Commercial ice makers are one of the indispensable equipment in the catering industry, hotels, supermarkets, and other places. They can provide users with a large amount of ice cubes for making beverages, refrigerating food, and more. When choosing a commercial ice maker, people usually struggle with what shape of ice to choose. The two most popular types of ice in commercial ice makers are tube ice and pellet ice. Next, the editor will introduce the characteristics and applicable scenarios of these two types separately, hoping that everyone can have a certain understanding of these two commercial ice makers and make choices based on actual needs.

Particle ice machine is a device used to manufacture traditional square ice cubes, usually divided into two types: semi-automatic and fully automatic. 

This type of ice has the following characteristics:

Durable and sturdy: Particle ice is relatively thick and not easily melted, which can maintain its cooling effect for a long time.

Wide applicability: Granular ice is suitable for various occasions, such as chilled drinks, refrigerated seafood, etc.

Shape regularity: The shape of granular ice is regular and aesthetically pleasing, which can enhance the overall quality of the beverage.

Easy to store: Granular ice can be stacked and stored, occupying relatively little space.

Applicable scenarios:

Catering industry: suitable for making cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, etc.

Hotel: Can be used for providing chilled drinks in guest rooms or for preparing drinks for banquets.

Supermarket: Provides ice cubes for refrigerated food.

Tube ice machine is a device for manufacturing hollow cylindrical ice cubes (also known as tube ice), usually divided into two types: vertical and horizontal. 

This type of ice has the following characteristics:

Rapid cooling: The hollow structure of the tube ice allows for faster cooling speed, making it suitable for quickly reducing the temperature of food or beverages.

Uniform cooling: The hollow structure of the tube ice makes the cooling effect more uniform, which can better maintain the original taste and texture of food or drinks.

Water and energy conservation: Compared to block ice machines, tube ice machines use relatively less water during the ice making process.

Suitable for special occasions such as refrigerating fresh food, making cold dishes, etc.

Applicable scenarios:

Seafood Market: Used for refrigerating fresh foods such as seafood.

High end restaurant: used for making specialty dishes or exquisite cold dishes.

Fast food restaurant: used for rapid cooling to improve production efficiency.

In summary, when choosing a commercial ice maker, it is necessary to select whether it is granular ice or tube ice based on actual usage needs. If the demand is more inclined towards the stability and wide applicability of traditional ice cubes, a pellet ice machine can be chosen; If faster and more uniform cooling effects are needed, as well as special requirements in specific situations, then tube ice machines may be more suitable. The final choice should be weighed and decided based on your actual scenario and needs.