What Is a Flake Ice Machine?
A flake ice machine is a specialized refrigeration unit that freezes water on a cooled stainless-steel drum and scrapes it into soft, granular flakes. Unlike hard ice cubes, flake ice has a high surface-area-to-volume ratio, melts quickly, and delivers gentle, uniform cooling. This makes it ideal for laboratory, medical, and pharmaceutical applications, where sample integrity is crucial.
How Ice Flake Machines Work?
Water flows over a chilled stainless steel drum.
Refrigerant (R134a / R290A) cools the drum, freezing water into a thin ice layer.
An internal scraper (ice knife) shaves off flakes, dropping them into the insulated bin.
Sensors stop production when the bin is full or water supply is interrupted.
Result: Hygienic, soft ice flakes ready within 10–15 minutes of startup.
Why Use Ice Flake Machines?
Sample Preservation: Keeps reagents, blood bags, vaccines & enzymes stable.
Lab Applications: Essential for PCR, protein studies, and culture media prep.
Medical Use: Quick patient cooling, ice packs & pharma storage.
Educational Use: Universities & training labs rely on flake ice for experiments.
Key Features & Specifications
Modern Ice Flake Machines are designed for performance and reliability in critical environments:
High Production Capacity: 40–210 kg/day, with bin storage from 10–60 kg.
Stainless Steel SS304 Build: Rust-free construction & easy cleaning.
PUF Insulated Bin: Keeps ice colder & drier for longer.
Microprocessor Control: Fully automatic with LED indicators.
Auto Safety Cut-Offs: Stops operation if water is low or bin is full.
Low Noise Operation: ≤ 60 dB – ideal for labs & hospitals.
Eco-Friendly Refrigerants: R134a or R290A, CFC-free.
Fast Startup: Ice ready in just 10–15 minutes.
Applications of Flake Ice Machines
Clinical Labs & Hospitals: Cooling samples, blood bags & vaccines.
Biotech & Pharma: Maintaining sample integrity during experiments.
Research Institutes & Universities: Reliable cooling for lab procedures.
Therapy & Patient Care: Quick ice packs for medical use.
Anachem Lab Solutions : Ice Flake Machines
As a leading lab equipment manufacturer in Ghaziabad, India, Anachem Lab Solutions designs and manufactures Made-in-India Ice Flake Machines built for scientific and medical use.
Why Choose Anachem?
Local manufacturing & service support.
SS304 stainless steel evaporator & insulated bin.
Microprocessor-controlled automatic operation.
Eco-friendly, energy-efficient refrigeration system.
Range of models from ALS-IF-50 to ALS-IF-200 (40–210 kg/day).
Anachem Ice Flake Machine Models
Model |
Ice Production (24h) |
Bin Capacity |
Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALS-IF-50 | 40–50 kg | 10 kg | Compact, ideal for small labs |
| ALS-IF-80 | 70–80 kg | 25 kg | Medium capacity, reliable cooling |
| ALS-IF-100 | 90–100 kg | 30 kg | Stainless steel build, low-noise design |
| ALS-IF-120 | 125–150 kg | 50 kg | Auto cut-off & insulated bin |
| ALS-IF-150 | 150–180 kg | 50 kg | Suitable for busy hospitals |
| ALS-IF-200 | 180–210 kg | 60 kg | High-volume labs & pharma units |
