Why Should I Use Dry Ice Blasting Instead of Traditional Blasting Methods?
Dry ice blasting is a completely dry process. Dry ice blasting is non-toxic, non-conductive and non-abrasive.
Dry ice vaporises immediately on contact with treated surfaces. This gives several advantages in comparison
with traditional blasting methods. With dry ice blasting there is no secondary waste material (sand, glass,
plastic, etc.). The only waste to be swept or vacuumed up is the coating dislodged by the treatment. It is
therefore possible to clean objects in which other blasting methods' residual blasting material would collect in
every inaccessible corner. Dry ice blasting allows cleaning to be performed while machines are running,
without the need for dismantling. This is, of course, of great economic importance as costly downtime can be
eliminated or drastically reduced.
Can Dry Ice Blasting be used in the Food Industry?
Yes. Dry ice blasting is ideal for the food industry, as the cleaning process does not involve the use of water or
chemicals. The various applications of dry ice blasting in the food industry clearly illustrate just how versatile
the system is. The process is used to remove baked-on food deposits from ovens and to clean mixers and
moulds. It can remove paper and adhesives from packaging machinery. Dry ice blasting can be used on plastic
and metal surfaces irrespective of whether the object to be cleaned is hot or cold.
Can Dry Ice Blasting be used in Printing?
Yes. Dry ice blasting is an effective means of removing wet and dry ink, powder, paper dust and adhesive
residues. This keeps the number of unexpected shutdowns to a minimum, improves product quality and
reduces maintenance time.
Can Dry Ice Blasting be used on Buildings?
Yes. Dry ice blasting can be used to remove soot and dirt from buildings and thus restore surfaces. The
method is often used for factory buildings where it is crucial to recommence production as quickly as possible.
Because dry ice vaporises on contact with the building surface, dry ice blasting can be used to clean the
insides of buildings without the need to move equipment, machinery or furnishings. Where traditional cleaning
methods – involving the use of water and chemicals – are used, it is often necessary to dismantle and move
equipment to protect it from damage.
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07843 656135
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