Dry ice blasting uses solid carbon dioxide pellets propelled by compressed air to remove contamination from industrial surfaces. On contact, the CO2 pellets undergo sublimation, turning instantly from solid to gas, which lifts residue from the surface without leaving secondary waste or chemical residue. The process is non-abrasive, which means it does not damage sensitive surfaces or components. Validated for food production, pharmaceuticals, plastics manufacturing, and general industrial environments

Yes. In-situ dry ice cleaning allows injection moulds to be cleaned while they remain on the machine. There is no need to remove the mould, no chemical soaking, and no extended shutdown. The process removes mould release agents, carbon deposits, and polymer residue directly. Compared to traditional methods requiring full disassembly, in-situ cleaning significantly reduces cleaning downtime and recovers meaningful production time across a full year.

The return on investment depends on the application and the current cost of cleaning downtime. In most production environments, the primary gains come from reduced cleaning time, elimination of chemical waste disposal costs, and fewer production stoppages. Most operations see a measurable payback within one to three years. MISERV conducts a feasibility assessment before recommending any solution, which includes a review of the operational and financial case for the specific application.

It depends on the material, the contamination type, and whether equipment can be taken offline. Dry ice blasting suits applications where no residue can be tolerated, injection moulds, food lines, and electrical components. Ultrasonic cleaning is better suited to precision components with complex geometries. MISERV assesses each environment before recommending anything. The method follows the evidence, not the other way around.

Ultrasonic cleaning passes high-frequency sound waves, typically 28kHz, through a cleaning solution to create microscopic cavitation bubbles. As these bubbles collapse, they release energy that removes contamination from every surface the liquid reaches, including blind holes, threads, and internal channels that blasting or manual cleaning cannot get to. It is the right choice for precision components, complex geometries, and parts that can be removed and immersed in a tank.

When configured correctly, no. The process is non-abrasive and there is no mechanical contact with the part. What matters is matching frequency, solution chemistry, temperature, and exposure time to the material and the contamination type. MISERV tests representative parts before recommending ultrasonic cleaning, so the parameters are validated for your components before any commitment is made.