Emery Thompson 44 BLT

Description

Emery Thompson 44 BLT Batch Freezer

44-Quart Batch | High-Volume Production | American-Made | Floor Model

The Emery Thompson 44 BLT is the largest production batch freezer in the world — and has been for over a century. Built by hand in the USA with an all-stainless steel freezing chamber six times thicker than competing machines, it produces 44 quarts of finished product per batch at up to 44 gallons per hour. Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, custard, Italian ice, frozen yogurt, dairy-free — if you’re making it from scratch at volume, the 44 BLT is the machine the industry has trusted to do it for generations.

Key Features

• 44-Quart Batch Capacity – Produces up to 11 gallons per batch and up to 44 gallons per hour — the highest output of any batch freezer on the market
• Oversized Freezing Chamber – Hand-built stainless steel cylinder is six times thicker than competing machines, allowing whole inclusions — nuts, cookies, fruit, candy — to be added directly while the machine runs
• Cast Stainless Steel Beater – Handles whole inclusions without damage to the machine or the product — an Emery Thompson exclusive
• Single Motor Design – No belts, pulleys, or complicated assemblies — fewer moving parts means simpler maintenance and decades of reliable production
• All-Stainless Steel Construction – Every product-contact surface is stainless steel, AAA Dairy, UL, and NSF certified to ANSI standards
• Proven 40–45 Year Machine Life – Built to outlast any other batch freezer on the market — a long-term capital investment, not a consumable

Best Fit For

• High-volume ice cream shops, gelaterias, and Italian ice producers making product from scratch
• Operations supplying multiple locations, wholesale accounts, or pint and quart packaging programs
• Operators who need to batch multiple flavors and product styles in a single production run
• Artisan frozen dessert producers who want full control over inclusions, overrun, and texture

Confirm Before Buying

• 3-phase electrical service is required — confirm your location has 3-phase power before purchasing; this is non-negotiable
• Water-cooled models require a dedicated water supply and drain; remote air-cooled models require adequate space and clearance for the remote condensing unit
• This is a production batch freezer, not a soft serve machine — it produces finished hard-pack batches for scooping, panning, or packaging, not continuous dispensing
• Footprint: 27″ W × 54″ D × 49″ H — confirm floor space and ceiling clearance before purchase
• If you’re newer to batch production or need lower volume, the Emery Thompson 24NW may be a better starting point — Slices can help assess the right fit

Why Buy From Slices

This Emery Thompson 44 BLT is a Slices Certified™ refurbished machine — inspected, cleaned, and tested by our in-house technicians. The 44 BLT is one of the most significant equipment investments in the frozen dessert industry; buying through Slices means you get a thoroughly vetted machine, warranty coverage, and a team that knows this equipment and can support you after the sale.

Not sure if the 44 BLT is the right fit for your production needs? Contact Slices Concession before you buy — we’ll help you confirm electrical requirements, capacity fit, and whether this is the right machine for your operation.