- Low-density polyethylene ice chamber for strength and resistance.
- U.S. model for direct connection to matching threads on liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) tank.
- A 50-lb. cylinder of liquid carbon dioxide (purchased separately) makes eight blocks of dry ice, with a production cycle producing one 454-gram ice block measuring 10.4 (l) x 9.2 (w) cm in approximately one to two minutes.
- Chamber held in place by a metal clamping mechanism for reliability.
- Has a porous polyethylene diffusion plate to vent excess , and a built-in pressure gauge with valve to monitor and prevent pressure build-up for safe operation.
The Bel-Art Economy Frigimat portable dry ice maker, U.S. model
number 388760000, has a low-density polyethylene chamber for
strength and resistance for molding dry ice. Dry ice is
used to keep a substance or object cold in food handling and
shipping, science, and medical applications, and is used to
create a fog-type of atmosphere in the entertainment industry.
This dry ice maker is good for use in remote locations or where
there is limited availability of commercially prepared dry ice.
Its chamber is secured into place by a metal clamping mechanism
for reliability. A 50-lb. cylinder of liquid carbon dioxide
([LCO2] sold locally, separately) with dip tube makes eight
454-gram (sixteen ounce) blocks of dry ice. Each block measures
10.4 (l) x 9.2 (w) cm, and is produced in approximately one to
two minutes. The dry ice maker features a porous polyethylene
diffusion plate to vent excess , and a built-in pressure
gauge with valve to monitor and prevent pressure build-up
for safe operation. Its epoxy-coated steel frame has four
non-skid rubber feet at its base to prevent sliding. This dry ice
maker includes a 1.8-meter (6-foot) nickel-plated copper
connecting tube with standard CGA 320 (0.830-inch to 14-inch)
thread couplings for attachment to an LCO2 cylinder (not
included). It is a U.S. model (unmarked nut) for direct
connection to an LCO2 tank. Threads on the LCO2 tank (supplied by
the tank manufacturer) must match the U.S. model. Dry ice must be
handled using insulated cryogenic gloves (sold separately). The
dry ice maker’s dimensions are 37 (l) x 15 (h) x 14 (w) cm [14.75
(l) x 6 (h) x 5.5 (w) inches], and it weighs 7.9 lbs. with valve
attachment. Dry ice temperature is -109.3 degrees F (-78.5
degrees C). Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is
commonly used as a cooling agent when temperatures lower than
conventional ice are desired, and liquid melt-water is not
desired. Dry ice is made by compressing and cooling the form
of CO2 until it liquefies. With expansion, the liquid changes
into a solid state, and is then hydraulically compressed into dry
ice blocks, pellets, or slices. Rather than melting, dry ice
sublimates, turning back into , as the temperature rises.
Under specific conditions, dry ice can create a fog-like effect.
It is much heavier than frozen H2O, and should be handled using
insulated cryogenic gloves for thermal protection. Dry ice is
used in laboratory, and field applications in the fire-fighting,
food handling and shipping, medical, science, education,
industrial cleaning, and entertainment industries. Since 1946,
Bel-Art has been manufacturing and distributing scientific
equipment such as lab ware, dry ice makers, desiccators,
glassware, testing equipment, and safety supplies for the
scientific and medical industries. With worldwide distribution,
and facilities located in New Jersey, Maryland and Missouri, most
Bel-Art products are manufactured in the USA. Bel-Art is the
recipient of numerous awards, including the Presidential “E”
Award by the US Department of Commerce for excellence in export
sales. What’s in the Box? Dry ice maker Connecting tube Research,
industrial and care professionals rely on SP Scienceware
for their sample handling needs. Sold worldwide, Bel-Art and H-B
Instrument brand laboratory supplies include over 5,000 items
from safety wash bottles to fume hoods, thermometers, racks,
desiccators, hydrometers, ice buckets, scoops and spoons. Custom
calibration services, plastic molding, specialty coatings and
wire manufacturing are also available. Wilmad-LabGlass brand
laboratory glassware complements Bel-Art and H-B Instrument with
over 7000 items including NMR and EPR consumables and specialty
glassware, as well as custom fabrication for individual
glassware, glass repair services and OEM glass parts. Research,
industrial and care professionals rely on SP Scienceware
for their sample handling needs. Sold worldwide, Bel-Art and H-B
Instrument brand laboratory supplies include over 5,000 items
from safety wash bottles to fume hoods, thermometers, racks,
desiccators, hydrometers, ice buckets, scoops and spoons. Custom
calibration services, plastic molding, specialty coatings and
wire manufacturing are also available. Wilmad-LabGlass brand
laboratory glassware complements Bel-Art and H-B Instrument with
over 7000 items including NMR and EPR consumables and specialty
glassware, as well as custom fabrication for individual
glassware, glass repair services and OEM glass parts. SP
Scienceware is a division of Warminster, PA based SP Industries
which also include SP Scientific laboratory, thermal management,
and ceutical production equipment and SP Ableware aids for
daily living.