Carpigiani technology explained
Carpigiani designs and builds its own control systems, beaters, pumps and refrigeration. These pages explain each technology in plain words, and show which machines have it, so a machine page can stay short.
21 Carpigiani technologies
Each has its own page: what it does, which machines have it and how it helps your product.
Hard-O-Tronic®
Carpigiani’s electronic consistency control: you set the texture you want on the display and the machine holds it, batch after batch, on batch freezers, soft serve and frozen yoghurt machines.
About Hard-O-Tronic® → · 45 machines
Teorema
Teorema connects the machine to the internet so you can monitor it from a phone, tablet or computer, and Carpigiani-trained technicians can diagnose it remotely.
About Teorema → · 51 machines
Self-pasteurisation (heat treatment)
An automatic heat-treatment cycle pasteurises the mix inside the machine, so a full wash is only needed at intervals of up to 42 days.
About Self-pasteurisation (heat treatment) → · 29 machines
Post Cooling
Cold is injected into the gelato as it leaves the cylinder, so the last scoop of a batch has the same consistency as the first.
About Post Cooling → · 14 machines
High-efficiency beaters
Carpigiani’s beaters, from the shaftless POM beater on batch freezers to the 2E-RSI and 3X beaters on soft serve machines, extract more product, keep the cylinder clean and improve texture.
About High-efficiency beaters → · 47 machines
Gelato Crystal and Fruit Crystal programs
Two programs make Crystal gelato: a semi-dense milk or fruit gelato that is easy to shape into cakes, tubs and single portions, then blast frozen.
About Gelato Crystal and Fruit Crystal programs → · 11 machines
Delayed cleaning program
After extraction the machine controls the cylinder temperature itself, so you do not have to wash immediately when production stops for a while.
About Delayed cleaning program → · 16 machines
Scheduled start
Pasteurisation, production and storage programs can be timed to run automatically, for example overnight, so the machine is ready when you arrive.
About Scheduled start → · 25 machines
Black-out and water outage protection
After a power or water interruption the machine checks the time and temperature record and either resumes the cycle or re-pasteurises the mix, and tells the operator.
About Black-out and water outage protection → · 44 machines
Multifunctional cleaning button and hot cleaning
One button runs the pump and beater separately or together for cleaning, and hot cleaning warms the cylinder so fatty residues dissolve quickly.
About Multifunctional cleaning button and hot cleaning → · 36 machines
Dry Filling system
The machine adds the exact amount of water itself, so powdered mixes are prepared directly in the tank with no dosing errors.
About Dry Filling system → · 10 machines
Water Filling
Water Filling dispenses the exact quantity of water a recipe or a wash needs, so hydration and mixing happen inside the machine.
About Water Filling → · 7 machines
Only You personalisation
Only You colours the front panel and Total Only You colours the whole machine, from Carpigiani’s dedicated colour range, to match your brand or venue.
About Only You personalisation → · 8 machines
Adaptive exchange pump
Ingredients are blended and pasteurised in a cup at the base of the tank; the tight cup-to-beater fit breaks fat globules down to 2–5 microns for creamier, more stable gelato.
About Adaptive exchange pump → · 8 machines
High Efficiency (HE) technology
High-efficiency motors, high-performance condensers and a control algorithm cut water and energy use by up to 30% compared with earlier RTX models.
About High Efficiency (HE) technology → · 10 machines
EVO technology
The EVO refrigeration system freezes each cylinder independently, so two different mixes of different consistency can run at the same time.
About EVO technology → · 2 machines
Ready technology: pasteurise, age and freeze in one machine
Ready machines heat, pasteurise, age and freeze the mix in the same cylinder, so one compact machine does the whole gelato process.
About Ready technology: pasteurise, age and freeze in one machine → · 5 machines
Dry bain-marie system
Heating and cooling pass through a dry bain-marie, which gives even heat exchange, avoids scorching and allows very small batches.
About Dry bain-marie system → · 7 machines
Rapid thermal exchange
Each litre heats and cools in under two minutes on the 60 HE and under one minute on the 120 HE, with energy use proportional to the batch size.
About Rapid thermal exchange → · 6 machines
Hot gas heating technology
Carpigiani’s hot gas heating lets a batch freezer heat, pasteurise, age and freeze, reaching up to 105 °C with less energy than other heating methods.
About Hot gas heating technology → · 4 machines
Pressurised syrup variegating system
Syrup containers in the base feed a pressurised system that doses flavour onto the soft serve as it is dispensed, for variegated cups and cones from one machine.
About Pressurised syrup variegating system → · 9 machines
Built for daily service
Standards shared across the Carpigiani range: how the machines are built, cleaned and operated.
Ergonomic design
Mix loading and extraction are done standing straight, controls stay usable with the hopper open, and corners are rounded where the operator works.
On 47 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 39 more
QR code equipment information
A QR code on the machine opens the latest instruction manual, recipe book and the Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kit details.
On 53 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 45 more
Button lock
Display buttons can be locked so staff cannot change settings by mistake.
On 23 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 15 more
Scotch-Brite finish
The stainless steel sheet metal has a Scotch-Brite finish that is quick to wipe clean.
On 17 machines: Lab O Chef 5, Labo 14 20 XPL P, Labo 20 30 XPL P, Labo 30 45 XPL P, Labo 40 60 XPL P, Labo 50 90 XPL P, Labo 8-12 XPL P, Labotronic HE-H and 9 more
Single-piece cylinder and front panel
The cylinder and front panel are one piece, with no gaps where condensation and ice could shorten the machine’s life.
On 13 machines: Lab O Chef 5, Labo 14 20 XPL P, Labo 20 30 XPL P, Labo 30 45 XPL P, Labo 40 60 XPL P, Labo 50 90 XPL P, Labotronic HE-H, Maestro HE and 5 more
Removable pump shaft
The pump shaft comes out easily for cleaning.
On 24 machines: 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel, 241 Magica Colore P SP, 241 Magica E-PAY Colore SP P and 16 more
Removable extraction chute
The gelato chute removes for washing.
On 14 machines: Labo 20 30 XPL P, Labo 30 45 XPL P, Labo 40 60 XPL P, Labo 50 90 XPL P, Labo 8-12 XPL P, Labotronic HE-H, Maestro HE, Pastochef RTL and 6 more
Tank lid
A rubber or transparent lid that is easy to fit, remove and lock, with ingredients added safely while the mix is stirred.
On 20 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel, 241 SP Steel and 12 more
High-performance gearmotors and condensers
Gearmotors and condensers sized for continuous service, with lower energy use.
On 25 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 17 more
Direct expansion cylinder
Each cylinder is cooled by direct expansion, with independent refrigeration on twin-cylinder machines so each flavour freezes at its own rate.
On 31 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 23 more
Adjustable dispensing speed
The speed of dispensing can be adjusted to suit the product and the cup or cone.
On 24 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 16 more
Tank agitator
An agitator in the tank or hopper keeps the mix from separating and improves heat transfer.
On 32 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 24 more
Independent pump transmission
A separate transmission for the pump prolongs the life of the pump and gears.
On 20 machines: 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel, 241 Magica Colore P SP, 241 Magica E-PAY Colore SP P and 12 more
Pump (P) or gravity (G) mix feed
Soft serve machines come as pump-fed (P), with adjustable overrun, or gravity-fed (G) versions.
On 34 machines: 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, 161 T G SP, 191 Classic, 191 G/P SP, 191 K SP, 191 Steel, 193 Classic, 193 Steel and 26 more
Portion counter
A counter records the portions served, and portions can be dispensed to a set size.
On 9 machines: 241 Magica Colore P SP, 241 Magica E-PAY Colore SP P, 241 Magica E-PAY SP P, 241 Magica P SP, 241 SA P SP, Jetwip/G, K Shake SP, Miniwip/G and 1 more
Minimum mix residue
The cylinder and pump are designed so almost no mix is left behind at the end of the day.
On 9 machines: GK3 P SP, Pastomaster 120 XPL P, Pastomaster 60 XPL P, Super Tre AV EVO, Tre B P AV EVO, XVL 1 Classic, XVL 1 Steel, XVL 3 Classic and 1 more
Hygienic extraction spigot
A spigot that disassembles completely for washing, with temperature control and no product left in it.
On 11 machines: Lab O Chef 5, Pasto 30 XPL, Pastochef RTL, Pastomaster 120 HE, Pastomaster 120 XPL P, Pastomaster 180 RTL, Pastomaster 60 HE, Pastomaster 60 HE P and 3 more
Downloadable recipe book
A recipe book for the machine is available by QR code or download.
On 4 machines: Lab O Chef 5, Maestro HE, Pastochef RTL, ReadyChef
Display and controls
A guided LCD or touch-screen display that leads the operator through programs and cleaning.
On 25 machines: 241 Magica Colore P SP, 241 Magica E-PAY Colore SP P, 241 Magica E-PAY SP P, 241 Magica P SP, 241 SA P SP, Colore 3, GK3 P SP, K4 and 17 more
Wheels and casters
Stainless steel wheels or swivel casters so the machine can be moved for cleaning.
On 10 machines: Labotronic HE-H, Maestro HE, Master Filler, Pastomaster 120 HE, Pastomaster 60 HE, Pastomaster 60 HE P, Pastomaster HE + Labotronic HE, Synthesis 1 and 2 more
Drip tray
A removable drip tray under the dispensing area.
On 10 machines: 241 Magica Colore P SP, 241 Magica E-PAY Colore SP P, 241 Magica E-PAY SP P, 241 Magica P SP, 241 SA P SP, Jetwip/G, Labo 8-12 XPL P, Master Filler and 2 more
Hot product warning and lid safety
The display turns red above 50 °C, the lid has a safety stop, and the dispensing area is guarded.
On 14 machines: 241 Magica Colore P SP, 241 Magica E-PAY Colore SP P, 241 Magica E-PAY SP P, 241 Magica P SP, 241 SA P SP, Colore 3, K Shake SP, Multiple Choice 2.0 P SP and 6 more
Make the machine yours
21 optional extras, from doors and nozzles to Teorema remote diagnosis, each with the machines it fits.
Carpi Care kit and Carpi Clean kit, Star Door, Nozzles, Monoportion kit, Crystal Dispensing Door, Shelf and shelf mat, Bucket shelf, Wash kit, sprayer and shower, Doors: steel, winter and spacer, Air or water cooling, Ice Cream program with 3E beater, Cabinet stand, Blender, Mixer Shake, Pump / Gravity kit, Self Closing levers and door, Cup holder and cone dispenser, Mix transport kit and conveyors, Raw milk kit, Stainless steel front panel, High Power
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