At concrete plants and large construction sites, ice production, storage and use need to be considered together. USSAN presents both flake ice and block ice as options for this sector. Before comparing machines, describe where ice will be used and how the site operates throughout the working day.
Compare ice formats for the project
Flake ice and block ice are different product formats. Preparation and transfer to the mixing process need review by the people responsible for your project. Compare the flake ice machine and block ice machine with the intended site arrangement in mind.
Plan the route to the plant
Describe the distance between the proposed machine location and the point of use. Include the storage space, transfer method and working hours in your enquiry. These details provide a starting point for reviewing the installation; they do not specify how ice should be incorporated into a concrete mix.
Site information for the project discussion
Your responsible technical team should determine the concrete application method. For machine selection, prepare:
- The production timetable, shifts and intended point of ice use.
- Estimated daily demand and any concentrated periods of demand.
- Water and electrical connections, installation space and maintenance access.
- Available ice storage and the proposed transfer arrangement.
Review the machine capacities and product brochure alongside these site details. The ice machine applications page gives examples from other sectors. Each installation needs its own assessment.