Dry ice or CO² cleaning
Dry ice blasting, also known as CO2 cleaning, is an innovative and efficient cleaning technique for industrial applications. MAC Industrial uses industrial dry ice cleaning to thoroughly clean machines, production lines and technical installations without water, chemical products or disassembly.
Despite a flourishing start in the Netherlands and France, the Belgian market was not yet ready for this cleaning technique. In recent years, however, more and more business owners have become convinced of the benefits of CO², prompting Mac Industrial to include this cleaning method in its services.
What is dry ice cleaning?
Dry ice blasting, also known as CO2 cleaning, is an innovative and efficient cleaning technique for industrial applications. This method uses solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) to safely and thoroughly remove contamination. Unlike traditional cleaning methods that use water, detergents or chemicals, dry ice cleaning is completely dry, non-abrasive, non-conductive, and non-toxic. This makes industrial dry ice cleaning particularly suitable for production environments where safety and continuity are paramount.
During dry ice cleaning, small pellets of solid CO2 are blasted at high speed onto the surface to be cleaned using compressed air. This technique, also known as dry ice blasting, works similarly to blasting systems, but without water or media such as sand. When the dry ice pellets hit the surface, they sublimate immediately—they transition directly from solid form to gas. This rapid sublimation creates a thermal and mechanical impact that loosens contamination, leaving no residue or moisture behind. As a result, CO2 cleaning is ideal for cleaning machines, production lines, and electrical installations.
Benefits of dry ice or CO² cleaning
- Increases production uptime by allowing cleaning on-site
- Cleans without damaging the surface being treated
- Reduces and eliminates the use of hazardous solvents and chemicals
- Faster and more efficient than manual cleaning
- Poses no risk to nearby electrical equipment
- Very efficient in certain sectors of the food industry where the use of water should be avoided
This is where this video should be embedded.
Where can dry ice cleaning be used?
Conveyor chains and systems
Disinfection
Machines and machine parts
Automotive industry
Spray booths, drying ovens, and wash tunnels
Plastics industry
Graffiti removal
Food production and derivatives
Chewing gum removal
General maintenance
Electrical installations
Foundries
Walls and partitions
Equipment renovation
Rust removal
