DRY ICE BLASTING APPLICATIONS:
Dry Ice Core Box & Mould Cast Cleaning
Safely clean core boxes & mould castings, while reducing downtime, improving product quality and eliminating the risk of damage
Dry ice blasting quickly and safely removes the buildup on core boxes and mould castings without creating secondary waste. The process is non-abrasive and will not damage screens, vents or the tooling. Cleaning core boxes and mould castings with dry ice cleaning leads to a significant reduction in production downtime and scrap rates.
Buildup of resin and sand on core box vents prevents core material from solidifying, and often causes vent clogging, which reduces product quality and creates scrap. Traditional cleaning methods are very slow, ineffective, can damage tooling and destroy vents on the core boxes. Dry ice blasting is extremely effective in cleaning both core boxes and moulds – the process can clean any type of mould and a variety of mould finishes up to and including A1 surfaces and textured surfaces.
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Dry Ice Mould Cast Cleaning Includes:
- Injection moulds
- Blow moulds
- PET preform moulds
- LSR and LIM moulds
- Thermoform moulds
- Urethane moulds
- Technical moulds
- Metal injection moulds (MIM)
- Compression moulds
- Fibreglass moulds
- HDPE moulds
- Medical device moulds
- Extrusion dies
- Automotive moulds
Minimise risk to your equipment by working with a team of experts who specialise in mould cast and core box cleaning. Our dry ice blasting services are extremely powerful, reliable and will provide an effective clean that cannot be compared to traditional cleaning methods. Dry ice blasting with Cold Jet Australia not only cleans your core boxes and moulds effectively, but also results in Overall Equipment Effectiveness efficiencies. Talk to a Dry Ice Expert today on 1300 COLDJET.
Dry Ice Core Box Cleaning Includes:
- Strickle core boxes
- Left and right-hand core boxes
- Loose piece core boxes
- Gang core boxes
- Cold boxes
- Half core boxes
- Dump core boxes
- Split core boxes
→ Non-abrasive
Will not damage parting lines, sealing surfaces or surface finishes
→ No secondary waste
No secondary cleaning process from solvent residue
→ Clean moulds online at operating temperatures
→ Reduce downtime
Clean faster with no disassembly required
→ Easily clean complex moulds
Access and clean complex mould geometries, such as cavities and vents
→ Meet stringent productivity demands
Meet demands (6-Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, TPM) and improve OEE scores
→ Decrease Costs
Decrease mould cleaning costs by as much as $50,000
→ Reduce cleaning times
Reduce cleaning times by as much as 75%
→ Improve product quality and decrease scrap rates
→ Extend asset life of the mould
→ Eliminate manual cleaning and harmful chemicals
Safer for employees and the environment
Dry Ice Core Box & Mould Cast Cleaning
Cold Jet Australia are pleased to provide leading dry ice blasting services for core box cleaning and mould casting cleaning. Providing a safe, reliable and effective solution for your specific industrial equipment, dry ice blasting delivers fantastic results for your mould castings and core boxes, without any risk of damage or left-over residue. Ideal for foundries, dry ice blasting for core boxes and moulds involves keeping equipment in place, online and at operating temperature. The nature of dry ice blasting means there is no risk of injury to operator, moisture damage, electrical fault or similar; dry ice blasting is unlike any industrial cleaning method you’ve ever come across.
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FAQ
The Cold Jet expertise and deliverables extends far beyond core box & mould casting cleaning with dry ice. Our expert dry ice technicians are highly knowledgeable and are always happy to answer your dry ice questions. Including:
How Does Dry Ice Blasting Work?
There are three primary factors that contribute to the dry ice core box & mould casting cleaning process. The factors include Pellet Kinetic Energy, the Thermal Shock Effect, and the Thermal-Kinetic Effect. In order to better understand the cleaning practice, the process can be broken down into three stages – Impact, Cold, Expansion (ICE).
IMPACT – The impact of pellets creates a kinetic energy effect. The soft dry ice accelerated by compressed air at supersonic speeds.
COLD – The cold temperature of dry ice creates a thermal effect. The low temperature of dry ice (-78.9°C /-109°F) causes the bond to break between the contaminants and the surface.
EXPANSION – The expansion of the dry ice pellets. Dry ice pellets sublimate on impact, expanding in size and removing the contaminants.
Why Should I Use Dry Ice?
Due to the unique characteristics of dry ice, it has many benefits that make it an extremely favourable option when compared to cleaning alternatives. The main benefits of dry ice blasting include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning equipment in place with little or no disassembly
- Dry cleaning with no water or chemicals
- Reducing downtime associated with cleaning
- Cleaning without secondary waste
- Improving product quality and reducing scrap
- Eliminating equipment wear and tear
- An environmentally responsible cleaning method
How Does Dry Ice Blasting Save Time?
Dry ice blasting, particularly for core box & mould casting cleaning, is incredibly time-efficient when compared to other cleaning methods. This is due to a significantly faster process that leads to minimised downtime and an increase in productivity. A reduction in labour and the lengthy processes that typically come with core box & mould casting cleaning mean that the process of cleaning with dry ice blasting is incredibly time saving and efficient. The lack of clean up, secondary waste and elimination of the need to relocate and disturb equipment also contribute to dry ice blasting saving significant time and labour.
How Is Dry Ice Eco-Friendly?
Believe it or not, dry ice blasting is the ideal solution for those looking for an environmentally friendly cleaning solution for foundries, core boxes and mould castings of industrial equipment. Here’s why:
Dry Ice Blasting Eliminates Harmful Secondary Waste
When the dry ice impacts the surface being cleaned, it sublimates – turning directly from a solid to a gas—and thus does not produce secondary waste. Similar cleaning techniques leave behind a residue that must be cleaned up afterwards, along with the offending contaminant. This media can become hazardous and create downstream contamination and harm the surrounding area and installations. Say goodbye to secondary wastes with dry ice blasting for core box & mould casting equipment cleaning.
Dry Ice Uses Reclaimed CO2
All dry ice used in the dry ice blasting process for core box & mould casting cleaning is made from reclaimed CO2, which is a by-product of other industrial processes. This CO2, which would have otherwise been released into the atmosphere, is captured and given new life as dry ice. Dry ice blasting does not produce or produce additional CO2.
Dry Ice Blasting Is Non-Toxic
Dry ice blasting for core box & mould casting cleaning is non-toxic and eliminates the need for chemical solvents in industrial cleaning processes. The dry ice used in the dry ice blasting process is a food grade media and is EPA, FDA and USDA approved for use around food manufacturing. It is colourless, tasteless, odourless and non-toxic.
Is Dry Ice Just Used for Core Box & Mould Cleans?
No – dry ice blasting is incredibly versatile and can be used for a wide range of applications. Due to the plethora of benefits of using dry ice blasting, the practice can also be used for a wide range of solutions, including:
- Coating & Corrosion Removal
- Composite Tool Cleaning
- Core Box Cleaning
- Equipment Cleaning
- Historical Restoration
- Core box & mould casting cleaning
- Part Finishing
- Surface preparation
- Weld Line Cleaning
- Dry Ice Manufacturing for Airline Catering
- Dry Ice Cooling in Food Processing
Which Industries Use Dry Ice?
At Cold Jet, we work with a wide range of industries that require the assistance of dry ice blasting, dry ice cleaning, dry ice production and dry ice manufacturing equipment. We also deliver leading dry ice training to those who frequently work with dry ice materials.
Covering all aspects of dry ice, we strongly believe that we can provide a solution for almost every industry with our industry-leading technology. Over the years, we have acquired an extensive and diverse portfolio of clients, showcasing our breadth in dry ice solutions beyond dry ice blasting for core box and equipment mould cleaning. Here are the main industries that we typically work with at Cold Jet:
- Aerospace and Aviation Industry
- Automotive Industry
- Contract Cleaning Industry
- Engineered Wood Industry
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Foundry Industry
- Medical Device Industry
- Mining Industry
- Oil and Gas Industry
- Packaging Industry
- Plastics and Composites Industry
- Power Generation Industry
- Printing Industry
- Public Transportation Industry
- Restoration and Surface preparation Industry
- Rubber and Tires Industry
- Textiles Industry
Does Dry Ice Blasting Leave A Residue?
No – dry ice blasting does not leave residue or waste when removing contaminants from core boxes and equipment moulds. Dry ice sublimates upon impact with the surface being cleaned, which results in no secondary waste, no residue and no introduction of moisture. This eliminates extra clean-up, disposal of secondary waste streams and additional cleaning preparation, such as masking delicate sensors or wrapping electronic components before cleaning. Our process significantly reduces the duration of cleaning projects and the resulting shutdowns.
With no secondary waste produced, this also means equipment can be cleaned while online and still operating.
If you’d like to learn more about dry ice blasting for core boxes or mould castings, get in touch with Cold Jet today on 1300 COLDJET.