Focusun China

8 - 12 - 2025

In industries such as seafood processing, food preservation, chemical cooling, and supermarket distribution, flake ice is highly favored due to its low temperature, dryness, and lack of sharp edges. Whether you are purchasing a flake ice machine for the first time or planning to expand your production capacity, making the right choice among numerous equipment brands and models is not easy. With over 20 years of industry experience, Focusun Refrigeration has installed thousands of flake ice generator systems worldwide and understands the five key details customers often overlook when making a purchase. This article will provide you with a truly valuable purchasing guide from a professional perspective.

Ignoring Evaporator Material and Manufacturing Quality

The evaporator is the core component of a flake ice maker machine. Its material and manufacturing process directly determine the lifespan of the equipment and the quality of the flake ice.

Many customers only look at output, neglecting:

1)Whether the evaporator's inner wall is precision-machined and chrome-plated.

2)Whether it's made of SUS304/SUS316 stainless steel.

3)Whether the ice scraper uses a flexible structure to reduce wear.

4)Whether the manufacturer has pressure vessel certification.

Inferior evaporators may develop corrosion spots or deformation after 1-2 years of use, leading to decreased flake ice production or even scrapping.

Focusun Flake Ice Machine Advantages: All evaporators are manufactured in our own factory using automated welding and precision boring processes, and pass multiple pressure tests to ensure long-term stable production of high-quality flake ice.

Neglecting Condensation System Compatibility

The stable and high output of a flake ice machine largely depends on whether the condensation system is matched to the local ambient temperature.

Commonly overlooked issues by customers include:

1)Is the local temperature above 40℃?

2)Is a high-temperature condenser required?

3)Should the cooling method be air-cooled, water-cooled, or evaporative cooling?

4)Is the condenser displacement synchronized with the compressor?

Improper configuration can lead to:

1)Significantly reduced production in summer

2)Insufficiently low evaporation temperature, increasing energy consumption

3)Frequent high-pressure alarms from the compressor

4)Professional advice:Choose a manufacturer with complete condensing system design capabilities, such as Focusun Refrigeration, which can provide customized solutions based on the local climate.

Ignoring Energy Consumption and Ice-Making Efficiency

Many companies only consider the equipment price when purchasing, neglecting long-term operating costs.

Flake ice machines are 24-hour equipment; energy consumption directly impacts company profits.

Key performance indicators include:

1)COP (Cooling Operation Point)

2)Power consumption per ton of ice (kWh/ton)

3)Compressor brand and displacement

4)Is the ice-making system piping design reasonable?

Focusun ice makers use internationally renowned brand compressors (such as Bitzer/Hanbell), combined with optimized refrigeration circuit design, reducing energy consumption per unit of ice production by 5%–15%.

Neglecting After-Sales Service and Wear Parts Guarantee

Flake ice machines are long-term operating equipment; subsequent maintenance is more important than the equipment price.

Commonly overlooked issues:

1)Is there an inventory of original spare parts?

2)Is remote diagnostic service provided?

3)Can local engineers provide rapid on-site service?

4)Are wear parts universal and easily replaceable?

Some manufacturers' after-sales service only goes as far as sales promises; communication becomes difficult when equipment malfunctions.

Focusun Advantages:

1)Service cases in over 100 countries and regions worldwide

2)Long-term stock of commonly used spare parts

3)Professional engineers can provide on-site installation and training

Ignoring Brand Reliability and Engineering Experience

Flake ice machines are specialized industrial equipment; "low price" often means:

1)Simple technology

2)No refrigeration system design capabilities

3)Unstable ice production

4)Lifespan halved

5)Actual output does not reach the nominal value

Choosing a small manufacturer without industry experience carries extremely high risk.

Why is choosing Focusun more reliable?

1)Over 30 Years of Experience in Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

2)Products include flake ice generators, commercial flake ice makers, block ice machines, cold storage systems, etc.

3)Manufacturing some core components in-house ensures controllable quality.

4)Numerous real-world case studies verify performance and lifespan.

5)Comprehensive after-sales service system, trustworthy.

Summary: When purchasing a flake ice machine, pay attention to "professional details"

Many customers, when purchasing a flake ice machine for the first time, focus on price and output, neglecting key factors affecting lifespan, stability, and energy consumption. An excellent flake ice generator not only produces ice quickly and with sufficient output, but should also possess:

1)A stable and reliable evaporator structure

2)A condensing system suitable for the local environment

3)A more energy-efficient refrigeration design

4)Timely and comprehensive after-sales service

5)A trustworthy brand and industry experience

Choosing Focusun Refrigeration means choosing professionalism, quality, and long-term peace of mind. If you have any questions about product, feel free to contact us.