Solutions for Chemical and Dyestuff Processing

North Star flake ice is often used in chemical and dyestuff manufacturing processes that require very rapid cooling and where the addition of ice to the product is not harmful. It is most often used in the manufacturing of certain colors of water soluble and azo dyes, optical brighteners used in soaps, and certain herbicides.

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Ice usage in chemical applicationsCONSIDERATIONS

Large volumes of ice are often required in chemical applications. Most operations would use pneumatic ice conveying systems that quickly and efficiently move tons of ice to any reactor or vessel with the push of a button. North Star ice storage systems and delivery systems can also be integrated into the ice plant.

Greater Cooling Surface Area

Flake ice has more than 17,000 square feet (1,579 square meters) of surface area per ton of ice providing greater cooling efficiency than any other type of ice.

Faster Cooling 

The thin shape of flake ice (1.5mm) allows it to melt quickly enabling the fastest heat transfer for sensitive chemical processes. 

Thorough Product Mixing

The thin flakes of ice melt quickly and completely. No ice particles or chunks are left behind ensuring chemicals are free of disruptive debris.

Environmentally Friendly

With North Star systems, no water is wasted throughout the snowmaking process. The equipment is economically sound by removing the need for chemical snow inducers and additives. 

Quality Equipment

North Star ice systems are built using proven and established technology. The rugged and dependable craftmanship will ensure smooth operation for decades.

Chemical & Dyestuff Success Stories

Mann Packing
Morro Bay
Panama Canal
F/V Faxi
Avícola La Guasima
AMRISA Ice Market
F/V Harfn Svenbjarnarson
Salmones Pacific Sur
Sea Harvest Benefits from North Star Liquid Ice
Salmo America
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Mann Packing,
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California

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Morro Bay,
Seafood

California

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Panama Canal,
Concrete Cooling

panama canal

North Star Ice Equipment provides concrete cooling equipment for the expansion of...

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F/V Faxi,
Seafood

Iceland

The world's largest onboard liquid ice system was installed by North Star Ice...

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Avícola La Guasima,
Meat & Poultry

Venezuela

Avícola La Guasima, a Venezuelan poultry processing company, found North Star flake...

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AMRISA Ice Market,
Seafood

Chile

Built in Puerto Montt, the IceMarket, SA ice plant was designed to produce and...

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F/V Harfn Svenbjarnarson,
Seafood

Iceland

North Star Ice Equipment is a popular choice for Iceland's leading fishing companies.

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Salmones Pacific Sur,
Seafood

Chile

"We chose North Star equipment because we saw them in other factories and it was...

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Sea Harvest Benefits from North Star Liquid Ice,
Seafood

South Africa

Sea Harvest, a leading processor of hake in South Africa, has been enjoying the...

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Salmo America,
Seafood

Chile

In Puerto Montt, Chile, the 60,000 square foot Salmoamerica salmon processing plant...

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Chemical & Dyestuff

Solutions for Chemical and Dyestuff Processing

North Star flake ice is often used in chemical and dyestuff manufacturing processes that require very rapid cooling and where the addition of ice to the product is not harmful. It is most often used in the manufacturing of certain colors of water soluble and azo dyes, optical brighteners used in soaps, and certain herbicides.

Helpful Technical Information


Use the Capacity Calculator below to size the correct ice maker for your project. Download helpful brochures, specification sheets, and other technical data in our Resources Library.

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