Where can I order commercial-grade ice baths for gyms?

Cold water immersion (aka ice baths or cold plunges) is increasingly seen as a differentiator for high-performance gyms, wellness centres, and athletic facilities. But buying for a commercial setting is different from ordering a backyard tub — you’ll want durability, reliable cooling, ease of maintenance, and support. Below is a breakdown of key suppliers (including Crocpad and Clark Rubber) and what to look for when sourcing a commercial-grade ice bath.

What to look for in a gym / commercial ice bath

Before diving into suppliers, here are features and criteria to prioritise when choosing an ice bath for a gym environment:

With that in mind, here are some supplier options you can investigate.

Crocpad (Australia)

Crocpad is a brand that offers cold therapy tubs, chillers and related components, often used in athletic or recovery settings. 

What they offer

• They market “Ice Baths & Chillers” as a packaged solution, not just standalone tubs. 

• Their chillers (Boreon series) can maintain low temperatures (down to ~3 °C) for ongoing use. 

• They also emphasize materials, insulation, portability, and durability. 

Strengths & caveats

• Good balance of modularity and performance for medium-use settings.

• Probably more suited where usage is moderate (i.e. not nonstop heavy use).

• Because some of their tubs are “portable” or “drop-stitch” designs, one must verify whether a given model is rated for heavy commercial use.

If you contact Crocpad, ask specifically for models rated for high throughput, their recommended maintenance schedule, spare parts availability, and whether they offer commercial warranties.

Clark Rubber (Australia)

Clark Rubber is a well-known Australian chain that also retails ice baths (often in partnership with Crocpad). 

What they offer

• Their “Ice Baths” category currently mostly lists Crocpad tubs (including “Portable Ice Pod”, “Inflatable Pro Ice Pod”, “Inflatable Pro Ice Bath”) 

• They offer both click & collect and delivery via their network. 

Considerations

• The current Clark Rubber listing leans toward more consumer / portable / inflatable types, which may not satisfy heavy commercial demands.

• For gym use, you’d want to talk with their commercial / fitness division (if they have one) to see if they can supply beefier models or bulk orders with infrastructure support (pumps, plumbing, etc.).

Clark Rubber can be a useful storefront / distribution partner — especially in Australia — but likely not for the highest-end, continuously used installations unless specifying their industrial offerings.

Other Suppliers (non-inflatable / commercial-grade)

Below are two suppliers / brands that better cater toward commercial, rigid, or more robust (less “inflatable”) ice bath systems. (I also include example products below.)

1. Brass Monkey (UK / global)

Brass Monkey builds commercial-grade ice baths, cold plunges, and “Pro” models specifically designed for gym and wellness settings. 

• Their Pro Range is built for high usage, with filtration, remote monitoring, and designs tailored for business environments. 

• They also offer custom specifications, finishes, and support through design, installation, and ongoing maintenance (ProCare) programs. 

• Their commercial models are not (primarily) inflatable — built with more rigid structures and industrial components. 

If you're in Australia, you’ll want to check whether they have an authorized distributor or import option (shipping, power specs, and local support may be key).

2. Lazco (Australia, Perth / custom)

Lazco Therapeutic Ice Baths is an Australian outfit (Perth based) offering custom, engineered ice baths for commercial settings. 

• They emphasize internal stainless steel tubs, durable construction, and design customisation. 

• Their cooling systems can target ~3 °C, with efficient insulation and fast setup times. 

• Because they are custom solutions, they may be able to scale precisely to your facility’s needs (size, throughput, plumbing, finishes). 

This sort of supplier is especially useful when you have specific constraints (flooring, ceiling height, capacity, local codes).

Example Commercial-Grade Products (non-inflatable or semi-rigid)

Below are some examples of commercial-capable ice baths (or robust plunge systems) you might inspect. (You would want to check whether their shells are rigid rather than inflatable.)

Here are some highlights:

• PlusLife Commercial XL Ice Bath: A spacious, high-throughput unit suitable for gym or wellness centres, with commercial chiller and cleaning / sanitation features.

• PlusLife Commercial Ice Bath: A scaled-down commercial tub designed for regular gym use.

• Primal Ice Bath With Chiller: This unit is a drop-stitch (semi-rigid) design with integrated chiller and filtration, but check whether it meets full structural rigidity for heavy use.

• Fifth Element ‘Platinum’ Commercial Ice Bath: A more rigid/solid bath and chiller package (versus inflatable).

• Kiva 1.5 HP Commercial Ice Bath Chiller: This is the chiller unit; it pairs with tubs/shells that can be non-inflatable.

• (Others are combinations or higher-power versions.)

These examples can serve as references when you speak with suppliers, to benchmark features, capacities, and materials.

How to approach ordering & implementation

Here’s a suggested process:

1. Define your usage profile
   Estimate how many people will use the bath per hour/day, peak demand times, session length, desired temperature range, and turnaround times.

2. Site survey
   Check power (voltage, amperage), floor loading, drainage, ventilation, and routing (plumbing, hoses). For heavy or rigid baths, access doors or lift paths matter.

3. Request proposals from multiple vendors
   Include Crocpad, Clark Rubber (via their commercial arm), Brass Monkey (or their distributor), and Lazco (if in your region). Ask for specs, delivery, install, warranty, maintenance, spare parts.

4. Test a demo or visit an installation
   If possible, see an operational unit in a gym or wellness centre, test turnaround, noise, ease of maintenance.

5. Factor long-term OPEX
   Cooling power consumption, cleaning / water changes, parts replacement, filter cartridges, technician support, warranty renewals.

6. Plan a maintenance schedule & staff training
   Especially if high throughput, mismanagement of water quality or cooling can reduce lifespan.

7. Phased rollout / scaffold
   Consider beginning with one unit (for proof of concept) and scaling later.

Comparison snapshot

Wrapping up & recommendations

• If you need strictly non-inflatable, rigid, high-throughput commercial baths, Brass Monkey and Lazco are among the stronger candidates.

• Crocpad is valuable for mid-tier use and is locally accessible in Australia. Use it as a benchmark or stepping stone.

• Clark Rubber is more of a retail/distribution channel than a manufacturer of heavy-duty systems, but useful for procurement in Australia.

• Use the sample product list above to set expectations when you speak to engineers or vendors.