About Keith Manufacturing Co
Modern Ice chose to partner with Keith Manufacturing to integrate Keith Walking Floor Systems into our offerings to the packaged ice industry as a part of our total plant solutions. The partnership between Keith Manufacturing and Modern Ice allows our clients to receive the quality of Keith Manufacturing’s equipment along with the system integration knowledge of Modern Ice’s team.
Keith Walking Floor Systems
Keith Walking Floor Systems are a first-in/first-out ice storage rotation technology. Without leaving residual ice, they ensure an easy clean-up process. The moving floor conveying systems provide horizontal loading/unloading solutions for bulk materials, pallets, bales and rolls. They offer safe, versatile and efficient material handling for mobile unloaders and storage & conveying bin solutions perfect for mid-size to large packaged ice plant applications.
-Bins are available with capacities from 22- to 75-tons and are also available in several configurations and custom sizes
-Unique Hydraulically Driven, Moving-Floor Conveyor Technology
-Industrial-Duty, Low-Maintenance, Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC) Drive Unit
-Hydraulic Drive Unit Isolated from Ice Under Bin Floor
-Built from FDA- & USDA-Approved Materials
-Reciprocating Floor Slates Coated with FDA-Approved Polyethylene
-Unique Vertical Comb System for Constant Ice Flow
-Comb Also Designed to Meter Plate & Tube Ice
-Congealed Ice is Refractured & Cascaded to Downstream Augers
-“Bin Full” Sensor Ensures Constant Ice Discharge
-“First In, First Out” Product Rotation
-Leveling Screw Maintains Even Flow, Ensures Max. Capacity
-No Drag Chains or Horizontal Rakes to Break Down or Jam
-Available in Stationary & Portable Models
-Requires No Daily Maintenance
- Easy Access to Drive Unit
Equipment Specifications
| Storage Capacity | Ice Type | Delivery Rate | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-Ton Bulk Ice Storage Bin | Mid-Tube Ice | Maximum 17 Tons per Hour | 11’1⅞” Wide x 30’35/16″ Long x 11’413/16″ High (to top of bin) |
| 35-Ton Bulk Ice Storage Bin | Mid-Tube Ice | Maximum 17 Tons per Hour | 11’1⅞” Wide x 43’35/16″ Long x 11’413/16″ High (to top of bin) |
| 50-Ton Bulk Ice Storage Bin | Mid-Tube Ice | Maximum 44 Tons per Hour | 13’613/16″ Wide x 45’4⅝” Long x 13’4¾” High (to top of bin) |
| 70-Ton Bulk Ice Storage Bin | Mid-Tube Ice | Maximum 44 Tons per Hour | 12’6⅜” Wide x 55’0¾” Long x 13’413/16″ High (to top of bin) |
| 75-Ton Bulk Ice Storage Bin | Mid-Tube Ice | Maximum 44 Tons per Hour | 12’6⅜” Wide x 59’11⅜” Long x 14’411/16″) High (to top of bin) |
Maximum Discharge Rates
| Screw Conveyor OD | Tons / Hour | Pounds / Minute |
|---|---|---|
| 9″ | 17 | 567 |
| 10″ | 24 | 800 |
| 12″ | 44 | 1,466 |
-Custom Size Bins Available
-Double Bins
-Insulated Bins
-Mobile Ice Systems
-Stationary Bins
-9″-12″ Discharge Screw
-Maximum Discharge Rate of 17 or 44 Tons per Hour
KEITH Manufacturing Co. has produced the WALKING FLOOR® brand of horizontal unloading systems at its location in Madras, Oregon since 1973. Systems are used in a wide variety of industries throughout the world to handle bulk and palletized materials.
Modern Ice offers a vast selection of bulk ice storage solutions to meet the needs of your specific plant. From surge bins to rakes to moving floor systems, we have the equipment you need and Freeze Force can integrate it into your plant to increase your efficiency and the amount of ice you get in the bag while decreasing your down-time and operational headaches.