Block Ice for Long-Duration Cold Chain Storage and Transport

Block Ice for Long-Duration Cold Chain Storage and Transport

About Shanghai ICEMA Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd is a research development, design, manufacture and sales of integrated block ice machine matters transport system company. The function of flake ice is to chill quickly; block ice has a unique and very important function in the cold chain. Durable in use, block ice is the product of choice when there is a need for consistently cold temperatures over a prolonged period of time to provide protection for your product from production facility to far off destination.

Extended Cooling Performance of Block Ice in Transit

The great benefit of block ice is the capacity for exceptional thermal mass and good density. Block ice has much smaller surface-area-to-volume ratio when compared to other types of ice. This basic physical attribute also translates to a far slower rate of melting. The result of this is that one block of ice can cool steadily for many hours if not days, depending on air temperature and humidity. This prolonged chilling ability is particularly important for long-distance transport because the ability to keep a low temperature consistently in the container or truck is key for preventing spoilage and quality loss of perishable goods during transit.

Ideal for Off-Grid and Long-Haul Cold Chain Applications

It is a foundation for demanding cold chain applications because of its reliability, which ensures the goods stay insulated while overcoming difficult hurdles. For some regions far in the interior or moving that do not have a reliable or affordable source of electricity to provide mechanical refrigeration, block ice is an inexpensive and practical solution. Blocks from Shanghai ICEMA are preproduced and stored at a central location for future need, to be used whenever a safe temperature must be maintained in off-grid storage facilities or on long-haul carrier routes. This ability is so important in making sure that food and other perishable items can reach developing markets, as well as remote communities without losing quality - it helps us achieve our goal of bringing cooling technology to the world.

Reduced Melt Rate Ensures Temperature Stability

Slow meltdown translates to thermal control. Its graduated melting provides a steady and predictable long-term cooling effect, free of cold spiking which can be harmful when used with perishable or ventilated loads. This stability helps to guard against the freeze/thaw exposures that can result in product softening and spoilage. In addition, control of the melt minimizes meltwater thereby reducing opportunity for product saturation with water and providing a cleaner environment which is easier to clean up after in the storage or transport unit. The reliable predictability of this process renders block ice a supremely reliable medium for insuring the passage of the cold chain from beginning to end.

To conclude, we have to say that Shanghai ICEMA's block ice technology is definitely the tried and tested & a long-term solution for toughest storage and transportation applications. With its unmatched durability and reliable chilling time, it is a critical link in the strong worldwide cold chain that protects valuable products from farm to grocer.