5kg ice pack packaging machine improves packaging efficiency for Vietnamese customers
In the ice production industry, the efficiency and accuracy of the packaging process are critical determinants of an enterprise’s production capacity and operational costs. For a Vietnamese customer with a daily output of 120 tons, traditional manual packaging of tube ice and cube ice is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive—with soaring labor costs—but also unable to keep pace with the high-efficiency demands of large-scale production. As a professional ice packaging machine manufacturer, we accurately identified the customer’s core pain points and tailored a comprehensive automatic 5kg tube ice and cube ice packaging solution. This solution seamlessly integrates with the customer’s existing ice-making equipment, enabling full-process automation, completely eliminating packaging inefficiencies, adapting to diverse packaging needs, and earning high recognition from the customer.
Customer’s Core Demands for Ice Packaging Machine: Precise Matching and High-Efficiency Mass Production
With deep expertise in the ice production sector, the customer primarily supplies local catering, cold chain, and supermarket channels in Vietnam, boasting a daily output of 120 tons. It has clear and stringent requirements for the automation, accuracy, and adaptability of the packaging process. Following multiple rounds of communication, the core demands were finalized as follows:
1.Controllable Packaging Specifications: An automatic universal packaging machine for both tube ice and cube ice is required, with a fixed packaging weight of 5kg. The packaging bags must be made of PE material with a thickness of 0.06mm (6c). Additionally, the sealing width should be minimized to balance sealing performance, aesthetics, and film material savings.
2.Strong Regional Adaptability: The equipment must perfectly fit the standard sizes of tube ice and cube ice in Vietnam, allowing for immediate production without additional adjustments to meet local market supply requirements.
3.Efficiency and Quantitative Accuracy: The packaging speed must remain stable at 15-20 bags per minute to support the 120-ton daily production target. A turntable dosing system is required to ensure precise bag weight, with errors controlled within an acceptable range to enhance product standardization.
4.Seamless Integration with Existing Equipment: The solution must seamlessly connect with the customer’s current ice-making machines, eliminating the need for production line modifications. Full automation from ice output to packaging is required to reduce manual intervention and lower labor costs.
Customized Ice Packaging Machine Solution: Precise Measures to Solve Pain Points
To address the customer’s specific needs, we developed an exclusive automatic 5kg tube ice and cube ice packaging solution after repeated calculations and tests, leveraging our years of experience in ice packaging equipment R&D and customization. The core configuration focuses on three key pillars—adaptability, efficiency, and accuracy—to ensure stable equipment operation and perfect alignment with the customer’s production requirements.
Core Ice Packaging Machine Selection: Meeting Demands with Excellent Performance
To meet the 5kg packaging requirement, we selected the SK-L720 packaging machine as the core equipment. Specifically designed for block and tubular materials weighing 1-5kg, this model offers exceptional adaptability, easily handling both tube ice and cube ice without frequent parameter adjustments—significantly boosting production efficiency. Equipped with an imported PLC full-computer control system and a color touchscreen, the SK-L720 is intuitive to operate, enabling precise parameter adjustments for diverse production scenarios. Its stable performance also supports 24/7 continuous operation, perfectly matching the 120-ton daily output target.
Customized Key Components for Ice Packaging Machine: Precise Matching to Improve Efficiency
To achieve the required 15-20 bags per minute packaging speed and turntable dosing accuracy, we customized a large-barrel measuring cup turntable. Compared to standard turntables, the customized version features a capacity optimized for 5kg packaging, delivering faster, more precise dosing. It effectively minimizes weight errors caused by ice adhesion, ensuring consistent bag weights, meeting standardization requirements, and fully aligning with the customer’s specified turntable dosing method.For the feeding process, we adopted a screw feeder, specifically addressing the industry challenges of ice slipping and adhesion. This feeder stably and efficiently transports ice from the customer’s existing ice output conveyor to the packaging machine, preventing ice damage and melting. It also seamlessly integrates with the existing ice-making equipment, eliminating the need for additional conveying systems, simplifying the production line layout, and reducing the customer’s modification costs
Detail Optimization of Ice Packaging Machine: Meeting Demands to Improve Experience
To meet the customer’s specific packaging bag requirements, we made targeted equipment optimizations: it is fully compatible with PE film of 0.06mm (6c) thickness, with adjusted sealing system parameters to strictly control sealing width. This ensures tight, leak-proof seals while reducing film waste, balancing aesthetics and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the equipment includes built-in adjustments for Vietnam’s standard tube ice and cube ice sizes, enabling immediate startup without modifications and significantly shortening the commissioning period.
Ice Packaging Machine Operation Effect: Full-Process Automation with Significant Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement
After commissioning, the complete automatic 5kg tube ice and cube ice packaging system achieved full-process automation—from ice conveying, dosing, bag forming, filling, and production date printing to sealing, cutting, and finished product output. Eliminating manual intervention, it completely resolved the customer’s core pain points associated with traditional manual packaging, including low efficiency, high labor costs, and inaccurate dosing.
The turntable dosing system delivers exceptional accuracy, with 5kg bag weight errors kept within a reasonable range, greatly enhancing product standardization. The screw feeder integrates seamlessly with existing ice-making machines, operating stably to prevent ice damage and melting, thus reducing material waste. The PE film seals are flat and appropriately sized, ensuring reliable sealing while cutting film costs—further improving the customer’s profitability.
Furthermore, the equipment is constructed from food-grade 304 stainless steel, with key components equipped with waterproof panels and diversion structures to effectively isolate melted ice drips, protect core electrical components, and adapt to the harsh low-temperature, high-humidity environment of ice production workshops—extending equipment service life. Its modular design simplifies maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous production, which has earned high praise from the customer.
Case Summary: Customized Ice Packaging Machine Services to Empower Global Customers
This customized automatic 5kg tube ice and cube ice packaging project for the Vietnamese customer further demonstrates our R&D capabilities and customization expertise as an ice packaging machine manufacturer. We adhere to a “customer-centric” philosophy, going beyond standardized equipment supply to deliver tailored solutions based on each customer’s unique needs—including production capacity, regional adaptation, and specification requirements. Our goal is to help customers resolve production pain points, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Whether for tube ice, cube ice, crushed ice, or other ice types, and for packaging specifications ranging from 1kg to 20kg—whether for domestic or overseas customers—we deliver one-stop automatic packaging solutions. Leveraging our rich industry experience and sophisticated technical strength, we ensure seamless integration with existing production lines, empowering customers to achieve large-scale, standardized production.
If you are also facing challenges such as low ice packaging efficiency, high labor costs, or inaccurate dosing—regardless of your personalized customization needs—we provide professional services including equipment selection, custom R&D, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support. We look forward to cooperating with you to achieve mutual success and drive your enterprise’s efficient development!
