Industrial 5 Tons Per Day Flake Ice Maker Machine for Seafood Preservation

In the global seafood industry, where freshness is a currency, precise and reliable cooling is non-negotiable. The BCPB-5T Industrial Flake Ice Maker is engineered to meet this critical demand. As a robust 5 ton flake ice machine, it delivers high-volume production of superior quality dry flake ice, specifically designed to extend shelf life, maintain texture, and ensure the highest safety standards in seafood handling from vessel to processing plant to market.

This industrial flake ice machine combines heavy-duty performance with intelligent design, making it the cornerstone of an effective cold chain. It is built not just for capacity but for consistent, hygienic ice production that directly impacts product quality and operational profitability in demanding environments.

Uncompromising Performance for Demanding Industries

The BCPB-5T transcends being a simple flake ice maker machine; it is a integrated cooling solution. Its design prioritizes the unique requirements of seafood preservation, where ice must be cold, dry, and gentle enough to protect delicate tissues without causing freeze burns or dehydration.

Core Advantages of the BCPB-5T Design

• Rapid, High-Capacity Production: Generates up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs) of ice per 24-hour cycle under standard conditions, ensuring a continuous supply for large-scale operations, onboard fishing vessels, or busy processing facilities.
• Superior "Dry" Flake Ice Quality: Produces ice with a low moisture content and a temperature typically ranging from -8°C to -12°C. This dry characteristic minimizes waterlogging, provides maximum cooling surface area, and leads to longer-lasting coverage compared to wetter ice forms.
• Hygienic & Corrosion-Resistant Construction: Critical ice-making components, including the evaporator drum and water distribution system, are constructed from food-grade AISI 304 stainless steel. This prevents corrosion from saltwater environments, ensures easy sanitation, and complies with strict food safety protocols.
• Energy-Optimized Operation: Features a matched high-efficiency refrigeration circuit and compressor, designed to deliver maximum ice output per unit of energy consumed. Intelligent controls further optimize performance based on ambient conditions, reducing long-term operational costs.
• Robust Reliability for Industrial Use: Built with heavy-duty components and a simplified mechanical design, this industrial flake ice maker is engineered for minimal downtime and ease of maintenance, even in challenging marine or high-humidity industrial settings.

Primary Applications: Beyond Seafood Preservation

While engineered as the ideal flake ice machine for seafood preservation, its versatility extends to numerous sectors requiring efficient, contact-phase cooling.

1. Commercial Fishing & Aquaculture: Essential for onboard catch chilling, live fish transport, shellfish holding, and processing plant operations like grading, packing, and glazing.
2. Food Processing & Beverage: Ideal for poultry processing cooling, ready-meal production, bakery dough cooling, and as a mixing medium in large-scale beverage or dairy production.
3. Concrete & Construction Cooling: Effectively manages the exothermic heat in large concrete pours for dams, bridges, and high-rise foundations, ensuring structural integrity.
4. Chemical & Process Industries: Provides a safe, controllable cooling medium for batch chemical reactions, laboratory work, and industrial manufacturing processes.

Technical Specifications & System Integration

A clear understanding of the machine's specifications ensures it aligns perfectly with your facility's infrastructure and output requirements.

BCPB-5T Technical Specifications Overview

Creating a Complete Cooling System

The BCPB-5T is designed as the core ice-generation unit within a larger thermal management system. For optimal performance, it can be seamlessly integrated with other BAOCHARM industrial refrigeration products:

• Bulk Ice Storage: Pair with our insulated ice storage silos or ice bins to decouple ice production from usage, handling peak demand periods effortlessly.
• Automated Distribution: Connect to ice conveyors or pneumatic ice delivery systems to transport ice directly to multiple processing stations or packing lines, improving efficiency and hygiene.
• Comprehensive Plant Support: BAOCHARM offers full system design, including industrial water chillers and cooling towers, to provide a complete, energy-optimized cooling solution for your entire facility.

The BAOCHARM Difference: Investment in Reliability

Choosing the right industrial flake ice machine is a strategic decision that affects product quality, operational flow, and bottom line. The BCPB-5T is built to deliver a lower total cost of ownership through:

• Proven Durability: High-grade materials and conservative engineering ensure years of reliable service in corrosive and demanding environments.
• Operational Efficiency: Intelligent design reduces water and electricity consumption per ton of ice produced.
• Global Support & Service: Backed by BAOCHARM's international technical support network, comprehensive documentation, and accessible spare parts logistics.

This machine is more than an appliance; it is a critical component in preserving value, ensuring safety, and enhancing efficiency in your cold chain operations.

Secure Your Catch’s Value from Dock to Market

Don’t let inconsistent cooling compromise quality. Let our engineers help you design an optimized preservation system around the robust BCPB-5T. Get a personalized quote and system layout tailored to your vessel or plant.

FAQ

Q1: Why is a dedicated flake ice machine for seafood preservation important?

A: Seafood is highly perishable. Dedicated machines like the BCPB-5T produce dry, sub-cooled flake ice that cools rapidly, minimizes meltwater (which can promote bacterial growth), and provides gentle, conformable coverage that protects delicate flesh—crucial for maintaining quality, weight, and shelf life.

Q2: Can this 5-ton machine use seawater to make ice?

A: The standard BCPB-5T is configured as a fresh water flake ice maker. Using seawater requires a specifically engineered model with corrosion-resistant materials (like titanium or specialized coatings) for the evaporator. Please consult our team for seawater ice maker options if that is your primary need.

Q3: How does the "dry" ice benefit concrete cooling compared to other ice types?

A: In concrete cooling, "dry" flake ice absorbs more heat per unit weight as it melts from a solid to a liquid (latent heat of fusion) with minimal initial water content. This allows for precise temperature control of the concrete mix without significantly altering its water-to-cement ratio, which is vital for strength and durability.

Q4: What are the main factors affecting the daily ice production of 5 tons?

A: The rated capacity is based on specific ambient air and inlet water temperatures. Production can vary with:

• Higher ambient temperatures.
• Warmer inlet water temperature.
• The chosen condenser type (water-cooled is generally more efficient in hot climates).

Our team can help you model expected output based on your local conditions.

Q5: What maintenance does this industrial flake ice maker require?

A: Regular maintenance is straightforward and crucial for longevity. Key tasks include:

• Periodic cleaning of the water filtration system.
• Routine inspection and cleaning of the condenser (air-cooled types).
• Following the automated cleaning cycle (CIP) schedule for the ice-making assembly.

Detailed schedules and procedures are provided in the operational manual.