30-Year Ice Cream Stick Manufacturer · Dalian, China
Ice Cream Stick Solutions for Every Production Need
From high-speed production lines to other frozen dessert applications, find the right sticks for your product and process. YADA Industrial offers 93 mm and 114 mm birch wood and bamboo sticks, with customized specifications to meet your requirements.
Consistent quality starts with the right specifications. Our two-stage polishing and 14-camera optical sorting system help control surface quality and identify sticks that fall outside defined inspection criteria.
- One stick out, one stick consumed — straightness protects uptime
- COA, FSC and FDA / LFGB declarations per lot
Warp Control
≤ 2.8 mm curve and zig-zag, COA-recorded per lot
Line Speed
48,000+ / hour on Gram Equipment lines
Optical Sort
14-camera inline inspection, 100% of sticks
Manufacturer
30 years in Dalian, China
01Overview
Solutions Built Around Your Ice Cream Production Needs
From product type and mould design to material selection and packaging, the right stick specifications depend on how you make and sell your frozen desserts. Explore the options below to identify what fits your production requirements before placing a bulk order.
Production Applications
Popsicles, ice cream bars, Magnum-style products, and other frozen desserts. Choose sticks based on your product design and production process.
Available Sizes
From 70mm – 140mm+, depending on the product and application. Confirm length, width, and thickness against your mould and equipment requirements.
Material Options
Birch wood and bamboo options to suit different product and sourcing requirements. Ask about material traceability and applicable certifications for your order.
Supply Capability
From trial orders to full-container shipments, discuss order quantities, export packaging, and delivery schedules to plan your supply with greater confidence.
Production decision sequence
- 01Application
- 02Stick Selection
- 03Customization
- 04Quality Control
- 05Packaging
- 06Delivery
02Solutions
Find the Right Stick Solution for Your Business
Different products, production methods, and purchasing needs call for different stick specifications. Explore these four scenarios to identify the options that best fit your application, quality requirements, and supply plan.
Automated Ice Cream Production Lines
Gram Equipment · Tetra Pak · Technogel · Wuxi Danxiao · Nanjing Shanlin
Stick dimensions and straightness can affect feeding and insertion performance. We help you evaluate stick specifications against your machine, mould, and agreed tolerances before bulk production.
- Gram Equipment up to 48,000 sticks/h
- Tetra Pak up to 43,200 sticks/h
- Technogel up to ~36,000 sticks/h
- Danxiao / Shanlin 6,000 – 22,000 sticks/h
Manual Filling & Small-Batch Production
Artisan ice cream · Local factories · Seasonal production
Smaller production runs still need sticks that meet product and handling requirements. Discuss suitable sizes, sample quantities, and order volumes before committing to larger purchases.
- Flexible MOQ from trial quantities
- Model A (93mm) and Model B (114mm) in stock profiles
- Fully sanded, splinter-free handling
- Same certified material as bulk orders
Private Label & Brand Customization
Retail brands · Supermarket brands · QSR chains
Make your stick part of the customer experience with branding and packaging options tailored to your product. Confirm logo artwork, placement, printing method, and applicable food-contact requirements before production.
- Hot stamping for custom logo branding
- Laser engraving for permanent marks
- Single or double side logo placement
- FDA / LFGB food-contact compliant inks and finishes
Wholesale & Distribution Programs
Importers · Distributors · Food service suppliers
Reliable distribution starts with clear specifications, consistent quality checks, and a supply plan that fits your purchasing schedule. Align packaging quantities, documentation, and shipment arrangements before confirming your order.
- 10,000 pcs per export carton (custom counts on request)
- COA, FSC and FDA / LFGB declarations per lot
- Batch-traceable lots for audit readiness
- Container-load and mixed programs
03Requirements
Built Around Your Production Requirements
The right stick specifications can help reduce feeding issues, improve consistency, and make quality acceptance more predictable. Here is what to check when choosing sticks for your production process.
| Production Need | Stick Feature | What it protects on the line |
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| Stable insertion | Straightness | Curve and zig-zag held within 2.8 mm, recorded on the COA for every lot. |
| Smooth feeding | Burr-free edges | Two-stage polishing removes the burrs and surface irregularities that trigger misfeeds. |
| Consistent mould positioning | Length tolerance | 93 mm and 114 mm nominal, held to an actual range of 92-94 mm and 113-115 mm. |
| Reduced breakage | Thickness consistency | 2 mm nominal with a plus or minus 0.2 mm band; actual range 1.8-2.2 mm. |
| Consumer safety | Smooth polished surface | Fully sanded and splinter-free, with no chemical treatment or bleaching. |
Why Stick Consistency Matters
When a production line uses one stick per unit, inconsistent sticks can contribute to feeding interruptions, manual clearing, scrap, and rework. Checking specifications and representative samples before bulk ordering helps you assess potential risks before production begins.
Consistent stick
- Smooth feeding into the magazine
- Stable, repeatable production
- Predictable output and yield
Out-of-spec stick
- Misfeed at the inserter
- Machine stop and manual clearing
- Lost output, scrap and rework
Straightness
Curve and zig-zag within 2.8 mm, banana within 10.4 mm — verified per lot on the COA.
Thickness
Nominal 2 mm, tolerance plus or minus 0.2 mm, actual range 1.8-2.2 mm.
Width
Nominal 9.6 mm with a +0.2 / -0.4 mm band; actual range 9.2-9.8 mm.
Moisture
Kiln-dried to 12 percent or below, so the stick stays dimensionally stable through freezing.
04Jam Prevention
Why Ice Cream Stick Feeders Jam — and How Machine-Grade Sticks Prevent It
A single malformed stick can stop an entire ice cream or popsicle run, and in most cases the machine is not at fault — the stick is. Every jam on a stick feeder traces back to one of seven failure modes in the wood itself or in the way it is finished. Here is what each one does on your line, and the specific YADA Industrial control that removes it before the sticks reach your factory.
Inconsistent thickness
Feeder gap mismatch — sticks wedge, double-feed, or stall at the metering wheel.
Precision punching + 40-ton high-pressure forming
Uniform thickness on every stick, tolerance held at +0.1 / -0.2 mm, so no feeder-gap mismatch.
Rough or splintered edges
Edges catch on guides and channels; micro-splinters accumulate and block the path.
Two-stage polishing (first + second pass)
Splinter-free smooth edges by design. Machine-grade round and bevelled edge options seat cleanly in automatic feeders.
Warping (curve, zig-zag, cup)
Misalignment at the dosing head; sticks fail to drop squarely into the mold.
Warp grading + advanced sorting before packing
Curve within 2.8 mm, zig-zag within 2.8 mm and cup within 2.5 mm are measured stick by stick, so out-of-shape stock is graded out here instead of jamming your dosing head.
Moisture variation
Wood swells or shrinks with humidity, then breaks mid-run or jams the magazine.
Kiln drying to 12% or below, moisture tested per batch
Moisture content is tested on every batch and held at or below 12%, so stick dimensions stay stable through freezing, thawing and humid seasons instead of shifting on your line.
Hidden defects (cracks, chips, dust)
Block the channel, contaminate product, and trigger rejects downstream.
Fiber-optic pre-selection + 1.3-megapixel image sorting
Selection machines and a preliminary selection station auto-remove cracks, chips, and dust, so only defect-free sticks move forward.
Off-spec size tolerance
Misfeed and wasted sticks, so the cost shows up as scrap rather than just downtime.
Tight dimensional tolerances
Length +/- 1 mm and width +/- 0.5 mm — consistent enough to be described, in our own specs, as non-jamming.
Loose contamination from the production floor
Dust, splinters and fabric fibres ride along with the sticks and end up in the finished product.
Food-grade, clean-room production
3,000 m² Class-100,000 clean room with FDA, LFGB, and FSC compliance — safe for food contact and clean for your line.
Five Questions to Ask Any Stick Supplier
Use this as a qualification checklist before you approve a new stick source for an automated line. Here is how YADA answers each one.
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What is your thickness tolerance, and is it held on every stick or just on average?
On every stick, not on the batch average. Machine-grade output is held at +0.1 / -0.2 mm and verified on each lot before packing.
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Do you run automated optical sorting, or rely on manual inspection to catch warped and defective sticks?
Both, and in series. Fiber-optic pre-selection and a 1.3-megapixel image sorter run inline, so warped, cracked, chipped, and dusty sticks are removed automatically.
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What is your controlled moisture range, and how is it tested per batch?
Kiln-dried to 12% or below, with moisture content tested per batch. Warped sticks are graded out at curve 2.8 mm, zig-zag 2.8 mm, and cup 2.5 mm.
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Are edges polished and bevelled or rounded for machine feeding, not just manual use?
Yes. Two-stage polishing is part of the standard machine-grade spec, with round and bevelled edge options so sticks seat cleanly in automatic feeders.
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Can you supply food-grade certification, and free samples matched to my machine spec?
FSC, FDA, LFGB, BRC, ISO 9001, GMP, Sedex, and SGS documentation ships with every lot, and we send free samples matched to your stick size and feeder type.
05Selection
Material & Product Selection
The right ice cream stick depends on your product design, production process, and purchasing priorities. Use these three steps to narrow down your options before requesting samples or placing a bulk order.
Step 1Choose Your Material
Birch Wood
100 percent natural birch (Betula spp.), FSC-certified with no fillers. Uniform pale colour, smooth machined surface and the most cost-effective route for high-volume automatic lines.
- Mainstream production
- Smooth, uniform surface
- Cost-effective at volume
- 1.25 g (93mm) / 1.32 g (114mm) per stick
Bamboo
Natural grain and a sustainability story that holds up in retail. Chosen by brands whose packaging and marketing lead on eco positioning.
- Eco-positioned brands
- Distinctive natural appearance
- Fast-growing renewable material
- Biodegradable
Step 2Choose the Right Size
| Ice Cream Type | Recommended Stick | Section (L × W × T) | Unit weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini bars, kids bars, water ice | Model A — Mini | 93 × 9.6 × 2 mm | 1.25 g |
| Standard stick ice cream, popsicles | Model B — Full-size | 114 × 9.6 × 2 mm | 1.32 g |
| Magnum-style bars | 94 mm spoon profile | On request | On request |
| Larger ice lollies | Longer custom profiles | On request | On request |
Step 3Choose the Edge Style
Straight Edge
Clean square end. The standard profile for conventional popsicle moulds.
Bevelled Edge
Chamfered corners for a smoother insertion feel and reduced mould wear.
Magnum Shape
Wider spoon-style head matching Magnum-type bar geometry and inserter tooling.
06Branding
Custom Ice Cream Sticks That Carry Your Brand
The stick is the last thing your customer touches. These are the ways our clients put their identity on it.
Hot Stamping
Strongest brand presence
Foil stamping for single- or double-sided logos. A clear, professional finish that helps your brand stand out at retail.
Laser Engraving
Permanent marking
Engraved into the wood itself, so it cannot rub off in handling, storage or freezing. Suited to text, codes and fine line logos.
Custom Packaging
Retail-ready presentation
Individually wrapped sticks, branded bundles and printed cartons so the component arrives retail-ready, not as a bulk commodity.
07Quality
Quality Control for Reliable Bulk Supply
Reliable bulk supply starts with clear specifications and consistent checks at every stage—from raw material selection to export packing.
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Raw Material Selection
Birch and bamboo inspected for species (Betula spp.), moisture and grade before production starts.
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Sample Confirmation
Physical samples approved against your drawing and your line trial before any mass run.
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Kiln Drying & Machining
Dried to 12 percent moisture or below, then machined to the stated tolerance bands.
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Two-Stage Polishing
Removes the burrs and surface irregularities that trigger misfeeds at the stick magazine.
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14-Camera Optical Sort
Every stick inspected inline; anything outside tolerance is rejected. Warp held within 2.8 mm.
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Packing & Export
Counts verified and a COA issued per lot, with FSC and FDA / LFGB declarations.
What We Check Before Shipment
Dimensions
Length 92-94 / 113-115 mm, width 9.2-9.8 mm, thickness 1.8-2.2 mm.
Straightness
Curve and zig-zag within 2.8 mm, recorded on the COA for each lot.
Surface Finish
Two-stage polished, splinter-free and free of burrs.
Moisture
Kiln-dried to 12 percent or below for stability through freezing.
Packaging Accuracy
Counts and carton marking verified; 10,000 pcs per export carton.
08Process
From Specification to Shipment
A working order in six steps. Most projects move from first enquiry to approved sample within two to three weeks.
- 01Tell Us Your Product
- 02Confirm Stick Specification
- 03Sample Approval
- 04Production
- 05Inspection
- 06Delivery
Step 2 is where most projects are won or lost — we confirm the exact stick your mould and inserter need before anything is produced.
09FAQ
Ice Cream Stick Questions, Answered
Answers to common questions from production managers, brand owners and importers evaluating ice cream sticks for bulk supply.
What sizes of ice cream sticks do you supply?
Our standard options include 93 × 9.6 × 2 mm and 114 × 9.6 × 2 mm sticks in birch wood or bamboo. Other sizes and profiles may be available on request. Confirm the dimensions and tolerances required for your product and equipment before ordering.
Which stick is compatible with high-speed automated production lines?
Stick suitability depends on your machine, mould design, insertion method and required tolerances. We can discuss your line requirements and help evaluate suitable stick specifications. Before bulk production, we recommend confirming dimensions, straightness criteria and feeding performance through sample testing on your equipment.
What is the minimum order quantity for ice cream sticks?
Our standard packing specification is 10,000 pieces per export carton. Trial quantities may be available for evaluation, depending on the product and order requirements. Contact us to confirm the MOQ and packing options for your project.
Can you print our logo on the ice cream sticks?
Yes. Branding options include foil stamping and laser engraving, subject to the stick material and design. Logos can be applied to one or both sides where the chosen method allows. Custom-branded packaging is also available. Any inks, coatings or other materials used should be reviewed against the applicable food-contact requirements.
How do you control straightness and stop sticks jamming the line?
Our quality-control process includes two-stage polishing and optical sorting to help identify surface defects and sticks that fall outside defined inspection criteria. Straightness limits and inspection records can be confirmed against the specifications agreed for your product. We recommend testing samples on your production line before placing a large order.
What certifications and documents come with each shipment?
Available documentation depends on the product, order and applicable requirements. Documents may include a Certificate of Analysis (COA), relevant phytosanitary documentation, FSC documentation where applicable, and food-contact compliance declarations or test reports. Please confirm the specific documents required for your destination market before ordering.
10Get Started
Let’s Find the Right Ice Cream Stick for Your Production
Tell us about your product, production line, required specifications, order volume or branding needs. Our team will help you evaluate suitable options before bulk ordering.
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- Samples available before mass production
- Your artwork and drawings handled under NDA
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Send your stick size, monthly volume and branding needs in one message. You can attach drawings, target price and delivery port, and our team will reply with a specification proposal.
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- MOQ and sample policy confirmed in writing
- Specification proposal before bulk ordering
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