| Total Ice Production Capacity | 1000 kg /day |
| Water Type | Sea Water |
| Ice Production Capacity (Hourly) | 41.7 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 | 320 kg |
| Unit Dimensions | 120cm*130cm*140cm |
| Power Consumption | 8.7 kW/hour |
| Compressor Capacity | 10 HP |
| Condenser and Capacity | Water Condenser |
The TAMUTOM FIM1T-SW Sea Water Flake Ice Machine is designed for professional fishing, aquaculture and coastal seafood operations that require a reliable daily ice supply directly from seawater.
With a production capacity of 1,000 kg of flake ice per day and approximately 41.7 kg per hour, the FIM1T-SW represents an important step between compact marine ice machines and larger industrial ice plants.
Its capacity makes it particularly suitable for small to medium-sized fishing vessels, fishing harbors, seafood landing points, aquaculture farms, local seafood markets and coastal processing operations where daily ice consumption approaches one ton.
By producing flake ice directly from seawater, the FIM1T-SW reduces dependence on fresh water for ice production and provides a practical solution for coastal and remote marine locations.
For many professional fishing operations, 500 kg of ice per day may not provide sufficient capacity, while a multi-ton industrial ice plant may be larger than required.
The FIM1T-SW fills this capacity range with:
1,000 kg/day → approximately 41.7 kg/hour
of nominal seawater flake ice production.
This capacity can support operations with regular daily fish landings, multiple harvesting periods or several ice consumption points.
Instead of depending entirely on purchased ice transported from another location, fishing and seafood businesses can establish a dedicated ice source close to their operations.
This can be particularly valuable in areas where commercial ice suppliers are distant, fresh water is limited or transportation infrastructure creates additional logistical challenges.
A fishing harbor may serve several vessels arriving at different times throughout the day.
Each vessel can require ice before departure, during fishing operations or immediately after landing its catch.
With a nominal production capacity of one ton per day, the FIM1T-SW can provide a centralized ice source for small and medium-scale fishing operations.
Depending on actual ice consumption, the produced flake ice can support:
Fishing vessels
Fish landing operations
Catch sorting and grading
Temporary fish storage
Seafood handling areas
Local fish markets
Transport preparation
Coastal distribution operations
For fishing cooperatives and harbor-based businesses, a dedicated seawater ice machine can therefore become part of the daily cold-chain infrastructure.
Fishing ports and landing docks require ice at very specific moments.
Demand can increase before vessels leave the harbor, when catches are unloaded or during busy market and distribution periods.
Producing ice directly at or near the harbor reduces the distance between ice production and ice consumption.
The FIM1T-SW can be installed as part of a local ice production point supplying nearby fishing operations.
Where required, the machine can also be combined with appropriately sized ice storage to accumulate production before peak demand periods.
This creates greater flexibility between the machine's continuous production capacity and the amount of ice required at a particular moment.
The defining characteristic of the FIM1T-SW is its ability to produce flake ice using seawater.
This is especially important in locations where fresh water:
Is scarce,
Must be transported,
Is expensive to supply,
Is reserved for other operational needs,
Or is difficult to access continuously.
For islands, remote fishing ports and coastal aquaculture facilities, seawater is already available directly at the operating location.
Using this available resource for ice production can simplify the infrastructure required to maintain a regular supply of flake ice.
Flake ice is widely used in fisheries because its thin structure allows it to spread around fish and seafood products.
The FIM1T-SW produces flakes approximately 1.8–2 mm thick at an ice temperature of approximately -5°C.
The thin flakes can fill spaces between individual fish and create broad contact with irregular product surfaces.
This makes flake ice practical for:
Fresh catch cooling
Layering fish with ice
Fish sorting operations
Temporary storage
Seafood processing
Transport preparation
Market handling
Coastal cold-chain operations
Its physical form allows the ice to be distributed throughout containers, boxes and storage areas more easily than larger rigid ice forms.
For fish and seafood, temperature management does not begin at the processing factory.
It begins close to the point of harvest.
When ice is available near the vessel, harbor or aquaculture facility, cooling can be incorporated earlier into the handling process.
A typical operational flow can include:
Catch → Flake Ice Application → Landing → Sorting → Temporary Storage → Transport / Processing
The FIM1T-SW provides the ice-production component required to support this process in smaller and medium-scale marine operations.
For businesses operating in warm coastal climates, having a dedicated ice source close to the catch can be particularly important during periods of high ambient temperature.
The FIM1T-SW is also suitable for aquaculture businesses that require regular ice production during harvesting and post-harvest handling.
A one-ton daily production capacity can support growing fish farms and seafood cultivation operations that have moved beyond small-scale ice consumption.
Potential applications include:
Fish farms
Shrimp farms
Shellfish production
Mussel farms
Oyster farms
Aquaculture harvesting stations
Seafood collection centers
Coastal packing operations
Producing ice directly at the aquaculture site can simplify harvesting logistics and reduce dependence on externally delivered ice.
Buying ice from an external supplier can be practical for occasional use.
However, when ice becomes a daily operational requirement, external supply introduces another dependency into the production process.
Delivery times, transportation distance, available quantities and seasonal demand can all influence ice availability.
A dedicated FIM1T-SW allows the operator to plan ice production according to its own working schedule.
For example, ice can be produced and accumulated before:
Fishing vessels depart
Daily catches arrive
Aquaculture harvesting begins
Seafood processing starts
Market distribution takes place
This makes the ice machine part of the operational planning process rather than simply an emergency source of cooling.
The FIM1T-SW produces approximately 41.7 kg of ice per hour, but ice demand may not occur evenly throughout the day.
A fishing operation may require several hundred kilograms of ice within a relatively short period.
For this reason, an appropriately sized storage system can be considered where peak demand exceeds the instantaneous hourly production of the machine.
The operational concept then becomes:
Seawater Flake Ice Production → Ice Storage → Ice Distribution → Fishing / Seafood Operation
Ice can be accumulated during lower-demand periods and made available when fishing vessels, harvesting operations or processing activities require larger quantities.
Despite producing one ton of ice per day, the FIM1T-SW maintains relatively compact dimensions.
The machine measures approximately 120 × 130 × 140 cm and has a unit weight of approximately 320 kg.
This makes it suitable for projects where installation space is limited but a professional level of daily ice production is required.
Potential installation environments can include fishing harbors, seafood facilities, aquaculture sites and containerized or dedicated ice-production areas, depending on project conditions.
| Technical Data | FIM1T-SW |
|---|---|
| Total Ice Production Capacity | 1,000 kg/day |
| Hourly Ice Production | 41.7 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 | 10 HP |
| Power Consumption | 8.7 kW/hour* |
| Condenser | Water Condenser |
| Unit Weight | 320 kg |
| Unit Dimensions | 120 × 130 × 140 cm |
*Technical values are presented according to the current FIM1T-SW product data.
Both machines are designed for seawater flake ice production, but they address different levels of daily demand.
The FIM500-SW is particularly suitable for smaller operations requiring approximately 500 kg of ice per day.
The FIM1T-SW, with twice the nominal daily capacity, is better positioned for businesses where ice has become a regular and more intensive part of daily operations.
The 1,000 kg/day model may be more appropriate when:
Several fishing vessels require ice
Daily catches have increased
Aquaculture production is expanding
Ice is required throughout the working day
A fishing harbor needs a centralized ice source
External ice purchases have become operationally significant
Future production growth is expected
The final choice should be based on actual daily consumption and, importantly, peak hourly ice demand rather than nominal capacity alone.
Marine ice-production projects require more than selecting a machine according to kilograms per day.
Operating conditions can differ considerably between a fishing vessel, harbor, island, aquaculture farm and seafood processing facility.
Important parameters include:
Daily ice requirement
Peak ice consumption
Seawater conditions
Ambient temperature
Daily operating hours
Available installation area
Electrical infrastructure
Required ice storage
Distance to the point of use
Number of vessels or processing points served
Future capacity requirements
Evaluating these parameters helps determine whether the FIM1T-SW and its associated storage or distribution configuration are appropriate for the project.
Professional seawater flake ice production for vessels requiring a regular supply of ice for catch handling.
Centralized ice production for several small fishing boats, landing operations and local distribution.
Ice supply for cooling, sorting, temporary storage and preparation of freshly landed fish.
Regular ice production for harvesting and post-harvest handling of farmed fish and seafood.
Daily flake ice supply for fish handling, storage and product presentation.
Ice production for small and medium-scale processing, packing and distribution operations.
Local ice production in locations where fresh water or commercial ice supply is limited or logistically difficult.
The TAMUTOM FIM1T-SW combines professional seawater ice production with a capacity suitable for growing fishing and aquaculture operations.
Key features include:
1,000 kg/day seawater flake ice production
41.7 kg/hour nominal capacity
Direct seawater operation
Approx. 1.8–2 mm flake ice thickness
Approx. -5°C ice temperature
10 HP compressor capacity
Water-cooled condenser
Compact industrial dimensions
Suitable for fishing harbors and multiple small vessels
Suitable for aquaculture harvesting operations
Can be combined with ice storage according to project requirements
Project-specific engineering
Manufacturer-direct production
When daily ice demand grows beyond the requirements of a very small fishing operation, ice production becomes increasingly important to the overall workflow.
The TAMUTOM FIM1T-SW Sea Water Flake Ice Machine provides 1,000 kg/day of nominal ice production for businesses that need more than a compact 500 kg/day solution but do not require a multi-ton industrial ice plant.
By combining seawater operation, approximately 41.7 kg/hour production capacity and a compact industrial footprint, the FIM1T-SW is particularly suitable for fishing harbors, small and medium-sized fishing fleets, aquaculture farms and coastal seafood operations.
It brings ice production closer to the catch, helping businesses establish a dedicated and locally controlled ice supply.
