EMPURA E-MCF350vsIce-O-Matic CIM0326FA
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCF350
Harvest Rate
239lb/day
Energy Use
6.24kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Ice-O-Matic CIM0326FA
Harvest Rate
236lb/day
Energy Use
6.50kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Key differences
EMPURA E-MCF350 is 4% more efficient at 6.24 kWh/100 lb versus 6.50 kWh/100 lb for the Ice-O-Matic CIM0326FA. The EMPURA E-MCF350 is larger at 239 lb/day versus 236 lb/day. EMPURA E-MCF350 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 239 | 236 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 6.24 | 6.50 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 19.3 | 19.5 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-404A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-404A (GWP:3920) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |