GLOBAL LEADING MANUFACTURER OF INDUSTRIAL ICE PLANTS & REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

Each type of ice is produced using a different manufacturing process and is designed for specific industrial applications.

Tube Ice
Tube ice is produced through direct refrigeration inside vertical tubes. The process operates in batch cycles, typically discharging ice every 20 minutes. For example, a 20 TPD Tube Ice Plant produces approximately 278 kg of tube ice per cycle. Tube ice is hygienic, uniform in shape, slow melting, and ideal for food processing, beverages, seafood, concrete cooling, and industrial applications.

Flake Ice
Flake ice is produced continuously by freezing water on the outer surface of a rotating refrigerated drum. A scraper removes the thin ice flakes as they form. Flake ice has a large surface area, making it ideal for rapid cooling in seafood processing, food manufacturing, and chemical industries.

Block Ice
Block ice is manufactured using the traditional indirect refrigeration method. Water-filled galvanized iron (GI) cans are immersed in chilled brine, where ice forms over an extended period. Standard production cycles take approximately 24 hours, although larger refrigeration systems can reduce freezing time.

Standard ICELINGS tube ice measures:

• Diameter: 35 mm

• Height: 35 mm

• Center Hole Diameter: 6 mm

These dimensions provide excellent cooling efficiency, durability, and slower melting.

The center hole is a critical design feature. During freezing, water circulates inside the tube until the desired ice thickness is achieved. The 6 mm center hole prevents over-freezing, allowing uniform ice formation while protecting the freezing tubes from damage. This design also improves cooling efficiency and increases the surface area for faster heat transfer.

• Diameter: Fixed at 35 mm

• Height: Customizable between 25 mm and 35 mm

Please specify your preferred tube ice height when placing your order.

Tube ice is manufactured using a highly efficient direct refrigeration process where purified water freezes inside specially designed vertical tubes. Once the required ice thickness is achieved, the ice is harvested, cut into uniform pieces, and discharged automatically.

A detailed step-by-step explanation is available in our downloadable Tube Ice Manufacturing Process PDF.

ICELINGS has been producing premium-quality tube ice since 1996. We operate one of India's largest commercial Tube Ice Plants with an installed production capacity of 300 tons per day, supplying hygienic tube ice across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Taloja, Roha, and surrounding regions.

ICELINGS has successfully installed more than 200 Tube Ice Plants across 20+ countries, serving industries worldwide with reliable, energy-efficient ice manufacturing solutions.

Tube ice is widely used across numerous industries, including:

• Seafood Processing

• Chicken & Meat Processing

• Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)

• Chemical & Pigment Manufacturing

• Dyes & Intermediates

• Optical Brightening Agents (OBA)

• Food & Beverage Processing

• Bakeries

• Dairy & Milk Processing

• Hospitality & Retail Ice Manufacturing

Yes. ICELINGS Tube Ice Machines are installed and operating successfully in numerous countries, including:

Colombia, Manila – Philippines, Afghanistan, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Maldives, Bangladesh, Vietnam, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, and several other international markets.

Yes. Our experienced engineering team undertakes complete turnkey installation, including equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and final handover of the fully operational Tube Ice Plant.

Absolutely.

We provide comprehensive training during and after plant installation, covering:

• Plant operation

• Preventive maintenance

• Safety procedures

• Troubleshooting

• Best operating practices

Customers may also send their operators and technicians to our live Tube Ice Plants for hands-on practical training on fully operational systems.