How does dry-ice blasting work?
Dry-ice blasting cleans surfaces through a combination of kinetic energy, extreme temperature change, and sublimation (the solid dry-ice conversion to gas). Read How Ice Blasting Works – Three Forces of Energy (link to other page) to learn more about how dry-ice blasting works.
Why would I use IceBlast and dry-ice blasting instead of a traditional blasting media?
Dry-ice blasting presents a non-toxic, non-abrasive, non-conductive, “green” cleaning option that creates no secondary waste in the cleaning process. Because cleaning can often be done on equipment that is hot and on-line, it can greatly reduce time and labor costs. Click here (link to other page) and our Cleaning Method Comparison Chart.
Will dry-ice blasting damage my application?
With the correct equipment and settings, dry-ice blasting is completely non-abrasive.
Does dry-ice blasting change the temperature of its target?
Yes, but the amount of cooling is rarely an issue and is dependent on the size of the targeted surface, the time spent blasting that area and the rate of dry ice consumption. Most targeted areas return to room temperature just moments after dry-ice blasting is completed.
Can I set up a demonstration at my facility or at my work site?
Absolutely! Contact us today (link to Contact page), tell us about your application and we will put you in contact with Tom or Andy (“one of our knowledgeable sales managers”) to set up a dry-ice blasting demonstration.
Can I use dry-ice blasting to clean hot tools on-line?
Yes. One of the biggest advantages of dry-ice blasting is that you can clean your equipment as is, without disassembling and reassembling, which decreases downtime and labor costs.
What can I clean using dry-ice blasting?
Dry-ice blasting is a versatile technology that can be used in almost any industry and application. Click here (link to other page) to see a list of dry-ice blasting uses and applications.
Can dry-ice blast cleaning be performed indoors?
Yes. Dry-ice evaporates and ‘disappears’ as it reaches room temperature, leaving no residue or trace of debris. It simply vanishes! The concentration of CO2 produced during the dry-ice sublimation process is minimal and requires no ventilators or specialized breathing equipment at all. No special precautions are necessary, other than being aware of the extremely cold (-109.3° F/-78.5°C) temperatures of dry ice pellets.
What happens to the grease, oil, and dirt during dry-ice blast cleaning?
Most dirt and dry debris will fall to the floor where it can be swept or vacuumed up for proper disposal.
What happens to all the dirt and debris afterwards?
All remnant debris can be disposed of on-site or contained and disposed of off-site, in compliance with all regulating laws, policies, and procedures.