Dry Ice Blasting

Now, I am fully aware of the well established technique of 'sand-blasting' to clean stubborn surfaces, and the problems that come with it. I am also aware of the techniques involved in a dry ice maker for completely different purposes. I had not heard, until I Read more in an online article, about combining the two to create 'dry-ice blasting'. This relatively new procedure can be used to clean all type of surfaces, yet because the medium is tiny particles of ice, the only residue left after the blasting, is the removed layer which can easily be disposed of. This method is not only preferred to traditional sand-blasting or glass-blasting, but in many cases can be used to replace other cleaning methods that might use large amounts of solvents or other hazardous materials. The ice vaporises on contact leaving a dry surface behind, and can be used to remove layers of oils and greases, varnish and even bitumen along with many other types of unwanted surface contaminants. There is already a long list of industries that already benefit from using dry-ice blasting, from the aerospace industry through to the food and beverage industry and even the electronics industry. This method can be used with large components such as large vats and mixers used in food and drink production right through to cleaning small PCB components in the electronics industry. Accordingly, a comprehensive range of machines is available to match the varying demands of the vast range of industries serviced – from light duty ½ “ blasting hose models, ¾” Medium and Heavy duty models through to 1” Extreme Heavy Duty versions. The environmental benefits are obvious with the environmental impact being minimal – no hazardous run-off, no chemical hazards for the operators or passers-by. The cleaning medium itself leaves no residue as it vaporises on contact. You can Read more about dry-ice blasting via internet articles