# nICE (DD-382)

> Commercial ice plants freeze large blocks in molds, lift them out with cranes or conveyors, and cut them with industrial bandsaws or cutting machines into smaller blocks, cubes or crushed ice. Some blocks are shaped or carved to order. The ice is rinsed, packaged and kept in cold storage. The footage, credited to kuramoto_ice_global, shows blocks of ice being sawed.

- Department: Tech
- First published: 2024-11-20
- Last updated: 2024-11-20
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/nice/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-382-F01**: Ice freezes in molds. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Molds))_
- **DD-382-F02**: Cranes lift blocks. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Lifting))_

## Write-up

Ice factories freeze huge blocks, then slice them with saws. Blocks are cut to size, rinsed and packed.

1. **Molds**: Ice freezes in molds.
2. **Lifting**: Cranes lift blocks.
3. **Cutting**: Bandsaws cut blocks.
4. **Shapes**: Cubes or crushed.
5. **Storage**: Cold storage.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: nICE: Ice Factories Freeze Huge Blocks, Then Slice Them With Saws

- Duration: 27.1 s · Published: 2024-11-20
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DCnqH41u_IP.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know, in ice factories, large blocks are cut and processed using industrial bandsaws or specialized cutting machines. After being lifted from molds by cranes or conveyor systems, the ice is sliced into manageable sizes like cubes or crushed ice. For custom orders, machines can shape or etch the blocks to specific dimensions or designs. Once cut, the ice is rinsed to remove fine particles, ensuring a clean appearance and smooth texture. Finally, the ice is packaged and stored in temperature controlled rooms, ready for distribution. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: What cuts the blocks?**  
A: Industrial. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Molds) · Wikipedia: Icemaker)_

**Q: Where is ice frozen?**  
A: Blocks. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Lifting) · Wikipedia: Icemaker)_

**Q: What lifts blocks?**  
A: Heavy. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Cutting) · Wikipedia: Icemaker)_

**Q: Why rinse?**  
A: Clean. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Shapes) · Wikipedia: Icemaker)_

**Q: Where is it stored?**  
A: Temperature controlled. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Storage) · Wikipedia: Icemaker)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Icemaker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icemaker)
- [Wikipedia: Ice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "nICE." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-382, last updated Nov 20, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/nice/