EVAPORATOR

The open style, vertical flaker design performs multifunctional tasks of making and harvesting ice in one motion.

Because the ice is harvested by gravity, wear is reduced, resulting in an extraordinarily long evaporator life that is backed by Howe’s 25-year evaporator warranty.

The greatest advantage of Rapid Freeze® is that the evaporator remains stationary and requires no refrigeration seals. In addition to all the other benefits this evaporator design has, it is far less susceptible to refrigerant leaks than rotating evaporators.

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Howe’s corrosion-resistant water distribution system is easily adjustable and works on pump pressure alone to evenly distribute water over the evaporator. Any water not frozen to the evaporator in the first pass is chilled and recirculated to the sump to conserve energy and water consumption.

GEAR BOX AND MOTOR

The heavy-duty, double reduction gear box is linked to a direct drive, high torque motor. This results in a smooth and powerful drive train to turn the ice blade inside the evaporator. Positioned above the ice machine, the assembly remains dry and easily accessible for maintenance.

NEOPREME SQUEEGEE

Designed for years of life, the food grade squeegee removes all excess water from the ice before it is harvested. A 100% dry, sub-cooled, flake ice with unparalleled thermodynamic capacity is produced. Howe also offers Flake Ice Maker with Ozone Resistant Materials.

ICE BLADE

Machined to exact tolerances, the durable ice blade is made of stainless steel to resist wear and improve sanitation. Covered by a year warranty, the longest in the industry.

WATER SUMP

Our insulated and corrosion resistant water sump resists wear and uses a simple float valve to maintain ice production. This design allows field maintenance to be done quickly, easily, and inexpensively when necessary. Our Flake ice Maker Ozone Resistant Material extends the useful life when using ozone treated water.

BEARINGS

All Rapid Freeze® Flake/ Granular Ice Maker employ the use of bronze sleeve bearings equipped with lubrication fittings. The bearings form a metal-to-metal seat with the main shaft. Rapid Freeze® flakers minimize torque with slow design drive motor RPM and proper lubrication. The result is an extremely long bearing life.

CONTROL PANEL

The control panel constantly monitors drive motor amperage while sensing a variety of other machine functions. In the event of an overload or malfunction, the machine shuts down safely until a technician can resolve the problem.

SHAFT

The shaft of the Rapid Freeze® Flake Ice Maker runs vertically along the centre line of the machine and acts as a heavy-duty structural support for the ice harvesting components. As the only moving part in the evaporator, it simplifies the machine’s operation and drastically reduces maintenance costs.

Flexibility of refrigerant

Howe granular ice makers are available for use with a variety of refrigerant choices. Refrigerant R448, R717, NH3, CO2, R744 as well as others.