On a hot summer day, a glass of iced drink can bring great satisfaction. Similarly, in the chemical industry, concrete mixing, and construction industries, adding ice to stabilize the performance of chemicals and concrete is also crucial. Whether it is to add coolness to our lives or to support industrial production, ice plays an indispensable role. However, the demand for ice making varies greatly depending on the scenario – only a few cubes of ice are needed in the home to cool drinks, while the industrial field requires a large amount of high-quality ice to meet production needs. So, what are the differences between industrial ice makers and household ice makers? What scenarios are they suitable for? This article will compare the advantages of the two for you.
1. The concept of industrial ice maker and household ice maker
Industrial ice maker：Definition: Industrial ice maker is a machine used for large-scale production of ice. It is widely used in chemical, medical, fishery, construction and other industries due to its extremely high ice production and durable characteristics.
Household ice maker：Definition: Household ice maker is a small ice maker designed specifically for families. It can quickly make ice cubes for consumption. Household ice makers are easy to operate and inexpensive, suitable for families and small gatherings.
2. Core selling point comparison
Ice production and frequency of use
Industrial ice maker:
1. Equipped with high-power refrigeration compressor, the daily ice production can reach several tons to dozens of tons, combined with advanced refrigeration technology to meet large-scale ice demand.
2. High strength, can run at high load, suitable for food processing, fisheries, construction and other enterprises with large ice consumption, to ensure ice supply and improve enterprise operation efficiency.
Household ice maker:
1. The ice making time is generally 20 minutes, and the ice production is about 5kg, which is suitable for daily family use.
2. Intermittent use, while meeting daily ice needs, energy saving and efficiency improvement.
Ice Cube Use Scenario
Industrial ice maker:
- produces industrial and commercial ice cubes, mainly flake ice, block ice, clear ice cubes, etc., to meet various industrial needs. For example, flake ice is used for food preservation, and block ice is used for cold chain transportation.
- Cube ice is practical and usually not suitable for consumption. Different industries have different quality requirements. Flake ice is not easy to break, and block ice melts slowly.
Home ice maker:
- The types of ice produced are mainly small cubes such as cube ice, which are convenient to put into containers such as water cups and cocktail shakers.
- The surface of ice cubes is smooth, odorless and free of impurities, and can be eaten directly, which not only improves the taste of drinks, but also increases the decorative value.
Equipment scale installation
- Industrial ice maker：The equipment must be installed by professionals to ensure efficiency and safety.Due to the large size of industrial ice makers, the site must be planned in advance before installation to facilitate the smooth installation and subsequent maintenance of the equipment.
- Home ice maker:No complicated installation is required, just plug in the power supply and use it. It is small in size and can be installed in kitchens, living rooms, bars and other places to meet the ice making needs of home, parties and offices at any time.
Energy consumption
- Industrial ice maker:Due to the large amount of ice made, the equipment has high power, high energy consumption and high operating cost
- Household ice maker:Small batch ice making, flexible and convenient: small amount of ice made at one time, low power, relatively low operating cost,
Service life and maintenance
- Industrial ice maker:
Adopts industrial-grade materials such as high-strength stainless steel, has strong corrosion resistance and wear resistance, and can adapt to harsh industrial environments. The service life is generally more than 10 years. During maintenance, professionals should regularly inspect and maintain to ensure efficient and stable operation of the equipment. - Household ice maker:
Made of lightweight alloy, it is not as durable as industrial ice maker, but it is enough for daily family use. It is not suitable for extreme temperature, humidity and high-intensity operating environments, and is suitable for indoor use. No complicated maintenance is required, just clean the water tank and internal parts regularly to maintain the ice-making effect. The general service life is about 3 years.
3. Comparison of usage scenarios
Applicable scenarios of industrial ice makers
- Food processing industry: In the process of food processing, ice is widely used to preserve food ingredients and store meat and aquatic products to ensure that food remains fresh in a low-temperature environment.
- Fisheries: In seafood fishing, cold chain transportation, aquatic wholesale markets and other scenarios, a large amount of flake ice is used for rapid cooling and long-term preservation to prevent aquatic products from deteriorating and prolong their freshness.
- Construction industry: During the concrete pouring process, especially when constructing large-volume concrete, adding flake ice can improve the stability of concrete and prevent overheating and cracking
Applicable scenarios of household ice makers
- Home use: Suitable for cooling daily drinks, juice, milk tea, cocktails, iced coffee, etc., to improve the taste of drinks
- Small commercial places: such as cafes, bars, small restaurants, milk tea shops, etc., used to make cocktails, iced coffee, cold drinks,
Conclusion: How to choose the most suitable ice maker?
The demand for ice is large and a stable supply of ice is required. It is recommended to choose an industrial ice maker. Although the initial investment is high, the cost is more cost-effective in the long run.
It is mainly used for home beverage making and daily small-scale ice use. It is recommended to choose a home ice maker, which is small in size, easy to use, and meets daily needs.
If you still don’t know how to choose a suitable ice maker, you can consult a professional ice maker manufacturer.