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200kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-200
Sub-Cooled Dry Flake Ice | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | 304 Stainless Steel Evaporator
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Flake Ice Machines
- 20+ years ice machine manufacturing
- OEM/ODM and private label support
- 80,000+ units exported annually
Models
Flake Ice Machines models and options
Compare capacities and configurations below, then send your quantity, voltage, and market requirements for a factory quotation.
300kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-300
Sub-Cooled Dry Flake Ice | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | 304 Stainless Steel Evaporator
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500kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-500
0.5-Ton Daily Production | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | 304 Stainless Steel Evaporator
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1000kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-1T
1-Ton Daily Capacity | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | Industrial-Grade 304 Stainless Steel
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1500kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-1.5T
1.5-Ton Daily Production | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | Heavy-Duty 304 Stainless Steel
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2000kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-2T
2-Ton Daily Capacity | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | Heavy-Duty Industrial Performance
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3000kg Commercial Flake Ice Machine KP-3T
3-Ton Daily Capacity | Highly or Panasonic Compressor | Industrial-Scale Cooling Solution
View detailsIce shape guide
What to check before choosing flake ice machines
Ice shape affects presentation, melt rate, and machine sizing as much as price does. These four factors decide whether it is the right fit.
Clarity & melt rate
Denser ice melts slower and looks clearer in the glass — a factor for drink presentation, transport, and display time.
Output & bin sizing
Daily output is rated over 24 hours, but demand peaks in hours — size the bin so the busiest shift never runs short.
Best-fit applications
The same ice shape performs differently across bars, restaurants, hotels, and industrial lines — match it to how it will actually be used.
Maintenance & hygiene
One-button self-cleaning, water filtration, and food-safe materials keep daily commercial use simple and sanitary.
Applications
Who runs on flake ice
Flake ice covers roughly twice the contact surface of cube ice at the same weight, pulling heat out of product faster and more evenly — contact cooling is its job.
Seafood display & distribution
Flake beds hold fish at 0–2°C without bruising, and re-icing is fast because flakes mold around the product.
Food processing plants
Flake ice is dosed by weight directly into mixing to control dough and meat temperature — see industrial systems.
Concrete batching
Batching plants replace mix water with flake ice to control curing temperature on hot-weather pours.
Fresh produce cold chain
Top-icing keeps humidity high and temperature low for produce and poultry in transport.
At a glance
Flake ice machine quick facts
| Item | Detail |
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| Ice form | Thin, soft, subcooled chips at about -7°C — moldable by hand around product |
| Production | Continuous auger evaporator, no harvest cycle — steady output, lower energy per kg than cube |
| Capacity span | 500kg/24h supermarket units to multi-ton industrial systems as modular head + bin |
| Not for drinks | Flake melts fast in liquid — it is contact-cooling ice, not presentation ice |
| Corrosion options | Stainless evaporator drums and anti-corrosion cabinets for seawater and coastal installations |
| Power | 220V single-phase on smaller units; 380V/50Hz three-phase standard above ~1 ton/day |
Specification
Three decisions that shape a flake ice quotation
Capacity at your ambient
Supermarkets run 500kg–1t/24h, processors and fisheries 1–5t. Insist on output figures at your summer plant temperature, not catalogue conditions.
Storage bin sizing
Production is continuous but demand is not — size the bin to your peak few hours of draw, and let overnight production fill the buffer.
Cooling method
High-ambient plants and fishing ports usually specify water-cooled condensers for stable output in hot machinery spaces.
Why choose us
Why source flake ice machines from KAISON
Factory-direct pricing
Own factory near Ningbo port with source-level procurement in the refrigeration industrial cluster.
Full category coverage
200+ commercial refrigeration models so distributors can complete projects from one supplier.
OEM/ODM flexibility
Private label, appearance, packaging, and parameter customization for your market.
Tested before packing
Every machine passes leakage, electrical safety, and ice-making performance tests before shipment.
Factory manufacturing
Built by a manufacturer, not a trading company
Every flake ice machines ships from KAISON's own 20,000㎡ factory in Cixi, Ningbo — cutting, welding, foaming, assembly, and testing all under one roof.
1998Established
80,000+Units exported annually
108Company team members
12Quality control staff
Custom process
How KAISON customizes flake ice machines for your brand
From requirement confirmation to after-sales support, KAISON follows a clear customization path so brand owners and distributors always know their project status.
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Requirement Confirmation
Application, ice type, daily capacity, voltage, cooling method, and certification needs are confirmed before planning.
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Solution Design
Model recommendation, technical specifications, capacity evaluation, and cost analysis, then your branding built in — logo, color, panel finish, and packaging.
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Prototype Development
A working prototype and engineering drawings are prepared for new designs, adapted to your voltage, frequency, and market requirements.
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Testing & Sample Confirmation
The sample is tested for ice-making performance, electrical safety, and refrigeration reliability; you approve appearance, output, and packaging before mass production starts.
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Production, Inspection & Delivery
Incoming inspection, assembly, refrigerant charging, and testing on every unit off the line, then certification documents and export packing under EXW, FOB Ningbo, CIF, or DDP terms.
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After-sales Support
Installation and maintenance videos, spare parts support, and remote technical guidance for overseas buyers.
7–15 daysLogo & packaging customizationExisting model, your branding
20–35 daysMass production after confirmationCounted from sample sign-off
60–120 daysNew product developmentAgreed ODM projects only
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about flake ice machines
What is flake ice and how is it different from cube ice?
Flake ice is thin, soft, subcooled chips formed at about -7°C. It molds around product without damage and cools faster than cube ice thanks to its larger contact surface — but it is for display and processing, not for serving in drinks.
What capacities do KAISON flake ice machines cover?
From 500kg/24h supermarket units to multi-ton industrial systems. Above roughly 1 ton per day, machines are supplied as a modular flake head over a separate storage bin sized to your peak demand.
Which industries buy flake ice machines?
Seafood counters and fisheries, fresh markets, food processing plants that dose ice into mixing, concrete batching plants cooling their mix water, and cold-chain operations top-icing produce and poultry.
Do you offer corrosion protection for seawater environments?
Yes. For coastal and fishing-port installations KAISON offers stainless evaporator drums and anti-corrosion cabinet treatments. State your water source and installation environment in your inquiry.
Does flake ice production have a harvest cycle?
No — the auger evaporator scrapes ice continuously, so output is constant and energy per kilogram is lower than cube ice. That continuous production is why processors rely on flake for in-line dosing.
What power supply do flake ice machines need?
Smaller units run on 220V single-phase; systems above about 1 ton/day typically use 380V/50Hz three-phase. KAISON builds to your national voltage with CE, ETL, FCC, and CB support.
How should I size the storage bin under a flake ice head?
Size the bin to hold at least your peak few hours of usage — production is continuous, but demand is not. Send your daily usage pattern and KAISON will recommend a head-plus-bin combination.