DRY ICE BLASTING AND COMPRESSED AIR: KEY POINTS TO FOLLOW

Discover in this article and video dedicated to compressed air in dry ice blasting operations, the key points to follow for quality work and complete safety. This article is taken from the section dry ice blasting applications.

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Antoine Romero. Co-creator of the Cryoblaster® brand. Dry ice blasting trainer since 2011

Compressed air: preventing contamination and corrosion. How?

    As you know, the dry ice blasting is an advanced industrial cleaning which uses the(compressor or factory pressurized air network) such as projection medium of the Carbon dioxide ice.
    Although this cleaning method is very effective, it is important to haveoptimized compressed air for this type of activity. And to do this, you must ensure you use compressed air clean et dry. Why?
    Well first of all, to avoid any risk of contamination or corrosion the surfaces to be cleaned. It is therefore recommended to use filtered and dried compressed air to guarantee optimal air quality.
    Using clean and dry compressed air will also ensure the longevity and lifespan of your dry ice blasting equipment.
    Indeed, using air laden with condensates (oil, metal particles, water vapor) could:
    • promote the appearance of corrosion on your equipment motor if it is pneumatic;
    • promote the obstruction of projection nozzles since Carbon dioxide ice et water don't "mix well".
    • Finally, using compressed air humid when cleaning a live surface is absolutely not an option, there is a real risk of electrocution.
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    Surface contamination by bacteria promoted by humid compressed air

    Bacterial contamination on surfaces: humid compressed air

    Corrosion promoted by dry ice blasting treatment with humid compressed air

    How to know if compressed air is clean and dry?

    Now, how can you ensure that the compressed air you are going to use is clean and dry?
    Well, if you usecompressed air in industry, in the vast majority of cases, the air from the company's internal network will be treated. To be sure, nothing beats asking the maintenance department.

    If, on the other hand, you must use a site compressor, you must ensure that it supplies clean et dryair. Again, asking the rental company or seller will help you get clarity and make the necessary changes, in case the chosen compressor is not equipped with internal compressed air treatment: you will therefore need to equip yourself with an external treatment system, such asan air-cooled dryer a refrigerated dryer or a double stage à , with submicron filters.Air-cooled dryers

    Corrosion due to dry ice blasting with humid air

    Refrigerated dryers

    Air-cooled dryers...

    Submicron filters

    Refrigerated dryers: ideal for dry ice blasting

    The Cryoblaster Advantage...

    For these reasons and others still, at

    Cryoblaster Cryoblaster®, we equip our Dry ice blasting machinesdry ice blasting machines with acondensate filter quality , to guarantee you quality work and promote in order to reduce the number of refills, long equipment lifespan

    as part of the
    service we provide with a dry ice blasting machine. Of course, this filter does not completely replace a compressed air treatment system.

    In conclusion:

    Rest assured, we work with many brands that allow you to have the compressed air treatment system suited to your needs and budget. cryogenic cleaning So here are the key points to follow foreffective and safe et drydry ice blasting with clean compressed air . By following these tips, you can be sure to achieve safety optimal results

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