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Praj Refrigeration Industries is a leading Flake Ice Machine Manufacturer in India, designing energy-efficient Flake Ice Machines ranging from 1 TPD to 35 TPD capacity. Highly preferred for Seafood Processing, Meat & Poultry, Concrete Cooling, Chemical, and Bakery Industries. Designed for heavy heavy-duty continuous operations.
Features & Benefits
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| High Quality Ice | Produces sub-cooled, dry, and flat flake ice (1.5mm to 2.5mm thick). |
| Energy Efficient | Low power consumption with high cooling efficiency. |
| Material | Evaporator drum made of High-grade Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel (SS304/SS316). |
| Auto Operation | PLC-based control panel for fully automatic operation. |
| Less Maintenance | No moving parts in the drum ensures higher durability and low maintenance. |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Capacity / 24 Hours | Refrigerant |
|---|---|---|
| PRI-FIM-1 | 1000 Kgs (1 Ton) | R404A |
| PRI-FIM-2 | 2000 Kgs (2 Ton) | R404A |
| PRI-FIM-3 | 3000 Kgs (3 Ton) | R404A |
| PRI-FIM-5 | 5000 Kgs (5 Ton) | R404A / NH3 |
| PRI-FIM-10 | 10000 Kgs (10 Ton) | R404A / NH3 |
| PRI-FIM-15 | 15000 Kgs (15 Ton) | R404A / NH3 |
| PRI-FIM-20 | 20000 Kgs (20 Ton) | R404A / NH3 |
| PRI-FIM-30 | 30000 Kgs (30 Ton) | R404A / NH3 |
| PRI-FIM-35 | 35000 Kgs (35 Ton) | R404A / NH3 |
Product Gallery
A flake ice machine is an industrial cooling system that produces dry, sub-cooled flake ice at approximately –7 °C. Ice is formed on the inner wall of a rotating stainless-steel evaporator drum and scraped off as thin flakes with a high surface-area-to-mass ratio.
Flake ice is the preferred ice format for fishery, dairy, bakery, chemical processing and concrete cooling because it cools target products fast, does not damage delicate produce, and packs tightly around irregular shapes such as whole fish.
Praj Refrigeration Industries manufactures industrial flake ice machines from 1 TPD to 35 TPD at our Kharadi, Pune facility. Refrigerant options are R404A for capacities up to 5 TPD and ammonia (NH3) for 5 TPD and above. All machines use SS 304 evaporators and SIEMENS or DELTA PLC control.
Flake Ice vs Tube Ice — Which to Choose
| Flake Ice | Tube Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | –7 °C (dry, sub-cooled) | 0 °C (wet, transparent) |
| Shape | Thin flakes, irregular | Cylindrical, hollow centre |
| Cooling speed | Fast (high surface area) | Slower |
| Melt rate | Faster | Slower (preferred for retail) |
| Best for | Fishery, dairy, concrete, bakery, chemical | Cafés, hotels, edible packaging, beverages |
| Praj capacity | 1 to 35 TPD | 1 to 80 TPD |
Industries That Use Praj Flake Ice Plants
Real sizing rules from real Praj installations across India.
Fishery & Marine
1 TPD per 5–8 tonnes/day catch. Maharashtra & Kerala coastal installs.
Learn more →Dairy
1 TPD per 10,000 L/day milk. Raw milk cooling to 4 °C in 2 hrs.
Learn more →Concrete Cooling
1 TPD per 30 m³ pour/day. Bridge & dam projects pan-India.
Learn more →Bakery
Dough temperature control. Automated ice dosing.
Learn more →Chemical & Dyes
Reactor cooling for dye intermediates, fine chemicals.
Learn more →Meat & Poultry
FSSAI/EU-grade cold-chain. SS 304 food-contact.
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity flake ice machine do I need?
Plan for 1 TPD of flake ice per 5–8 tonnes of fish landed daily, per 10,000 litres of milk processed, or per 30 m³ of concrete poured. Praj offers 1 to 35 TPD. Contact our engineers in Pune for a sizing tailored to your application.
Should I choose R404A or ammonia (NH3) refrigerant?
For capacities below 5 TPD, R404A is generally preferred — simpler installation, no dedicated plant room. For 5 TPD and above, ammonia is more energy-efficient and lower lifetime operating cost, but requires a dedicated plant room and trained operators.
How long does flake ice plant installation take?
Standard installation for a 1–10 TPD plant takes 30–45 days from order confirmation. Larger plants of 15–35 TPD typically take 60–75 days, including manufacturing and on-site commissioning.
What is the warranty on Praj flake ice machines?
12-month comprehensive warranty on the complete flake ice plant, with extended AMC contracts available for years 2 through 5. Compressors carry the OEM manufacturer warranty (Copeland / Bitzer / Frascold).
How much power does a flake ice machine consume?
Typical specific power consumption is 70–100 kWh per tonne of ice at 30 °C ambient. A 5 TPD R404A plant draws 25–35 kW continuous; a 10 TPD ammonia plant draws 45–60 kW.
Do you provide installation across India?
Yes. Praj Refrigeration is headquartered in Kharadi, Pune and installs flake ice plants across India, with direct project teams active in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, West Bengal and the northeastern states.
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