The direct cooling ice block machine is the core product of ice-making equipment. It freezes into block ice through direct heat exchange between the refrigerant and water. This type of equipment uses an aluminum alloy evaporator and combines an automatic de-icing system to achieve efficient ice making. As a professional block ice machine manufacturer, YG has more than 10 years of R&D experience. Its products cover a daily output of 3-300 tons and are suitable for large ice block manufacturing needs.
Direct cooling ice block machine parameters
| Name | 5 TPD fresh water Block ice machine |
| Block | 200 x 400 x 150 mm, 12kg |
| Ice mold quantity | 200pcs |
| Freezing cycle | 12 hours |
| Daily capacity | 5000kg/24H |
| Power consumption | 22kW |
| Compressor | REFCOMP |
| Refrigerant | R22 |
| Cooling method | water cooling |
| Transportation | by 40HCx1 |
Block maker machine application
- Fishery and aquatic product preservation
Ice factories in ports and docks use Direct Cooling Ice Block machines to produce large ice blocks for seafood transportation and refrigeration. YG’s 20-ton daily production model has been highly recognized by customers in the Indonesian market. The ice blocks are uniform in size, durable in storage, and reduce transportation losses. - Food processing and cold chain logistics
Ice blocks are used for cooling and preservation in meat, fruit, vegetable, and dairy processing. YG’s containerized block ice machine (such as 6 tons per day in a 20-foot container) can be quickly deployed to meet temporary cold storage needs. - Chemical and construction industries
Chemical raw material cooling, concrete mixing, and other scenarios require a large amount of ice blocks. YG’s 30-ton model adopts a modular design and can expand production capacity according to demand. - Special fields
Ice sculptures, edible ice production, large-scale event cooling, etc. The ice block maker machine can customize ice block sizes (such as 50kg/block) to meet diverse needs.
Working principle of block ice plant
The core of the large ice block maker is the direct contact between the refrigerant and the copper pipe.
- The refrigerant circulates through the copper tube and quickly absorbs the heat of the ice mold.
- Water is evenly injected into the ice mold and condenses into ice when it is cold.
- When defrosting, the high-temperature steam heats the copper tube, and the ice cubes fall off automatically.
- This design reduces energy loss, shortens ice-making time, and is suitable for continuous production.
Why invest in a direct cooling ice block machine?
- High efficiency and energy saving. Compared with traditional brine ice machines, the ice block maker machine reduces energy consumption by 40% and consumes only 60 degrees of electricity per ton of ice. YG equipment uses energy-saving compressors and intelligent control systems, which have lower long-term operating costs.
- High degree of automation. From adding water ice ice-making to defrosting, the whole process is automated, reducing manual intervention. YG’s equipment supports remote monitoring, and the operating status can be viewed in real time.
- Market demand growth. There is a surge in demand for large ice blocks in industries such as cold chain logistics and chemical cooling.
Advantages of ice block maker machine
- Excellent ice quality. Direct cooling technology avoids salt water contamination, and the ice cubes are highly transparent, with few impurities, and meet food hygiene standards.
- Low maintenance cost. The modular design is easy to repair, and key components (such as compressors and evaporators) are imported brands with a service life of more than 10 years.
- Strong adaptability. It can adapt to high-temperature environments (below 40°C), and YG’s air-cooled models do not require cooling towers, saving installation space.
- Quick return on investment. Taking the 20-ton daily output model as an example, the investment recovery period is about 1.5 years. YG provides customized financing solutions to reduce the pressure of initial investment.
Trustworthy large ice block maker Manufacturer- YG
The direct cooling ice block machine has become the first choice for ice making in various industries with its advantages of high efficiency, energy saving, and automation. As an industry-leading manufacturer, YG provides one-stop services from selection, installation to after-sales to help you seize the market opportunity. We also provide tube ice machines, flake ice machines, dry ice cleaning machines, etc. Contact YG now to get exclusive ice-making solutions!