It is beyond dispute that storage, handling, and transport can all be simplified if the ice is in the form of large blocks, which undoubtedly gives rise to the need for Block Ice Machines. Focusun, dedicated to providing high - quality block ice, offers the following two types: Direct Refrigeration and Brine System. Their features will be comparatively presented in this passage, enabling our clients to make a choice according to different manufacturing conditions.
Direct Refrigeration Block Ice Machine, as its name implies, enables water to directly exchange heat with the refrigerant. Its ice thawing and ice doffing processes are fully automatic, eliminating the need for an ice - thawing tank, which is clearly space - saving. The evaporator adopts special aluminum alloy plate which is more durable and meets food hygiene requirements. Moreover, the entire ice - doffing process only takes 25 minutes, making this type of machine labor - saving and efficient. In addition, the whole batch of ice blocks can be moved by forklift, meaning no hoist necessary.
Compared to the above, the Brine System Block Ice Machine requires a lower initial investment cost. Moreover, each individual machine can be designed and constructed according to the client's specific requirements. For example, the materials of ice buckets, condensers, and turnkey solutions can all be customized to ensure that the machine is perfectly suited to different environmental and manufacturing conditions. There are a series of configuration required, including the brine tank, the ice bucket, the evaporator, the agitator, the tank dumper and the thawing tank, demanding a rather larger space and a more complex process of the production. However, if there are no issues with labor costs or space, our brine system can save a significant amount in the initial investment and perform well in extreme temperatures or humidity.
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Direct Refrigeration Block Ice Machine |
Brine System Block Ice Machine |
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Labor cost |
Less labor cost |
More labor cost |
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Investment cost |
Higher initial investment cost |
Lower initial investment cost |
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Time-wise |
More Time-saving,ice doffing within 25 mins |
Less time-saving, more complex process |
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Space-wise |
More space-saving, no brine tank or thawing tank required and no hoist needed. |
Less space-saving |
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Environmental adaptability |
Less environmental adaptability, works better under standard condition |
More adaptable to low water temperature area, various types of condensers available |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. What is the block ice commonly useful for?2. Transparent Ice Blocks: The transparent ice blocks that we produce are crafted using our very own unique refrigeration technology. These transparent ice blocks are typically utilized in the art of ice - carving.
3.Milky - white Ice Blocks: On the other hand, the milky - white ice we offer also has its own important uses. It is commonly employed in the fisheries industry. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in remote maritime transportation. When transporting perishable goods by sea over long distances, the milky - white ice serves as an effective coolant, ensuring temperature - sensitive items remain in good condition during the journey. 
Both the Direct Refrigeration Block Ice Machine and the Brine System Block Ice Machine excel in their respective fields, as clients from various sectors may approach us with different specific requirements. The characteristics of these two product types enable our manufacturing to possess great versatility. For more details or customized ice-making solutions, please contact us.
