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Dry Ice Blasting Information

Sometimes called CO² Blasting is the cleanest form of blasting that exists. Since the rice size particles of ice turn to gas upon impact, the only mess on the ground is what has been removed from the substrate. The technology has been around for many years but only in the past few years has the equipment become affordable to the contractor.

I have owned this type of equipment for a little over a year now and have been able to uncover some of the strengths and weaknesses that the process has to offer.

CO² Blasting Strengths

* Mold Remediation on any type of surface.

* Fire damage clean-up.

* Does not make a mess !!!!!!

* Non-toxic and very green friendly.

* Does not leave a profile on metal.

* Can clean food processing equipment as long as the compressor is set up to provide food grade air.

* Can clean sensitive electric motors and panels better than anything on the market.

CO² Blasting Weaknesses

* Automobile paint removal.

* Helicopter or airplane paint removal.

* Does not cut as good as other blast medias.

* Can not run extended lengths of blast hose in comparison to other types of media blasting.

* Blast hose and parts cost much more than other types of media blasting.

* Ground up Dry Ice is certainly not as available as other blast medias and has a very limited shelf life.

If you are going to try Dry Ice blasting brick, I would strongly recommend purchasing a defagmentor to break up the ice prior to impact. Your bricks will not take nearly as much abuse.