| Total Ice Making Capacity | 5,000 kg /day |
| Water Type | Sea Water |
| Ice Making Capacity (Per Hour) | 208.33 Kg |
| Ice Thickness | ~1.8 – 2 mm |
| Power Supply | 380-415 V, 3 Phase, 50-60Hz |
| Ice Temperature | Minus 5˚C |
| Refrigerant | Freon R404A |
| Unit Weight | 1200 KG |
| Unit Dimensions | 210cm*230cm*170cm |
| Power Consumption | 24 KW/hour |
| Compressor Capacity | 30 HP |
| Condenser and Capacity | Water Condenser |
TAMUTOM FIM5T-SW Seawater Flake Ice Machine has been engineered for commercial fishing ports, seafood processing plants, aquaculture operations, and professional marine businesses operating in coastal regions that require several tons of flake ice daily.
With a nominal production capacity of 5,000 kg/day and approximately 208.33 kg/hour, the FIM5T-SW elevates seawater ice generation to a distinctly industrial level.
Rather than serving only a single fishing boat or a small landing dock, this model acts as a central ice generation infrastructure for busy fishing ports, commercial fishing fleets, seafood processing plants, aquaculture harvest centers, and regional seafood distribution networks.
By producing flake ice directly from seawater, the FIM5T-SW provides a crucial alternative in coastal areas where sourcing large amounts of fresh water for ice making is restricted, costly, or logistically challenging.
Nominal Flake Ice Production Capacity
Ice production at this scale can support multiple operations within the same facility simultaneously.
Fishing vessels can load ice before departing the harbor while ice is concurrently utilized across offloading, sorting, processing, packaging, and distribution workflows.
Consequently, the FIM5T-SW is designed for businesses where ice is an indispensable, continuous component of daily operations rather than a seasonal requirement.
Establishing an independent ice generation source at this capacity significantly reduces reliance on purchased or transported ice.
In medium to large-scale fishing ports, demand for ice often peaks during specific hours.
Multiple vessels may require ice simultaneously prior to departure, while incoming boats offload catches that need immediate chilling during reception, grading, and transport.
At this level, ice generation forms an integral pillar of port operations.
The FIM5T-SW serves as a central seawater flake ice production hub that accommodates multiple users seamlessly.
Instead of organizing separate ice supplies for each boat or department, ice is produced centrally and directed precisely where needed across the facility.
When evaluating ice requirements for commercial fleets, total daily consumption is only part of the equation. How quickly ice must be accessible during peak hours is equally vital.
If several vessels head out during the same timeframe, hundreds of kilograms or tons of ice are required in a short window.
The FIM5T-SW generates approximately 208.33 kg/hour of flake ice. Paired with a properly sized ice storage bin, the system continuously produces and stores ice during low-demand hours.
This strategy maximizes operational efficiency and ensures peak demand is met without delay.
Producing 5 tons of ice daily demands a substantial water supply. In coastal environments, relying solely on potable fresh water for ice production is often expensive or unfeasible.
The FIM5T-SW is specifically built to make flake ice directly from seawater.
This capability provides immense value in:
Utilizing abundant seawater right at the shoreline allows industrial ice production to operate independently of local freshwater supplies.
The FIM5T-SW outputs flake ice with a thickness of roughly 1.8–2 mm at a sub-zero temperature of approximately -5°C.
The thin, soft geometry of flake ice enables smooth flow over irregular product shapes, wrapping tightly around fish without damaging delicate skin or scales. This physical structure makes it the preferred ice format for high-volume seafood handling.
For plants processing several tons of catch daily, the ability to rapidly pack ice into crates, bins, and containers is essential for maintaining product quality.
In integrated seafood operations, ice is required across every stage of the supply chain.
The FIM5T-SW serves as the backbone ice system across all these phases.
Ice can be centrally generated, stored, and automatically conveyed to multiple processing lines or dockside dispensing points—ideal for industrial complexes where fishing, processing, and shipping co-exist.
With its 5-ton daily output, the FIM5T-SW is ideal for installation within dedicated seafood processing factories.
Consistent ice generation supports processing for:
Having an in-house ice production plant guarantees that ice availability perfectly aligns with shift schedules, intake volumes, and processing capacity.
Seafood destined for international markets undergoes strict temperature control and multi-stage processing before dispatch.
Throughout this chain, sub-zero flake ice maintains core thermal control.
For export processors, relying on external ice deliveries introduces logistics risks and variable ice quality. The FIM5T-SW establishes a self-sufficient, controllable ice source right inside the facility.
Industrial aquaculture sites require large amounts of ice in brief windows during harvest periods.
Tons of farmed fish, shrimp, or shellfish must be chilled instantly upon harvesting to arrest bacterial growth and lock in fresh quality.
The FIM5T-SW is widely deployed across aquaculture segments including:
Combined with an insulated storage silo, the machine produces and stores ice well ahead of scheduled harvests, ensuring peak demand is fully satisfied without strain.
A critical engineering consideration when selecting an industrial ice machine is distinguishing between daily production capacity and instant peak demand.
The FIM5T-SW produces approximately 208.33 kg/hour.
However, when several fishing boats prepare for sea at the same time, 1 ton or more of ice may be needed within a single hour.
The solution is rarely buying a massive machine solely for hourly surges; rather, it lies in smart system integration with ice storage:
Thus, buffer storage sizing is as vital as maker capacity when engineering port and factory systems.
Designing a system at this capacity involves planning the entire path of ice from generation to final point of use:
Depending on site setup, a complete system integrates:
This holistic engineering ensures seamless transport over long distances between the ice maker and consumption bays.
An ice storage bin does more than hold surplus ice—it serves as an operational thermal buffer between continuous machine output and fluctuating factory demand.
For instance, the FIM5T-SW runs continuously overnight during low harbor activity, filling the storage bin. This accumulated ice is then rapidly dispensed during early morning vessel loading.
Similarly, aquaculture plants pre-fill storage bins prior to large harvest events, maximizing overall equipment utility.
The FIM5T-SW is the ideal choice when ice demand transitions from localized usage into a facility-wide operational requirement.
Consider a 5 ton/day capacity under the following conditions:
Proper equipment sizing must always reflect actual working conditions, water temperatures, and peak usage curves.
Industrial seawater ice plants must be tailored to site-specific environmental and operational conditions.
Key design parameters include:
Analyzing these parameters confirms whether 5 TPD is optimal and defines the exact configuration for the complete system.
Centralized ice plants serving multiple vessels, landing quays, and dockside handling facilities.
High-capacity seawater ice generation meeting concentrated fleet departure schedules.
Continuous ice supply for raw intake, filleting, washing, packaging, and logistics.
Industrial chilling infrastructure for fish, shrimp, and bivalve harvests.
Central ice supply consolidating catch from multiple local boats and aquaculture sites.
Reliable ice generation for high-volume display crates and wholesale market halls.
In-house ice making supporting strict thermal controls for long-distance export cargo.
Self-sufficient ice making where freshwater supplies or external ice shipping are limited.
When daily ice demand reaches the 5-ton threshold, ice production becomes a core infrastructure element of port and factory management.
TAMUTOM FIM5T-SW Seawater Flake Ice Machine delivers a nominal production capacity of 5,000 kg/day tailored for heavy-duty marine, fishing port, processing, and aquaculture applications.
Featuring an output of approximately 208.33 kg/hour, direct saltwater operation, and seamless compatibility with storage, conveyor, and dispensing accessories, the FIM5T-SW forms the ideal centerpiece of an industrial seawater ice plant.
At this scale, evaluating the total workflow from ice generation to point of application ensures maximum operational reliability:
This end-to-end engineering approach aligns ice capacity with actual working conditions, peak demand spikes, and future business expansion.
TAMUTOM FIM5T-SW combines direct seawater operation with heavy-duty output engineered specifically for commercial marine environments.
Contact our engineering team for customized seawater flake ice solutions tailored to your plant.
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