Taylor Soft Serve Pump Styles: Horizon, Coaxial & Simplified Explained

When it comes to soft serve machines, the pump style plays a crucial role in determining the quality, consistency, and customization of the product. If you’re shopping for a Taylor soft serve machine, understanding the differences between the pump styles—Horizon, Coaxial, and Simplified—can help you make the right choice for your business. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand.

Horizon Pump: Reliable and Low-Maintenance

The Horizon pump is a peristaltic pump, meaning it uses a flexible tube and rotating rollers to push the mix and air into the freezing cylinder. This design keeps things simple and highly efficient.

• How It Works: The rollers compress the tube, creating a vacuum that pulls the mix and air from the hopper. The consistent squeezing action ensures the perfect blend every time.
• Why It’s Great: The Horizon pump is low-maintenance and easy to clean, thanks to its minimal number of moving parts. It’s perfect for operators who want reliable performance without the hassle.
• Best For: Businesses that prioritize simplicity and consistency, like small to medium ice cream shops.

Coaxial Pump: Precision and Customization

The Coaxial pump is a piston-driven pump that gives you control over the air-to-mix ratio, allowing for precise adjustments to the texture and creaminess of your product.

• How It Works: Pistons move back and forth to draw air and mix into separate chambers, blending them before delivering the mixture to the freezing cylinder. Operators can adjust the overrun (air content) up to 70%, making it ideal for creating the perfect soft serve consistency.
• Why It’s Great: If you run a high-volume operation or want to fine-tune your soft serve’s texture, the Coaxial pump is a fantastic choice.
• Best For: Large-scale operations, like busy ice cream parlors or chains, where customization and output are key.

Simplified Pump: Easy and Efficient

As the name suggests, the Simplified pump is all about keeping things… well, simple! It’s also a piston-driven pump, but it’s designed with fewer components and no overrun adjustability, making it straightforward to use and maintain.

• How It Works: Similar to the Coaxial pump, the pistons pull air and mix into the freezing cylinder. However, the Simplified pump delivers a consistent air-to-mix ratio without the need for adjustments.
• Why It’s Great: Its straightforward design means less time spent on training and maintenance, making it ideal for smaller businesses.
• Best For: Small to medium operations that value simplicity over customization.

Which Pump Style is Right for You?

Choosing the right pump style comes down to your business’s needs:

• If you want minimal maintenance and reliable results, go with the Horizon pump.
• If you need precise control over your product’s texture and serve high volumes, the Coaxial pump is your best bet.
• If you prefer easy operation and efficiency, the Simplified pump has you covered.

Making the Right Choice

At Slices Concession, we understand that selecting the right soft serve machine can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help! Whether you’re running a bustling ice cream parlor or starting a small dessert shop, knowing your pump style options can make all the difference in your soft serve success.

Contact us today to learn more about Taylor soft serve machines and find the perfect fit for your business!

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