Ice-O-Matic, an ice machine manufacturer recently introduced their own ozone generation system to be used exclusively with their brand of ice machines for sanitation and safer ice.
Global ice machine and dispenser manufacturer, Ice-O-Matic, today announces the launch of their new Ozone Delivery System: the O3-Matic. This new groundbreaking device infuses ozone into incoming water, killing microbes on every surface it touches and retarding future growth. In addition, the ozone becomes entrapped in the ice cubes, carrying the same sanitation benefits to the bin and dispenser. Introducing ozone increases intervals between sanitizing, impedes microbial growth while continually sanitizing your ice making system, and diminishes mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses. Ozone also improves the taste and eliminates odor in iced drinks. The Ice-O-Matic’s O3-Matic is designed for modular cube ice makers and can be retrofitted to all existing units. – See more at: http://www.mfrtech.com/article/ice-o-matic-introduces-the-o3-matic-ozone-delivery-system#sthash.AmBuPqxb.dpuf
Recently we posted about the Eco3Ice Technology from Franke Foods.
https://www.oxidationtech.com/blog/ozone-technology-used-to-sanitize-commercial-ice-machines/
Implementing a small ozone generation system on a commercial ice machine allows the production of ozonated ice. Producing ice from water that contains ozone allows the benefits of ozone to be trapped into an ice cube and essentially stored. If you are looking for a way to “store” ozone this is a viable method. As the ice melts the ozone is released and retains the antimicrobial properties. This lowers the cleaning intervals of the ice machine and provides a potentially safe cube of ice as harmful mold and bacteria that may have been present in the ice machine are not destroyed.
The use of ozone in commercial ice machines is becoming more popular as ozone technology becomes easier to implement, and awareness of the benefits of ozone expand.