EMPURA E-MCF500vsIce-O-Matic CIM0526FA
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCF500
Harvest Rate
415lb/day
Energy Use
4.90kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.1gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Ice-O-Matic CIM0526FA
Harvest Rate
419lb/day
Energy Use
5.40kWh/100 lb
Water Use
20gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Key differences
EMPURA E-MCF500 is 9% more efficient at 4.90 kWh/100 lb versus 5.40 kWh/100 lb for the Ice-O-Matic CIM0526FA. The Ice-O-Matic CIM0526FA is larger at 419 lb/day versus 415 lb/day. EMPURA E-MCF500 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 415 | 419 |
| 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) | 4.90 | 5.40 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 17.1 | 20 |
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 |