Used North Star M60-SS-80 Flake Ice Maker – 31–45 Tons/Day | Stainless Steel | R-717 Ammonia | 1 HP Motor

Manufacturer Information:

• Brand: North Star Ice Equipment

• Model: M60-SS-80

• Serial Number: 4902

• Year Built: 1980

• Condition: Used

• Material: Stainless Steel

• Motor: 1 HP Baldor, 850 RPM, 3/60/230/460V, 182T Frame, 4/2 Amps

• Weight: Approx. 4,500 lbs

Description:

This Used North Star M60-SS-80 Flake Ice Maker is a heavy-duty, high-capacity ice production unit designed for continuous operation in industrial environments. Made from stainless steel, it is corrosion-resistant and suitable for food-grade applications. Originally rated at 31 tons of flake ice per day, it is reported to produce up to 45 tons/day, depending on operational conditions.

Powered by a 1 HP Baldor motor, the unit operates with R-717 (Ammonia) refrigerant and is ideal for seafood processing, poultry chilling, produce packing, or concrete cooling applications.

Specifications:

• Model: M60-SS-80

• Serial Number: 4902

• Ice Production Rate:

  • Rated: 31 tons/day

  • Estimated Maximum: 45 tons/day

• Material: Stainless Steel freezing surface

• Refrigerant Type: R-717 Ammonia

• Motor:

  • Manufacturer: Baldor

  • Power: 1 HP

  • Speed: 850 RPM

  • Voltage: 3 Phase, 60 Hz, 230/460V

  • Frame: 182T

  • Amps: 4/2

• Dimensions: 106” L x 76” W x 80” H

• Weight: Approx. 4,500 lbs

• Build Year: 1980

Features:

• High-capacity flake ice production (up to 45 tons/day)

• Stainless steel freezing surface for corrosion resistance and food-grade compatibility

• Designed for continuous, industrial-duty operations

• Ammonia-compatible (R-717) for integration with centralized plant refrigeration systems

• Rotary drum design for consistent ice thickness and reliable output

• Compact footprint relative to output capacity

• Ideal for bulk cooling operations and large-scale preservation needs

Applications:

• Seafood and fish processing plants

• Poultry and meat chilling operations

• Produce storage and packing houses

• Concrete cooling in batching plants

• Chemical manufacturing cooling systems

• Ice distribution and bulk supply

• Cold chain and logistics support

• Industrial food processing

• Cooling in dye, pigment, and pharmaceutical facilities

What might this be used for?

• Producing flake ice for temperature-sensitive product storage

• Enhancing concrete mix quality in hot-weather pours

• Rapid chilling of seafood, poultry, or meat prior to packaging

• Supplying bulk ice for transportation or logistics operations

• Replacing outdated flake ice systems in food processing environments

• Supporting production in chemical plants requiring controlled cooling

• Integrating into ammonia-based refrigeration systems for seamless operation

• Providing round-the-clock ice generation for continuous-use applications

• Scaling ice production in ice supply or fishery distribution networks

• Augmenting industrial cooling infrastructure in process facilities