Boost Productivity in Manufacturing with Dry Ice Blasting

Since 1988, Cold Jet has been pioneering dry ice blasting and production technology to establish it as one of the most versatile and effective industrial cleaning methods available. We have seen significant growth and adoption of dry ice blasting in various manufacturing sectors, cleaning just about every surface and piece of equipment one might find on a factory floor. Our state-of-the-art blasting technology is at the forefront of cleaning many of the worst contaminants that occur throughout the manufacturing process, ranging from run-of-the-mill stuck-on grit and grime to hardened adhesives and foundry slag.

Addressing Major Manufacturing Pain Points

As many manufacturers who use our products can attest, long periods of downtime are one of the most significant contributors to lowering a facility’s bottom line. Most traditional methods of cleaning require machinery to be powered down, cooled, disassembled, painstakingly cleaned by hand or harsh methods, reassembled, and powered back on to resume production. This entire cleaning process can range from a few hours to multiple days.

Even after all that effort, manufacturing machinery and equipment is never truly clean; continued fouling and buildup can lead to reduced product quality, costing the manufacturer even more through scrapping products. Dry ice blasting offers a cleaning solution that significantly lowers downtime between production cycles and boosts productivity for manufacturers who want a more seamless experience. Cleaning with dry ice can be done with machines and equipment in-place and online without the need for shutdown or disassembly, allowing production to resume in a fraction of the time compared to traditional cleaning methods.

Additionally, removing bits of flash and burrs from newly created products can be an arduous and time-consuming task for manufacturers. Dry ice blasting offers a quick method for effectively removing these unwanted leftovers that can be done manually by an operator or automated as part of the product finishing process.

Advantages of Dry Ice Blasting in Manufacturing

Here is a brief list of the advantages dry ice blasting brings to the table:

• Non-abrasive, non-toxic, and non-conductive blasting media, making it suitable to clean delicate parts and electronics without damage

• Clean machinery and equipment in-place and online, eliminating the need for disassembly

• Ability to clean a wide variety of contaminants, adhesives, and off-gassing residue

• Cleaning occurs quickly without additional preparation, chemicals, or manual labor

• No secondary waste streams to dispose of

• Eco-friendly and safe for industrial environments

• Minimal PPE needed

• Product finishing such as deburring and deflashing in a partial or fully automated step of the manufacturing process

• Surface preparation for later manufacturing processes such as painting, sealing, or coating
Cold Jet’s Advanced Technology

Through years of research and development, Cold Jet has produced the most advanced line of dry ice blasting products on the market: the Aero 2 series. We offer two blasting machines in this lineup, each offering its own advantage in a modern manufacturing environment:

Aero 2 PCS ULTRA

For those looking for the most versatile dry ice blasting machine on the market, the Aero 2 PCS ULTRA offers our patented particle control system that allows an operator to adjust three primary settings: 28 pellet sizes (0.3mm to 3mm), air consumption, and dry ice consumption rate. This versatility allows users to clean the widest range of contaminants and substrates, combining several cleaning tools into one powerful machine. For example, using a smaller particle size with lower air pressure can remove grit in between complex geometries of molds without damaging them; likewise, a larger particle size and higher air pressure can detach heavy, stuck-on adhesive from equipment.

Aero 2 PLT ULTRA

For heavy-duty tasks that demand the highest degree of cleaning power, the Aero 2 PLT ULTRA can blast up to 250 PSI (17.2 bar) and has a dry ice feed rate up to 6lb/min (2.7kg/min) to remove the most difficult-to-clean contaminants.

Both the PCS and PLT variants share the same platform and high build quality, along with these features:

• 7-inch LCD screen with built-in digital controls

• Specific settings can be saved as “recipes” and used again when needed

• SureFlow feeder system to ensure consistent dry ice feeding into blasting mechanism

• Advanced motors, gearboxes, and cables for high efficiency

• “Straight-through” air system for greater air pressure efficiency

• Durable frame built from tool grade aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and polymer

• IoT-enabled through the Cold Jet CONNECT Industry 4.0 system to allow remote diagnostics and troubleshooting

• Suite of best-in-class blasting applicators and nozzles to fit any task

Final Takeaways

Beyond the Aero 2 series, Cold Jet also offers industry-leading technology in dry ice production, CO2 capture, and automation systems. It is our aim to provide an end-to-end dry ice solution system to give our customers the highest degree of satisfaction with their cleaning and prepping experiences. Additionally, Cold Jet has the most extensive customer support network for deliveries, part replacements, troubleshooting, and dry ice blaster training. No matter what your use case or need, investing in a Cold Jet product means committing to value, quality, and functionality for many years to come.

If your facility is looking for the ultimate cleaning solution that saves time on the production line, keeps quality up, and provides long-term value, contact Cold Jet to find the right dry ice setup for you.