Dry ice blasting is an innovative approach to industrial cleaning and surface preparation that relies on the properties of carbon dioxide to remove debris. Specifically, through this method, a trained technician uses specialized equipment to spray carbon dioxide pellets at a high-speed toward the surface that needs cleaning. Once the pellets hit the surface, it converts to a gas and causes a freezing effect that breaks apart contaminants on the substrate—such as oil, paint, grease, and mold. If you’re curious about wide-ranging possibilities that this cleaning method offers, here’s a quick review of five industries that benefit from dry ice blasting.

5 Industries That Benefit From Dry Ice Blasting

1. Power & Chemical Plants

Equipment used in power and chemical plants must stay clean to operate effectively and efficiently. Dry ice blasting is non-flammable, non-toxic, or environmentally-friendly, so it provides a way for plant operators to quickly clean the equipment without exposing sensitive materials to a hazardous cleaning agent.

2. Food Processing  

Food and beverage processing facilities must maintain clean equipment to ensure all products are free of bacteria and other safety hazards. While some industrial cleaning methods require facilities to disassemble processing equipment for treatment, dry ice cleaning allows for all machinery to stay in place. In addition, the materials used for cleaning are food-grade and approved for use by the FDA, USDA, and EPA.

3. Marine

From grease to algae, marine vessels—such as fishing boats and cargo ships—can accumulate a great deal of debris from being out on the water. Dry ice blasting equipment is easy to move, so it allows technicians to clean at the boat’s location without having to transport it to a special facility. And since the carbon dioxide pellets are EPA-approved, boat owners don’t have to worry about contaminating the water with toxic chemicals.

4. General Contracting

Unlike other industrial cleaning techniques, dry ice blasting removes debris—such as smoke, rust, or paint—without damaging the underlying substrate. This capability offers many applications for general contractors. For example, contractors working on a historical restoration job can clean old walls and surfaces without damaging the original materials, allowing the building to retain its original qualities.

5. Pharmaceutical

Just as with food processing plants, pharmaceutical production facilities must be kept consistently clean to avoid contaminating drug supplies. Dry ice blasting can achieve both of these results by safely cleaning all types of equipment—including electronic devices—and producing no harmful toxins.

When you need industrial cleaning that’s practical, affordable, and safe, Dry Ice Blasting of Westchester can adapt to your project’s specific needs. Whether you’re maintaining a food processing facility or have a marine vessel that needs restoration, this team will use state-of-the-art dry ice blasting tools to quickly and effectively restore your industrial surfaces. To learn more about their adaptive approach to equipment cleaning, visit this Westchester, NY, commercial blasting service online. If you’d like to schedule a site visit and get an estimate for services, call (914) 216-1998.