Degreasing by dry ice blasting
Degreasing bycryogenic cleaning allows you to eliminate oils, greases, lapping compound, and cutting deposits without water or solvents, directly on production lines. CO₂ pellets strike the surface, weaken the fatty film through thermal shock, and detach it mechanically, without significant abrasion of the substrate.
Degreasing by dry ice blasting of a metallurgy saw (copper)
The purpose of the treatment is to degrease the entire saw (copper) by dry ice projection.
Thanks to compressed air, dry ice degreases thoroughly, cleaning wiring and other complex geometry objects in the process.
CO₂ in solid form is a natural solvent for greases, eliminating the use of water, detergents, and other solvents.
The equipment used in this video is the Cryoblaster® ATX25-E V1.
On a saw for cutting copper and alloys, thedry ice blasting targets fatty films and oil mist accumulated around blades, guards, sensors, frames, and conveyors. Solid CO₂ impacts the deposit and evacuates it like high-pressure cleaning. Since the pellets sublimates (they become gas again), there is no residual water, no sludge, no solvents to manage: the area remains dry and the geometric tolerances of the components are not compromised.
The intervention requires minimal disassembly, even near sensitive elements (electrical, electronics, safety sensors), which reduces downtime.
In practice, treat thesurfaces closest to youtoward the most distant surfaces, and from top to bottom; visibility is immediate and quality control is done as you progress. For metallurgy, the benefit is twofold:recover initial performance and "limit redeposition" by eliminating fatty films that trap dust and metal chips.
Why choose dry ice blasting for degreasing in metallurgy?
Operational gains
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Less downtime : in-situ cleaning, without solvents or drying time.
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Quick restoration : no rinsing, no liquid waste to treat.
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Versatility : machined parts, frames, conveyors, cutting lines, electrical enclosures.
Quality & integrity of substrates
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Surface protection : no added abrasive, no attack or degradation of metal, electrical, or electronic parts.
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Cleaning surfaces with complex geometries : grooves, threads, bundles, and sensors.
Safety & environment
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Solvent-free : fewer odors, VOCs, and hazardous consumables.
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Dry area : no residual moisture on electronically sensitive components.
Dry ice blasting allows restoration on surfaces with complex geometries…
Equipment used
Typical applications in a metallurgy shop
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Saws and cutting lines : blades, guides, covers, conveyors.
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Machining centers & machine tools : ways, housings, doors, tables.
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Forming tools : dies, combs, press plates.
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Lubrication stations : ramps, nozzles, clogged sensors.
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Assembly areas : jigs, frames, specific tooling.
Best practices for intervention with the ATX25-E V1 cryogenic cleaner
Before any dry ice blasting operation, remember to dry your blaster tank!
Preparation
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Protect surfaces that may be soiled (plastic covers, etc.) from spray and remove elements likely to be blown away (documents, metal chips, etc.).
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Cut power to the machine (lock out equipment if necessary and secure the area).
Settings & techniques
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Start withmoderate settings (low pressure and low dry ice consumption — refer to the "Blaster adjustment" training video in your customer area ) and increase based on contamination level.Maintain a
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constant spray distance ; sweep regularly for uniform action. Work from the
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closest zoneto themost distant zone — Refer to the "Gestures and postures" and "Sweeping techniques" videosin yourcustomer area. Finishing
Vacuum and collect the loosened residues, put the soiled plastic cover in the appropriate container (solids), and
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visually inspect immediately. Return to service after verifying safety devices.
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Placing a plastic cover on the wall saved the cost of restoring it
Quick FAQ 
Does the process leave residues?
No: CO₂ sublimates. You only recover the loosened dirt.
Is it compatible with copper and its alloys?
Yes: the action targets the
fatty film , not the metal. We preserve the integrity of the substrates.What about near electricity and automation?
Perfectly suited: dry process, non-conductive. Protect and follow internal safety procedures.
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In conclusion
Le dry ice blasting fast, clean, and solvent-free solution to restore metallurgy equipment to optimal condition. It combines effectiveness on oils/greases and respect for surfaces, while reducing downtime and waste management. Ideal for standardizing preventive maintenance routines and improving line availability. Machine tool: before and after dry ice blasting
