Questions about ours
Machines and dry ice

Technical
1
What should I do with the machine after using it? How do I clean the machine?

a) Please use recoil to blow out any residue

b) Open the lid and leave the machine open

2
What are the advantages of dry ice blasting machines? Dry Ice Energy

a. No electricity needed

b. Maintenance free

c. Compact and mobile thanks to its low weight

d. No electrical test necessary

e. Made in Germany (Developed & Patented, Produced)

f. Configuration options

G. Abrasive blasting possible

H. Uniquely easy to use

i. Quick use (plug and play)

j. High performance spectrum

3
Is a compressor with 10 bar pressure enough?

a. Not only the maximum pressure of the compressor is crucial, but also the effective one
Delivery quantity in l per minute, which determines the performance of the
compressor and thus the blasting power of the dry ice blasting machine

4
What compressor power is required?

a. Depending on the application, our machines require between 250 -1500l/min

b. We recommend between 400-1000l/min for most applications

c. And a compressed air tank to store the compressed air produced from 100l upwards

Application
5
Can I also clean electronics with dry ice?

a) Yes you can, because you work without water, without chemicals and without electricity.
You can shine radiation on the electronics while the process is running!

6
How can I blast abrasive? Can I also get rid of rust with this?

a) You can add glass beads or walnut shells

b) Please mix in the ratio: 3 scoops of ice and 1 scoop of abrasive agent!

c) Glass beads: 100-200 μm; Walnut shells: 0,45-0,80 mm

7
Can I easily clean machines and systems during operation?

a) Yes, you can do that, without water, without chemicals and without electricity
is being worked on - this saves you a lot of time and money

8
How much power should I use in the interior of a car?

a) 4-6 bar

9
What should I do if there isn't enough ice coming out?

a) Please try the recoil procedure first

b) Check whether there is enough ice in the container

10
What should I do differently if pieces of ice that are too large come out of the machine?

a) Please try the recoil procedure first

b) Check (if available) whether the grinder is installed properly

c) In an emergency, please contact us directly: info@dryiceenergy.com

11
Where do the dirt particles go?

a. The pollution is caused by the specific properties of dry ice
brittle and eroded from the surface. After cleaning, none remain
Residues of dry ice, as they sublimate completely. Stay back
only the detached and dry dirt particles (none
Secondary pollution) which can be easily disposed of.

Dry ice
12
When does dry ice appear to be of good quality?

a) The whiter the dry ice, the better the quality - the dry ice is glassy
you can assume that the quality is less good

b) Freshly produced dry ice can be very hard, so the dry ice should be in the best condition
case must already be 24 hours old

13
What size dry ice should I optimally buy?

a) If available 1,5mm or 3,0mm

b) If you don't live in Germany and can't find either 1,5mm or 3,0mm
also use other sizes

14
Where do I get the dry ice?

a. Dry ice is available all over the world, we also produce premium
Dry ice in Germany. You can order or search directly through us
your dry ice manufacturer in your country!

dry ice

15
Is dry ice dangerous?

a) Dry ice is generally not dangerous or toxic. In contrast to others
Cleaning agents, dry ice even ensures neutralization and removal
of bacteria and viruses on the surface.
However, you should pay attention to the following safety instructions:

b) Dry ice has a temperature of – 78,5°C – Use gloves and gloves when handling
Wear safety glasses. Direct contact with unprotected skin has serious consequences
Resulting in frostbite. Never put it in your mouth.

c) 0,5 kg of dry ice forms approx. 250 liters of CO2 gas. Only in ones that don't close tightly
Store in containers (e.g. our Styrofoam boxes).

d) Carbon dioxide is 1,5 times heavier than air. CO2 gas spreads along the ground and
accumulates in depressions. Never use dry ice in a poorly ventilated room
(e.g. in the basement, in the car). Ensure good soil ventilation.

e) Carbon dioxide can cause unconsciousness. CO2 gas has a narcotic effect,
Causes unconsciousness at levels above 5% in the air we breathe and can occur at higher levels
Concentrations lead to suffocation.

16
What are the advantages of dry ice?

a. Work without water and chemicals

b. Residue-free work

c. Time saving

d. Ease of work

e. Not conductive

17
What is dry ice?

a) Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide and has a temperature of -78,5 °C. In
In pressed form we offer it as 3,0 mm or 1,5 mm pellets.

b) Dry ice contains no water, is completely non-toxic and non-flammable. Dry ice
is also non-conductive. It is ideal for dry ice blasting
as a coolant or for fog effects at events.

c) Dry ice is pure, solid carbon dioxide (CO2) that has no residue from the solid
sublimates (evaporates) directly into the gaseous state. The resulting gas is
odorless, colorless and environmentally neutral.

18
How long does dry ice last?

a. This is kept in our premium dry ice transport boxes (6cm wall thickness).
Dry ice up to 1 week. A daily sublimation loss of approx. 5-10% is
is possible.

b. By using our dry ice storage boxes, an extension of the
Durability of 20-30% possible.

19
How much dry ice do I need?

a. There is no general answer to this as it depends on many different factors
depends (degree of contamination, field of application, machine type, nozzle, compressed air,
ice quality-ice grain size, etc.)

b. E.g. car preparation: interior preparation: 3-10 kg, engine cleaning: 3-8 kg,
Underbody cleaning: 30-80kg

c. E.g. control cabinet cleaning (80cmx2m): approx. 1-2kg

d. E.g. plastic mold cleaning (30cmx30cm): approx. 0,2kg

Dry Ice Energy GmbH
Wiebestrasse 36-37
10553 Berlin / Germany

Gernot Schnettler
Managing Director