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Offering the highest quality gelato production equipment and ingredients. 10% off your first order!”

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Staff59 Gelato Machines - FAQ

Staff59 (STAF59 / Staff Ice System) is a historic Italian manufacturer based in Rimini with over 60 years of experience in professional gelato and pastry equipment. They design and build high-performance, user-friendly machines that simplify gelato production while delivering excellent results - perfect for both beginners and experienced gelatieri.

  • Extremely user-friendly - intuitive controls and simple operation, ideal even for staff with limited experience.
  • High performance with minimal effort - produce perfect creamy gelato, sorbets, and granita quickly and consistently.
  • Robust & hygienic - stainless steel construction, easy-to-clean components, and reliable Italian engineering.
  • Versatile - suitable for artisanal gelaterias, restaurants, hotels, and small spaces.
  • Energy efficient & practical - Features like automatic extraction, multi-speed agitators, and customizable programs.
  • Smartgel - Horizontal batch freezers (electromechanical or digital) with automatic extraction.
  • Smartmix - Combined (multifunction) machines for pasteurisation + batch freezing in one unit.
  • Mastergel - Vertical batch freezers.
  • Pastomixer / Pasteurisers - For safe mix preparation and maturation.
  • GLS (Gelato Live Show) - Innovative batch freezers with an integrated display for front-of-house production and serving.
  • Visagel - Gelato display cabinets and showcases.

Machines feature simple interfaces, preset or customisable programs, multi-speed agitators (for small or large batches), automatic extraction on many models, and clear controls. They minimise daily hassles like cleaning and allow consistent results with minimal training.

Yes! The GLS Gelato Live Show series lets you produce, display, store, and serve gelato directly in front of customers - no back lab needed. Compact benchtop and freestanding options are also available.

  • Batch freezers - From small (2–7L per cycle) up to larger models (producing 15–100+ litres per hour).
  • Pasteurisers - Up to 60L+ models.
  • Combined machines - Flexible for various production volumes.

Gelco can help match the right capacity to your needs.

Staff59 machines prioritise hygiene with removable, accessible stainless steel parts, self-adjusting scrapers, and quick-clean designs (e.g., easy agitator release and optional showers). This reduces downtime and ensures food safety.

Absolutely. Adjustable agitator speeds, consistency/density control (“Ad Hoc”), and customisable recipes allow you to create creamy gelato, compact textures, sorbets, granita, and more with excellent overrun and scoopability.

Available in air-cooled, water-cooled, mixed, and remote condenser versions. Most run on standard 230V or 400V power (check specific models). Tropicalised options are available for Australian conditions. Gelco provides full technical specs and installation support.

Exclusively through Gelco / Euroquip - your local partner for Staff59 equipment. We stock popular models, offer ex-demo/clearance deals, installation, training, and ongoing service. Browse our current range and promotions online or contact us for a demo.

Yes - pair Staff59 machines with Aromitalia ingredients for a complete setup. We provide operator training, recipes, technical support, and financing options to get your gelato operation running smoothly.

Ready to upgrade your gelato production?

Talk to the Gelco team about matching a Staff59 machine to your production volume — or bundle it with Frigomeccanica displays and Aromitalia ingredients for a complete gelato solution.