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Project Overview
Location: Philippines
Year: 2026
Industry: Slaughterhouse / Meat Processing
ICESTA Solution: 25 Tons per Day Full-Auto Direct-Cooling Block Ice Machine (Hop-Dip Galvanized)
Application: Carcass rapid cooling and product preservation
A leading slaughterhouse in the Philippines was expanding its processing capacity to meet growing domestic and export demand for pork, beef, and chicken. Their existing ice supply, reliant on aging brine-type block ice machines, posed several problems:
1.Brine Contamination Risk: Saltwater leakage could compromise meat hygiene and result in regulatory non-compliance.
2.Low Efficiency: The old plant’s energy consumption was high, while actual ice output often fell short during peak kills.
3.Corrosion Issues: The traditional carbon steel frame suffered severe rusting from daily washdowns and humidity.
The client needed a future-proof ice production system that could guarantee 25 tons of food-safe block ice per day, with minimal manual intervention and maximum durability in a corrosive environment.
After a thorough site evaluation, ICESTA engineered a containerized 25T/D direct-cooling block ice plant with full hot-dip galvanization. The turnkey solution was designed for quick deployment, with minimal on-site assembly required — the equipment was practically ready to use upon delivery, saving significant time and effort.
Unlike brine systems, the refrigerant evaporates directly inside the galvanized ice mold walls. This eliminates any chemical contamination, producing pure, clear, and slowly melting block ice perfect for meat cooling.
The entire machine features hot-dip galvanization, providing decades of corrosion protection against blood, fat, and aggressive cleaning agents.
The PLC-controlled system automatically handles water filling, freezing, ice block harvesting, and tilting. The 25-ton daily capacity is achieved with minimal staffing.
The compact, well-insulated design, combined with a high-efficiency compressor rack, significantly reduces kWh per ton of ice compared to the client’s old brine plant.
Guaranteed Food Safety: 100% brine-free ice meets strict food processing standards.
25T/D Reliable Output: The slaughterhouse can maintain its cold chain without ice shortage, directly improving meat quality.
Reduced Maintenance: Galvanized surfaces resist corrosion, cutting maintenance downtime by an estimated 40%.
Lower Operational Cost: Automatic operation reduced labor requirements by 3 workers per shift and energy consumption by over 20%.
Hassle-Free Setup: Thanks to the plug-and-play turnkey design, installation was straightforward, and the plant began producing ice soon after arrival.
This project proves that ICESTA’s large-capacity galvanized direct-cooling block ice machines are a game changer for the meat and poultry processing industry in humid, tropical regions. By focusing on corrosion resistance, automation, and food safety, ICESTA delivers ice solutions that directly contribute to higher product quality and lower lifecycle costs.
