| Total Ice Production Capacity | 500 kg /day |
| Water Type | Sea Water |
| Ice Production Capacity (Hourly) | 20.8 kg |
| Ice Thickness | ~1.8 – 2 mm |
| Power Source | 380-415 V, 3 Phase, 50-60Hz |
| Ice Temperature | Minus 5°C |
| Refrigerant | Freon R404A |
| Unit Weight | 200 kg |
| Unit Dimensions | 120cm*120cm*130cm |
| Power Consumption | 4.7 kW/hour |
| Compressor Capacity | 5 HP |
| Condenser and Capacity | Water Condenser |
The TAMUTOM FIM500-SW Sea Water Flake Ice Machine is a compact industrial ice solution designed specifically for fishing, aquaculture and coastal operations where seawater is readily available and access to fresh water may be limited.
With a production capacity of 500 kg of flake ice per day, approximately 20.8 kg per hour, the FIM500-SW allows operators to produce flake ice directly from seawater without depending on a conventional fresh-water supply for ice production.
This makes the machine particularly suitable for small fishing ports, fishing vessels, aquaculture farms, coastal seafood operations, fish landing points and remote marine locations.
For businesses looking for a 500 kg/day seawater flake ice machine, the FIM500-SW provides a practical entry point into professional marine ice production without requiring the capacity or infrastructure of a large industrial ice plant.
The main advantage of the FIM500-SW is simple: seawater becomes the raw water source for ice production.
In coastal regions and remote fishing locations, fresh water can be limited, expensive or logistically difficult to supply.
Transporting fresh water to an island, harbor or remote aquaculture facility solely for ice production can add another layer of cost and complexity to daily operations.
The FIM500-SW is designed specifically for seawater operation, allowing fishing and seafood businesses to use an abundant local water source for their ice requirements.
This makes it particularly relevant for:
Coastal fishing communities
Small fishing harbors
Fishing vessels
Remote islands
Aquaculture farms
Fish landing stations
Seafood collection points
Coastal fish markets
Small seafood processing operations
The result is a compact marine flake ice machine designed around the practical conditions of fishing and coastal industries.
The FIM500-SW provides a nominal production capacity of:
500 kg/day → approximately 20.8 kg/hour
This capacity is well suited to smaller operations that need a continuous local ice supply without investing in a multi-ton industrial ice plant.
For artisanal fishing operations, small aquaculture facilities and local seafood businesses, producing ice directly at the point of use can reduce dependence on externally purchased ice.
Instead of transporting ice from another location, operators can produce it closer to where fish and seafood are harvested, landed or handled.
This is especially valuable in remote coastal areas where commercial ice supply may be inconsistent or located far from the operating site.
In fishing operations, cooling should begin as soon as possible after the catch is brought on board or landed.
Having an ice source close to the harvesting and handling process can therefore provide an important operational advantage.
The compact capacity of the FIM500-SW makes it particularly suitable for small fishing vessels and fishing ports that do not require several tons of ice per day but still need reliable ice production.
Depending on installation conditions, the machine can support ice requirements during:
On-board fish handling
Fish landing
Sorting and grading
Temporary storage
Preparation for transportation
Local market distribution
Short-distance cold-chain operations
Producing seawater flake ice close to the fishing operation helps create a more independent ice supply for daily activities.
Aquaculture operations can also require significant amounts of ice during harvesting and post-harvest handling.
Fish, shrimp, shellfish and other aquaculture products may need to be cooled rapidly before processing, packaging or transportation.
The FIM500-SW offers a practical solution for smaller coastal aquaculture operations where seawater is already available as part of the production environment.
Typical applications include:
Fish farms
Shrimp farms
Shellfish farms
Oyster production
Mussel cultivation
Aquaculture harvesting stations
Coastal seafood collection centers
For these businesses, local ice production can reduce dependence on third-party ice suppliers and simplify post-harvest cooling logistics.
The FIM500-SW produces approximately 1.8–2 mm thick flake ice at an ice temperature of approximately -5°C.
The thin structure of flake ice allows it to spread easily between fish and seafood products.
Unlike larger and more rigid ice forms, thin flakes can cover irregular product surfaces and fill spaces between individual fish.
This provides a large contact area between the ice and the product being cooled.
For seafood applications, this structure is particularly useful during:
Fish handling
Layering fish with ice
Temporary storage
Transport preparation
Seafood processing
Market display and distribution
The flexible physical structure of flake ice makes it one of the most practical ice forms for fishing and seafood operations.
Ice logistics can become challenging when fishing operations are located far from major cities or industrial centers.
Transporting commercially produced ice over long distances can increase operating costs and create dependence on delivery schedules.
This can be particularly challenging for:
Islands
Remote harbors
Small fishing villages
Offshore or coastal facilities
Isolated aquaculture farms
Seasonal fishing locations
A compact seawater flake ice machine allows ice production to move closer to the actual point of consumption.
Where the necessary electrical, water and installation infrastructure is available, the FIM500-SW can provide a dedicated local source of flake ice for daily operations.
Marine and coastal installations often have limited available space.
With dimensions of approximately 120 × 120 × 130 cm and a unit weight of approximately 200 kg, the FIM500-SW provides substantial ice production within a relatively compact footprint.
Its size makes it suitable for projects where installation space must be carefully managed.
This is particularly relevant for smaller ports, seafood facilities and marine applications where large industrial refrigeration systems may not be practical.
| Technical Data | FIM500-SW |
|---|---|
| Total Ice Production Capacity | 500 kg/day |
| Hourly Ice Production | 20.8 kg/hour |
| Water Type | Sea Water |
| Ice Thickness | Approx. 1.8–2 mm |
| Ice Temperature | Approx. -5°C |
| Power Supply | 380–415 V, 3 Phase, 50–60 Hz |
| Refrigerant | R404A |
| Compressor Capacity | 5 HP |
| Power Consumption | 4.7 kW/hour* |
| Condenser | Water Condenser |
| Unit Weight | 200 kg |
| Unit Dimensions | 120 × 120 × 130 cm |
*Power consumption is stated according to the technical value currently published for the FIM500-SW.
For coastal operations, the choice between a fresh-water and seawater flake ice machine depends largely on available infrastructure and operating conditions.
A seawater model can be particularly advantageous where:
Seawater is readily available
Fresh water supply is limited
Fresh water must be transported to the site
Ice is required close to the fishing area
The facility is located on an island or remote coastline
Independent local ice production is preferred
The operation primarily serves fishing or aquaculture activities
Instead of designing the entire ice-production process around access to fresh water, the FIM500-SW allows the system to take advantage of the marine environment in which it operates.
The primary difference between the FIM500-SW and conventional fresh-water flake ice machines is the water source.
Fresh-water machines are designed to produce ice from suitable fresh water and are widely used across food processing, seafood, retail and industrial applications.
The FIM500-SW is specifically designed for seawater operation, making it more relevant to marine and coastal applications.
This distinction is particularly important for businesses located where fresh water is scarce or where seawater is naturally available at the point of operation.
Selecting the correct configuration therefore depends not only on required ice capacity but also on:
Installation location
Available water source
Fishing or aquaculture operation type
Daily ice requirement
Operating hours
Environmental conditions
Available electrical infrastructure
Even at a capacity of 500 kg/day, installation conditions can differ significantly between projects.
A fishing vessel, coastal fish market and aquaculture farm may all require the same nominal quantity of ice while operating under very different conditions.
For this reason, project planning should consider:
Daily ice consumption
Peak ice demand
Seawater conditions
Ambient temperature
Installation environment
Available space
Electrical supply
Operating hours
Ice storage requirements
Distance between ice production and point of use
Evaluating these parameters helps determine the appropriate configuration for reliable seawater ice production.
The 500 kg/day TAMUTOM FIM500-SW is particularly suitable for:
On-site or vessel-based ice production for cooling fish close to the point of catch.
Local flake ice production for daily fish landing, handling and distribution operations.
Ice production for harvesting, handling and preparation of farmed fish and seafood.
Flake ice supply for shrimp, mussels, oysters and other temperature-sensitive marine products.
Independent ice production where regular fresh-water or commercial ice supply is difficult.
Local ice production for seafood handling, temporary storage and product presentation.
The TAMUTOM FIM500-SW combines compact dimensions with seawater-compatible flake ice production for professional marine applications.
Key features include:
500 kg/day seawater flake ice production
20.8 kg/hour nominal capacity
Direct seawater operation
Approx. 1.8–2 mm thin flake ice
Approx. -5°C ice temperature
Compact 120 × 120 × 130 cm dimensions
5 HP compressor capacity
Water-cooled condenser
Designed for fishing and aquaculture applications
Suitable for remote coastal locations
Project-specific configuration
Manufacturer-direct engineering and production
For small fishing and aquaculture operations, the challenge is not always producing several tons of ice.
Sometimes the greater challenge is simply having a reliable source of ice exactly where it is needed.
The TAMUTOM FIM500-SW Sea Water Flake Ice Machine brings professional flake ice production closer to the fishing vessel, harbor, aquaculture farm or coastal processing point.
With 500 kg/day capacity, direct seawater operation and a compact industrial design, the FIM500-SW offers a practical solution for businesses that want to reduce their dependence on transported fresh water and externally supplied ice.
