Flake ice is the most efficient cooling solution for multiple industrial and professional sectors. Its unique laminar shape allows for uniform cold distribution, maximizing contact with products and ensuring optimal preservation in critical applications. At INESA, we manufacture flake ice generating equipment specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of various industries. From preserving fresh food to cooling industrial processes, our machines offer the reliability and efficiency your business requires.
Main Application Sectors for Flake Ice
Flake Ice for the Fishing Industry
The fishing industry is one of the sectors that benefits most from flake ice for professional use. From the moment of capture until arrival at fish markets and points of sale, fish requires immediate and constant refrigeration to maintain its freshness and quality.
Flake ice for the fishing industry guarantees the optimal preservation of fish and seafood, completely enveloping each piece and maintaining the necessary humidity without causing dehydration. On fishing vessels, in processing plants, and in wholesale markets, our equipment ensures compliance with the strictest food safety regulations.
Flake Ice for the Agricultural Sector
Flake ice for the agricultural sector has become an indispensable tool for preserving fresh fruits and vegetables. Rapid cooling after harvesting, known as “pre-cooling,” is essential for extending the shelf life of produce.
In fruit and vegetable packing plants, agricultural cooperatives, and packaging companies, flake ice allows for the rapid reduction of the temperature of freshly harvested products, slowing down ripening and spoilage. It is especially effective with delicate products such as strawberries, lettuce, broccoli, and other leafy greens that require immediate cooling.
Flake Ice for Concrete Cooling
A lesser-known but fundamental industrial application is flake ice for concrete cooling. In large infrastructure projects, dams, bridges, and massive concrete structures, controlling the temperature during setting is critical to prevent cracking and ensure structural strength.
Flake ice is incorporated directly into the concrete mix, replacing some of the mixing water and reducing the initial temperature of the concrete. This is especially important in warm climates or in large-volume structures where the heat of hydration of the cement can compromise the integrity of the structure.
Other Professional Applications
Flake ice also finds application in other industrial sectors:
- Chemical industry: Cooling of exothermic processes and temperature control in chemical reactions
- Pharmaceutical sector: Preservation of active ingredients and heat-sensitive products
- Industrial bakeries: Cooling of dough during kneading
- Dairy industry: Cooling of milk after milking
- Poultry processing: Cooling of carcasses in poultry slaughterhouses
Flake Ice for the Meat Industry
In the meat industry, temperature control is essential from slaughter to final packaging. Flake ice for the meat industry allows for rapid cooling in cutting rooms, processing areas, and during meat transport.
The properties of flake ice are ideal for this sector: it distributes evenly among the pieces of meat and allows for the effective maintenance of the cold chain. Slaughterhouses, cutting plants, meat processing plants, and distributors rely on our systems to guarantee the highest quality for their products.
Flake Ice for Food Distribution
Supermarkets, hypermarkets, fishmongers, and specialty stores use flake ice in their fresh produce displays. The attractive visual presentation of the product on ice, combined with optimal preservation, increases sales and reduces waste.
Flake ice is perfect for displaying fresh fish, seafood, and other refrigerated products in retail spaces. Its clean and professional appearance enhances the customer’s perception of quality, while keeping products at the ideal temperature throughout the day.
Flake Ice for Industrial Bakeries
The baking industry requires precise temperature control during the kneading process to obtain top-quality products.
Flake ice for industrial bakeries is the most effective solution for maintaining the dough temperature within optimal parameters, preventing premature fermentation and guaranteeing the consistency of the final product.
During kneading, the friction of the mixer generates heat that can raise the dough temperature above desirable limits. This thermal increase prematurely activates fermentation, negatively affecting the gluten structure, crumb texture, and final volume of the bread.
Flake ice is incorporated directly into the mixer, replacing some of the water in the recipe, allowing for precise control of the final dough temperature.