Tube Ice Plant

An ammonia tube ice plant uses ammonia (NH₃) as the refrigerant to produce hollow cylindrical ice tubes, commonly used in industries like beverage production, fisheries, food processing, and chemical cooling.

Key Features:

1. Ammonia Refrigeration System

• Utilizes natural ammonia refrigerant with zero ODP and GWP

• Provides high efficiency and low operating costs, ideal for large-scale ice production

2. Tube-Shaped Ice Output

• Produces hollow cylindrical ice typically:

  • Diameter: 22–35 mm

  • Length: 25–50 mm

• Hollow center improves cooling surface area and melting time

3. Crystal-Clear, Slow-Melting Ice

• Ice is clear, hard, and dry, ideal for beverages and commercial applications

• Melts slowly, making it suitable for transport and storage

4. Continuous & Automated Operation

• Fully automatic system includes:

  • Water circulation

  • Ice formation in vertical stainless steel tubes

  • Harvesting and cutting mechanisms

• Allows round-the-clock production with minimal supervision

5. Energy Efficient

• Ammonia's superior thermodynamic properties lead to reduced energy usage

• Efficient compressors, evaporators, and condensers optimize performance

6. Hygienic & Food-Safe Design

• All ice-contact surfaces are made from stainless steel

• Designed for easy cleaning and compliant with food safety regulations

7. Scalable Capacity

• Available in sizes from 1 to 50+ tons per day

• Ideal for small to large-scale operations depending on demand

8. Safety Features

• Equipped with:

  • Ammonia leak detectors

  • Emergency shutdown system

  • Ventilation and pressure relief valves

• Follows industrial safety regulations and best practices

9. Ice Cutter & Crusher Integration

• Built-in or optional ice cutter/blade to customize tube size

Can be combined with crushers or conveyors for further processing or packaging