Cold carbon dioxide raises an environmentally friendly blast

Dry ice is the medium employed in the Aero 40 HP compact, high-pressure blast cleaning system offered by Cold Jet (Cincinnati, OH).

The Aero system is said to provide advanced economical dry-ice blast cleaning in an environmentally friendly format with optimum best pellet integrity, maximum cleaning aggression, and the most reliable blast stream on the market. In addition, the Aero 40 HP uses Cold Jet's SureFlow system to prevent clogging and pellet sublimation, ensuring uninterrupted cleaning performance.

"Our Aero Series feature the best dry ice blast cleaning technology on the market, and our latest unit improves upon one of our most popular systems by delivering high pressure cleaning capabilities when a more aggressive clean is required," says Gene Cooke, CEO of Cold Jet. "The Aero 40 HP delivers superior performance in a compact design that will allow companies to clean faster, smarter and safer."

Cold Jet systems use high-density dry ice made from reclaimed carbon dioxide as the cleaning medium, and therefore provide a non-abrasive, non-conductive, chemical-free, water-free process that won't damage surfaces or equipment. The dry ice media, blasted using pressurized air at user-controlled speeds, sublimates upon impact with the surface being cleaned, lifting away dirt and contaminants without leaving behind any secondary waste. With its compact size and blast pressure range of 20 to 250 psi, the Aero 40 HP can be used for a variety of cleaning applications.

Other benefits of the Aero 40 HP include ergonomic applicators that reduce operator fatigue; a proprietary coupling system for quickly and easily connecting and disconnecting nozzles; aerodynamically tuned hoses, which eliminate constriction and deliver more cleaning power; and a welded steel frame and rugged tires to ensure mobility and durability. —Stephen Moore