ABSTRACT

This study focuses on how to develop a more efficient

ice crushing machine that will enhance the features and uses of

ice crushers in the market. This machine consists of two crushing

stages with two different outputs (rock and coarse) that will meet

the market demands. The first stage includes the rakes which will

produce the rock crushed ice while the second stage uses burr

assembly to make coarse crushed ice. The machine is powered

by a single motor of 2hp driving two stages at a time. It can also

be operated independently by disengaging the clutch.

In order to accomplish the objectives, the following

research and development processes were done: preliminary

investigation, design, fabrication, testing and then evaluation.

With the aid of methods of designing available in books, the

structure of the mechanism was conceptualized.

The output of the study was the Mechanically Operated

Ice Block Mill, which can produce crushed ice for cooling and fish

preservation purposes.