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A flake ice machine is an essential equipment to have in a commercial kitchen or foodservice business. It is used to produce flaked ice that is used for a variety of applications, such as cooling food products, preserving freshness and improving customer service.
Flake ice machines are designed to create extremely small ice particles that can easily be used to store and transport products. The ice particles are usually between 1/8 and 1/4 of an inch in size, which helps to preserve the freshness of foods that need to be kept cold.
Flake ice machines are relatively simple to operate and require minimal maintenance. They use a combination of a compressor, evaporator, and refrigerant to produce the ice. The compressor draws in the refrigerant and compresses it, which causes it to become hotter and more powerful.
This hot refrigerant then passes through the evaporator where it is cooled and turned into ice. The ice is then collected in a storage bin or tray where it can be used as needed.
Flake ice machines are great for restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and any other business that needs to keep food products cold. They are also great for making snow cones and other cold treats. They can also be used to chill beverages quickly, which can be a great way to create a refreshing drink in a hurry.
The Global Flake Ice Machine Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Ziegra Introduces a Compact CO2 Ice Maker. A small-capacity CO2 unit from German manufacturer Ziegra has been added to their ice machine lineup to bridge the gap between their other models.
They can switch entirely to natural refrigerants thanks to this new ice maker, which creates a “bridge” between the medium capacities that use CO2 and the very small capacities that use propane.
The plug-and-play ROXSTRAmicro CO2 refrigeration unit by German OEM Teko, which was also introduced at EuroShop, powers the new CoolNat ZBE 350 RA CO2 chip-type ice maker for small capacities. This PLC-controlled device compresses data twice and is incredibly small.
For Ziegra’s small machines that can produce ice and cool the refrigeration unit, propane is utilized. Anything larger would necessitate going over the closed-circuit propane charge limit as it stands.
The new ice maker also has the benefit of being “self-sufficient,” which allows the small CO2 refrigeration unit to be installed right next to the ice maker. Nonetheless, a split installation up to 20 meters (66 feet) away is also feasible if necessary.
Furthermore, precisely frequency-regulated refrigeration generation results in energy savings. An additional option for the product is the “IcePort,” a portable ice storage system.
