Blast Hose Best Practice
In this edition of Cold Jet Academy, we will discuss the best practice for blast hose on your machine.
Cold Jet blast hoses are designed to eliminate constrictions and freezing up during blasting. They are also rated to 300 psi (20.7 bar). Any sort of damage, such as a kink in the line or a cut to the material, will reduce their effectiveness and cause safety issues. To prevent damage when storing, or transporting the machine to a different location, disconnect all blast hoses and stow them in wide radiuses.
Most machines allow for additional sections of blast hose. In some cases, blast hose length can even go up to 100 feet (30 meters). This can depend on the contaminant that needs to be removed at the other end. Dry ice sublimates more over longer distances, so trying to clean tougher contaminants with longer lengths of blast hose may not be a viable solution. Complete this form to get in touch with Customer Service should there be any questions.
The blast hoses on our newest machines include quick disconnects (QDC's), which allow users to easily attach and detach blast hose from the machine or additional sections, without using a tool. It is recommended to detach the blast hose from the machine when it isn't being used in order to reduce the chance of kinking. See the Aero2 PLT 60 "Set Up" training video to find out more.