2026 Ice Packaging Machine Buying Guide: 5 Key Selection Steps
Soonkpack fully automatic ice packing machine: How to choose different models of packing machines for different weights?
Our company has been deeply involved in packaging equipment manufacturing for 18 years, and our ice packaging machine technology ranks among the top in the domestic industry. Our products are sold in many parts of the world. Considering the characteristics of ice—its easy melting, fragility, and tendency to absorb water—we have optimized the equipment structure to adapt to the packaging needs of ice blocks of different weights. Based on years of practical experience in packaging cube ice and tube ice, we have compiled a list of 5 machine models for customers to choose from.
I. Customized and optimized design of ice packaging machinery
Addressing the unique packaging challenges of ice cubes—which contain water, are fragile, easily melt, and prone to sticking to film—SOONKPACK has implemented comprehensive and customized structural optimizations for its equipment. This completely resolves the pain points of traditional packaging machines, such as frequent malfunctions, poor product appearance, and easy equipment damage.
1. A thickened waterproof platform on the top of the machine body prevents meltwater dripping, effectively protecting the coding components, preventing equipment malfunctions due to moisture, and extending the machine’s lifespan.
2. Equipped with a screw weighing mechanism specifically designed for ice products, ensuring accurate and stable metering. The screw-pushing feeding method is gentle, minimizing ice breakage and ensuring the integrity of the finished product.
3. Standard configuration includes a crushed ice and wastewater separation structure, automatically filtering excess debris and accumulated water to prevent impurities and water stains from entering the packaging bags, improving the quality of the finished ice packaging.
4. The packaging forming unit is equipped with a dedicated anti-stick accessory, completely solving the problem of melted ice sticking to the packaging film, ensuring smooth film stretching and sealing processes, and reducing downtime.
5. An additional buffer material support structure is added to cushion the impact of ice filling, effectively preventing ice from breaking or damaging the packaging bags, reducing packaging losses.
II. Match the corresponding machine model according to the packaging weight.
Leveraging years of experience serving global ice factories, we precisely match dedicated machine models for different weights of tube ice and cube ice packaging scenarios, covering packaging needs from small retail ice packages to large industrial ice packages:
1. 1-3kg tube ice/cube ice: SK-L520 fully automatic screw scale ice packaging machine is the preferred choice
2. 1-5kg tube ice/cube ice: SK-720 fully automatic screw scale ice packaging machine is the preferred choice
3. 5-10kg tube ice/cube ice: SK-L780 fully automatic screw scale ice packaging machine is the preferred choice
4. 10-15kg tube ice/cube ice: SK-L820 fully automatic screw scale ice packaging machine is the preferred choice
5.15-22kg tube ice/cube ice: SK-L030 fully automatic screw scale ice packaging machine is the preferred choice
III. Standard Operating Speeds for Various Packaging Specifications of Ice Packaging Machines
The equipment’s packaging speed increases and decreases smoothly with increasing packaging weight, adapting to the regular production rhythm of ice plants, ensuring stable capacity and balanced efficiency.
1. 1kg: 19-25 packs/minute
2. 2kg: 15-20 packs/minute
3. 3kg: 11-15 packs/minute
4. 5kg: 11-15 packs/minute
5. 10kg: 6-9 packs/minute
6.20kg: 6-8 packs/minute
Packaging efficiency can be further improved under sufficient material supply. Customized dual-head and triple-head scale configurations are also supported. The triple-head scale model offers superior packaging efficiency compared to the dual-head scale, meeting customers’ higher production capacity needs.
IV. Compatible Packaging Film Materials for Ice Cube Packaging Machines
SOONKPACK ice pack packaging machines are highly compatible, adaptable to both composite film and PE film, two mainstream packaging materials, with a film thickness range of 0.04mm-0.08mm. Custom adjustments are supported based on local market packaging standards.
Note: The equipment is factory-fitted for a single film material. If the original machine is designed for composite film and needs to be changed to PE film packaging, a dedicated PE film adapter must be installed, incurring corresponding modification costs. On-site modification procedures are also relatively complex. Customers are advised to confirm the required packaging film material before purchasing the machine.
V. Instructions for Changing Packaging Films of Different Specifications
To facilitate flexible adjustments to packaging specifications and adapt to diverse market demands, the equipment supports flexible adjustment of packaging dimensions. Specific rules are as follows:
1. If the width of the packaging film remains unchanged, only the length and capacity of the packaging bag need to be adjusted. Within the equipment’s rated compatibility range, direct adjustments can be made without replacing any parts, making operation convenient.
2.If it is necessary to change to packaging films of different widths, a matching forming device accessory of the corresponding specification must be used. This accessory is readily available, but disassembly and adjustment require specialized expertise. It is difficult for non-professionals to replace it themselves; it is recommended that professional personnel from the manufacturer provide on-site adjustment.
Summary As a leading manufacturer with 18 years of experience in packaging equipment,
SOONKPACK specializes in the ice packaging sector. Understanding the industry’s pain points—ice’s tendency to melt easily, break easily, contain moisture, and stick to film—SOONKPACK has implemented targeted upgrades to its equipment, including waterproofing, shatterproofing, anti-sticking, and damage prevention. The equipment’s stability, durability, and finished product packaging quality are industry-leading, and its superior quality has led to global sales, adapting to various ice plant production scenarios both domestically and internationally.
The five main models launched this time comprehensively cover the packaging needs of square and tube ice in weight ranges from 1kg to 22kg. The models are precisely categorized with clear capacity gradients, perfectly matching different production scenarios such as small supermarket retail ice, medium-sized commercial ice, and large industrial ice. The equipment supports optional multiple weighing units to increase capacity, is compatible with mainstream packaging film materials, and offers flexible specification adjustments to maximize adaptability to customers’ personalized production and market demands.
Furthermore, clear adaptation solutions and professional guidance are provided for customers’ subsequent film material replacement and specification adjustments, avoiding future malfunctions and modification costs. With a low overall failure rate, minimal wear and tear, and high cost-effectiveness, this equipment is the preferred choice for ice factories both domestically and internationally to upgrade their automated packaging production lines and achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
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