DeIceCube Glycol Blending & Dispensing System
A compact, self-contained glycol blending and dispensing unit that lets ground crews simultaneously load Type I and Type IV fluids while re-blending to the day's exact freeze-point requirement.
The DeIceCube is Liquid Automation Systems' purpose-built glycol blending and dispensing system, designed specifically for aircraft deicing truck operations where blend requirements shift with weather and turn times are tight. Unlike a fixed pad blender, the DeIceCube is configured to integrate directly with deicing truck loading stations, allowing fluid to be mixed to the precise LOUT for the prevailing conditions before it enters the truck tank — or to re-blend fluid already in the truck without returning it to bulk storage. The system's standout operational feature is simultaneous dispensing of both Type I and Type IV anti-icing fluids in a single loading cycle, eliminating the separate queue or second-connection step that many dual-fluid operations require. This directly improves pad throughput during peak demand windows, typically the most congested phase of any winter operation. For ground personnel the DeIceCube removes the heavy glycol-hose handling that characterises conventional loading: integrated connections reduce the physical demand on operators working on slippery, cold ramp surfaces and eliminate the trailing-hose hazards that represent a measurable proportion of ramp slip-and-trip incidents during winter ops. Accuracy is held to ±1% glycol by volume, matching the Glycol Pro line's standard. Typical procurement drivers are dual-fluid capability, pad throughput improvement, and worker safety compliance. Regional carriers and FBOs running mixed deicing truck fleets and needing a cost-effective fixed-point dispensing hub represent the core deployment context.
Technical specifications.
| Fluid types | Simultaneous Type I and Type IV ADF dispensing |
| Blend accuracy | ±1 % glycol by volume |
| Re-blend capability | In-truck re-blend to new freeze-point without bulk transfer |
| Operational benefit | Doubles effective on-site ADF capacity vs pre-blended storage |
| Transport cost reduction | ~50% reduction in ADF transport costs (concentrate vs pre-blended) |
Use cases.
- ›Deicing truck loading stations requiring simultaneous dual-fluid (Type I + Type IV) capability
- ›Operations where changing weather mid-shift requires re-blending truck-loaded fluid to a new freeze point
- ›FBOs and regional airports looking to reduce pre-blended ADF logistics and storage tank requirements
- ›Ramp operations seeking to reduce hose-handling injuries and trip hazards during winter loading
- ›Airports measuring ADF pad throughput per hour and needing faster truck turn-around at loading points
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
Comparable Ground Support Equipment (GSE) from other suppliers. Cross-shop on specs — confirm exact fit and compatibility with the supplier before specifying.
