How does Dry Ice Blasting work?
At
minus 110 degrees Fahrenheit dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2),
which is a colorless, odorless
inert gas found naturally in our environment. For use in cryogenic cleaning the
dry ice is manufactured in both blocks & pellets. These materials are put into
the Dry Ice Blasting Machine’s hopper and are fed directly into the air stream
via a patented rotary air lock. Various nozzles are utilized to deliver the
blast media depending on the material to be removed & the type of substrate
involved. A high pressure air compressor is used to supply the air to the
Blaster which can result in nozzle velocity from mach 1.8 to 2.2. A Chiller
Dryer is utilized between the air compressor & the Dry Ice Blasting machine to
cool and dry the supplied air. An operator feeds the hopper and oversees the
machine as the Technician operates the wand to actually remove the desired
material.
Why use Dry Ice Blasting?
Dry
Ice Blasting impacts and cleans a variety of surfaces using dry ice particles
which sublimate (turns from a solid to a gas) on impact, leaving no media
or secondary contamination. This environmentally friendly
process is used to clean broad surfaces and complicated cavities where typical
grit blast media can become trapped and may cause damage.
Who can benefit from Dry Ice Blasting?
MOLD
REMEDIATION
Schools, Hospitals, Municipalities, Local & Federal Government, Homeowners and
many more find that CO2 Blasting provides fast, safe cost
effective solutions that can be completed in-place. This process cleans the
mold infestation completely without damage to the substrate. In addition,
difficult seams & cavities are penetrated & cleaned unlike utilizing
conventional methods.
UTILITIES
This non-abrasive CO2 process cleans turbine components,
economizer fins, generator windings, insulators, transformers and more without leaving media. This patented cryogenic process removes up to
100% of contaminants in very short time frames compared to
conventional methods. There is no negative
physical impact
on gasket materials or any mechanical components and system down time is
minimized.
DISASTER RECOVERY
CO2 Blasting is an effective in-place cleaning solution for smoke damage,
electrical fires and other damaged substrates and items.
FOOD
CO2 Blasting is recognized by the FDA & USDA as an approved cleaning method.
The food grade CO2 we use for blasting disappears on impact, leaving no
secondary waste. This allows us to clean many types of equipment in-place with
no disassembly required.
How can I contact ATEZ, Inc. for more answers or
to discuss a project?
Call us at (541) 995-6008, or email us
atez@atezinc.com.
Dry Ice Blasting is an effective and cost-effective Cryogenic Cleaning method for many industries to maximize production capability and quality. Blasting is used to manage production residues, release agents and contaminants; it is successful in stripping paints, oils and biofilms; it is highly effective in the removal of mold and is used for many other general cleaning applications. This dry ice blasting process is non-abrasive, nonflammable and nonconductive. Dry Ice Blasting systems may therefore be used without damaging active electrical or mechanical parts or creating fire hazards.
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