What Is a Laboratory Ice Maker?
A laboratory ice maker is an ice maker designed for creating ice specifically for experiments and research purposes.
These devices are often smaller in size compared to commercial ice makers. Given the research requirements that may demand high-purity ice, some laboratory ice makers are equipped with mechanisms to enhance purity, such as water filtration to remove impurities.
In many cases, these machines automatically replenish the ice and initiate a new ice-making cycle when the ice quantity falls below a certain level, ensuring a consistent supply of ice. Various types of ice shapes are available, including flake ice, which has a large surface area allowing for rapid cooling. Additionally, modular models exist that allow for customization of size, shape, and production speed. Laboratory ice makers are commonly used in research labs, particularly in biochemistry and analytical chemistry, contributing to tasks like cooling and sample preservation.