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As environmental concerns continue to shape business priorities worldwide, companies are increasingly seeking ways to align their operations with sustainability goals.
One solution is dry ice blasting. But is this cleaning method truly eco-friendly?
The answer is a resounding yes! This blog will walk you through the facts, numbers, and proof that dry ice blasting is an eco-friendly cleaning solution!
While laser cleaning is promoted as a revolutionary advancement in surface treatment technology, the reality includes several significant drawbacks that can make it a poor fit for many applications.
This sophisticated technology comes with substantial upfront investments, ongoing maintenance requirements, and operational limitations that aren't always evident in initial demonstrations.
Before committing to this technology, it's important to understand these practical disadvantages and whether they align with your specific cleaning requirements and operational capabilities.
Limitations of laser cleaning
Despite being marketed as an environmentally friendly and precise method, laser cleaning presents several drawbacks:
For many industrial cleaning needs, especially those involving large areas or heavy-duty buildup, more traditional methods like dry ice blasting remain faster, more cost-effective, less operationally complex, and more versatile.
It is not uncommon for unwanted material to be left on a plastic part after machining or molding.
Burrs can be the result of numerous manufacturing processes: grinding, drilling, milling, turning, tapping, slotting, etc. They can manifest themselves in the forms of various types: roll-over, tear, flag and even poisson burrs.
It is essential to remove this unwanted material from the manufactured part without altering the dimensional tolerances or marring the surface. So when deflashing and deburring becomes necessary, a quality solution is also essential.
Whether in removing parting line flash or material burrs, traditional methods have often fallen short. These methods can be slow, involve human error and inconsistencies, cause grit entrapment, and cross contamination.
When comparing dry ice blasting to other cleaning methods, such as abrasive blasting (sand, bead, etc), soda blasting, pressure washing, chemical solvent washing and manual hand tools, it is important to ask the following questions of each:
The attributes of each cleaning method not only affect the cleaning result, but they also dramatically affect the surface area that is being cleaned, the surrounding area and also the safety of the person performing the cleaning.
Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide, plays a critical role across numerous industries and applications, from pharmaceutical shipping and food preservation to industrial cleaning and special effects production.
This article addresses the most frequently asked questions about dry ice, covering everything from its fundamental characteristics and proper handling procedures to storage requirements and safety protocols.
When you think about dry ice, you may picture spooky Halloween displays or those mysterious white chunks that smoke in your frozen food deliveries.
But have you ever wondered what dry ice is, how it's made, and what else is it used for?
Let’s take a deep dive into everything dry ice.
Most would agree that the mold is the heart of any injection molding process. Injection mold cleaning is a critical component of producing quality products. Maintenance practices, including your cleaning techniques, can contribute to mold wear.
Plastic injection mold cleaning with dry ice addresses the most common goals we hear from injection molders:
2025 marks a monumental occasion in the world of preservation, cleaning, and countless other applications: the 100th anniversary of dry ice!
From its intriguing discovery to its indispensable role in modern industries, dry ice has revolutionized how we approach everything from keeping perishables fresh to meticulously cleaning delicate surfaces.
The global leader in developing environmentally responsible dry ice blasting and dry ice production equipment.
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