Industrial Dry Ice Cleaning Results You Can Measure

Each story outlines the challenge, the PureBLAST approach, and the operational gains.

Glue applicator before and after dry-ice blasting

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Glue coating machine adhesive removal

This glue coater was getting hit with a classic problem. Adhesive overspray and dust had built up for so long that routine cleaning turned into a shutdown event. The line was losing time, the build up was affecting consistency, and scraping was starting to feel risky around seals and wiring. DryIceN cleaned it with dry ice blasting so the machine could be cleaned in place without water or solvents and without turning the job into a full teardown.

Downtime: Multi day cleaning cycle reduced to same day service in typical cases
Method: Dry process with no water
Chemicals: Solvents reduced or eliminated
Disassembly: Cleaned in place with minimal teardown

Challenge

Glue and dust baked onto frames, guards, and mounting points until it felt like concrete
Scraping and solvent wiping took forever and still left material packed into corners and recesses
Tight areas around wiring, brackets, and fasteners were hard to reach and easy to miss
The longer it sat, the harder it got, and the next cleaning got worse every time

Approach

Walked the equipment first and identified what needed to stay protected such as sensors, seals, wiring runs, and bearings
Used dry ice blasting to break the bond and lift the adhesive without water and without leaving grit behind
Focused on the spots that actually cause problems in production like glue path build up points, mounting faces, and guarded pockets
Finished with a quick detail pass in the areas that usually get skipped so the next clean does not start from behind
Recommended shorter, more frequent cleans before the glue hardens to keep shutdowns predictable

Outcomes

The machine was cleaned back to a usable state without a full disassembly
The job avoided solvents and messy waste streams so cleanup and disposal stayed simple
Maintenance could finally see fasteners and wear points again instead of guessing under layers of buildup
A realistic cleaning cadence became possible so the line is not waiting for a crisis to clean

Mold remediation cleaning before and after dry-ice blasting

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Attic mold cleanup for multi unit townhomes

A townhouse community found widespread attic mold on rafters and roof decking. They needed a method that cleaned the wood without soaking it and without dragging a huge mess through occupied units. DryIceN used dry ice blasting for mold remediation to remove surface growth from wood framing and leave the area dry and ready for sealing and prevention work.

Surface type: Wood framing and roof decking
Moisture added: None
Residue: No blasting media left behind
Workflow: Zone based scheduling across multiple units

Challenge

Mold growth across rafters and roof decking tied to ventilation issues and trapped moisture
Wet methods risked adding moisture back into the wood and slowing the project down
Aggressive abrasion can chew up wood fibers and create more cleanup than necessary
Work had to be scheduled across multiple units without making residents miserable

Approach

Planned access and work zones so the job stayed contained and predictable for residents
Used dry ice blasting to lift surface mold without saturating the wood
Paired blasting with cleanup practices that keep loosened material under control in tight attic spaces
Sequenced the work by buildings and zones so crews could move efficiently without rework
Left surfaces dry and ready for sealing and for fixing the root cause like vent routing and insulation improvements

Outcomes

Wood surfaces were cleaned without introducing water which helped the project move faster
Minimal secondary waste compared to media blasting since there is no grit left behind
Less disruption for residents because the work moved in a planned sequence instead of dragging on
A clean substrate was created for the next steps that actually prevent recurrence

Roller machine interior before and after dry-ice blasting

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Printing press cleaning to reduce grime and downtime

This press was fighting the usual mix of ink film, grease, and paper dust that creeps into every corner. Hand cleaning worked but it ate up time and the results were inconsistent, especially around guards and recessed areas. DryIceN used dry ice blasting to clean the press in place without water and with less reliance on solvents so the team could get back to production faster.

Cleaning style: In place maintenance cleaning
Moisture: None
Solvents: Reduced significantly
Access: Reaches recesses without disassembly

Challenge

Ink mist and grease collected on frames, guards, and hardware until it became a sticky grime layer
Manual wipe downs left residue in corners, behind guards, and around fasteners
Solvents created odor, handling concerns, and extra cleanup time
The press needed a repeatable cleaning approach that could fit around production schedules

Approach

Reviewed the press layout and protected sensitive areas where needed
Used dry ice blasting to lift film and grime without introducing moisture
Targeted the grime traps first like edges, corners, bolt heads, and channels
Kept the work focused on functional cleanliness so the press is easier to maintain and inspect
Suggested a maintenance cleaning cadence that keeps buildup from turning into a shutdown project

Outcomes

Cleaning became faster and more consistent compared to heavy solvent wipe downs
The press area stayed cleaner because grime was removed from the places that usually get ignored
Solvent use dropped which simplified the job for the crew
Maintenance inspections got easier because the equipment was not buried under residue

Galvanization bracket before and after dry-ice blasting

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Galvanized steel fixture cleaning without damaging the coating

These galvanized fixtures needed to be cleaned and brought back without chewing up the protective zinc layer. Brushing and aggressive abrasion were not a great fit, and wet methods slowed everything down. DryIceN used dry ice blasting to remove surface contamination while keeping the process dry and leaving no blasting media behind.

Surface safety: Non abrasive approach for galvanized coating
Waste stream: No blasting media residue
Moisture added: None
Turnaround: Faster return to service

Challenge

Oxidation film and grime were affecting consistency and handling downstream
Mechanical abrasion risked thinning the zinc coating and creating debris
Wet cleaning introduced moisture and delayed return to service
Traditional media blasting creates a secondary waste stream that slows cleanup

Approach

Selected dry ice blasting to avoid abrasive media that could compromise the galvanized surface
Kept the process dry so parts could be handled quickly without waiting on dry time
Used controlled passes and stand off distance to prioritize contamination removal over surface profiling
Focused on crevices and edges where buildup tends to hide like welds, brackets, and mounting points
Finished with a quick inspection and touch up pass as needed

Outcomes

Fixtures were cleaned without leaving blast media behind
The protective nature of the galvanized surface was preserved by avoiding aggressive abrasion
Cleanup time dropped because there was no grit to contain and dispose of
Turnaround improved so fixtures returned to service faster

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