When choosing a laboratory ice maker, you need to consider the following key factors to ensure that it meets your laboratory needs:

Ice shape: The laboratory usually recommends using a snowflake ice maker because the snowflake-shaped crushed ice particles it produces are small and can better contact the container tube wall, providing a uniform and efficient cooling effect for the sample. It is particularly suitable for maintaining the stability of biological samples (such as nucleic acids and proteins) during the experiment and preventing degradation caused by temperature changes.

Production matching: Choose the appropriate output according to the size of the laboratory, the number of users, and the amount of ice required daily. For example, a small to medium-sized laboratory may require an ice production capacity of 20kg to 150kg/24h, while a large laboratory or multiple laboratories may require a production of 200kg or even 500kg/24h.

Ice storage bucket capacity: The size of the ice storage bucket should be determined based on the maximum possibility of laboratory personnel taking ice at the same time, ensuring that it can meet the ice demand during peak hours, while avoiding frequent startup of the ice maker to increase energy consumption.

Automation and ease of operation

Equipment stability and reliability

Maintenance and service: Consider the convenience of cleaning and maintenance of the equipment, as well as the after-sales service and warranty policy provided by the manufacturer. Easy maintenance and fast response service are essential for the continuous operation of the laboratory.

Space adaptability: Choose an ice machine of appropriate size according to the actual space layout of the laboratory. If the space is limited, consider a desktop or compact design.

Combining the above factors with the specific situation of the laboratory, a more reasonable choice can be made.