An Ice Melt Production Line is an industrial system designed to manufacture granular deicing products used for snow and ice removal on roads, highways, airports, parking areas, and commercial facilities.
Using advanced double roller extrusion granulation technology, the production line converts powdery raw materials such as calcium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and other deicing compounds into uniform granules with high strength, excellent flowability, and controlled particle size.
Compared with traditional wet granulation methods, the dry extrusion process requires no drying system, consumes less energy, and provides a more environmentally friendly solution for large-scale ice melt manufacturing plants.
LANE Machinery provides complete ice melt production lines, including raw material crushing, mixing, extrusion granulation, screening, coating, and automatic packaging systems, helping customers establish efficient road salt processing lines worldwide.
An Ice Melt Production Line is a complete manufacturing system that processes salt-based or chemical deicing materials into granular ice melt products.
The finished granules are mainly used for:
The production capacity can be customized according to customer requirements, ranging from small-scale plants to large commercial production facilities.
Different formulas can be used according to local climate conditions and customer requirements.
Common raw materials include:
Calcium chloride has excellent melting performance at low temperatures and is widely used in premium ice melt products.
A Calcium Chloride granulator can efficiently transform calcium chloride powder or mixed materials into dense granules with improved storage and transportation performance.
Sodium chloride is one of the most economical deicing materials and is commonly used in municipal road maintenance.
Magnesium chloride provides fast ice melting ability and is often blended with other salts to improve performance.
Some formulations may include:
The following table shows typical models for the ice melt granulation system. Customized designs are available according to raw material characteristics and production requirements.
| Model | Capacity(tph) | Power(kw) | Size(mm) | Roller size(mm) | Rotation Speed(rpm) |
| LAZR-1.0 | 0.8-1 | 11-15 | 1200*700*1000 | Φ150*220 | 1450 |
| LAZR-1.5 | 1-1.5 | 11-15 | 1300*800*1100 | Φ150*300 | 1450 |
| LAZR-2.0 | 2-3 | 22 | 1630*850*1650 | Φ168*300 | 1450 |
| LAZR-3.0 | 3-4.5 | 30 | 1900*1050*1200 | Φ300*300 | 1450 |
Unlike wet granulation, the extrusion process does not require:
This significantly reduces fuel consumption and operating costs.
High-pressure compression produces compact granules with:
The system can process different deicing formulations, including:
The equipment structure is simple, requiring less maintenance compared with complete wet granulation systems.
The complete ice melt manufacturing plant mainly includes the following sections:
The crusher reduces oversized raw materials into suitable powder sizes to ensure uniform mixing and stable granulation.
The mixing machine evenly blends different raw materials and additives to achieve a consistent formula.
The core equipment of the production line is the double roller extrusion granulator.
The mixed powder is compressed between two rotating rollers under high pressure, forming compact granules without adding water or binders.
Advantages:
The screening machine separates qualified granules from oversized and undersized materials.
Unqualified particles can be recycled back into the production process.
Automatic weighing and packaging equipment improves production efficiency and reduces labor costs.
Finished products can be packed into:
The produced ice melt granules are widely applied in:
Transportation
Commercial Areas
Municipal Services
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Granulation Method | Double roller extrusion granulation |
| Raw Material | Calcium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, salt mixtures |
| Production Type | Continuous industrial production |
| Moisture Requirement | Low moisture dry granulation |
| Particle Size | 2-8 mm adjustable |
| Energy Consumption | Lower than wet granulation |
| Automation | PLC automatic control available |
| Application | Road salt processing line, deicing salt production |
LANE Machinery provides turnkey solutions for customers who want to establish an ice melt manufacturing plant, including:
Before production, customers can send raw material samples for granulation testing to determine the best equipment configuration.
Ice melt granules are produced by crushing and mixing raw materials, followed by high-pressure extrusion granulation.
In a typical ice melt production line, powdered materials such as calcium chloride or sodium chloride are compressed between two rollers to form dense granules. The granules are then screened and packaged for sale.
The double roller extrusion method does not require additional drying, making it suitable for energy-saving industrial production.
The main difference is the production process.
Double roller extrusion granulation:
Wet granulation:
For ice melt products, dry extrusion technology is often preferred because it produces stable granules with lower operating costs.
Yes. A professional Calcium Chloride granulator based on double roller extrusion technology can produce calcium chloride granules with uniform size and high mechanical strength.
The final particle size and density can be adjusted by changing roller pressure and mold specifications.
The capacity depends on the equipment model and production requirements.
Small plants may produce 1-3 tons per hour, while large-scale industrial road salt processing lines can achieve more than 10 tons per hour with automated feeding, screening, and packaging systems.
Yes. The production line can be designed according to different raw materials and product requirements, including calcium chloride-based, sodium chloride-based, and blended deicing products.
If you are planning to build an Ice Melt Manufacturing Plant or need a complete Road Salt Processing Line, LANE Machinery can provide customized engineering solutions, equipment selection, and quotation services.
Contact us today to get the recommended production line configuration and investment estimate.
