Dry Ice Blasting
Don’t waste time and risk your employees health with outdated industrial cleaning methods.
General Air rents dry ice blasting units which provide a safe and
effective alternative to sandblasting, pressure washing, and solvents.
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Tired of cleaning up after your cleanup job? With dry ice blasting, the dry ice rice sublimates on contact, meaning no residue or chemicals to dispose of when you’re done.
Easy to Use
- Very little training required, just a quick instructional video.
- No need for complicated setup or disassembly.
- Just point and blast.
Non-Hazardous
- No harmful fumes or chemicals.
- Environmentally-friendly and non-toxic.
- Does not become contaminated by the material you’re cleaning.
Safe for Equipment
- Non-abrasive, non-flammable.
- FDA-approved for food applications.
- Won’t damage machinery or electronics.
Common Applications
- Electrical motors and generators
- Fire, water, and mold restoration
- Industrial machinery
- Food and beverage facilities
- Plastic and rubber molds
- Graffiti removal
- Freezer and refrigeration units
- Boats and marine equipment
Rental Package
General Air’s dry ice blasting rental package includes a dry ice tote with freshly made dry ice rice, the Aero2 PLT 60 Dry Ice Blasting Machine, and the After Cooler Unit (hoses, nozzles, accessories).
Aero2 PLT 60 Dry Ice Blasting Machine: Propels dry ice rice at pressures up to 250 psi, removing contaminants from surfaces without water, chemicals, or secondary waste. Common applications include mold restoration, paint coating removal, and cleaning sensitive electrical or mechanical components. The unit’s design supports movement across job sites, and the adjustable feed-rate controls allow operators to match output to surface type and contamination level.
Air supply requirements:
- Air Pressure Range: 40-250 PSI
- Air Flow Range: 50-165 CFM @ 80 PSI
- Air Flow Path: 1” straight-through
- Air Hose: 1” Min Air Supply Hose
- Blast Pressure Range: 35-250 PSI
General Air does not provide an air supply for the unit.
The dry ice blasting equipment is conveniently packaged and ready for pickup on our custom trailer.
Daily, weekly, and monthly rates available.
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10 Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting
1. No Secondary Waste
Dry ice pellets immediately turn into gas when they come into contact with a surface, leaving no residue except for the contaminated material.
2. No Moisture Left on Surfaces
Unlike pressure washing or steam cleaning, dry ice blasting introduces no water to the work surface.
3. Safe for Electrical Components
The process is non-conductive and dry, making it one of the few cleaning methods approved for use on electrical panels, motors, wiring, and control systems.
4. Non-Abrasive on Most Surfaces
Dry ice pellets clean through thermal shock and kinetic energy, not friction. At the correct settings, the process does not erode, pit, or scratch the underlying surface.
5. Reduces Equipment Downtime
Dry ice blasting can be performed on equipment in place, without full disassembly and cool-down periods. Cleaning cycles are shorter than traditional methods. Machinery can often return to service faster.
6. No Chemicals Required
The cleaning process uses solid CO₂ as the cleaning agent, eliminating the need for solvents, degreasers, or any other chemicals.
7. Effective on Complex Shapes
Compressed air propels dry ice into crevices, recesses, threads, and cavities that are difficult or impossible to reach with manual cleaning tools or pressure washing.
8. Low Risk to the Operator
Dry ice blasting eliminates chemical exposure from the cleaning agent itself.
9. Reduces Labor Time on Restoration Jobs
In fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, and water damage recovery, dry ice blasting covers surface area faster than hand scrubbing and without the prep and cleanup associated with abrasive or chemical methods.
10. Adjustable for Delicate or Heavy-Duty Applications
A single machine can handle light-duty applications, cleaning circuit boards or painted surfaces, as well as heavy contaminant removal on steel structures, depending on the settings.
Dry Ice Blasting Frequently Asked Questions
What is dry ice blasting?
Dry ice blasting is a cleaning method that uses compressed air to accelerate solid CO₂ pellets (dry ice) at a surface. On impact, the pellets convert directly from solid to gas, which lifts contaminants away without leaving residue, moisture, or secondary waste.
What surfaces and materials can be cleaned with dry ice blasting?
Dry ice blasting is used on metal, wood, concrete, rubber, and most plastics. It is commonly applied to electrical panels, conveyor systems, molds, engines, structural beams, and food processing equipment. Extremely brittle or thin materials may not be suitable, and settings should be adjusted based on surface type.
What contaminants does dry ice blasting remove?
Common applications include removing grease, oil, carbon buildup, paint, coatings, adhesives, mold, smoke residue, and production byproducts. It is widely used in mold, fire, and smoke restoration, and industrial equipment maintenance.
Why use dry ice blasting instead of other cleaning methods?
The answer depends on what you’re cleaning, what it’s made of, and what you can’t afford to damage or shut down. Dry ice blasting combines three characteristics that are rarely available together: it’s dry, non-abrasive, and leaves no secondary waste.
Pressure washing and steam cleaning introduce moisture, which rules them out for electrical components, motors, and materials that can’t tolerate water or prolonged drying. Abrasive blasting effectively removes contaminants but erodes the underlying surface over time and generates waste that must be collected and disposed of. Chemical cleaning works on many contaminants but creates exposure risks for workers, may require special waste handling, and can leave residue that’s incompatible with food-grade or pharmaceutical environments.
Dry ice blasting doesn’t eliminate those methods, and each has applications where it’s the right call. What it does is fill the gap where those methods create problems: cleaning in place without disassembly, working on sensitive surfaces or electrical equipment, operating in food processing or cleanroom environments, or on restoration jobs. If none of those constraints apply to your situation, a simpler method may be sufficient. If one or more of them do, dry ice blasting is worth considering.
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