Dry ice blasting company in Marlioz

For industrial cleaning professionals, dry ice blasting outperforms traditional cleaning techniques such as sandblasting or solvent cleaning. The process is based on dry ice. This is solid CO2 with cleaning power as effective as sandblasting and chemical products, but much cleaner and generating substantial savings.

Dry ice blastingin the spotlight

Among cleaning techniques using dry ice, dry ice blasting is frequently used. It relies on projecting pellets of dry ice cooled to minus 78.5°C onto a surface. When the ice pellets accelerated in a pressurized air stream strike the coating, it becomes fragile and detaches. The dry ice sublimes and disappears into the atmosphere.

Applications of dry ice blasting

The technique can be applied in all fields and industries, from fully automated treatment to localized treatment, from the food and beverage sector to steel manufacturing. Dry ice blasting is ideal for dry pre-treatment of surfaces, for example, before paint application.

• Cleaning near refractory, insulating, or water-sensitive materials;
• Extremely delicate cleaning;
• Cleaning and disinfection in the food and beverage industry;
• Elimination and disinfection of mold and mildew;
• Cleaning after fire and smoke damage;
• Removal of paint and light coatings from surfaces that cannot tolerate sandblasting or water…