26 Slurry Ice Machines | Koller Factory Testing & Commissioning

Looking for an efficient ice cooling solution for seafood processing, fisheries, or marine cold chain operations? Discover Koller Slurry Ice Machines through this factory commissioning video featuring 26 units prepared for international delivery.

Unlike conventional solid ice, slurry ice is a pumpable mixture of fine ice crystals and liquid. Its fluid consistency allows it to surround fish and seafood surfaces, supporting rapid and uniform cooling during processing and handling.

Key Features of Koller Slurry Ice Machines

1. Fine Ice Crystals for Uniform Cooling

Koller slurry ice consists of fine ice crystals approximately 0.25–0.5 mm in size. The ice slurry can flow around irregularly shaped seafood, increasing contact with the product surface and supporting more uniform heat transfer.

2. Rapid Cooling for Seafood Preservation

Slurry ice can be used for chilled seafood handling at temperatures around -1°C to -2°C, depending on the ice mixture and operating conditions.

It is particularly useful for cooling freshly caught fish, shrimp, and other seafood before further processing or transportation.

3. Pumpable Ice for Automated Handling

Unlike conventional solid ice, slurry ice can be transferred through suitable pumps and pipelines.

This allows seafood processors to distribute ice slurry to cooling tanks, processing stations, or other designated points without manually shoveling solid ice.

4. Gentle Contact with Seafood

The small, rounded ice crystals help reduce mechanical damage to delicate seafood compared with handling larger, harder ice pieces.

5. Corrosion-Resistant Construction

Koller slurry ice machines use SUS316 stainless steel for evaporator components in contact with saline water, supporting corrosion resistance in marine and seafood-processing environments.

6. Compact Industrial Design

The SF series offers compact equipment configurations suitable for seafood processing facilities, coastal operations, and selected fishing vessel installations.

7. Seawater and Brine Applications

Koller SF slurry ice machines are designed to produce ice slurry using seawater or a suitable saline solution. Water salinity, ice concentration, and cooling conditions should be matched to the intended application.

Main Applications | Seafood Processing and Fisheries

Seafood Processing Plants

Slurry ice can be delivered into suitable cooling tanks and processing areas to chill fish, shrimp, and other seafood during receiving, grading, and preparation.

Fishing Vessels

Its pumpable consistency and compact equipment options make slurry ice suitable for selected onboard cooling systems, particularly where rapid chilling of freshly caught seafood is required.

Shrimp and Aquaculture Processing

Slurry ice can surround small or irregularly shaped seafood products, supporting uniform cooling during handling and processing.

Fish Markets and Seafood Distribution Centers

Seafood suppliers can use slurry ice for rapid chilling before subsequent cold storage or refrigerated transportation.

Marine Cold Chain Operations

When integrated with suitable insulated tanks and refrigeration equipment, slurry ice can form part of a controlled seafood cooling and distribution process.

Slurry Ice vs. Flake Ice | Which Machine Should You Choose?

Both slurry ice and flake ice are widely used in seafood preservation, but their physical forms and handling methods are different.

Choose a Slurry Ice Machine When:

• Rapid and uniform cooling is a priority.

• Fish or shrimp need to be surrounded by an ice-water mixture.

• Ice must be transported through pumps and pipelines.

• Cooling tanks or automated seafood processing lines are used.

• The application involves suitable seawater or saline ice production.

Choose a Flake Ice Machine When:

• Dry, loose ice is required for packing fish and seafood.

• Ice must be spread between layers of seafood in boxes or containers.

• Operators need solid ice for seafood displays, handling, or transportation.

• The production process relies on conventional ice storage and mechanical ice distribution.

• Freshwater or seawater flake ice is preferred for the specific application.

For some seafood factories, a combination of slurry ice and flake ice may be suitable: slurry ice for initial rapid chilling and flake ice for subsequent packing and handling.

Factory Commissioning | 26 Koller Slurry Ice Machines

This video shows 26 Koller slurry ice machines during factory commissioning and preparation for delivery.

Factory testing is an important stage before equipment shipment. It allows the manufacturer to check machine operation, refrigeration performance, control functions, and ice slurry formation according to the relevant equipment configuration.

The video provides a closer look at Koller slurry ice equipment and the production preparation process.

The 26 units represent the machines shown in this factory commissioning project, not the production capacity of a single machine.

Koller SF Series | Slurry Ice Machine Capacity Options

Koller offers slurry ice machines with different rated daily production capacities to meet the requirements of seafood processors, fishing operators, and industrial cooling facilities.

• SF10 – 1 Ton/Day: Small seafood processing and cooling applications

• SF20 – 2 Tons/Day: Fishing vessels and compact seafood handling operations

• SF30 – 3 Tons/Day: Small to medium seafood processing facilities

• SF50 – 5 Tons/Day: Commercial seafood processing and fishery cooling

• SF100 – 10 Tons/Day: Industrial seafood processing and centralized slurry ice supply

• SF150 – 15 Tons/Day: Larger fishery and seafood cooling operations

• SF200 – 20 Tons/Day: High-capacity industrial slurry ice production

• SF300 – 30 Tons/Day: Large-scale seafood processing and marine cooling projects

Actual ice production, ice concentration, cooling system design, and installation requirements depend on the selected model and operating conditions.

Explore Koller Industrial Seafood Cooling Solutions

Koller Slurry Ice Machine Series

Explore different SF series production capacities, equipment configurations, and seawater slurry ice solutions for seafood processing and fisheries.

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Koller Seafood and Fishery Ice Solutions

Discover slurry ice, flake ice, block ice, and integrated refrigeration solutions for seafood processing, fishing vessels, and marine cold chain operations.

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Contact Koller for Slurry Ice Machine Specifications, Seafood Cooling System Design, and a Customized Quotation.