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Yankee Fiber Control has over 25 years experience in environmentally safe industrial cleaning and abatement services including dry ice blasting. Dry ice blasting, also referred to as CO2 Blasting, is quickly becoming the preferred method for a variety of industrial cleaning applications. Dry ice blast cleaning has improved industry cleaning standards with considerable increases in productivity, product quality, and safety.

Dry ice blasting is similar to sand blasting in principle but, is non-toxic, non-abrasive, and uses no secondary solvents making it environmentally friendly. Dry ice blast cleaning delivers substantial savings as it eliminates secondary waste, clean up, and disposal costs. The benefits of CO2 blast cleaning make it ideal in a wide array of industries and applications are limitless.

Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting Include:
  • Cost Effective
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Non-Abrasive & Non-Toxic
  • Non-Corrosive & Non-Conductive
  • No Secondary Solvents Used
  • Inhibits Bacteria & Mold Growth
  • Significant Waste Reduction
  • Meets EPA, FDA, USDA and FAA Guidelines
  • Extends Equipment Life & Decreases Down Time
  • Allows for In Place Cleaning of Heavy Equipment & Machinery
  • Eliminates or Greatly Reduces Damage to Equipment & Surfaces
What is Dry Ice Blasting?
Dry ice blasting is a non-abrasive industrial cleaning method that uses compressed air to accelerate carbon dioxide (CO2) dry ice pellets onto a targeted surface. Upon impact, sublimation occurs; the dry ice pellets instantaneously change from a solid to a gas and absorb heat from the top layer of the blasted surface. As the solid dry ice pellet converts to a gas, it expands approximately 800 times the original volume in a matter of milliseconds, creating mini explosions at the point of impact. This thermal-kinetic process removes coatings and contaminants from the surface and because the dry ice pellets vaporize upon contact, the only waste generated is the contaminant itself.
Dry Ice Blast Cleaning Comparison Chart

Cleaning Method Abrasive Toxic Waste for Disposal Electrically Conductive Effectiveness
Dry Ice Blasting No No No No Excellent
Sand Blasting Yes * Yes No Good
Bead Blasting Yes * Yes No Good
Soda Blasting Yes * Yes No Good
Water Blasting Yes * Yes Yes Fair
Steam Cleaning No No No Yes Poor
Solvents / Chemicals No Yes Yes Yes Limited

*Traditional blasting materials become contaminated upon contact when used to clean hazardous objects and substances. The blasting materials are then classified as toxic waste requiring safe disposal.
Dry Ice Industrial Cleaning Applications

Dry Ice Blasting can strip equipment and surfaces of a multitude of residues including but not limited to ink, glue, paint, rubber, food, dirt, grease, oil, soot, sludge, chemicals, adhesives and other contaminants. Dry ice blast cleaning is ideal for removing paint, industrial coatings, and graffiti. CO2 blasting is safe for use on easily damaged materials such as nickel, soft aluminum, historic artifacts and monuments. Dry ice industrial cleaning applications are unlimited however below is a list of the most common dry ice blasting applications:

Pharmaceutical Mass Transit & Aviation Paper Plants & Power Stations
Printing Presses Clean Rooms & Hospitals Electrical Equipment & Panels
Mold Remediation Food Processing & Wineries Automotive Production Facilities
Marine Maintenance Manufacturing Facilities Rubber & Plastic Injection Molding
Historic Restorations Iron & Aluminum Foundries Industrial & Commercial Facilities
Fire & Water Damage Cement & Asphalt Facilities Heavy Machinery – In Place Cleaning
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Soot, sludge and contaminant removal and cleaning of diesel fuel dispenser

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Soot, sludge and contaminant removal and cleaning of diesel fuel dispenser

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Oil, sludge and contaminant removal

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Fire damage clean up and building restoration

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Paint removal

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Soot, sludge, oil and contaminant removal and in place cleaning of heavy machinery

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Before: Water damage and mold growth before dry ice blasting

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After: Results of dry ice blasting to remove water damage and mold growth

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Dry Ice Blasting: lead paint removal project at Navy weapons compound

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Historical building restoration

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Historical building restoration

Did You Know...?
  • Dry Ice Blasting can be used on hot machinery and electronics.
  • Dry Ice Blasting does not just mask odors it eliminates them completely.
  • Dry Ice Blasting is approved for use on and around food processing equipment.
  • Dry Ice Blasting kills mold, bacteria and fungi upon contact and inhibits future growth.
  • Dry Ice Blasting does not expose employees or building occupants to dangerous chemicals.
  • Dry Ice Blasting is ideal for restoring historical buildings, artifacts & monuments without damaging them.