Project Description
With Dry Ice Blasting, time is reduced and the results are better than other cleaning methods.
1) Cut cleaning time by 50%
By eliminating the need to cover and uncover adjacent, water-sensitive machinery, downtime associated with cleaning was drastically reduced. The process required one worker instead of three and led to more efficient labor allocation.
2) Major cost savings
The plant was also able to cut costs associated with water disposal and the frequent ramifications of a line shutdown. The non-abrasive nature of dry ice blasting drastically reduced the cost of replacing machinery that was previously damaged by harmful cleaning methods.
3) Prolonged equipment life
The facility estimated that they gained an 80% improvement in equipment life by eliminating water and chemicals.
4) Improved worker safety
By eliminating the practice of manually scrubbing with solvents, workers were no longer exposed to harmful chemicals or the sharp edges of machines.
5) Compliant with industry safety standards
See the before and after photos of Dry Ice Blasting above.