Dry ice blasting

Dry ice blasting is an advanced cleaning method used in various industries to effectively clean and remove contaminants from surfaces. In contrast to conventional cleaning methods that use water or chemical cleaning agents, dry ice blasting uses frozen carbon dioxide in the form of dry ice.

In this process, the dry ice is produced in small pellets or blocks and placed in a blasting machine that is powered by compressed air. The dry ice particles are then blasted at high speed onto the surface to be cleaned. Upon hitting the surface, the dry ice immediately sublimates from a solid to a gaseous state, causing it to expand and loosen contaminants such as dirt, grease, paint or even rust from the surface.

One of the main advantages of dry ice blasting is its non-abrasiveness. As dry ice particles sublimate on impact and leave no residual solids behind, the surface to be cleaned is not damaged or abraded. This makes dry ice blasting particularly suitable for sensitive surfaces such as paintwork, electronic components or sensitive machine parts.

Another advantage of dry ice blasting is its environmental friendliness. As dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide, no additional chemicals or pollutants are produced during cleaning. Furthermore, no waste is produced as the dry ice simply sublimates during cleaning and returns to the atmosphere.

Dry ice blasting has a wide range of applications in various industries, including the automotive industry, food production, aviation, the electronics industry and historic preservation. It is an effective and gentle method of cleaning surfaces that delivers fast and thorough results without harming the environment or damaging the treated materials.