is the difference between the MT2 and the Arctic Deluxe 12/2?

The MT2 combines two 10-liter chambers for slush production, while the Arctic Deluxe 12/2 combines two 12-liter chambers for circulated cold beverages such as ayran or fruit drinks. The two machines serve different product categories despite both offering two-chamber configurations.

How should the pump (P) or stirrer (AA) system be chosen on Arctic Deluxe models?

The fountain pump (P) version circulates and aerates the product more actively, which suits drinks that tolerate added volume and foam. The mechanical stirrer (AA) version provides gentler, more consistent circulation for products that need to stay smoother with less aeration. The choice should be based on the specific beverage's texture requirements.