The YG dry ice pellet machine, also known as a dry ice pellet forming machine, primarily functions to rapidly convert liquid carbon dioxide into uniformly sized dry ice pellets, providing a stable supply of dry ice to various industries. The equipment features an integrated, enclosed design with a simple and elegant appearance. The main frame is made of high-quality carbon steel, treated with sandblasting and electrostatic spraying for corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It is adaptable to various working environments, such as workshops and warehouses, has a small footprint, and operates stably while saving energy. It can precisely match the dry ice production needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, and is also equipped with a dry ice cleaning machine to form a complete dry ice application solution. With its reliable quality and flexible adaptability, the dry ice pellet machine has become the preferred equipment for many industries to reduce dry ice procurement costs and improve supply stability. If you are interested, please get in touch with us now for more product information.
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YG Dry Ice Pellet Machine Parameter
| Equipment Model | YG30 | YG50 | YG100 | YG200 |
| Equipment capacity (kg/hour) | ≤30 | ≤50 | ≤100 | ≤170 |
| Motor power (kilowatts) | 3 | 4 | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Hydraulic oil tank capacity (liters) | 20 | 50 | 80 | 80 |
| Net weight of equipment (kg) | 108 | 185 | 252 | 320 |
| Weight including wooden crate packaging (kg) | 127 | 218 | 305 | 375 |
| Equipment floor space (square meters) | 0.37m² | 0.51m² | 0.74m² | |
| Equipment dimensions (mm) | 780*480*580/1280 | 880*580*1280 | 1080*680*1320 | |
| Packaging box dimensions (mm) | 950*600*760/1450 | 1030*730*1450 | 1230*830*1480 | |
| Packaged volume (CBM) | 0.4 / 0.74 CBM | 1.1 CBM | 1.52 CBM | |
| Voltage requirements | Two-phase 220V / Three-phase 380V | Three-phase 380V AC power | ||
| System pressure | ≤160 Bar | ≤180 Bar | ||
| Granulation range | Default is 16mm (options: 3, 6, 9, 13, 16, 19mm) | |||
| Granulation density | ≤1550kg/m³ | |||
| Carbon dioxide pressure requirements | 12-22 Bar ≥66ppm | |||
| carbon dioxide consumption | ≥75L /hr | ≥125L / hr | ≥250L / hr | ≥420L / hr |
| Power consumption per hour | ≥4 kWh | ≥5 kWh | ≥7 kWh | ≥9 kWh |
| Operating method | 7-inch color touchscreen & PLC programmable operating system & automated production | |||
| Operating Language | customized | |||
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Working Principle of a Dry Ice Pellet Machine
- Raw Material Delivery: Liquid carbon dioxide is delivered from a storage tank to the evaporation chamber inside the machine via a high-pressure pipeline. A solenoid valve precisely controls the delivery rate, ensuring a stable supply.
- Rapid Cooling: The cryogenic compressor is activated, rapidly lowering the temperature inside the evaporation chamber to -78.5℃ (the sublimation temperature of carbon dioxide). The liquid carbon dioxide quickly solidifies at this low temperature, forming solid carbon dioxide (dry ice).
- Extrusion Molding: Under high pressure, the solid dry ice is pushed into a molding die, where it is extruded through the die’s orifice to form continuous dry ice pellets. The die orifice diameter determines the diameter of the dry ice pellets.
- Cutting and Discharge: A high-speed servo motor drives a cutting blade to cut the continuous dry ice pellets into pellets of a preset length. After cutting, the pellets are conveyed to the finished product collection device via a discharge system, completing the entire pelleting process.
The internal insulation layer effectively maintains the low-temperature environment, reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency. The intelligent control system monitors the temperature and pressure parameters at each stage in real time, ensuring a stable pelleting process and uniform dry ice pellet quality.
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Case Studies of American and German Customers Purchasing Dry Ice Pellet Machines for Various Industries
Case Study 1: Automotive Parts Manufacturer in Michigan, USA
- Client Background: A large automotive parts manufacturer in Michigan, USA, primarily produces core components such as engine blocks and transmissions. They require large quantities of dry ice for daily parts cleaning operations. Previously, they relied on external suppliers for dry ice, resulting in high costs and unstable supply.
- Problems Faced: Externally sourced dry ice was expensive per kilogram, with a loss rate of approximately 20% during transportation, frequently causing supply delays that halted cleaning operations—furthermore, the inconsistent specifications of the dry ice pellets provided by suppliers affected cleaning effectiveness.
- Solution: Two YG-200 dry ice pellet machines were purchased and paired with a dry ice cleaning machine to form a cleaning line, enabling in-house production of 3mm dry ice pellets.
- Results: The equipment operates stably, producing 220kg of dry ice per hour, reducing costs by 76% compared to procurement. The dry ice pellets are of uniform size, significantly improving cleaning effectiveness and increasing the parts qualification rate from 96% to 99.5%. In-house production completely resolved the supply delay issue, increasing cleaning efficiency by 40%.
- Customer Testimonial: “YG’s dry ice pellet machine far exceeded our expectations, boasting high pelletizing efficiency and excellent pellet quality. Producing our own dry ice significantly reduced our costs while ensuring operational continuity. Their technical team provided professional installation, commissioning, and training services, and their after-sales response was very timely. They are a trustworthy partner.”
Case Study 2: Hamburg, Germany – Fresh Food Logistics Company
- Client Background: A fresh food logistics company in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in the transportation of high-end fresh produce within Europe. They require large quantities of dry ice daily for cold chain preservation and have extremely high requirements for the stability and consistency of dry ice supply.
- Problems Faced: Local European dry ice suppliers quoted high prices, and delivery to some remote areas was delayed due to transportation distance limitations; significant sublimation loss of dry ice during transportation further increased actual operating costs; large variations in the specifications of different batches of dry ice affected preservation effects.
- Solution: Purchased three YG-50 dry ice pellet machines, deployed in three logistics centers in Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich, to produce 5mm dry ice pellets for immediate preservation and packaging of fresh produce.
- Usage Results: The equipment is compact and easy to install, requiring only two operators per logistics center to produce dry ice; costs are reduced by 50% compared to procurement; dry ice is created and used immediately, reducing transportation loss rate to below 5%; uniformly sized dry ice pellets ensure stable preservation effects, lowering the fresh produce transportation loss rate from 10% to 3%, and significantly increasing customer repurchase rates.
- Customer Testimonial: “The YG dry ice pellet machine solved our dry ice supply problem in fresh produce cold chain transportation. The equipment operates stably, is easy to operate, and has low production costs, making our fresh produce transportation services more competitive across Europe. Their customized service is very thoughtful; they precisely matched the equipment model to the size of our logistics centers, and their after-sales support is also very professional.”
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Dry Ice Pellet Machine
Q1: What raw materials and supporting equipment are needed for the dry ice pellet machine production?
A: The core raw material is liquid carbon dioxide (purity ≥99.5%). Supporting equipment includes a liquid carbon dioxide storage tank, high-pressure delivery pipeline, and finished product collection device. The manufacturer can provide selection and procurement advice for a complete set of supporting equipment to ensure system compatibility.
Q2: What are the reasons for the large price differences in dry ice pelletizers? How to choose the right model for my needs?
A: Price differences mainly stem from factors such as output, power, and configuration (intelligent control, customized molds). Choose according to your dry ice demand: ≤500kg daily usage, choose YG-50; 500-2000kg, choose YG-200; >2000kg, choose YG-500.
Q3: Does the dry ice pellet machine require professional operators? Does the manufacturer provide training?
A: No professional operators are required. The equipment uses intelligent PLC control, making it easy to operate. The manufacturer provides free technical training, including equipment operation, parameter debugging, and maintenance. Proficiency can be achieved in 1-2 days.
Q4: Can the dry ice pellets produced by this equipment be used in a dry ice blasting machine?
A: Yes. The equipment can be customized to produce dry ice pellets of different sizes from 1-10mm, with a density ≥1.5g/cm³, high hardness, and uniform formation, perfectly suited to the cleaning needs of a dry ice sandblasting machine, providing excellent cleaning results.
Q5: What is the warranty period for the dry ice pellet machine? How are repairs charged outside the warranty period?
A: The equipment has a one-year warranty. During the warranty period, non-human-caused damage will be repaired and parts replaced free of charge. Outside the warranty period, only the cost of parts will be charged for repairs; labor service fees are not charged. Lifetime technical support and parts supply are provided.
