KURUME CIT Y, FUKUOK A PREFECTURE, JAPANICEMAN Corporation
Adopts Ultra-Low
GWP Opteon™ XL10Refrigerant for their
Plate Ice Machines

TRANSITIONING TO OPTEON™ LOW-GWP
REFRIGERANTS
With the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in JapanABOUT ICEMAN CORPORATION

and around the world already underway, ICEMAN has

ICEMAN Corporation, originally established as thedeveloped innovative solutions with Opteon™ refrigerants

Akiyama Refrigeration Company in 1956, isheadquartered in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture,
JAPAN. Prior to becoming ICEMAN Corporation in October
2001, the company developed and launched a series ofinnovative ice producing equipment including flake icemachines (1970), plate ice machines (1976), ice thermal
storage machines (1993), and large-scale flake ice unit for
ski resorts (1998).
More recently, ICEMAN has expanded their portfolio toinclude ice storage systems with ice storage capacity inthe 300 ton-class (2012) and has made upgrades to theirportfolio to include higher capacity and high-efficiency
machines. They are recognized as a leading designer andmanufacturer of large industrial ice machines, automatic
ice transport equipment, and ice transport and export
equipment throughout the world.

for their customers to meet the need for non-ozone
depleting (ODP) and low global warming potential (GWP)
refrigerants.
Specifically, ICEMAN evaluated alternative refrigerant
options for their Plate Ice Machines previously designed withR-404A, which is under pressure due to its high GWP. Afterevaluation of the available low GWP fluid options, including
CO2, ICEMAN selected Opteon™ XL10 (R-1234yf) – anultra-low GWP (<1), A2L refrigerant that delivers a 99%
reduction in GWP over R-404A. This decision for the Plate
Ice Machine line follows their prior selection of Opteon™
XP40 (R-449A) to replace R-404A in flake ice machines.
ICEMAN is confident that their selection of Opteon™ XP40(R-449A) and Opteon™ XL10 (R-1234yf) refrigerants forice machine applications will enable robust and efficient

“The gradual phase down of HFC refrigerants due to Kigali makes it criticalto transition away from high GWP existing refrigerants to the next
generation of low GWP solutions. After already transitioning our flake icemachines from R-404A to Opteon™ XP40 (R-449A), continuing to reduce
direct global warming potential (GWP) impact by adopting next generation
refrigerant solutions was essential. We are excited to transition our plate
ice machines to Opteon™ XL10 delivering a reduction in GWP by more than
99% while maintaining ice making volume with a more efficient, andenvironmentally preferred refrigerant option.”—Mr. Tomoaki Akiyama, President, ICEMAN Corporation
solutions for the industries they serve including fishingports, fish and seafood processing, ski resorts and cold

PLATE ICE MACHINE

storage facilities.

WHY OPTEON™ XL10 REFRIGERANT?
Opteon™ XL10 (R-1234yf) was selected by ICEMAN not
only because of its long-term sustainability due to ultra-low
GWP, but also because of its thermodynamic properties
and safety classification (A2L). Opteon™ XL10 enables
ICEMAN to deliver high-performing systems with therequired ice making capacity, while avoiding the use ofhighly toxic ammonia, avoiding the higher operatingpressures of CO2, and helping their customers avoid thecosts related to maintaining systems operating on theseother fluids.

MOVING FORWARD
The redesign of ICEMAN’s Plate Ice Machines to becompatible with Opteon™ XL10 is a clear example of theircommitment to the future of the ice making industry.

Model: RP-3 CA
Ice Making Volume: 2.7 tons per day
Refrigerant evaporation temperature: -20 C
Refrigerator, refrigerating capacity: 26.4kW

ICEMAN Corporation is committed to continue supporting

Model: RP-5 CA

customers with innovative and efficient ice making

Ice Making Volume: 4.8 tons per day

equipment using the optimal low-GWP refrigerant solutions

Refrigerant evaporation temperature: -20 C

for the respective applications.

Refrigerator, refrigeration capacity: 46.9kW

For more information on the Opteon™ family of low GWP products,visit opteon.com© 2021 The Chemours Company FC, LLC. Opteon™ and any associated logos are trademarks or copyrights of The Chemours Company FC, LLC. Chemours™
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