1. Ice Quality Performance
The system produces solid tube ice with no internal holes, ensuring high structural integrity and consistent thermal performance.
Dense and hard ice structure with high mechanical strength
Crystal-clear appearance with low impurity inclusion
Superior melting resistance compared to hollow ice
High load-bearing capacity, suitable for bulk storage and transport
Application advantage:
Solid tube ice maintains lower temperature retention for longer periods, making it suitable for industrial cooling, seafood logistics, and long-distance cold chain transport.
2. Precision Ice Cutting System
The machine is equipped with a proprietary CBFI cartridge-type saw cutting system, optimized for industrial continuous operation.
Cutting precision error: ≤ 0.5 mm
Low vibration and reduced mechanical noise
Stable high-frequency cutting performance
Minimizes ice fragmentation and loss during processing
This ensures uniform ice section output, improving downstream usability in automated packing and handling systems.
3. Refrigeration System & Capacity Range
The system supports both ammonia (NH₃) and Freon-based refrigeration systems, enabling flexible deployment across different regulatory and environmental conditions.
Capacity range: 5 tons to 100 tons / 24h
5-ton model: standard entry industrial configuration (pricing available upon request)
Scalable design for medium and large production systems
Custom engineering solutions available for specific industrial requirements
4. Ice Size Specifications & Customization
Standard tube ice diameters include:
22 mm
28 mm
35 mm
41 mm
Non-standard customization is available for specialized applications such as:
High-end food service systems
Laboratory and scientific cooling applications
Process-specific industrial requirements
Custom sizing allows optimization of melting rate, density, and thermal transfer efficiency.
5. Condenser Technology – Core Thermal Stability System
The condenser is a critical subsystem directly affecting ice production efficiency, energy consumption, and system stability.
Working Principle
A rise in condensing temperature reduces compressor efficiency, leading to:
Lower ice production capacity
Increased energy consumption
Higher system operating stress
Optimized condensation ensures the system maintains a balanced high-output / low-energy-consumption state.
6. Main Condenser Types & Application Scenarios
1) Air-Cooled Condenser
Uses forced air convection via fans
No water source required
Simple installation and low infrastructure demand
Suitable for:
Small processing plants
Temporary or mobile ice production sites
Water-scarce environments
Strength: high installation flexibility
Limitation: performance influenced by ambient temperature
2) Water-Cooled Condenser
Uses circulating water for heat exchange
High heat transfer efficiency
Stable performance under high ambient temperatures
Suitable for:
Large-scale ice factories
Industrial cold chain facilities
High-load continuous production environments
Requirement: cooling tower and water circulation system
3) Evaporative Condenser
Hybrid system combining air cooling + water evaporation
Optimized energy efficiency ratio
Balanced performance and water consumption
Suitable for:
Medium-scale food processing plants
Regional cold chain distribution centers
Mixed operating environments
Advantage: lower energy consumption compared to traditional water-cooled systems
7. System Value Summary
The CBFI 5-ton tube ice machine delivers:
Stable solid ice production with high structural integrity
Flexible refrigeration system compatibility (NH₃ / Freon)
High-precision cutting with minimal loss
Scalable industrial design from 5T to 100T systems
Optimized condenser selection for different operational environments
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