Smart technology is shifting the way many industries orchestrate their processes, and Cold Jet is no exception! Let's dive into how advances in connected technology are changing our approach to dry ice blasting.
Dry Ice Blasting Basics, thought leadership, smart technology
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If you’re reading this article, chances are you’ve wondered whether sandblasting or dry ice blasting is right for you. As the industry leaders in dry ice blasting and dry ice production, we’re here to help you understand the pros and cons of the various solutions and decide for yourself what is best for your situation.
In this article, we’ll unpack the advantages and disadvantages of sandblasting and dry ice blasting, as well as the best times to use each of them.
Injection mold cleaning, Benefits of dry ice blasting, Plastics, Dry Ice Blasting + Abrasive
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It seems every product we interact with on a daily basis is becoming “smart”, “IoT-enabled”, or “connected.” While people may think this is simply a marketing gimmick, Cold Jet understands the many advantages to utilizing these types of technology, especially in our dry ice blasting and production equipment. Before we look at the benefits of implementing new methods of connectivity, let’s first define what they mean:
Packaging manufacturer experiences rapid ROI with dry ice blasting
Jokey is one of the largest packaging manufacturers of rigid plastic in the world. The company fabricates plastic buckets, boxes and trays according to a process of plastic injection molding.
Asphalt trucks cleaned twice as fast with dry ice
Prime, Tack & Seal Company (PTS) in West Chicago, Illinois, specializes in spraying prime and tack coats, as well as applications for dust control, chip and seal and aggregate slope paving on a large variety of road projects. PTS applies an asphalt mixture to existing asphalt or concrete surfaces and to new construction sites prior to asphalt paving. This mixture helps prep the surface before the top layer of asphalt is applied by plugging voids in the surface, hardening the top layer and helping to bind it to the overlying asphalt.
3 ways dry ice blasting is used in the automotive industry
1. Mold cleaning
Dry ice blasting systems have helped automotive molders meet stringent industry demands such as 6-Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). Dry ice blasting allows operators to clean molds while they are still hot and in the press. Cleaning with dry ice enables molders to optimize their manufacturing process by cleaning contaminants from cavities, vents and hard-to-reach places faster, better and more economically than traditional methods.
How injection molders are saving time and costs in their cleaning processes
Brinkmann Formenbau GmbH is located in the Lower Saxony city of Mühlen, Germany. With around 50 employees, the company manufactures spray-castable, stamping and foaming tools for the automotive, agriculture, sanitary and medical industries.
Dry ice blasting is the preferred method for fire restoration contractors
Rossi’s Fine Italian Cuisine Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been proudly serving locals and tourists alike since 1987. The restaurant experienced a fire, which caused smoke and soot damage throughout the 10,000 square foot restaurant.
Waffle factory improves product quality with dry ice blasting
Frija waffle bakery, Fritz Jaspert KG was founded in 1913 in Westphalian Hamm, Germany. Today it is one of the leading ice cream waffle factories in Europe.