Solid CO₂ pellets, accelerated to supersonic speed, clean through kinetic force, thermal shock and sublimation — leaving nothing behind but the dirt they removed.
Dry ice pellets are propelled through a nozzle using compressed air. On impact, three things happen simultaneously.
Thousands of pellets strike the surface at high velocity, physically dislodging dirt, grease and residue on contact.
At -78.5°C, the extreme cold makes contaminants brittle, so they crack and separate cleanly from the substrate.
Pellets convert instantly from solid to gas, expanding up to 800x in volume — lifting loosened contamination clear of the surface.
A straightforward, mobile process — we bring everything needed straight to your site.
We review your surface, equipment or facility and confirm the right pressure & pellet settings for the job.
Our fully-equipped mobile rig arrives on-site — no need to transport machinery or shut down the plant.
Dry ice pellets are applied directly to the target surface — dry, controlled, and precise.
Surface is ready for immediate use — no drying time, no rinsing, no secondary clean-up required.
Dry ice blasting was developed for exactly the situations where sandblasting, chemicals and water can't be used.
See how CO₂ blasting stacks up against sandblasting, chemical cleaning & pressure washing.
| Feature | Dry Ice Blasting | Sandblasting | Chemical Cleaning | Pressure Washing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrasive to surface | No | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Secondary waste produced | None | Media + residue | Chemical runoff | Wastewater |
| Safe on live electrics | Yes | No | No | No |
| Requires disassembly | Rarely | Often | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Drying time needed | None | None | Yes | Yes |
| Food / HACCP safe | Yes | No | Depends | Depends |
| Eco-friendly | Yes — sublimates to gas | No | No | Water-heavy |
Tell us what needs cleaning — we'll walk you through the right approach, free of charge.