Name: Fabricadora de hielo tipo escama
Brand: RCR Refrigeración

Flake Ice Makers

Flake ice is a dry, subcooled form of ice used to chill seafood, meat, and a wide range of industrial products. Its flakes typically measure 5–10 cm² and 1.5–3 mm thick, with an approximate temperature of -6°C.

Maquinaria industrial con tanque metálico cilíndrico, ventilador grande y panel de control eléctrico.

Rapid chilling

The broad surface area of flake ice enables excellent heat transfer and faster product cooling. At sea, for example, fish can be brought to 0°C immediately after capture and kept there without breaking the cold chain, substantially extending preservation time.

Precise temperature control
within a mixture

Flake ice provides a predictable cooling capacity and makes it easier to measure its effect on a mixture's temperature. This precision is essential in chemical, concrete, and meat-processing applications.

High cooling capacity

Because flake ice is slightly subcooled to approximately -6°C and contains no unfrozen water, it delivers maximum latent heat absorption and highly effective cooling.

Why choose flake ice?

As ice melts, it cools products, limits moisture loss, and can gradually restore natural moisture. Flake ice adds a low temperature and practical shape that provide further advantages across industrial and food-processing applications.

How it works

Ice forms on the insulated inner surface of a cylinder. A helical cutter continuously removes the ice formed along the cylinder wall.

Applications

Ice makers support multiple stages of the food supply chain by rapidly chilling, preserving, and protecting perishable products. Correct application maintains proper temperatures during processing, storage, and handling, improving quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Food and agriculture applications

Aquaculture

Immediate chilling of fish and seafood after harvest to preserve freshness, texture, and food safety.

Meat and poultry processing plants

Temperature control during slaughter, cutting, and handling to reduce bacterial growth and product loss.

Food processing and packaging plants

Supplemental cooling during production, sorting, and packaging to maintain stable conditions.

Agriculture: fruits and vegetables

Pre-cooling fresh produce to extend shelf life and reduce temperature-related deterioration.

Specialized industrial uses

Chemical and concrete industries

Temperature control in reactions and mixtures to prevent overheating and maintain process stability.