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Where are the dry ice blasting machines produced?

All our dry ice blasting machines are manufactured in our factory in Tamm near Stuttgart and are therefore "Made in Germany".

How are dry ice pellets stored and how long are they stable?

You will receive the pellets in insulated/polystyrene boxes from your supplier. The durability depends on the ambient temperature and the insulation, but several days are possible. However, freshly pressed pellets are most effective in the cleaning process.

Wie hoch ist der Verbrauch der Trockeneispellets?

Our new table appliance consumes approx. 5 - 12 kg dry ice per hour. Depending on the model, up to 150 kg dry ice per hour in continuous operation.
 

Which pellets do the dry ice blasting machines from Südstrahl use?

All our units work with pellets in the thickness 1 to 3 mm dia.

What are the advantages of dry ice blasting?

No additional blasting agent such as sand or water is required. The dry ice becomes gaseous and flies. Therefore, disposal of the blasting agent is not necessary. With the dry ice blasting, sensitive surfaces can also be cleaned since the dry ice has a lower hardness than e.g. Sand. The dry ice blasting process can be adapted to the properties of the workpiece by adjusting the jet pressure and the quantity of ice. Only the removed contaminant material can be regarded as waste.

How does cleaning with dry ice work?

The dry ice is controlled in a controlled air stream. Due to the enormously high speed achieved by the air-ice mixture in the jet nozzle, the dry ice hits the contaminated surface, freezes the dirt and blows it off the surface. The solid dry ice evaporates and becomes gas. The gas is non-toxic and neutral. The removed dirt is carried away by the compressed air from the cleaned surface. The dirt can be sucked or filtered.