Efficient cooling for bakeries, butcher shops & fish trade, food & gastronomy, wellness & medicine, industry & trade, laboratory & research.
Discover our F, FRV, FG, and FV series – perfectly tailored to your needs.
The advantages of scale ice
Our scale ice machines are developed for the highest hygienic and thermal requirements. What sets FUNK scale ice apart:
- Optimal temperature: At -4°C to -7°C, scale ice ensures extremely fast heat extraction and long-lasting cooling.
- Hygienic design: Easy-to-clean evaporators enable hygienic ice production for food production.
- Consistency: The ice remains loose, dry-frozen, and pourable, making it “blade-friendly” for cutters and processing machines.
The decisive physical advantage is the enthalpy of fusion. While cold water only lowers the temperature linearly, scale ice extracts massive energy from the dough the moment it thaws.
Practical example: Cooling 1 liter of water from 15°C to 8°C
- Using scale ice: You only need 0.090 kg of ice. The resulting volume hardly increases (1.090 l).
- Using chilled water: 2,000 liters of cold water would have to be added. The volume would triple (3,000 liters), which would completely ruin the recipe and dough consistency.
Conclusion: Scale ice enables an enormous cooling effect with minimal changes to the amount of liquid.
FUNK scale ice is produced on an internally cooled evaporator drum. The water freezes as a wafer-thin layer and breaks off into shards.
- Rapid melting capability: Because the shards are thin and just below 0°C, they melt quickly and evenly in the kneading machine.
- Advantage over coarse ice: Thick pieces of ice would unnecessarily prolong the kneading process and disrupt the dough structure.
- Dosage: It is dry, easy to pour and does not clump, which allows for precise dosing in baking operations.
Cooling water loses its effectiveness much faster than ice due to ambient heat. An experiment at a room temperature of 20°C over one hour demonstrates the difference:
- Flaked ice: Starts at -0.5°C and is still at -0.1°C after one hour (almost no loss of cooling energy).
- Cooling water: Starts at 4.0°C and warms up to 9.2°C after just one hour.
Which scale ice machine is right for you?
The Classic – FUNK EasyClean scale ice machine type F
Plug-in ready, compact with integrated refrigeration unit and variable in capacity from 160 – 6,000 kg in 24 hours, individually tailored to every need.
The variation – FUNK EasyClean scale ice machine type FG
With a fully enclosed stainless steel chassis and mobile buggy ice cart for more space and hygiene during ice production until dispensing.
The added flexibility – FUNK EasyClean scale ice machine type FRV
With a separate refrigeration unit or for connection to a network, variable in setup and in daily output from 160 kg in 24 hours, an absolutely adaptable partner even with high daily outputs exceeding 6,000 kg.
The special feature – FUNK EasyClean scale ice machine type FRV-G
With a fully enclosed stainless steel chassis and mobile buggy ice cart for more space and hygiene during ice production until dispensing, also with a separate refrigeration unit or for connection to a network, variable in setup and in daily output from 160 kg in 24 hours, an absolutely adaptable partner even with high daily outputs exceeding 6,000 kg.
The fridge – FUNK EasyClean scale ice machine type FV
With a compact format and an integrated, insulated storage container for 70-1500 kg of scale ice.
| Requirement | Type F | Type FRV | Type FG | Type FV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration unit | Plug-in ready, compact with integrated refrigeration unit | With separate refrigeration unit or for connection to a multi-compressor system | With fully enclosed stainless steel base frame and mobile buggy ice cart | With compact format and an integrated, insulated storage bin |
| Main application | Bakery, butchery, fish | Bakery, butchery, fish | Bakery, butchery, fish | Bakery, butchery, fish |
| Installation | Power and water connection (Plug & Play) | By a professional refrigeration company | Power and water connection (Plug & Play) | Power and water connection (Plug & Play) |
| Ice temperature | -4 to -7 °C, pourable, dry, deep-frozen | -4 to -7 °C, pourable, dry, deep-frozen | -4 to -7 °C, pourable, dry, deep-frozen | -4 to -7 °C, pourable, dry, deep-frozen |
Frequently asked questions about scale ice
- Improved temperature stability
- Slower melting
- Gentle contact with sensitive foods, especially fish and seafood
- Easier distribution and dosing
- Energy-efficient production
Scale ice has become an indispensable tool, especially in the baking industry, to keep the dough temperature stable even under difficult conditions, such as high flour and dough temperatures.
Yes. Programmable timer, automatic residual water drainage after one hour, gear overrun for the evaporator drum, timer operation, manual operation and error message make scale ice production easy.
Yes. Automatic rinsing.
Thanks to the control system, the water tank rinsing process can be individually integrated into your production workflow. This combination of manual cleaning with FUNK EasyClean® and automatic rinsing ensures optimal hygiene standards in your ice production.
FUNK stands not only for excellent development, manufacturing, and optimization of your scale ice machines, but also for outstanding customer service.
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Our mission is to keep our customers’ production running as smoothly as possible.
In case of malfunctions or operational issues: Our knowledgeable and solution-oriented customer service team is available to assist you by phone. Often, simply sending a video of the problem via email or WhatsApp is sufficient.
No matter what your concern may be, contact us quickly and easily via the email address below or give us a call. We’re happy when you’re satisfied!
Yes. Our FRV and FRV-G series are specifically designed for connection to existing central refrigeration systems using CO2 (R744). The environmentally friendly alternative: CO2 cooling.
CO2 has no ozone depletion potential and a negligible direct greenhouse effect, offering significant ecological and safety advantages. For connection to an existing CO2 network.
Why FUNK? Because perfection is no accident!
EasyClean – A clean solution!
The bolt levers can be opened with just a few simple steps, the water basin removed, and cleaned directly in the dishwasher – all made of stainless steel. After removing the tray, the roller is easily accessible and can be cleaned just as easily.
Durable quality – Stainless steel inside!
All important components such as side plates, water tray and bearings are made of high-quality stainless steel (1.4301) – for maximum robustness and hygiene.
Professional-level scale ice – perfect cooling
The evaporation temperature in the drum ensures optimally shaped ice shards and even cooling.
Reliability for almost 40 years
Thousands of satisfied customers worldwide rely on FUNK – and for good reason.
Express service when it matters!
Spare parts? Almost always available immediately! Our warehouse is well-stocked, allowing us to deliver within a few hours.
Made in Germany – Sustainably & regionally produced
Short delivery routes, local suppliers, and fast response times – for top quality and environmentally friendly production. At FUNK, the main components come from within a 15 km radius – and you can feel the difference in the final product.
Almost 40 years of experience in cooling with scale ice…
We are a second-generation family business with a global sales network. Our customer service is our greatest unique selling point – flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes enable us to react quickly and personally and find solutions.
Melanie Funk CEO, Larissa Funk CEO
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