Liquid CO2 (LCO2)

Cleaning components with liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) is an advanced method in industrial parts cleaning. This technology utilizes the unique physical properties of LCO2 to clean parts in an efficient and environmentally friendly way.

Liquid CO2 is liquid at -78.5 degrees Celsius, and when it changes to the gaseous state, it expands rapidly. This phase transition creates a kind of snow effect that is useful for parts cleaning. The dry ice pellets or nuggets created by the sublimation of LCO2 act like small projectiles that are shot onto the surface of the components. The kinetic effect of the dry ice pellets, combined with the cold, loosens dirt, grease, oil and other contaminants from the surfaces.

The method of parts cleaning with liquid CO2 offers several advantages. It is non-abrasive, which means that sensitive components are not damaged. It also leaves no residue, as the CO2 simply sublimates after cleaning. As no chemical cleaning agents are required, no harmful waste is produced, making this method environmentally friendly.

The areas of application range from the automotive and aviation industries to electronics and medical technology. Parts cleaning with liquid CO2 has established itself as an effective, safe and sustainable alternative to conventional cleaning methods.