“The Leading Edge of Dry Ice Blasting”
The CO2 that is used to make dry ice is food-grade quality, the same element use
to carbonate soft drinks. Some research exists that it may actually serve as a sanitizing
agent in some food manufacturing processes.
Food manufacturers most often use CO2 blasting in areas where water cannot or should
not be used. Water often creates worker safety hazards on the floor or around electrical
components. Equipment outages sometimes occur when water short circuits electrical
devices. Dry ice blasting eliminates these problems.
Food Manufacturing Applications using Dry Ice Blasting
Dry Ice Blasting - Food Manufacturing
Ovens
Mixing equipment
Conveyors
Trays
Molds
Packaging equipment
Glue heads
Structural; including: walls, ceilings,
and floors
Food Manuf & Dry Ice
Advantages
- Reduced downtime
- A more thorough clean
- Sterilization of equipment
- Minimal disassembly
- Elimination of harsh chemicals
- Elimination of electrical problems associated with water blasting
SUBSTRATES CLEANED USING DRY ICE BLASTING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY:
ADVANTAGES OF USING DRY ICE CLEANING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY INCLUDE:
Diverse Applications
The diversity of the food manufacturing industry helps to demonstrate the diversity of CO2 blast cleaning. The process successfully removes baked-on residues in ovens as well as uncooked produce from mixing equipment. It removes paper dust from packaging equipment as well as glue from glue heads.
It is used to clean waffle and cereal molds and because it is non-abrasive, it preserves the surface integrity of these molds. It works on plastic as well as on metal substrates, hot surfaces or cold. It is completely safe around electrical equipment.