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POWER GENERATOR

by superadmin on August 28, 2018 in Applications
Generators When cleaning generators it is important to utilize a solution that will not damage the delicate windings. A cleaning solution that can be effective yet gentle is required. Corn cob blasting, wiping, and brushing are just a few methods that have been used for cleaning generators. However, corn cob blasting is a messy process ...
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PRINTING

by superadmin on August 28, 2018 in Applications
Presses Presses can accumulate paint, paper, and other contaminants if not cleaned regularly. Manual cleaning such as wiping with kerosene or thinner can be time consuming and ineffective. Printing equipment can be cleaned effectively and in a short period of time with dry ice cleaning. Dry ice blasting is an ideal solution for cleaning all ...
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PLASTIC & RUBBER

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Plastic As any plastics professional knows, moulds and the plastic coming into them are heated to extreme temperatures. This generates a gas that liquefies and sticks to the mould and can be tough to remove. Additionally, vents at the end-of-fill get clogged from the build-up of gases. These vents need to remain open and unobstructed ...
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MEDICAL & PHARMECUTICAL

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Micromolding Mould maintenance is critical when manufacturing small, high performance medical devices. In order to support sanitation requirements, cleaning needs to be done without water. For this reason, methods such as hand scraping and sand blasting had been used. However, these methods lead to equipment wear and tear. Dry ice blasting provides a proven method ...
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FOUNDRY

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Moulds Removing residue with kerosene is ineffective when trying to clean contamination that gets trapped in the loops and corners of a mould. Dry ice blasting provides a superior cleaning tool for permanent mould cleaning because moulds can be cleaned hot and in place. Cleaning can be done without chemicals, solvents, or water. Downtime is ...
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FOOD & PACKAGING

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Food processing equipment Carbon residue, proteins, waxes, seasonings and crumbs can build up inside food processing equipment and affect product quality. Food processing facilities are held to strict hygiene standards, so proper cleaning and maintenance is a key factor in operations. Dry ice cleaning provides a way to clean ovens without chemicals, solvents, or water. The ...
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ELECTRONICS

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Electric motor When an electric motor runs inefficiently it can waste as much as 50% of electrical energy. Dirt, soot, grease and other contamination can cause electric motors to malfunction. In order to benefit from the full functionality of the motor it must be cleaned regularly. Traditional cleaning by wiping down with solvents is time ...
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AUTOMOTIVE

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Mold Maintenance IceTech dry ice blasting has helped the automotive industry conquer a variety of cleaning tasks, including the typical downtime associated with cleaning moulds. Dry ice blasting allows operators to clean moulds while they are still hot and in the press. IceTech dry ice blasting has reduced downtime by up to 80% when cleaning permanent ...
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AEROSPACE & DEFENCE

by superadmin on June 5, 2018 in Applications
Aircraft Building and Maintenance With IceTech dry ice blasting, moulds can be cleaned more regularly, which can help reduce rejected products. Cleaning aircraft wings before painting can easily be achieved with dry ice cleaning. While plastic hand scrapers can be tedious and time consuming, dry ice blasting allows cleaning to be done quickly and efficiently. ...
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