With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people’s production level, the industries using ice are becoming more and more extensive, and the requirements for ice quality are becoming higher and higher.
Flake ice machines have been widely used in aquatic products, food, supermarkets, dairy products, medicine, chemistry, vegetable preservation and transportation, marine fishing and other industries.
1. What Is Flake Ice Machine?
Flake ice machine is a type of ice machine. According to the different water sources, it can be divided into freshwater flake ice machine and seawater flake ice machine.
Flake ice is thin, dry and loose white ice with a thickness ranging from 1.0 mm to 2.5 mm. The flake shape is irregular and the diameter is about 12-45 mm. Flake ice has no sharp edges.
2. What Are the Advantages of Flake Ice Machine?
One of the most outstanding advantages of flake ice machines is its efficient energy utilization and energy-saving characteristics.
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Flake Ice Has Good Cooling Effect
Because flake ice is flat, it has a larger surface area than other types of ice of the same weight. The larger the contact surface area, the better the cooling effect. Its cooling effect is 2 to 5 times higher than tube ice and cube ice.
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Flake Ice Machines Are More Energy-efficient
According to research data, it only takes about 90 degrees of electricity for a flake ice machine to cool 18 degrees Celsius water into 1 ton of flake ice, which is significantly lower than other types of ice-making equipment.
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Flake Ice Can Protect Food
Flake ice has a water content of about 2%, is dry, not easy to melt, has a smooth surface, and is not easy to damage refrigerated food. Food preservation The texture of flake ice is dry, soft and has no sharp corners, which can protect the packaged food during the refrigerated packaging process.
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Flake Ice Cools Down Quickly
Mix thoroughly Due to the huge surface area of flake ice, its heat exchange process is rapid, and flake ice can quickly melt into water, take away heat, and increase the temperature of the mixture.
3. What Are the Applications of Flake Ice Machine?
Application in aquatic product processing: flake ice can reduce the temperature of processing medium, washing water and aquatic products, prevent bacterial growth, and maintain the freshness of aquatic products during processing.
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Application in Meat Processing
A large amount of calorific value is generated during meat processing. Flake ice can be used in the cooling process of meat products, while adjusting the humidity of the product and improving the quality.
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Application in Food Processing
If you stir or add cream twice in bread production, use ice flakes to quickly cool it down to prevent fermentation.
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Hot Pot Restaurant
hot pot restaurant is mainly used for displaying tripe, duck intestines, fat beef, etc., which is not only beautiful in shape, but also has excellent preservation effect.
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Application in Supermarkets and Aquatic Product Markets
used for the configuration, display, packaging and other preservation of aquatic products.
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Application in Vegetable Processing
flake ice is used in the harvesting and processing of agricultural products and vegetables to reduce the metabolism and bacterial growth rate of agricultural products. Extend the shelf life of agricultural products and vegetables.
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Application in Long-distance Transportation Process
products that need cooling and preservation, such as deep-sea fishing and vegetable transportation, are increasingly widely used in long-distance transportation.
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Biosynthesis and Chemical Synthesis Experiments
In many biosynthesis and chemical synthesis experiments, a large amount of ice needs to be added to control the reaction rate and maintain its activity. Flake ice is hygienic and clean, and cools quickly, making it an ideal cooling carrier for this industry.
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Application in Concrete Engineering
When pouring concrete on a large scale in hot seasons, the pouring temperature of concrete must be effectively and reasonably controlled. Ice + cold water mixing is a more effective method.
4. Conclusion
In short, flake ice has a wide range of applications. Its efficient cooling effect and multiple advantages make it an ideal choice for many industries.