How a Dry Ice Blasting Machine Works in Industrial Cleaning

How a Dry Ice Blasting Machine Works in Industrial Cleaning

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Introduction  Dry ice blasting machines made cleaning an easy task for the industries.  We know how dry ice or solid carbon dioxide is an effective method to prep the surface without using harsh chemicals.  It is best for the metals and also for the environment.  But, if not for the efficient ice blasting machines, industrial cleaning would never have been so easy.

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Continues…  So, how does a dry ice blasting machine work in industrial cleaning?  The machine works same as any other blast cleaning equipments.  The dry ice pellets are forcibly shot at the surface, and as they start hitting the cleansing procedure starts.

The Procedure  First, the top layer of coating shrinks, thereby creating cracks in the surface.  As the dry ice propels further the heat in the inner layer causes it to again turn into gas.

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The science of dry ice blasting machines  The blast cleaning equipments use three major forces to achieve the result.

Kinetic energy  It takes place when dry ice pellets are pushed by compressed air onto the top layer of paint, dirt or residue.  Here the kinetic effect of solid carbon dioxide is minimal on the surface as compared to sand, grit or other abrasives.

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Continues…  Dry ice is softer (1.5 to 2.0 on Moh’s scale) and the sublimation process starts once the pellets are out of the machine..

Micro-Thermal energy  Dry ice at -109°F or -78.9°C creates a shock on the surface that causes it to crack.  Through these cracks, heat from the inner surface touches dry ice that is already subliming.  Thereby the pellets absorb maximum heat.

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Sublimation energy  With the effect of heat, solid carbon dioxide starts to expand and turn into gas.  Dry ice can expand to 800 times within a few milliseconds.  When the volume of gas expands, it creates more visible cracks in the dirt, making it fall off.  A micro explosion due to expansion is the reason for dirt detachment.

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Why are dry ice blasting machines better for industrial uses?  Cleaning equipment suppliers in UAE claim that dry ice blasting machines are better than using any other blast cleaning equipment.  Here are a few reasons they provide for the same.  Ice blasting machines replace sandblasters because unlike sandblasters, dry ice cleaning machines are capable of removing grime without creating scratches onto the surface.  Hence, if both sand and ice blasting machines can do a task, the industrialists prefer the latter.

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Ice blasting machines replace water and sandblasting because :  You don’t clean a mess after the process.  No wait time needed for the machine to cool and restart.  No moisture left behind; hence the cleaning is more efficient.  Ice blasting is also a disinfectant. Hence there is no chance of algae, sea slime or other impurities to attract.  When using water to remover radioactive materials, the waste water has to be handled properly. Otherwise, it can cause major casualties.

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Continues…  Dry ice blasting machines are suitable for industrial works not only because they are more productive and have no downtime but also because these are environment-friendly.

 The cleaning equipment suppliers caution the workers to wear protective gear before venturing into dry ice blasting as the chill can cause frostbite or major burns.

 Choosing an open space is another criteria while working with dry ice blast cleaning equipments.

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Conclusion  We are eager to help you for your requirements.  Contact us for the best dry ice supplier and Blasting machines in UAE.

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