The Challenges of Traditional Semiconductor Cleaning

In the world of semiconductor production, cleanliness isn't just a preference; it's a fundamental requirement. Even the slightest contamination can compromise product integrity, resulting in costly defects and reduced yields.

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment must be kept meticulously clean. Even microscopic particles or chemical residues can cause catastrophic defects in integrated circuits, leading to yield losses that cost manufacturers.

Traditional cleaning methods often present a paradox. While aiming for cleanliness, they introduce their own set of challenges: the use of hazardous chemicals, the generation of secondary waste, and significant downtime. Other drawbacks include:

• Costly Downtime: Disassembling equipment for cleaning is a time-consuming process, leading to reduced production efficiency.
• Chemicals and Solvents: The reliance on harsh chemicals and solvents poses risks to both product purity and worker safety.
• Hazardous Waste Disposal: The byproducts of chemical cleaning often require complex and expensive hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Employee Exposure: Workers may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, posing potential health risks.

Dry Ice is an Environmentally Sustainable Cleaning and Transportation Solution

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!

Dry ice blasting cleans molds while still hot and in the press

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:

• Reduce labor and cleaning costs
• Improve operational efficiency and quality (Quality OEE Score)
• Obtain faster cleaning cycles (Availability OEE Score)
• Extend service life of injection molds
• Be environmentally friendly and sustainable

100 Years of Chilling Innovation: Celebrating a Century of Dry Ice

Dry ice was first commercialized in 1925

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 Smart Capital Investment in Dry Ice Blasting

In today's competitive industrial cleaning landscape, choosing the right dry ice blaster isn't just about solving an immediate cleaning challenge — it's about making a strategic capital investment that delivers value for years to come.

When evaluating dry ice blasting equipment, the differences between manufacturers might seem subtle at first glance, but these distinctions translate into significant variations in performance, reliability, and ultimately, your bottom line.

Since 1988, Cold Jet has established itself as the leader in dry ice technology. Understanding why requires looking beyond the surface to the fundamental advantages that set our solutions apart from every alternative on the market.

From Refineries to Rigs: A Guide to Dry Ice Blasting in Oil & Gas

In the demanding world of oil and gas operations, equipment maintenance isn't just a routine task — it's the lifeline of your operational efficiency and profitability.

Cold Jet's dry ice blastingtechnology is a sustainable solution that solves the biggest cleaning problems in the oil and gas industry. Unlike traditional cleaning methods that often create more problems than they solve, dry ice blasting uses the unique properties of solid CO2 to effectively remove contaminants from your valuable equipment. Dry ice sublimates upon impact and disappears into the atmosphere. This eliminates hazardous waste streams, moisture, media entrapment, and extensive pre-job preparation.

Dry ice cleaning is non-abrasive, non-conductive, chemical-free, moisture-free, and it does not produce secondary waste streams. It is different from abrasive or water-based methods because it helps protect valuable assets from corrosion and damage. This can extend the life of equipment and lower maintenance costs.

Dry ice blasting works well for a variety of applications in Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream operations.

For oil and gas companies and oil field service providers seeking to minimize downtime, extend equipment life, and maintain peak performance, Cold Jet dry ice blasting technology offers a solution that protects your assets while delivering superior cleaning results.

Cold Jet® is excited to answer questions surrounding the RE-CO₂ Recovery Systems for dry ice manufacturers. Below are 10 frequently asked questions about our RE-CO₂ Recovery Systems. Our RE-CO₂ systems are easy to operate, easy to integrate into your existing dry ice production operation, easy to maintain, and can be integrated with nearly any dry ice pelletizer brand on the market. These systems require minimal maintenance while providing you optimal yield of your liquid CO₂ supply.

Cold Jet®, with the acquisition of Triventek, has added a new line of low-volume dry ice pelletizers. The Cold Jet PE Seriesoffers dry ice production capacities ranging from 50-80 kg/h (110-176 lbs/h), in contrast to their large-volume pelletizer line with capacities ranging from 120-750 kg/h (265-1,653lbs/h). These are the most efficient low-volume pelletizers on the market capable of producing the highest quality dry ice.

Food processing facilities must meet strict health and safety standards when keeping processing and packaging equipment clean. In order to keep equipment free and clear of bacteria and contaminants, many processors rely on manual cleaning processes that employ rags, water, chemicals and a lot of downtime for disassembly, drying, and reassembly.

Cold Jet dry ice blast cleaning eliminates the need for the above materials. Instead, dry ice blast cleaning utilizes recycled CO2 in its solid form to clean and disinfect soiled equipment and reduce microbial counts. Dry ice blast cleaning also reduces your carbon footprint by removing the need for chemicals that need proper disposal, fresh water, and other supplies that become landfill waste!