How does dry ice pellet blasting compare with CO2 snow blasting?
CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDCO2 snow blasting is not actually in competition with dry ice pellet blasting but is a complementary cleaning method. The reason is that the cleaning performance is much lower and you have to work with high air pressures. CO2 snow blasting can then be brought into action if you have to clean very delicate components or if dry ice pellet blasting produces a large surplus of performance. However, our experience shows that most customers prefer the more efficient cleaning method, i.e.
Related QuestionsWhat pellet size do I need for dry ice blasting purposes?
CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDStandardly pellets with a diameter of 3 mm are used. For some applications, e.g. for very delicate surfaces, pellets with a diameter of 1.7 mm can also be used. Another option is to use a pellet cutter which cuts the dry ice pellets and reduces their impact on the surface.
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Dry Ice Blasting with Cold Jet: Frequently Asked QuestionsDry ice blasting is similar to sand blasting, bead blasting, or soda blasting where a media is accelerated in a pressurized air stream (or other inert gas) to impact the surface to be cleaned.
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CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDDry ice blasting basically removes all material which reacts strongly to differences in temperature. Paint, varnish, adhesive, oil, wax, residues in bakeries, bitumen, synthetic residues and foams (e.g. PU) etc. are removed easily without damaging or altering the surface in any way. Even delicate parts like switch boards and other electric components can be cleaned safely.
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CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDYes you can. However, please be aware that when blasting outside and using a mobile compressor, the correct compressed air for the required quality of blasting air becomes even more important.
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CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDYes it is, for several reasons: CO2 is gained as a by-product of other production processes (for example from the production of ammonia or from combustion processes). In most industrial countries CO2 is not produced separately and the combustion of fossil fuels to produce CO2 only has virtually disappeared. No solvents or chemicals are needed at all. After cleaning there is no blasting media left which has to be disposed of.
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Dry Ice Blasting with Cold Jet: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Cold Jet® dry ice blasting process will not damage the substrate. The size of the dry ice pellets and their velocity can be optimized to remove the contaminate while being non-abrasive to the substrate. The Cold Jet® process can clean delicate chrome or nickel plated tools, soft aluminum or brass alloys, wire insulation, and even circuit boards without causing damage.
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Dry Ice Blast Cleaning - Frequently Asked QuestionsIt is a process in which Dry Ice particles are propelled to supersonic speed to impact and clean a surface. The particles are accelerated by compressed air just as with other blasting systems. TOPRelated Questions
What is Dry Ice Blasting? Why Cold Jet Dry Ice Blasting?
Cold Jet - Frequently Asked QuestionsCold Jet has led the development of dry ice blasting and dry ice production technology which sets the standard for quality, performance and reliability. With thousands of installed customers worldwide, Cold Jet's success has been the result of its superior technology, dedication to customer service and its establishment of a global infrastructure for product support.
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FAQ / Frequently Asked QuestionsDry Ice blasting is a great system, but it has some limitations. First, the media has to be obtained right before the job; any left over must be disposes of, and an under order means you have to stop production until more arrives, since you can't warehouse it, which can mean losing a whole day because of miscalculation.
Related QuestionsWhat is the conversion rate from liquid CO2 to dry ice? Can the lost CO2 be recovered?
CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDWhen dry ice is produced, the conversion rate from liquid CO2 is approx. 40-45 %. With a CO2 recovery system , however, most of the otherwise lost CO2 can be recovered to give a final conversion rate of approx. 90-95 %.
Related QuestionsIs ice or snow ever a problem for the Dry Under Decks system?
Underdeck Systems : Waterproof Under a Deck : Dry Below DeckNo, with our Stay-n-Place locking mechanism we can easily carry a live snow or ice load of 20 PSF with attachments over 7 feet apart. Our system is the only one that can stand up to heavy ice and snow loads and is the strongest in the industry.
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www.RollTopCover.com - Frequently Asked Questionsautomotive grade weather-strip, designed for harsh outdoor use, seals the RETRAX ? on all sides to help keep water, snow, ice and dust out of your bed and the moving parts of the cover; the system seals nicely over the top of the tailgate. The automotive grade weather-strip incorporates a soft felt lining that allows a smooth sliding action even in ice and snow conditions.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsIt is a process in which dry ice particles are propelled at high velocities to impact and clean a surface. The particles are accelerated by compressed air, just as with other blasting systems. Today, most applications are able to use standard shop air, in the 30 - 100 psi range.
Related QuestionsHow portable are the dry ice blasting machines?
Cold Jet - Frequently Asked QuestionsOne pearson can easily roll any of the machines around the plant floor without any special equipment.
Related QuestionsIs it safe to use dry ice blasting outside?
Cold Jet - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. CO2 dry ice is safe to use in outdoor blasting applications. In fact, many organizations have given Cold Jet® their stamp of approval for the use of dry ice in outdoor blasting applications, including the California Environmental Protection Agency.
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Cold Jet - Frequently Asked QuestionsOne safety issue is to protect workers from moving parts. Cold Jet equipment is designed so that workers do not have access to moving parts without shutting down the system. Another concern is the temperature of the dry ice. At -109°F (-78.3°C), we recommend wearing gloves when coming in contact with the dry ice. Eye and ear protection should be worn at all times.
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CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDYes it is. However, wherever CO2 or dry ice is used in closed areas, high CO2 concentrations can be reached, especially in small rooms or basements where no fresh air is supplied. This leads to the danger of suffocation. In this case we recommend using a CO2 gas detector to protect the personnel by giving a signal when the CO2 concentration becomes too high. As a provider of complete solutions, we will also to be pleased to advise a full safety concept for you.
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CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDYes you can. ASCOJET Dry Ice Blasting is a dry cleaning method. Therefore even delicate parts like switch boards and other electric components can be cleaned safely. If you are not sure whether such an application is safe, please contact our specialists.
Related QuestionsDo I need any special clothes when dry ice blasting?
CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDDry ice is a very cold material (-79 °C): Therefore industrial protective safety gloves and shoes should be worn. Eyes should be protected by proper eye protection from flying particles. High air pressures also produce a high noise level. So hearing protection is necessary.
Related QuestionsHow much maintenance is required for the ASCOJET dry ice blasting machines?
CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDVery little. ASCOJET dry ice blasting machines are designed so that maintenance needed is kept to a minimum. Most of the maintenance as well as trouble shooting can be done by the customer using the supplied manual or if needed with help of our after sales support by phone. Our dry ice blasting machines are very robust and designed for various industrial users and cleaning companies where time saving is very important, i.e. also time for maintenance or trouble shooting is kept to a minimum.
Related QuestionsAre the ASCOJET Dry Ice Blasting Machines easy to move?
CO2-Plants and CO2-Equipment: ASCO Carbon Dioxide LTDYes. All ASCOJET dry ice blasting machines are very easy to move, compact and mounted on four wheels. ASCO CARBON DIOXIDE Ltd, Romanshorn / Switzerland, Tel. +41 71 466 80 80 / Fax +41 71 466 80 66, e-mail: info@ascoco2.com, www.ascoco2.com
Related QuestionsWill dry ice blasting cause thermal stress to my tools?
Dry Ice Blasting with Cold Jet: Frequently Asked QuestionsGenerally, no. The temperature change of the surface being cleaned is small and the corresponding tensile stress will be well below the point of what most molds will encounter during normal heat treatment.
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Dry Ice Blasting with Cold Jet: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Cold Jet AeRO 30 is 25 inches / 63.5 cm (L) by 17 inches / 43.2 cm (W) by 30 inches / 76.2 cm (H).
Related QuestionsCan I use dry ice as a source of CO2 for euthanasia?
FAQ - Animal Research - The University of IowaNo, the American Veterinary Medical Association has recommended that this method not be utilized. This method cannot be used at the University of Iowa.
Related QuestionsHow does Rustbeeter™ compare to soda blasting?
Rustbeeter™—Beet the rust… save the metal...Soda blasting has a "light touch" that is good for removing paint. However, it will not remove rust because the soda media is too soft to affect the hard iron oxides. Some blasters might use abrasive sand mixed with soda or other media for rust removal. That practice can warp the metal and damage the surface of the part.
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