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17 - 1 - 2025

About Tube Ice Machines

Tube ice machines are refrigeration equipment specifically designed for producing tubular ice cubes. They are widely used in food processing, cold chain logistics, seafood preservation, bars, restaurants, and other fields. The tube ice they produce features a small contact area, strong melting resistance, a transparent and attractive appearance, and a long shelf life, making it ideal for mixing drinks, decorating, and preserving food.

How Tube Ice Machines Work

The working principle of a tube ice machine is based on the refrigeration cycle and primarily involves the following steps:

Refrigerant Circulation: The compressor compresses low-pressure, low-temperature gas into high-pressure, high-temperature gas. The gas then dissipates heat through the condenser, transforming it into a high-pressure, low-temperature liquid. After throttling through the expansion valve, the liquid enters the evaporator.

Water Cooling and Freezing: Water in the lower water tank is pumped to the upper water tank by a cold water pump. The water then flows through the manifold and spirals downward along the inner wall of the heat exchange tubes, exchanging heat with the refrigerant outside the tubes. This lowers the temperature, and some of the water forms tubular ice bars on the inner wall of the tubes.

De-icing: When the ice reaches a certain thickness, the machine uses hot air or other heating methods to loosen the ice tube, allowing the ice cubes to fall into a collection device.

Tube Ice Machine Features

Efficient and Energy-Saving: The tube ice machine utilizes advanced refrigeration technology and an intelligent control system, enabling efficient and energy-saving ice production.

Hygiene and Safety: The evaporator is made of materials such as SUS304, PE, and aluminum alloy, with large rounded corners and no blind spots, meeting food hygiene standards.

Fully Automatic Control: A PLC computer module automatically controls the entire ice-making process, offering simple operation and easy maintenance.

High-Quality Ice: Thick, transparent, and beautiful ice cubes with a long shelf life, resistance to melting, and excellent air permeability.

Tube Ice Machine Instructions

1. Environmental Preparation

Suitable Environment: Ensure there are no heat sources around the machine, that the machine is well ventilated, and that the ambient temperature does not exceed 30°C to ensure smooth heat dissipation and optimal ice-making performance.

Stable Placement: Place the tube ice machine on a firm, flat surface to prevent shaking during operation and prevent ice-making problems. Power Safety: Use a power supply with a fuse and leakage protection, and ensure grounding to ensure electrical safety.

2. Water Quality Management
Use Clean Water: It is best to use water that meets drinking water standards and install a filter to prevent impurities from clogging the machine.
Regular Cleaning: Clean the sink, water pipes, and condenser regularly to keep the interior of the machine clean and prevent scale from affecting ice adhesion.

3. Pre-Start Inspection
Inspect the Unit: Before use, check that all components of the tube ice machine, such as the water supply and water tank level, are functioning properly.
Read the Manual: Before use, carefully read the manual to understand the functions and operating procedures of each button.

4. Power On Operation
Connecting the Power Supply: Plug the tube ice machine power cord into a grounded three-prong outlet. The power indicator will begin flashing intermittently, and the ice machine will enter standby mode.
Adding Water: Open the front cover, remove the ice bar, and manually add water to the ice machine tank until the water level reaches the specified level.
Starting Ice Making: Select the desired ice making mode and start the ice making process.

5. Operation Monitoring
Monitor the Ice Making Process: During the ice making process, carefully observe the equipment's operating status to ensure proper operation of the refrigeration system.
Adjust Parameters: Adjust the refrigerant temperature and pressure according to actual conditions to control ice thickness and ensure optimal ice making.

6. Shutdown and Maintenance
Shutdown: After ice making is complete, turn off the ice maker and disconnect the power supply.
Regular Maintenance: When not in use for extended periods, drain the water and store the unit dry to prevent ice from freezing and damaging the unit. Regularly inspect the heating element, sensors, and control system to ensure proper operation.