When you want to achieve a deep, incomparably clean finish that doesn’t rely on water and extensive cleanup, consider dry ice blasting. This method is designed to effectively clear surface contaminants, such as oil, ink, grease, rubber, mold, and dirt. The guide below discusses this technique and why it’s beneficial.

Questions About Dry Ice Blasting Answered

What is it?

Sometimes referred to as dry ice cleaning, or CO2 blasting, this industrial cleaning technique involves combining pellets made of dry ice with compressed air. As the two components travel through a blasting hose, the pellets evacuate at rapid speed and forcefully make contact with the surface. When the dry ice and surface meet, the former undergoes a sublimation process and converts into gas form. The CO2 then aggressively removes the debris from the surface.

What are the benefits?

The greatest advantage of dry ice blasting is its ability to clean without causing damage to the surface. The non-abrasive technique is also non-flammable, making it appropriate to use on a variety of applications where water may not be suitable for cleaning, such as manufacturing, electrical, and restoration. Because the process is quicker than other cleaning methods, it also saves valuable time and can reduce labor costs. Because dry ice pellets disappear on contact, there is no worry about cleaning secondary waste.

What can it clean?

The aerospace industry utilizes the method to clean brake elements, as well as landing gear and engines. It’s used to clean delicate automotive equipment, along with electrical components, like circuit boards and transformers in power plants. It can even be used to clean stents and catheters in medical facilities, and to deep-clean kitchens.

Does it change the surface temperature?

Brief surface cooling does occur when the ice pellets make contact. However, the change is minimal, and depends largely on the amount of time spent cleaning that portion and the amount of dry ice used to complete the job. In most cases, the surface temperature is restored shortly after completion.  
 

Offering everything from surface prep to restoration, the professionals at Dry Ice Blasting of Westchester are committed to the integrity of your project. Serving clients throughout Westchester, NY, the OSHA-certified company depends on state-of-the-art processes for its dry ice blasting services. Their technology is approved by the EPA, USDA, and OSHA—so you can trust in the quality and integrity of their process. Visit them online to find out more about their commercial blasting services or call (914) 216-1998 to schedule an appointment.