6–10 min
Typical in-press cycle
Industry
Plastic Injection Dry-Ice Cleaning
Clean hot, protect geometry, cut change-over time
- 6–10 minTypical in-press cycle
- 0Secondary media or rinse water
- 1–2 hTeardown/reheat avoided per clean
Why Dry-Ice for Plastic Injection Dry-Ice Cleaning?
Molds load up with release, plate-out, pigments, and material burn, choking vents and dulling finish. Solvents and bead-blast are slow, messy, and risk rounding edges and ruining polish.
Dry-ice pellets accelerate to high velocity and flash-sublimate on impact. The thermal/acoustic micro-impulse fractures residue and lifts it from steel or aluminum without abrasion, moisture, or conductivity.
Clean in place at temperature, keep geometry intact, restore venting and gloss, and put hours back into production windows—improving OEE, consistency, and safety while eliminating solvent handling.
Key takeaways
- Molds load up with release, plate-out, pigments, and material burn, choking vents and dulling finish.
- Dry-ice pellets accelerate to high velocity and flash-sublimate on impact.
- Clean in place at temperature, keep geometry intact, restore venting and gloss, and put hours back into produ…
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Secondary media or rinse water
1–2 h
Teardown/reheat avoided per clean
3–7 %
Scrap reduction (splay/drag/shorts)
2–3×
Polish life extension vs. abrasive methods
$45–90k/yr
Typical savings per press
Core Benefits
In-press, at temperature
Skip crane moves and reheating—slot short cleans into mold-change windows.
Preserve polish & geometry
Non-abrasive process avoids rounding edges, orange-peel, and vent damage.
Stabilize first-pass yield
Clear vents and residue to reduce splay, drag, shorts, and cosmetic defects.
Zero wet cleanup
CO₂ vaporizes on impact—no slurry, wastewater, or chemical residue.
Safer for electrics
Dry, non-conductive stream around heaters, thermocouples, and wiring.
Shorter change-overs
Typical cycle 6–10 minutes versus hours of cool-down and teardown.
Lower total cost
Cut consumables, disposal, re-polish, and unplanned downtime.
Planable maintenance
Repeatable, quick cycles simplify scheduling across multi-cavity tools.
Blasting Machines
ROI Calculator
ROI Calculator
This model estimates annual savings from downtime avoided, consumables reduced, and optional labor savings. It also shows annualized equipment cost, payback, and year-one ROI.
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Results
Total annual savings
$94,900
Net annual benefit
$87,733
Payback
2.5 months
ROI (Year 1)
475%
Downtime savings (annual)
$85,800
Consumable savings (annual)
$9,100
Labor savings (annual)
$0
Estimates only. For a formal model including utilities, logistics, and shift coverage, book a demo.
From Inquiry to Production in 3 Steps
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1. On-press demo
1. On-press demo
Trial on your tool at operating temperature—watch residue lift while polish stays intact.
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2. Process & ROI model
2. Process & ROI model
Quantify avoided teardown time, scrap delta, pellet use, and payback at your press rate.
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3. Go live
3. Go live
Run a 6–10 minute clean per change-over and track OEE, defects, and maintenance savings.
“We stopped bead blasting and solvent soaks. Venting is consistent, finishes are stable, and we reclaimed hours every mold change.”
Rachel T.
Manufacturing Engineer, Precision Plastics
Ready to clean in-press without harming polish?
Request a quick, no-obligation quote. We’ll size the right blaster/nozzles for your tools, estimate pellet usage, and outline payback per press.
