Answers to your questions about dry ice

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.

Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2)

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.

The food industry demands strict standards for cleanliness, efficiency, and safety. In such a dynamic environment, innovative solutions like dry ice have become invaluable. Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO₂), has revolutionized various aspects of food production, storage, and transportation. When it comes to dry ice production and blasting equipment, Cold Jet stands out as a premier choice for businesses aiming to elevate their operations.

With the festive season just around the corner, the race is on for food and logistics companies to guarantee that their shipments of perishable goods remain perfectly preserved, eliminating worries and ensuring client satisfaction. As an indispensable tool for maintaining critical temperatures, dry ice proves to be the secret ingredient for success in the cold chain industry. The unique characteristics of dry ice make it a more efficient and cost-productive cooling media and allow for maximized efficiency in last-mile delivery.

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.

Global consumers increasingly prefer to purchase goods online, which is putting pressure on e-commerce organizations to fulfill orders as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As a result, companies must develop new processes and technologies to accelerate parcel delivery while simultaneously keeping costs low.

Sutton-Garten Co. is a welding supply and industrial gas company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Established in 1918, the family-owned company started out as a Prest-O-Lite acetylene lighting distributor and welding shop. The company still sells welding equipment, supplies and gases to the metal-working industry, but has also diversified their business into new offerings.

Global consumers increasingly prefer to purchase goods online, which is putting pressure on e-commerce organizations to fulfill orders as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As a result, companies must develop new processes and technologies to accelerate parcel delivery while simultaneously keeping costs low.