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Dry Ice Cleaning

A typical portable dry ice cleanerby RSG TechnologoesDry ice cleaning is a relatively new cleaning process using solid CO2 pellets (known as dry ice). It is primarily used for industrial use in a variety of applications. The pellets sublimate (convert directly from a solid blast pellet to a vapor (CO2) leaving no residue. The dry ice cleaning process is superior to blasting with sand or glass bead and other types of cleaning methods for numerous reasons (see Dry Ice Cleaning Comparison Chart below).

What Is Dry Ice

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What Is Dry Ice Cleaning

It is a process in which dry ice particles are propelled to supersonic speed, to impact and clean a surface. The particles are accelerated by compressed air, just as with other blasting systems.

Model 130s Single Hose Dry Ice Blasting SystemThe micro-thermal shock (caused by the dry ice temperature of -79º C), the kinetic energy of dry ice pellets and the air pressure break the bond between the coating and the substrate. It pops off the coating from inside out and the air stream removes it from the surface.

Industries can utilize the dry ice blasting cleaning method through equipment that fires the pellets through a blasting gun. Upon impact the dry ice sublimates (vaporizes). There are many major benefits to this cleaning process. To read of them in detail, see our Dry Ice Cleaning Benefits page.

Dry Ice Blasting Process

With the dry ice blasting process, dry ice (CO2) particles are propelled to supersonic speed impacting and cleaning a surface. The particles are accelerated by compressed air, just as with other blasting methods. Overall, there are three steps involved in dry ice blasting. It can be better understood in the following example:

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Step #1 - Energy Transfer

With dry ice blasting, dry ice pellets are propelled out of the blasting gun at supersonic speed and impact the surface. The energy transfer knocks off the contaminant without abrasion. The force of this impact is the primary means of cleaning.

Step #2 - Micro-Thermal Shock

The cold temperature during dry ice blasting of the dry ice pellets hitting the contaminant creates a micro-thermal shock (caused by the dry ice temperature of -79º C) between the surface contaminant and the substrate. Cracking and delamination of the contaminant occurs furthering the elimination process.

Step #3 - Gas Pressure

The final phase of dry ice blasting has the dry ice pellet explode on impact, and as the pellet warms it converts to a harmless CO2 gas which expands rapidly underneath the contaminant surface. This forces off the contaminant from behind. The contaminant is then relocated, typically falling to the ground.. Since the dry ice evaporates, only the contaminant is left for disposal.

Application Examples:

Dry Ice Cleaning for the Plastics Industry

    Dry Ice cleaning systems effectively clean:

  • Molds
  • Extruder screws
  • Packaging equipment
  • Mold machines
  • Ovens
  • Mixers

 

    Dry Ice systems can reduce or remove:

  • Deflashing
  • Deburring
  • Gloss levels
  • Release agents
  • Product residues
  • Glue from glue heads
  • Outgassing issues
  • Mold damage
  • Hand scrubbing
  • Solvent usage

 

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  • ICEsonic is a Award Winning Company that was founded in 2000. With over a decade of experience ICEsonic has developed dry ice blasting equipment that offers a unique and cost effective solution to dry ice blasting technology. During that time ICEsonic unique design has been easily and quickly accepted by maintenance, cleaning and the renovation industry.
  • Superior to Traditional Cleaning Methods
    The dry ice cleaning process is relatively new dating back to the late 1980's. It is quickly becoming favored to such traditional cleaning methods as steam cleaning, sandblasting or solvents. The use of co2 cleaning equipment is far superior to these from many different vantage points.
  • Dependability and Versatility
    Dry ice cleaning systems from ICEsonic are the most cost effective in the industry because of the quality built into each unit. Each dry ice blasting model is made from all stainless steel construction with quality superior components.

    ICEsonic systems have the versatility to be used for a variety of plastics applications. They are mobile for easy transport and can withstand hostile working environments. Whether your cleaning needs require light or heavy pressure cleaning, ICEsonic dry ice blast cleaning systems will clean quickly and thoroughly.

  • Superior Quality; Highly Affordable
    ICEsonic dry ice cleaning systems (often referred to as dry ice blasting, co2 blasting or co2 cleaning) are the most economical dry ice cleaning units on the market, both in initial cost and in continued use.

    Because of design and manufacturing efficiencies, ICEsonic has been able to keep production and overhead costs low. ICEsonic does not spend enormous amounts of money on unnecessary advertising and does not have layer upon layer of marketing and distribution.

    Therefore, you save up to 50% or more over the price of competitors co2 blaster models.

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