Tube Ice Machines & Tube Ice Evaporators

Our SNOWKEY Tube Ice evaporators are based on a vertical design, where water flows over the inner surface of vertical tubes and ice is formed evenly along the tube walls. The ice is harvested by cutting mechanism ensuring uniform cylindrical pieces. Optimized water circulation system ensures no water or energy wastage. Large heat exchange surface, low approach temperatures, and robust design ensure peak efficiency and compliance with international quality standards.

Used for a wide range of applications in Edible Ice Factory, Port Ice Plant, Supermarkets, Restaurants, Convenience Shop, Coffee Shop, Bar, Beverages and Leisure & Sports Facilities. Our SNOWKEY Tube Ice Machine is a preferred customer choice due to SNOWKEY’s expertise in ice manufacturing systems, ice evaporators, delivery and storage systems. Tube Ice Machines are reliable, efficient, and provide crystal clear ice ideal for multiple industrial and commercial uses. Our SNOWKEY Tube Ice evaporators are based on a vertical design, where water flows over the inner surface of vertical tubes and ice is formed evenly along the tube walls. The ice is harvested by cutting mechanism ensuring uniform cylindrical pieces. Optimized water circulation system ensures no water or energy wastage. Large heat exchange surface, low approach temperatures, and robust design ensure peak efficiency and compliance with international quality standards.

Tube Ice Machines are executed around highly efficient and durable SNOWKEY Tube Ice Evaporators. Models are available in capacities ranging from 1 TPD to over 60 TPD, with various configurations and refrigerant options.

- AIR COOLED TUBE ICE MACHINES
- WATER COOLED TUBE ICE MACHINES
- EVAPORATIVE COOLED TUBE ICE MACHINES

Model	T10	T30	T50	T100	T150	T200	T250	T300	T400	T500	T700
Nominal Ice Output (22°C)	1.04	3.12	5.2	10.4	15.6	20.8	25	31.2	41.6	52	72.8
Nominal Ice Output (29°C)	1	3	5	10	15	20	25	30	40	50	70
Nominal Ice Output (38°C)	0.9	2.7	4.5	9	13.5	18	22.5	27	36	45	68
Ambient Temp (°C)	33
Water Supply Temp (°C)	20 (Water quality should be pure. Water filter and softening is suggested for places with hard water quality)
Necessary Refrigeration Capacity (%)	6	18	30	60	90	120	150	180	240	300	420
Evaporator & Compressor Unit Connection Type	Integrated				Integrated/separate				Separate
Compressor Brand	Refcomp
Compressor Nominal Horsepower	6	15	25	50	70	100	120	150	200	250	350
Condenser Type	Air Cooling			Air cooling or water cooling				Water cooling or evaporative cooling
Install Power (kW)	6.5	15	25	46	66	85	105	125	165	200	280
Running Power (kW)	4	9	16	32	45	64	80	96	125	150	210
Water Consumption (Tons/hr)	0.046	0.138	0.230	0.460	0.600	0.920	1.150	1.380	1.840	2.300	3.220
Water Cooling / Evaporative Cooling Condenser Water Recharge (Tons/hr)	–	0.2	0.3	0.6	1	1	1.3	1.6	2	2.5	3.5
Main Shaft Power (kW)	0.25	0.37	0.55	0.75	1.1	2.2	2.2	2.2	3	4	5.5
Water Pump Power (kW)	0.25	0.55	0.75	1.5	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	3	4	5.5
Running Weight (kg)	1240	2000	3500	4500	7000	10000	11500	13000	15000	17000	20000
Water Cooling Compressor Unit Dimension (mm)	–	860×1750×1040 [Ice maker included]	980×1750×1040 [Ice maker included]	1200×1650×1050 [Ice maker included]	1200×1650×1050 [Ice maker included]	2320×1480×3040	2960×2100×2860	3380×2250×2860	3960×2250×3074	4810×2250×3074	3945×2000×2650 [Liquid receiver excluded]
Air Cooling Compressor Unit Dimension (mm)	830×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1180×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1180×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1300×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1300×645×480 [Ice maker included]	2320×1480×2200	–	–	–	–	–
Evaporative Cooling Compressor Unit Dimension (mm)	–	–	–	–	–	2960×2100×2100	3380×2250×2343	3960×2250×2343	4810×2250×2343	–	3945×2000×2650 [Liquid receiver excluded]
Tube Ice Specification	Ø22, Ø29, Ø38 standard tube ice outer diameter, inner diameter 3mm–15mm. Ø35 and Ø41 could be accepted for non-standard design.
Power Supply	Full electric system complying with the general international standard
Limit Work Conditions	Ambient temp: 5°C–40°C, Water supply: 0.5°C–30°C
Refrigerant	R22, R404A, R507A, R717
Machine Structure Description	Except TM10F, all air cooling condenser units are placed outside. The water cooling tower of water cooling system and the evaporative cooling unit of evaporative cooling system are placed outside. All machines larger than TM100, for convenient transportation, is designed into separate types.
Series & Model Description	T means tube ice maker, the number behind is tonnage ×10, condensing type (A for air cooling, W for water cooling, E for evaporative cooling), refrigerant (F for freon, A for ammonia)

Why Choose Snowkey Ice Machines

Tube Ice Features:

Tube Ice formed at -8°C to -10°C
Hard, transparent cylindrical ice with a hollow core
Ice dimensions typically 22, 28, or 35 mm diameter
Slow melting properties suitable for beverages and long-term cooling applications

Tube Ice Machine Features:

Designed with vertical stainless-steel evaporator tubes ensuring durability
Evaporators are designed and tested according to ASME and PED standards
Machines available in Air Cooled, Water Cooled or Evaporative Cooled versions
Systems designed to match site ambient conditions for reliable capacity
Fitted with SRMtec or REFCOMP high efficiency compressors
Equipped with PLC-based automatic control panel for full auto operation and safety
Integrated electrical, mechanical, and refrigerant safety protections

Service & Product Support:

Please check our product service & after sales support page for installation, commissioning and maintenance services.

Use Case

Food Processing Industry
Beverage, Juice & Brewery Industry
Bakery & Confessionary Industry
Dairy & Ice-cream Industry
Fish, Meat, Poultry Processing
Cold Stores & CA Stores
Ice Blocks & Ice Manufacturing

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Tube Ice Machines & Tube Ice Evaporators

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- AIR COOLED TUBE ICE MACHINES
- WATER COOLED TUBE ICE MACHINES
- EVAPORATIVE COOLED TUBE ICE MACHINES

Model	T10	T30	T50	T100	T150	T200	T250	T300	T400	T500	T700
Nominal Ice Output (22°C)	1.04	3.12	5.2	10.4	15.6	20.8	25	31.2	41.6	52	72.8
Nominal Ice Output (29°C)	1	3	5	10	15	20	25	30	40	50	70
Nominal Ice Output (38°C)	0.9	2.7	4.5	9	13.5	18	22.5	27	36	45	68
Ambient Temp (°C)	33
Water Supply Temp (°C)	20 (Water quality should be pure. Water filter and softening is suggested for places with hard water quality)
Necessary Refrigeration Capacity (%)	6	18	30	60	90	120	150	180	240	300	420
Evaporator & Compressor Unit Connection Type	Integrated				Integrated/separate				Separate
Compressor Brand	Refcomp
Compressor Nominal Horsepower	6	15	25	50	70	100	120	150	200	250	350
Condenser Type	Air Cooling			Air cooling or water cooling				Water cooling or evaporative cooling
Install Power (kW)	6.5	15	25	46	66	85	105	125	165	200	280
Running Power (kW)	4	9	16	32	45	64	80	96	125	150	210
Water Consumption (Tons/hr)	0.046	0.138	0.230	0.460	0.600	0.920	1.150	1.380	1.840	2.300	3.220
Water Cooling / Evaporative Cooling Condenser Water Recharge (Tons/hr)	–	0.2	0.3	0.6	1	1	1.3	1.6	2	2.5	3.5
Main Shaft Power (kW)	0.25	0.37	0.55	0.75	1.1	2.2	2.2	2.2	3	4	5.5
Water Pump Power (kW)	0.25	0.55	0.75	1.5	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	3	4	5.5
Running Weight (kg)	1240	2000	3500	4500	7000	10000	11500	13000	15000	17000	20000
Water Cooling Compressor Unit Dimension (mm)	–	860×1750×1040 [Ice maker included]	980×1750×1040 [Ice maker included]	1200×1650×1050 [Ice maker included]	1200×1650×1050 [Ice maker included]	2320×1480×3040	2960×2100×2860	3380×2250×2860	3960×2250×3074	4810×2250×3074	3945×2000×2650 [Liquid receiver excluded]
Air Cooling Compressor Unit Dimension (mm)	830×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1180×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1180×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1300×645×480 [Ice maker included]	1300×645×480 [Ice maker included]	2320×1480×2200	–	–	–	–	–
Evaporative Cooling Compressor Unit Dimension (mm)	–	–	–	–	–	2960×2100×2100	3380×2250×2343	3960×2250×2343	4810×2250×2343	–	3945×2000×2650 [Liquid receiver excluded]
Tube Ice Specification	Ø22, Ø29, Ø38 standard tube ice outer diameter, inner diameter 3mm–15mm. Ø35 and Ø41 could be accepted for non-standard design.
Power Supply	Full electric system complying with the general international standard
Limit Work Conditions	Ambient temp: 5°C–40°C, Water supply: 0.5°C–30°C
Refrigerant	R22, R404A, R507A, R717
Machine Structure Description	Except TM10F, all air cooling condenser units are placed outside. The water cooling tower of water cooling system and the evaporative cooling unit of evaporative cooling system are placed outside. All machines larger than TM100, for convenient transportation, is designed into separate types.
Series & Model Description	T means tube ice maker, the number behind is tonnage ×10, condensing type (A for air cooling, W for water cooling, E for evaporative cooling), refrigerant (F for freon, A for ammonia)

Why Choose Snowkey Ice Machines

Tube Ice Features:

Tube Ice formed at -8°C to -10°C
Hard, transparent cylindrical ice with a hollow core
Ice dimensions typically 22, 28, or 35 mm diameter
Slow melting properties suitable for beverages and long-term cooling applications

Tube Ice Machine Features:

Designed with vertical stainless-steel evaporator tubes ensuring durability
Evaporators are designed and tested according to ASME and PED standards
Machines available in Air Cooled, Water Cooled or Evaporative Cooled versions
Systems designed to match site ambient conditions for reliable capacity
Fitted with SRMtec or REFCOMP high efficiency compressors
Equipped with PLC-based automatic control panel for full auto operation and safety
Integrated electrical, mechanical, and refrigerant safety protections

Service & Product Support:

Please check our product service & after sales support page for installation, commissioning and maintenance services.

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