Revolutionize your maintenance with ICE Engineering's cryogenic cleaning. Our dry ice blasting uses solid CO2 pellets to remove contaminants, grease, and buildup from sensitive machinery without water, chemicals, or secondary waste. This non-abrasive process is ideal for food processing plants, ensuring zero chemical residue and meeting strict hygiene standards. In power generation, it allows for in-situ cleaning of turbines and generators, drastically reducing downtime and preventing water-induced corrosion. The pellets sublimate upon impact, leaving no media to clean up. Experience a safer, faster, and more sustainable cleaning solution for your critical industrial assets.
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Expert answers on non-destructive, zero-waste maintenance using dry ice blasting.
No, dry ice blasting is non-abrasive. The CO2 pellets sublimate upon impact, removing contaminants like grease, paint, and residues through thermal shock and kinetic energy without etching or damaging the underlying substrate. This makes it ideal for cleaning sensitive machinery, delicate components, and painted surfaces without compromising protective coatings or surface integrity.
Yes, it is a green cleaning technology. It uses recycled CO2, produces no secondary waste (only the removed contaminant), and requires no water or harsh chemicals. The process is non-toxic and leaves no residue, making it safe for food processing facilities, power plants, and environmentally sensitive areas, aligning with strict industrial compliance standards.
Thermal shock is a key mechanism. The extreme cold (-78.5°C) of the dry ice pellets causes contaminants like oils, polymers, and coatings to contract and become brittle at a different rate than the substrate. This differential contraction weakens the bond, allowing the kinetic energy of the pellet impact to easily lift and remove the material without abrasion.
Absolutely. Dry ice is non-conductive, making the process safe for cleaning energized electrical switchboards, control panels, and motors without the risk of short circuits. This allows for maintenance without costly production shutdowns, significantly reducing downtime in industrial facilities.
Heavy industries including power generation (turbine cleaning), food & beverage (hygienic surface prep), aerospace (composite cleaning), automotive (mold cleaning), and manufacturing. It's perfect for removing heavy deposits like bitumen from paving equipment, mold from HVAC systems, and carbon buildup from engines and industrial ovens.
The process generates zero process waste—only the collected contaminant itself. The dry ice sublimates into the atmosphere, leaving no secondary media to dispose of. This simplifies cleanup, reduces hazardous waste handling costs, and supports a zero-waste industrial maintenance philosophy, a core principle of ICE Engineering.