2023 Carpigiani LB 502

Description

Carpigiani LB 502 Batch Freezer

20-Quart | Ice Cream, Helado & Water Ice | All-Around | Floor Model

The Carpigiani LB 502 is the classic all-arounder of the Carpigiani lineup — a 20-quart workhorse that handles the widest range of frozen dessert products of any machine in the 502 family. American-style ice cream, Michoacana-style helado, water ice, sorbet, custard, sherbet — the LB 502 does it all without compromise. For operators who need broad product flexibility, reliable daily production, and Carpigiani’s world-class build quality at a more accessible price point than the RTX variants, the LB 502 is the logical starting point. It’s been trusted by ice cream shops, Latin dessert concepts, and foodservice operators around the world for decades, and it earns that trust batch after batch.

Key Features

• 20-Quart Batch Capacity – Produces up to 20 quarts per batch — ample output for busy daily production across multiple flavors and product types
• Carpigiani 3-E Beater – Purpose-built for high-overrun products like American ice cream, water ice, and helado — maximizes product extraction and minimizes waste between flavor changes
• Broad Product Versatility – Produces ice cream, Michoacana-style helado, water ice, sorbet, custard, and sherbet — more product range than the gelato-optimized 502-G
• Electronic Automatic Controls – Holds product at optimal consistency until extraction begins — no manual monitoring required
• Audible Consistency Alarm – Signals when the batch has reached target consistency so the operator knows exactly when to extract
• Maximized Extraction Design – Minimizes flavor overlap between batches, reducing the need for frequent rinsing during multi-flavor production runs
• Built-In Faucet & Flex Hose – Simplifies cylinder rinsing between batches without full disassembly
• Lowest Power Consumption in Class – Fast freeze-down times with industry-leading energy efficiency

Best Fit For

• Ice cream shops and Michoacana-style helado concepts needing reliable 20-quart batch production
• Latin dessert operators producing helado, agua fresca-style frozen products, and water ice alongside traditional ice cream
• Operators who need broad product flexibility across high-overrun and standard frozen desserts from a single machine
• Restaurants and dessert concepts adding house-made ice cream, sorbet, or custard to their menu

Confirm Before Buying

• The LB 502 is optimized for high-overrun and standard-speed production — if your primary focus is dense, low-overrun artisan gelato, the LB 502-G is the better fit; Slices can help clarify the difference
• Verify your electrical service matches this unit’s voltage and phase requirements before purchasing
• Water-cooled models require a dedicated water supply and drain; air-cooled models require adequate ventilation clearance
• This is a batch freezer, not a soft serve machine — it produces hard-pack batches for scooping or panning, not continuous dispensing

Why Buy From Slices

This Carpigiani LB 502 is a Slices Certified™ refurbished machine — inspected, cleaned, and tested by our in-house technicians and priced 40–70% less than new. Carpigiani batch freezers are a significant investment, and buying through Slices means you get a vetted machine, warranty coverage, and a team that knows this equipment inside and out.

Not sure whether the LB 502 or another Carpigiani model is the right fit for your program? Contact Slices Concession before you buy — we’ll help you find the right machine.