Dry Ice Blasting is a cost-effective and efficient way to remove contaminants and dirt from surfaces.
The process of Dry Ice Blasting dates back to the 1950s in the automotive industry, and has surged in popularity in recent years as the preferred cleaning method. Dry Ice Blasting is the ideal option if you want to clean in-place machinery. It can be used in a wide range of production settings from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals to food production and more.
James Kyle, Managing Director of Northern Ice Blasting based in Ashington, explains why you should consider Dry Ice Blasting:
Works on a range of surfaces
“A lot of people think Dry Ice Blasting is only suitable for metalwork, but you can actually use it for a range of surfaces and materials including wood, concrete, metal, tarmac, brick and many other hard surfaces.
More cost effective
“By cleaning in-place, you can seriously super-speed your cleaning processes and reduce the downtime of your equipment. This helps to increase your productivity and add value to your bottom line. ”
Less downtime
“The great thing about cleaning in-place with dry ice-blasting is that, with the time you save – you have the option to clean more often and eliminate the need to deal with secondary waste from cleaning processes. This not only saves money but also reduces the risk of clogs and blocks with equipment that can slow down the process or deteriorate expensive equipment.”
Doesn’t damage your equipment
“Dry ice blasting is a really gentle method of cleaning. I can’t tell you about the number of times I’ve seen equipment with serious damage from more abrasive cleaning methods. Dry Ice Blasting is more gentle than traditional methods of cleaning, use of chemicals, shot blasting, sand blasting, vapour blasting.”
Super efficient
“Dry Ice Blasting is a single method that cuts out the need for hard chemicals, abrasive tools and manpower to apply the various cleaning stages required in alternative methods. Obviously, time varies for each client and scenario, but to give you an idea, we recently cleaned a heavily paint-stained pump in 3-4 hours. It was a massive reduction in time for the client, who shared that it had taken 3 days to clean previously.”
Environmentally Friendly
“The environment is on everyone’s mind at the moment – and business leaders are being asked to innovate where they can and choose greener options. Dry Ice Blasting is a great option for eco-conscious businesses as it doesn’t leave any waste and completely eliminates the need for chemicals and abrasive materials. Benefits include being able to refurbish and reuse your equipment rather than replace it. This extends lifespan of components and the dry ice sublimates back into a CO2 gas upon impact and is non-toxic
Less waste
“Another point which follows directly on is that because we are not producing secondary material – there’s less waste.”
Dry Ice Blasting is an affordable solution. Request a callback or give us a call to arrange your no-obligation consultation and quote.