What running a machine involves
Compressed air
The blaster itself doesn’t make air. It needs a large, high-capacity compressor delivering clean, dry air, which is often a bigger and costlier item than the machine. A workshop compressor is usually far too small, and an undersized supply gives weak, uneven cleaning.
Dry ice supply
Pellets begin turning to gas as soon as they are made, so they can’t be stockpiled. They are bought for each job, collected or delivered in insulated containers, and used within days. Remote sites and irregular work make this the hardest part to manage.
Safety
Carbon dioxide gas displaces oxygen in an enclosed space, so ventilation and gas monitoring matter indoors. Operators need hearing protection, eye and face protection and insulated gloves, because the process is loud and the pellets are cold enough to burn skin.
Skill
Pressure, pellet size and feed rate are set for each surface. Too aggressive, and soft metals, seals and coatings can be marked; too gentle, and the job takes far longer than it should.
Buy, hire or use a service?
- Buy when cleaning is frequent and scheduled, such as daily or weekly on a production line, and you already have the air supply and staff to train.
- Hire for a one-off job when someone on site is trained and a large compressor is available.
- Use a service for occasional, specialised or high-risk work: electrical cabinets, food production equipment, fire and smoke residue, or anywhere downtime is costly.
A service brings the machine, the air and the ice, and the crew who set it up for the surface in front of them. You pay for the clean, not for equipment that sits idle between jobs.
Our dry ice blasting service
Elite provides dry ice blasting with no water and no residue. Our technicians are police-checked and fully insured, we carry $20 million in public and products liability cover, work is carried out to the relevant Australian Standards, and every job carries a satisfaction guarantee.
Dry ice blasting machine questions
Can I run a dry ice blaster off a normal compressor?
Usually not. Most blasters need far more air than a standard workshop compressor delivers.
How long does dry ice last?
Only days, even in an insulated container, which is why it is bought for each job.
Is dry ice blasting safe on electrical equipment?
It is widely used on it because it leaves no water. The equipment should be isolated first, as with any cleaning.
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