GK3
Floor-standing machine for producing creamy soft serve and delicious milkshakes
This is the most advanced machine for the combined production of milkshakes and soft serve.
- ✓Two independent freezers: shakes and sundaes in one frame
- ✓Direct hot-gas heat treatment for full food safety
- ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: shakes and sundaes always at serving consistency
- ✓Patented gear pumps: consistent overrun and yields
Catalogue
This allows the two sides of the machine to be used independently and is ideal for handling high customer flows.
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With the Hard-O-Tronic® electronic control system, product viscosity is constantly monitored ensuring that the shake and soft gelato always have the perfect consistency. The machine is air-cooled and can be easily installed.
Technology & features
What the GK3 does for you
32 features in 5 groups. The tabs change by themselves until you choose one.
Two independent freezers
Two high-volume freezers share one compact frame; one side can be stopped while the other keeps running at full output.
Hard-O-Tronic®
The consistency control system continuously monitors product viscosity so both shakes and sundaes are dispensed in ideal serving condition.
Patented mix gear pumps
Carpigiani’s patented, high-performance mix gear pumps keep overrun and product yield consistent.
Mix level and temperature sensors
Sensors track mix level and temperature to support safe, continuous operation.
User-friendly control panel
An easy control panel with a display that tells staff what to do to run and maintain the machine correctly.
Two independent freezers / refrigeration systems
Two high-volume freezers share one compact frame, each with its own refrigeration. One side can heat-treat or be stopped while the other keeps producing.
Stainless steel pressurised pump with ATP gears
A stainless steel pressurised pump with advanced thermoplastic polymer gears gives consistent texture and quality, with overrun adjustable from 40% to 80%.
Peristaltic pump syrup delivery system
Peristaltic pumps with external syrup valves work reliably with fluid syrups and thick syrups containing solid fruit particles.
Fountain pumps and covered topping containers
Two fountain pumps serve hot toppings and two covered containers hold cold toppings for sundaes.
Direct expansion cooling cylinders
Optimised refrigeration shortens freeze-down time, reduces product waste and supports quality while saving energy.
Interactive display
The display gives the operator instructions and shows data on machine performance.
Adjustable cleaning intervals up to 30 days
Cleaning intervals can be set up to 30 days, which Carpigiani states can reduce running costs by up to 50%.
Fewer parts to clean
Only a small number of parts need regular removal and washing, simplifying operation and keeping maintenance costs low.
Cleaning day countdown display
The display shows how many days remain before cleaning is due.
Heat-treatment (self-pasteurisation) with 42-day cleaning interval
The heat-treatment system allows the machine to reach a maximum 42-day interval between full cleans.
Defrost system
The cylinders can be heated to make the cleaning procedure easier.
Carpi Care kit and Carpi Clean kit
Dedicated kits available from your dealer to keep the machine hygienically perfect.
Direct hot gas heat-treatment
A fully automatic heat-treatment system using direct hot gas eliminates bacteria, supported by product temperature management to reduce health risks.
Peristaltic syrup delivery system
Syrups are delivered by peristaltic pumps with external syrup valves, working reliably with thin or thick syrups containing solid fruit particles.
Automatic shake dispensing
The shake side dispenses automatically, offering five flavours alongside the single-flavour sundae side.
Machine memory and events download
Performance data is saved in the machine memory and can be downloaded to analyse operation and plan corrective actions.
Compact footprint
The combo design keeps size, floor footprint and ventilation space requirements down.
Automatic shake flavour dispensing
Press a button to dispense a flavoured shake; dispensing stops automatically according to the container size.
Tank agitators
Agitators keep the mix fluid, preventing separation and helping to reduce foaming.
Adjustable product flow
Dispensing speed and volume can be adjusted to suit specific service requirements.
Optional
Cone and cup dispenser
A cone and cup dispenser is available as an option.
Optional
Water-cooled version
Air cooling is standard; a water-cooled condenser can be supplied on request.
Optional
Carpi Care kit & Carpi Clean kit
Dedicated kits of replacement gaskets and cleaning brushes, ordered through your dealer, to keep the machine in hygienically perfect condition.
Optional
Teorema Remote Control
Provides key machine information remotely, streamlines service and helps manage the cleaning schedule.
Optional
Mixer
An optional mixer using disposable spoons blends toppings into the ice cream.
Optional
Dry Filling System
Lets you prepare mix directly in the hopper by adding water and dry mix.
Optional extras can be added to your order or, for most items, fitted later. All Carpigiani options and accessories →
Food safety and cleaning
- Only a few parts to disassemble and wash
Complete your set-up
Shake premix: in stock now
Ready-to-use shake and soft serve base, available for immediate delivery across New Zealand.
Soft serve mix
Creamy soft serve bases for cones and sundaes: just add water or milk.
Custom base recipe
Our in-house chefs develop a shake base to your spec: sweetness, creaminess, dairy or plant-based. Backed by Rubicone and Carpigiani.
Hi-Pro milkshake mixes
High-protein milkshake mixes in popular flavours.
Toppings & sauces
Sauces and crunchy crocks to finish gourmet shakes.
Crumbles
Crunchy crumbles for texture on cups, cones and bowls.
Flavours
Rubicone classic and fruit pastes to flavour any base.
Drink cups
Shake and drink cups from 8oz to 24oz, custom-printed with your brand on request.
Training
Hands-on training for your team: shake production, cleaning and machine care.
Demo and training
See the GK3 run at a free showroom demo, then get one-on-one training on your machine, its programs and recipes.
Trade in and upgrade
Put the value of your current machine towards the GK3, with finance to spread the cost.
Service and consumables
Genuine Carpigiani parts, Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kits, preventive maintenance and repairs by our technicians.
Key specifications
The Carpigiani GK3 is a floor-standing soft serve and shake machine with two 20 L hoppers. It runs on 400 V three phase at 4.8 kW and weighs 395 kg.
- Output per hour170 Shake portions; Soft serve (75 gr portions): 500 Soft Portions
- Hopper20+20 L
- Cylinder1.75 L for Soft; 7 L for Shake
- CoolingAir Cooling | Water Cooling
- Power supply400 V / 50 Hz / 3 Ph
- Rated power4.8 kW
- DimensionsMax: 71.6 × 1’9.8 × 147 cm
- Net weight395 kg
Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications; output depends on the mix and the room temperature.
Technical specifications
| Power Supply | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | Air Cooling, Water Cooling |
| Mix Delivery System | Pump |
| Flavours | 1 Soft flavour, 5 Shake flavours |
| Hourly Production | 170 Shake portions; Soft serve (75 gr portions): 500 Soft Portions |
| Tank Capacity | 20+20 L |
| Cylinder Capacity | 1.75 L for Soft; 7 L for Shake |
| Rated Power Input | 4.8 kW |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Max: 71.6 x 1'9.8 x 147 cm |
| Net Weight | 395 kg |
