A Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) hydroelectric generator in California had been out of service for several years.

A commercial printing facility was looking for a way to clean presses without extensive downtime.

Build-up of ink and grease on printing machinery can cause misalignment and machine malfunction, which results in high scrap rates, lower quality and reduced production. Clogging of vent slots and material build-up on other components can also result in reduced print speed.

What is Dry Ice Blasting?

We get that question a lot. Dry ice blasting is also known as dry ice cleaning, which is why we also get the question, “Why would you clean dry ice?”

The historic downtown of Loveland, Ohio, is known for having a vibrant and charming town center filled with shops, restaurants and businesses. 

Unfortunately, a large fire caused by an electrical issue affected several buildings in a historic block of buildings. The fire gutted the top floors of three of the buildings and left smoke damage throughout all of the buildings.

Many people ask, "Why is dry ice blasting better than my current cleaning process?"

Due to the unique characteristics of dry ice, it has many benefits that make it a more attractive cleaning solution than alternatives. The benefits include:

The steamer USS Monitor was launched on January 30, 1862, during the American Civil War and was the first ironclad ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy. 

On March 9, 1862, iron met iron when the Monitor fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads.  Although the battle was considered a draw, it signaled the end of wooden warships, changing naval warfare forever.