What Is a Malt Collar?

A malt collar is a simple but essential tool used by commercial ice cream shops, diners, restaurants, and drive-ins to reduce splatter while mixing milkshakes and malts. It sits securely on top of a paper shake cup and allows the mixer spindle to pass through the center opening while helping contain the shake during blending.

For decades, PlasTech Malt Collars have helped businesses keep workstations cleaner, reduce product waste, and improve efficiency during busy service hours.

Why Use a Malt Collar?

During the mixing process, milkshakes naturally climb the sides of the cup and can splash over the rim. A malt collar creates a protective barrier that helps contain the shake while allowing the mixer spindle to operate normally.

Benefits include:

• Helps reduce milkshake splatter

• Keeps counters and equipment cleaner

• Reduces cleanup time

• Helps minimize product waste

• Fits standard commercial paper shake cups

• Designed for high-volume commercial use

How Does a Malt Collar Work?

A malt collar simply rests on the rim of a standard paper shake cup.

The center opening allows the mixer spindle to pass through while the raised collar helps keep the shake inside the cup as it mixes. The result is a cleaner mixing process without interfering with normal operation.

Its simple design has made it a staple in commercial shake preparation for decades.

Where Are Malt Collars Used?

PlasTech Malt Collars are used in many types of foodservice businesses, including:

• Ice cream shops

• Frozen custard stands

• Drive-ins

• Diners

• Restaurants

• Snack bars

• School cafeterias

• Concession stands

• Dairy bars

• Amusement parks

Wherever commercial milkshakes are made, malt collars help simplify cleanup and improve efficiency.

Why Every Ice Cream Shop Should Use a Malt Collar

For busy ice cream shops and restaurants, every milkshake adds another opportunity for spills, wasted product, and extra cleanup. A malt collar helps contain the shake while it's being mixed, creating a cleaner workstation and a more efficient process for employees.

Whether you're preparing dozens of shakes a day or hundreds during peak season, a simple tool like a malt collar can help improve consistency and reduce cleanup throughout the day.

Compatible With Most Commercial Mixers

PlasTech Malt Collars are designed for use with many commercial spindle milkshake mixers commonly found in foodservice operations.

They are compatible with standard paper shake cups used throughout the industry and work with many popular commercial mixing machines.

Why Choose PlasTech Malt Collars?

For decades, PlasTech has focused on manufacturing dependable commercial malt collars trusted by foodservice professionals.

Our collars are:

• Made in the USA

• Durable and reusable

• Designed specifically for commercial environments

• Manufactured with consistent quality

• Available for wholesale orders

• Trusted by distributors and foodservice businesses across the United States

When reliability matters, PlasTech delivers a product built for everyday commercial use.

Safer than metal collars

Unlike metal alternatives that can develop sharp edges over time and potentially cut employees' hands, PlasTech Malt Collars are made from durable, smooth plastic that won't create dangerous sharp edges during normal use.