2017 Emery Thompson 12 NW

Emery Thompson 12 NW Batch Freezer

12-Quart | Ice Cream, Gelato & Sorbet | Water-Cooled | Floor Model

The Emery Thompson 12 NW is the entry point into Emery Thompson’s legendary batch freezer lineup — and it carries the full weight of that legacy in a 12-quart machine. It produces 3 gallons per batch and 12 gallons per hour of homemade ice cream, super-premium ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard, dairy-free ice cream, fresh fruit sorbets, frozen lemonade, Italian ice, and sherbet. Operators step up to the 12 NW when they’re ready to move past a countertop test machine into genuine production volume — with the same hands-on simplicity, durability, and full control over inclusions and overrun that have made Emery Thompson the standard for over a century.

Key Features

• 12-Quart Batch Capacity – Produces enough volume per batch to support steady daily production without the size or cost of a 24- or 44-quart machine
• Infinite Overrun Control (IOC) – 12 different presets let you select the right dasher speed to create the perfect overrun and texture for any frozen dessert
• Add Inclusions Directly to the Barrel – Add cookies, candies, fruits, or any other ingredient directly into the machine while it runs — no separate folding step required
• Water-Cooled System (NW Model) – Efficient, consistent cooling performance even in high-temperature or high-volume production environments
• 3¼ HP Copeland Scroll Compressor & 3 HP Dasher Motor – Reliable, heavy-duty components built for nonstop commercial production
• Minimal Electronics, Maximum Durability – Emery Thompson’s design philosophy favors mechanical simplicity over complex electronics — fewer components to fail, simpler service, decades of reliable use
• Broad Product Versatility – Produces ice cream, gelato, sorbet, custard, Italian ice, sherbet, and dairy-free frozen desserts from a single machine

Best Fit For

• Ice cream shops and gelaterias scaling up from a countertop test machine to genuine production volume
• Universities, colleges, culinary schools, and cruise lines needing reliable batch production
• Small-scale wholesale producers and restaurants building a house-made frozen dessert program
• Operators who value mechanical simplicity, full inclusion control, and decades of proven reliability

Confirm Before Buying

• Electrical service varies by configuration — available in 208-230V single-phase, 208-230V three-phase, 380V three-phase, and 440V three-phase; confirm your location’s service matches before purchasing
• Water-cooled — requires a dedicated water supply and drain at the installation location
• This is a batch freezer, not a soft serve machine — it produces hard-pack batches for scooping or panning, not continuous dispensing
• If you anticipate scaling beyond 12-quart batches, the Emery Thompson 24 NW may be a better long-term investment — Slices can help assess the right fit

Why Buy From Slices

This Emery Thompson 12 NW is a Slices Certified™ refurbished machine — inspected, cleaned, and tested by our in-house technicians and priced 40–70% less than new. Emery Thompson batch freezers are built to last a lifetime, and buying through Slices means you get a thoroughly vetted unit, warranty coverage, and a team that knows this equipment inside and out.

Not sure if the 12 NW is the right fit for your production needs? Contact Slices Concession before you buy — we’ll help you confirm electrical requirements and whether this is the right machine for your operation.