Automatic Ice Systems

08/06/2026

We recently completed an expansion at Yellowstone Ice & Water in Billings, Montana, installing a second SA2 Automatic ICE™ Palletizing System. This upgrade enhances their ice processing and packaging, allowing them to package and palletize up to 130 tons of ice per day more efficiently.

The new automated line also supports future additions of Vogt P34AXL ice makers to their Refrigeration System.

We’re excited to support Yellowstone Ice & Water’s growth and wish them continued success. For more information, please contact your AIS Regional Manager or our Customer Care Team.
www.automaticice.com

07/21/2026

IPIA is just around the corner! Come join us.

The IPIA convention begins with great conversations, fresh perspectives, and ideas that challenge us to think differently.

Join us for the Opening Session, featuring keynote speaker Major Anthony "AB" Bourke, who will share lessons on leadership, ex*****on, teamwork, and high-performance culture drawn from his experience as an F-16 fighter pilot and business leader.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, , for sponsoring this year's opening session and keynote presentation!

Learn more and register at:
packagedice.com/page/2026convention

05/11/2026

Performing regular maintenance on your Hamer 125 Wire Tie Bag Closer is essential for keeping your operations running smoothly. With repeated use, the clutch can fall out of sync, resulting in poorly shaped staples that may cause bags to be sealed incorrectly. Hamer recommends checking your clutch timing regularly to ensure it is working properly.

Automatic ICE™ Systems has released a new video in the Knowledge Base section of our website and on our YouTube channel, which covers the procedure for adjusting clutch timing on a Hamer 125 machine.

This video is part of our Video Tutorials playlist, a helpful resource for our customers. It includes essential tips and tricks for our equipment, featuring insights from technicians, engineers, and other experienced professionals in the packaged ice industry.

Steps to fix your Hamer 125's Clutch Timing:

Step 1: Test the Hamer 125.
Step 2: Confirm the wire feed wheel (HAM-2017) is not aligned with the timing mark.
Step 3: For safety, unplug the machine.
Step 4: With a flathead screwdriver, slide the retaining ring on the clutch cam upward as far as possible on the clutch sleeve (HAM-2051ZA).
Step 5: Slide the clutch cam upward from the bottom until it clears the actuator lever (HAM-2051-2B). Make sure it is loose.
Step 6: Rotate the wire feed wheel (HAM-2017) almost a full rotation, then align with the timing mark.
Step 7: Lower the cam into position and reinstall the retaining ring.
Step 8: Plug in the Hamer 125 and test its operation.
Step 9: Verify the wire feed wheel (HAM-2017) remains aligned with the timing mark.