1. Differences in material properties
Falcon Galvanized Ice Tub (Galvanized Steel Ice Bucket)
Falcon Galvanized Ice Bucket
Material: Galvanized steel plate (outer galvanized layer + low carbon steel substrate).
Features: high strength, impact resistance, rust and corrosion resistance (galvanized layer protection), strong load-bearing capacity, high durability (lifespan can reach more than 10 years).
Disadvantages: heavy weight, high cost, and cannot be transparently designed.
Plastic Ice Bucket
Material: food-grade PP/PE/PET and other plastics.
Features: light, low cost, transparent/colorful design, good insulation.
Disadvantages: easy to age (brittle under ultraviolet light or low temperature), limited load-bearing capacity, easy to scratch, low durability (usually 3-5 years).
2. Comparison of applicable scenarios
Falcon Galvanized Ice Tub is more suitable for:
Falcon Galvanized Ice Bucket is suitable for:
Outdoor/industrial scenarios: such as open-air bars, camping, construction sites, fisheries and other environments that require weather resistance.
High frequency use: places such as bar kitchens, restaurants, hotels, etc. that need to hold ice or heavy objects for a long time.
Special needs: scenes that require fire prevention, corrosion resistance (such as salt spray environment at the seaside) or require a retro industrial style.
Plastic ice buckets are more suitable for:
Family/short-term activities: lightweight use such as picnics and family gatherings.
Budget-sensitive scenarios: low-cost activities or one-time activities (such as weddings and markets).
Portability requirements: scenes that require frequent movement or carrying (such as car-mounted ice buckets).
2. Quality inspection of Falcon Galvanized Ice Tub factory production
1. Raw material quality inspection
Galvanized steel plate inspection:
Zinc layer thickness test (≥20μm, in accordance with ASTM A653 standard) to ensure anti-rust performance.
Substrate hardness test (low carbon steel must meet the tensile strength ≥300MPa).
Welding material inspection: welding wire/welding point must pass the salt spray test to avoid rust.
2. Quality inspection during production
Structural integrity test:
Check whether the welding/riveting between the barrel and the bottom is uniform and crack-free (visual inspection + pressure test).
Verify the edge curling process to ensure that there are no sharp burrs (to prevent cuts).
Galvanized layer uniformity test:
Use a coating thickness gauge to spot check the distribution of the zinc layer to avoid local rust caused by excessive thinness.
Salt spray test (simulate a 72-hour salt spray environment to observe whether there is blistering or peeling).
3. Functional test
Sealing test: After filling with water, let it stand for 24 hours to check whether the weld/joint is leaking.
Load-bearing test: Load ice cubes or sandbags with a rated weight (such as 50kg) to test whether the bottom is deformed.
Low temperature tolerance test: Place the ice bucket in a -20℃ environment to verify whether the material is brittle or cracked.
4. Appearance and compliance inspection
Surface treatment inspection:
Whether the galvanized layer is uniform, without scratches or oxidation spots.
Adhesion test of sprayed/printed patterns (if applicable).
Compliance certification: Pass food contact material testing (such as FDA or EU 10/2011 standards) to ensure that the inner wall coating is non-toxic.