Dry ice blasting is a method of industrial cleaning that does not involve any chemicals, water, or abrasive materials, such as those utilized in sandblasting.
This process uses dry ice as a cleaning agent. Dry ice blasting is a fantastic way to clean rooms because there are no residuals. It uses carbon dioxide (CO2) in solid form and possesses certain properties that, in terms of advantages, make dry ice cleaning the ideal way of cleanliness.
Also, the process of dry ice blasting is flexible and customizable. The pressure, air flow, gas flow, and dry ice pellets can be changed depending on the surface. It is essential to infuse the dry ice pellets with enough gas and airflow to allow them to become a total vapor, ensuring that the surface is sufficiently blasted.
Here are the reasons why it should be used for cleaning:
1. Non-Abrasive
Dry ice is a very gentle cleaning agent that can be used on most surfaces without causing damage. The sublimation process does not produce the same friction as other cleaning methods like sandblasting, which leaves a buildup of debris on surfaces.
Abrasive particles can be damaging and can leave residue at higher pressures. However, the dry ice pellets have no friction or force, so they imbed themselves into the surface and are not abrasive. When dry ice is used with other processes, it will not ruin the integrity of the material being blasted.
2. Effectively Removes Residuals
Dry ice blasting is effective at removing contaminants from surfaces because it does not leave behind any residue when sublimated. It uses an aerodynamic force and sublimation to remove contaminants effectively. The sublimation process creates a cold gas that blasts the surface and lifts the pollutants.
3. No Secondary Waste
Cleaning with dry ice helps to improve sustainability efforts. It sublimates (transforms from solid to gas) upon impact with the surface being cleaned, resulting in no secondary waste, residue, or moisture.
This eliminates the additional costs of additional cleanup, disposal of secondary waste streams, and additional cleaning preparation, such as masking delicate sensors or wrapping electronic components before cleaning.
Because the cleaning process does not use water, the equipment can be cleaned while it is still in use. Dry ice cleaning is safe for cleaning electrical equipment because it is nonconductive.
4. Reduces Costs
Dry ice cleaning lowers labor costs because it can be completed in far less time than traditional manual labor. This allows for a “cleaner” clean even in situations where cleaning by hand with traditional methods is difficult or unpopular.
5. Non-Toxic
Dry ice is a food-grade media that has been approved for use in food processing by the Food and Drug Administration. It has no color, taste, or odor, and is non-toxic. It eliminates the use of environmentally hazardous cleaning chemicals as well as worker exposure to hazardous cleaning agents.For this rason, it generates no toxic waste that has to be disposed of.
Conclusion
Dry ice blasting is an effective way of cleaning that can be used to just about any surface. This can result in cost savings, longer equipment life, and improved worker safety.
Furthermore, it is non-abrasive and non-toxic. It can be used to clean tight spaces that are inaccessible by other methods, and it is a versatile method that can be customized to meet the needs of your particular cleaning project.
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