Saudi Arabia Date Processing: 12-Ton Plate Ice for Harvest Season

Saudi Arabia Date Processing: 12-Ton Plate Ice for Harvest Season

Project Overview

A major date processing facility in Saudi Arabia needed plate ice for rapid cooling of fresh dates during the 45-day harvest season. Plate ice was chosen for its large, flat surface area - ideal for evenly cooling trays of dates without physical damage.

Solution

DAXTRO provided a 12-ton/day plate ice machine designed for seasonal operation with a simple startup/shutdown procedure. The machine sits idle for 10 months per year and must start reliably on demand. Dust-proof enclosure protects components during idle periods.

Key Specifications

• Model: DAXTRO PBI-12T plate ice machine
• Capacity: 12 tons per day
• Plate Dimensions: 1200mm x 800mm x 20-35mm
• Compressor: Bitzer semi-hermetic
• Special Features: Desert dust protection, seasonal storage protocol, rapid startup

Results

• Dates cooled to 5 degree Celsius within 30 minutes of harvest
• Product quality improvement: 20 percent more dates graded as premium export quality
• Reliable seasonal startup for 4 consecutive harvest seasons
• Energy-efficient design reduces operating costs during the intensive 45-day harvest period