161 K SP Shake Acai Machine

Counter-top shake machine to produce more than 120 servings of 0.4 L in one hour

The Carpigiani machine for making delicious, creamy shakes.

  • ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: set shake consistency for any style
  • ✓Start Up Phase builds compact, creamy shake structure
  • ✓Gravity feed with calibrated holes doses mix and overrun naturally
  • ✓Helical beater maximises extraction; adjustable ice crystal size

Explore all 20 technologies ↓Free showroom demo ↓

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161 K SP Shake Acai Machine

Counter-top shake machine to produce more than 120 servings of 0.4 L in one hour

The Carpigiani machine for making delicious, creamy shakes.

  • ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: set shake consistency for any style
  • ✓Start Up Phase builds compact, creamy shake structure
  • ✓Gravity feed with calibrated holes doses mix and overrun naturally
  • ✓Helical beater maximises extraction; adjustable ice crystal size

Explore all 20 technologies ↓Free showroom demo ↓

You can choose to integrate a mixer to mix toppings and other ingredients. The hopper capacity is 18 L.

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The machine is air-cooled.

Technology & features

What the 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine does for you

22 features in 5 groups. The tabs change by themselves until you choose one.

  • Hard-O-Tronic® (H-O-T)

    Electronic control lets you easily change shake consistency to suit the product or style, from classic milkshakes to creamy modern shakes with more pronounced ice crystals.

    About Hard-O-Tronic® →

  • High Efficiency Helical Beater

    A metal-bodied helical beater with interchangeable plastic flap maximises extraction performance and lets you adjust ice crystal size for your shake style.

    About High-efficiency beaters →

  • Adjustable dispensing speed

    Delivery flow can be adjusted to suit different volume and speed requirements.

    More →

  • High-performance electric gearmotors and condensers

    New high-performance gearmotors and condensers are presented as a running-cost saving.

    More →

How Carpigiani’s exclusive technologies work →

  • Automatic self-pasteurisation (42-day cleaning interval)

    Choose when to wash, up to a 42-day maximum; if the full clean is not done by the set day the machine locks automatically for hygiene safety.

    About Self-pasteurisation (heat treatment) →

  • Black-out and water outage protection

    After a power or water failure the machine resumes if time-temperature data show the mix is unaffected; otherwise a self-pasteurising unit runs a pasteurisation cycle and alerts the operator.

    About Black-out and water outage protection →

  • Multifunctional cleaning button with hot cleaning

    Run pump and beater separately or together for cleaning; hot cleaning heats the cylinder while stirring to quickly dissolve production residues.

    About Multifunctional cleaning button and hot cleaning →

  • Carpi Care kit and Carpi Clean kit

    Dedicated gasket and brush kits, available from your dealer, to keep the machine hygienic and clean.

    More about this option →

  • Start Up Phase software

    At start-up Carpigiani software modulates cylinder temperature to create an ideal compact, creamy shake with ice crystals present.

  • Gravity feed – Version G

    Different hole diameters in the feed tube naturally meter mix with air, suiting distinctive creamy, compact shake styles.

    More →

  • 7 L direct expansion cylinder

    Optimised refrigeration speeds freezing and avoids energy waste; the larger cylinder supports high production, and a repositioned feed hole makes pre-loading simple and safe.

    More →

  • Tank agitator

    Keeps the mix from separating in storage and improves heat exchange during pasteurisation.

    More →

  • Button lock

    Display buttons can be locked for added security against accidental errors.

    More →

  • Scheduled start

    Production, pasteurisation and storage programs can be timed to run automatically, such as overnight, so the machine is ready next day.

    About Scheduled start →

  • Tank lids

    161 K has an ergonomic plastic hopper lid, 191 K a rubber lid that opens without removal, and K Shake a transparent ergonomic lid for inspection.

    More →

  • Front panel options

    191 K comes with a classic plastic front panel; 161 K and K Shake have stainless steel front panels.

    More about this option →

  • Ergonomic design

    Corners are more rounded where the operator works to reduce the risk of injury.

    More →

  • QR code equipment information

    Scanning the front QR code opens the latest instruction manual and Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kit information.

    More →

  • Optional

    Teorema

    Online monitoring and diagnosis via tablet, phone or PC; technicians can see configuration parameters as if at the machine.

    About Teorema →

  • Optional

    Mixer Shake

    An integrated mixer incorporates toppings and inclusions into the shake.

    More about this option →

Optional extras can be added to your order or, for most items, fitted later. All Carpigiani options and accessories →

  • Performance and Quality

    • Gravity mix feeding system
  • Safety

    • More operational safety and more control during production

See the 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine in action

Complete your set-up

Shake premix: in stock now for the Carpigiani 161 K SP

Shake premix: in stock now

Ready-to-use shake and soft serve base, available for immediate delivery across Australia.

All shake & soft serve mixes →

Açaí mix for the Carpigiani 161 K SP

Açaí mix

Serve smooth açaí soft serve straight from the machine.

All açaí ingredients →

Custom base recipe for the Carpigiani 161 K SP

Custom base recipe

Our in-house chefs develop a shake base to your spec: sweetness, creaminess, dairy or plant-based. Backed by Rubicone and Carpigiani.

Drink cups for the Carpigiani 161 K SP

Drink cups

Shake and drink cups from 8oz to 24oz, custom-printed with your brand on request.

All drink cups →

Açaí spoons for the Carpigiani 161 K SP

Açaí spoons

Compostable spoons for açaí bowls and cups.

All spoons →

Training for the Carpigiani 161 K SP

Training

Hands-on training for your team: production, cleaning and machine care.

Gelato University →

Demo and training

See the 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine run at a free showroom demo, then get one-on-one training on your machine, its programs and recipes.

Demo, training and support →

Trade in and upgrade

Put the value of your current machine towards the 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine, with finance to spread the cost.

Talk to us about a trade-in →

Service and consumables

Genuine Carpigiani parts, Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kits, preventive maintenance and repairs by our technicians.

Service →

Finance

12-month rent-to-buy, lease and equipment finance for the whole set-up.

Finance options →

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Delivered and installed all over Australia

We deliver equipment and ingredients to your door anywhere in Australia, and our technicians install and commission the equipment and train your team.

Request a quote

Call 1800 625 677, or see our service and support.

Key specifications

The Carpigiani 161 K SP Shake Acai Machine is a single-flavour açaí machine producing about 125 shakes of 0.4 L an hour, with an 18 L hopper and a 7 L freezing cylinder. It runs on 240 V single phase at 1.85 kW with a 12.8 A fuse, measures 40 × 77 × 83 cm and weighs 100 kg.

  • Output per hour125 (0.4 L servings)
  • Flavours1 Flavour
  • Hopper18 L
  • Cylinder7 L
  • FeedGravity Feed
  • CoolingAir Cooling
  • Power supply240 V / 50 Hz / 1 Ph
  • Rated power1.85 kW

Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications; output depends on the mix and the room temperature.

Technical specifications

Weight100 kg
Dimensions40 × 77 × 83 cm
Power Supply

Cooling System

Feeding System

No of Flavours

Hourly Production

125 (0.4 L servings)

Tank Capacity

18 L

Cylinder Capacity

7 L

Rated Power Input

1.85 kW

Fuse Size

12.8 A

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