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Dry ice: 3 mm, 16 mm, slabs — which size should you choose?
The format 16 mm can be ordered in our shop (packs 5, 10, 15 and 20 kg). The format 3 mm (dry ice blasting) and slabs: are available upon request.
Format selection
Dry ice blasting machines
- Standard size for machine projection
- Tailored to professional needs and processing speeds
- Upon request (advice + logistics)
Shop purchase (5/10/15/20 kg)
- Convenient size for small quantities
- Immediate online ordering
- Perfect if your need is simply "cooling"
Access 16 mm shop →
Important : the 16 mm format is generally not suitable for feeding a dry ice blasting machine.
Cooling maintenance / Transport
Comparison
This comparison explains when to choose 3 mm pellets for dry ice blastingblasting, such 16 mm sticks en shopor slabs: upon request.
| Format | Primary use | For whom | Key advantages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mm • Pellets | Dry ice blasting (machine projection) | Professionals / machine operators |
Standard size for feeding and projection, tailored to cleaning needs and processing speeds.
Tip: specify the machine, quantity (kg) and timeline.
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Upon request |
| 16 mm • Sticks | Cooling maintenance / general use | Individuals & professionals |
Direct shop purchase (packs 5/10/15/20 kg), easy handling in small quantities.
Important: generally not recommended for feeding a dry ice blasting machine.
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16 mm shop |
| Pellets | Cooling maintenance / refrigerated transport | Primarily for professionals (logistics / transport / occasional needs) | Convenient size for packaging. Slabs available, no blocks. | Upon request |
16 mm sticks: shop packs
Request 3 mm pellets or slabs
Le 16 mm can be ordered in our shop.
For3 mmandslabs:please submit your request below (quantity + postal code/city + timeline, and machine type if 3 mm).
3 mm pellet request
Machine, quantity, timeline, location. Quick response.
Slab request
Cooling maintenance / transport. Slabs only (no blocks).
FAQ
You'll find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions about3 mm pellets,16 mm sticksandslabs: : which format to choose based on your use, how to order, and best practices for storage and safety.
If you don't find your situation, submit a request via the form at the bottom of the page: we'll get back to you quickly.
Which format should I choose for dry ice blasting?
To feed a dry ice blasting machine, you typically use 3 mm pellets. This is the most common format for machine projection. At our company, the 3 mm is available upon request.
Can I use the 16 mm format in a dry ice blasting machine?
In practice, the 16 mm format is generally not recommended for feeding a dry ice blasting machine. For cleaning, choose the 3 mm.
Why is the 3 mm format "upon request" and not in the shop?
The 3 mm format is often tied to a specific professional (machines, processing speeds, job site organization). Offering it upon request allows us to quickly verify your quantity, or location, timeline and, if needed, your machinemachine type, so we can provide you with the most suitable solution.
What is the 16 mm format used for?
The dry ice format at 16 mm is a convenient size for small quantities, particularly for cooling maintenance or general use. On cryoblaster.com, it's available in the shop in 5, 10, 15 and 20 kg.
Do you offer dry ice blocks?
No. We offer slabs, but no blocks.
What are slabs used for?
Anti-static slabs: are suited for cooling maintenance for large models, transportThey are available upon request to adjust the quantity and packaging to your specific needs.
Which quantity of 16 mm should I choose: 5, 10, 15 or 20 kg?
For a first purchase, it's common to start with a quantity suited for quick use, since dry ice naturally (changes from solid state to gas state), leaving on the ground only sublimates. Then adjust based on your actual usage rate and storage method.
How long can you store dry ice?
Dry ice doesn't "melt": it (changes from solid state to gas state), leaving on the ground only sublimates (changes from solid to gas state). The duration mainly depends on theinsulation of your container, the quantityambient temperature, and the room temperaturequantity you have. The more "mass" you have and the better insulated your container, the slower you "lose" it.
How do I store dry ice properly?
Use aninsulated container, polystyrene container, expanded polypropylene container, rotomoldedand store in alocation andcool location. Avoid confined spaces.
