Dry ice blasting is gaining immense popularity due to the superior results. Almost all the industries require periodic cleaning services, and dry ice serves them the best. It has nearly zero cons.
Dry ice is used for marine cleaning, which is considered one of the toughest abrasive services. The foul smell of algae, soot, decals, asphalt, etc. cannot be eradicated with any other cleaning material. Also, the previously used water stream makes it the perfect breeding ground for fungus and proves to be entirely futile.
After the proper usage of dry ice, cleaning equipment suppliers maintain the marine equipment for a longer period.
Here is how dry ice blasting machines help the marine industry.
Removes contaminants on the boat hull
Algae, fungus, soot, tar, etc. are stuck onto the boat, and hand scrapping was used to remove them. This consumed a lot of time and had various disadvantages. Later, harsh abrasives were used with the water stream to remove them. Cleaning was done effectively, but the water became the best place for fungus to flourish.
With the dry ice, it became easier for the marine industry to clean the equipment. Also, the clean and dry finish kept grime away for a longer duration.
Cleans the adhesives
Paint, oil, tar, and other adhesives are difficult to be removed unless with harsh chemicals. However, the usage of harsh chemicals generates heat that adversely affects its performance.
With its extremely low temperatures at -78 degrees Celsius, dry ice hits the adhesive, forcing it to loosen the bond. When launched from the ice blasting machines, the pellets hit the surface and instantly turn into its gaseous state, leaving no time for excessive heat to generate.
No place for toxic residues
When used for cleaning purposes, harsh chemicals and solvents leave behind waste that needs to be cleaned. These also contaminate the atmosphere with a foul smell that is choking to some people.
When using dry ice, there is no place for toxic substances on land or air. The dry ice being solid carbon dioxide, turns directly into the gaseous state and merges with the atmosphere. The only requirement is that this procedure must be conducted in an open space.
No harm to equipment
Many times harsh abrasives render tiny defects to the equipment that become large in the future. The repair and maintenance cost in such a scenario is huge.
Dry ice is not harsh. It evaporates the moment it strikes the surface. When dry ice strikes a surface, it tends to sublime, and when the molecules expand, the grime and adhesive loosens grip and falls. Hence, there is no damage to the equipment.
Clean narrow spaces
Marine industry witnesses many instances when cleaning becomes impossible due to narrow space. Such a place is either neglected or entirely unbolted. There is a lot of downtime when dealing with such spaces.
Dry ice can propel into tiniest routes to clean even the hidden bolts of your marine equipment. Since there is no wastage, one does not have to stop until further operations. Dry ice cleaning ensures that the machinery keeps moving.
Fire remediation
The fire may leave behind toxic residues and a foul smell. It becomes almost impossible to get rid of the smell, even with using the most premium abrasive. However, dry ice is a sanitizing agent that removes all the microscopic germs and eliminates any unpleasant smell. The cleaning equipment suppliers claim dry ice to be the most effective material for smoke and fire damaged spaces.
Conclusion
Dry ice is an excellent product for the marine industry as it cleans effectively without downtime. Also, it sanitizes and safeguards the machinery for a longer time.
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