Published on Feb. 26, 2026
DAXTRO supplied a 30TPD flake ice machine solution for a seafood processing company specializing in tuna handling and export. The customer required a continuous and reliable ice supply to support rapid cooling after unloading, tuna processing, and product preservation.
With a daily ice production requirement of 30 tons per 24 hours, the project was designed around the customer's high-volume seafood processing needs. The flake ice provides a large contact area with the tuna, helping transfer heat efficiently and maintain product freshness during handling and processing.
| Project Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Industrial Flake Ice System |
| Ice Type | Flake Ice |
| Daily Ice Production | 30 Tons / 24 Hours |
| Main Application | Tuna Processing & Preservation |
| Industry | Seafood Processing |
| Cooling Requirement | Rapid and Continuous Cooling |
| Ice Application | Direct Contact with Seafood |
| Operating Requirement | Stable Operation in a Coastal Environment |
The client is a seafood processing company specializing in tuna handling and export. Because tuna is a high-value seafood product, maintaining freshness and temperature control throughout the processing chain is an important part of the customer's operation.
The customer needed a reliable seafood processing ice machine that could provide a continuous supply of ice after tuna was unloaded and throughout subsequent processing stages. The system also needed to operate reliably during periods of high fishing and processing demand.
For tuna processing operations, cooling needs to begin as soon as possible after landing or unloading. Rapid temperature control helps maintain product quality during handling, processing, and short-term preservation.
The customer identified several key requirements for the industrial ice system:
Continuous production of 30 tons of flake ice per day.
Rapid cooling for high-volume tuna handling and processing.
Flake ice suitable for direct contact with seafood.
Effective ice distribution around tuna and other seafood products.
A corrosion-resistant solution suitable for a coastal operating environment.
Stable and reliable operation during peak fishing and processing seasons.
These requirements made production capacity, ice characteristics, operating stability, and application suitability important factors in the project design.
Flake ice is widely used in seafood processing because its physical characteristics make it suitable for rapid product cooling. Compared with larger block-shaped ice, thin flake ice can spread more easily around seafood products and provide a larger contact area for heat transfer.
The irregular shape and large surface area of flake ice allow it to surround seafood products more closely. This supports efficient heat transfer when ice is applied directly to tuna during handling and processing.
Fresh tuna can require rapid cooling after landing or unloading. A continuous supply of flake ice allows the processing operation to begin temperature control without relying on intermittent ice availability.
DAXTRO flake ice is thin, dry, and designed for applications where close contact with products is required. The small ice flakes can be distributed over and around seafood, supporting practical cooling and preservation operations.
For a large seafood processing operation, ice demand can continue throughout the working day. A 30 ton per day flake ice machine provides an industrial-scale source of ice to support the customer's ongoing tuna processing requirements.
Based on the customer's production requirements, DAXTRO provided a 30TPD flake ice production system for the tuna processing application.
The solution focuses on maintaining a stable supply of flake ice for rapid seafood cooling rather than treating ice production as an isolated process. The system is intended to support the customer's processing workflow from initial unloading through subsequent handling and preservation stages.
The selected flake ice solution provides the required daily production capacity of 30 tons per 24 hours. Its thin and dry ice flakes offer a large contact surface, helping achieve efficient and uniform cooling when applied to tuna and other seafood products.
For projects located in coastal areas, equipment materials and operating conditions also need to be considered carefully. The customer's requirement for a corrosion-resistant system was therefore incorporated into the project considerations.
For more information about DAXTRO's broader Flake Ice Machine range, including available capacities and technical specifications, please visit the dedicated product page.
A flake ice machine for tuna processing can support several stages of seafood handling. The actual ice consumption and distribution method depend on the customer's production capacity, process layout, ambient conditions, and preservation requirements.
After tuna is landed or unloaded, rapid cooling can help control product temperature at an early stage of the processing chain. A continuous ice supply provides the processing facility with readily available cooling media.
Flake ice can be distributed around tuna to increase contact between the ice and product surfaces. The large contact area of the flakes supports efficient heat transfer during the initial cooling stage.
During sorting, handling, preparation, and other seafood processing activities, additional ice may be required to maintain suitable product temperature. Continuous flake ice production helps the processing facility respond to this ongoing demand.
Flake ice can also support short-term seafood preservation before products move to the next stage of cold-chain handling. This makes flake ice a practical cooling medium for tuna processors, fish processing plants, and other seafood operations.
The 30TPD flake ice machine provided the customer with a dedicated source of ice for tuna processing and preservation. By supplying up to 30 tons of flake ice per day, the system was able to support the customer's continuous ice demand during seafood handling and processing.
The flake ice solution also helped improve the efficiency of tuna cooling after unloading. The thin ice flakes provided close contact with the seafood, supporting rapid temperature reduction and more effective preservation during processing.
According to the project feedback, the customer experienced improved tuna freshness, reduced spoilage losses, and better support for export-quality requirements.
Industrial ice projects require more than simply selecting an ice-making capacity. The ice type, daily production demand, application, operating environment, installation conditions, and downstream process all need to be considered together.
DAXTRO provides ice-making and refrigeration solutions for different commercial and industrial applications. For seafood processing projects, we can evaluate the customer's required ice production capacity and application requirements before recommending a suitable configuration.
Whether you need a 30 ton flake ice machine for tuna processing, a different production capacity for seafood preservation, or an industrial ice system for another application, the final configuration should be matched to your actual processing conditions and daily ice demand.
This tuna processing project requires a daily flake ice production capacity of 30 tons per 24 hours, making it suitable for a high-volume seafood processing application.
Flake ice has a large contact surface and can be distributed closely around seafood products. These characteristics make it suitable for rapid cooling and short-term preservation during tuna handling and processing.
Flake ice is commonly used in seafood processing applications where direct product contact is required. The actual ice quality and hygiene requirements should be matched to the customer's processing standards and applicable regulations.
Ice demand varies according to the quantity of tuna handled, processing workflow, ambient temperature, preservation method, storage conditions, and operating schedule. A 30TPD system is suitable when the project's required ice production is approximately 30 tons per 24 hours.
Important factors include daily ice demand, seafood application, water conditions, ambient temperature, available power supply, installation space, ice storage requirements, operating environment, and the way ice will be transferred to the processing area.
Yes. Flake ice can be used for a range of seafood applications, including fish handling, seafood processing, product cooling, and preservation. The appropriate production capacity and system configuration should be selected according to the customer's actual process and ice demand.
If you are planning a tuna processing plant, seafood processing facility, or other high-volume cooling operation, DAXTRO can help evaluate your required ice production capacity and application conditions.
Tell us your required daily ice output, seafood processing capacity, operating environment, available installation space, and other project requirements. Our team can then discuss a suitable 30TPD flake ice machine configuration for your application.
Contact DAXTRO to discuss your industrial flake ice project and request a quotation.
