Focusun China

5 - 3 - 2026

For industries like deep-sea fishing, seafood processing, and chemical cooling, the goal has always been the same: cool products fast, keep them uniform, and don't damage them. Traditional block ice is often too slow, while flake ice can have sharp edges that bruise delicate surfaces.

Enter the slurry ice machine—a technology that is changing the game. By producing a semi-liquid "fluid ice," these machines offer a smarter, faster way to cool. As a global expert in ice solutions, Focusun is helping businesses worldwide leverage this tech to save energy and improve product quality. But how exactly does it work, and why is it so efficient?

What is a Slurry Ice Machine?

An slurry ice machine, also known as a fluid ice machine or slurry generator, is a special ice-making device capable of producing semi-liquid slurry. It does not produce traditional solid ice blocks, but rather a slurry-like mixture of countless micron-sized ice crystals and aqueous solutions (such as brine, seawater, or ethylene glycol). The ice crystal content can be adjusted as needed. This unique "fluid ice" combines the solid cooling capacity of ice with the fluidity of water. Its fine, smooth ice crystals do not damage the surface of the object being cooled. It can be pumped through ordinary pipelines to any location where needed, enabling fully enclosed, long-distance automated cooling medium delivery. Focusun industrial slurry ice machines utilize advanced dynamic ice-making technology to rapidly generate liquid ice slurry below 0°C. They boast efficient heat exchange and a clog-free design, with daily output ranging from 3 tons to 80 tons, meeting the customized needs of various customers.

Where Does the High Efficiency of Focusun Slurry Ice Machines Lie in Ice-making and Cooling?

.High-efficiency Ice Making

The high efficiency of the Focusun slurry ice machine is primarily reflected in its astonishing ice-making speed and excellent energy efficiency. The Focusun CE certified slurry ice machine uses advanced microcrystal technology, saving more than 30% of energy consumption. For instance, a standard model can produce up to 5 tons of ice daily while drawing just 4.8 kilowatts of power. To put that in perspective: 1 kWh of electricity typically produces about 6–14.5 kg of traditional ice. With a Focusun slurry machine, that same 1 kWh yields around 21 kg of slurry. That’s a massive leap in efficiency. On top of that, the equipment itself is compact—about one-third the size of traditional ice makers—saving you valuable floor space.

.High-Efficiency Cooling

The Focusun slurry ice machine's high-efficiency cooling lies in the superior fluidity and adaptability of its ice slurry. Because the fluid ice is in slurry form, it can completely cover the surface of the object being cooled, and can even be absorbed into the interior by fish, maximizing the surface area for contact and heat transfer. The cooling effect is three to five times that of traditional methods. This "all-around enveloping cooling" results in: freezing objects from room temperature (26°C) to -1°C in just 10 minutes, rapidly inhibiting bacterial growth and achieving whole-body penetration freezing preservation. The fluidity, softness, and shape of the ice slurry ensure zero damage to the surface of the cooled product.

What Substantial Problems Can the Focusun Slurry Ice Machine Solve for Which Industries?

1.Fishery

The fishery and seafood processing industry is one of the largest markets for Focusun slurry ice machines. The long fishing season makes seafood preservation a critical challenge. Flowing ice can rapidly cool seafood, preventing moisture loss due to air movement on the surface, and unlike flake ice or scale ice, it doesn't damage the seafood's surface, thus maximizing its quality and value. On deep-sea fishing vessels with extremely limited space, Focusun's marine slurry ice machines, with their compact structure and high mobility, perfectly solve the preservation problems on board.

2.Food Processing

The food processing industry also benefits from Focusun CE certified slurry ice technology. Seafood, fruits, vegetables, and meats often require prolonged open display during the sales process, which is detrimental to preservation and can reduce their economic value due to moisture loss. Using flowing ice for food preservation not only extends shelf life but also reduces dehydration, maintaining a bright appearance. In meat processing, flowing ice can rapidly cool carcasses after slaughter, inhibiting bacterial growth and extending shelf life.

3.Chemical Industry

The demand for Focusun industrial slurry ice machine for sale is also increasing in the chemical industry. In the chemical industry, flowing ice can be used in reactors and other applications involving certain chemical raw materials to cool chemical reactions. Due to its excellent flow characteristics, using slurry ice machines can greatly simplify ice slurry storage and transportation equipment, reduce equipment footprint, and save users on equipment investment. Compared to traditional chilled water, flowing ice can increase the cooling rate of chemical reactions by 30%, shorten production cycles, and improve efficiency.

4.New Energy Industry

Cold storage air conditioning and the new energy field are cutting-edge application scenarios for Focusun slurry ice technology. Using flowing ice as the cold storage medium simplifies cold storage equipment, reduces ice-making energy consumption, and greatly improves the stability and reliability of ice storage air conditioning systems. In emerging fields such as battery testing, the rapid cooling response of flowing ice also makes it an ideal choice.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Q1: Can the ice crystal concentration of the Focusun slurry ice machine be adjusted?

A: Of course. The Focusun slurry ice machine uses dynamic subcooling technology, allowing for precise adjustment of ice crystal size and concentration according to user needs.

Q2: What is the energy consumption level of the Focusun slurry ice machine?

A: The Focusun slurry ice machine uses advanced dynamic ice-making technology, boasting extremely high ice-making efficiency. While producing 6-14.5 kg of traditional ice typically requires 1 kWh of electricity, the slurry ice machine can produce 21 kg of slurry, demonstrating a significant energy efficiency advantage. The equipment is only one-third the size of other types of ice machines, yet saves over 30% in energy consumption.

Q3: What customized services does Focusun offer?

A: Focusun offers comprehensive customization services, including:

Production capacity customization: Daily output ranges from 3 tons to 80 tons, selectable according to needs.

Brine ratio customization: Adjusting the brine ratio in the slurry according to the application scenario.

Ice crystal concentration customization: Adjusting ice crystal size and concentration to match different cooling requirements.

Conclusion

From its astonishing output of tens of tons per minute to its energy efficiency advantage of reducing unit energy consumption by more than 30%, and its superior preservation effect brought by all-round enveloping cooling, the Focusun slurry ice machine is redefining the standard of industrial cooling with its comprehensive efficiency breakthroughs.

As a CE certified professional industrial slurry ice machine manufacturer, Focusun offers a full range of customizable solutions. If you're ready to upgrade your cooling system, reach out to us today and let's discuss how we can create value for your business.