Because of how effective the dry ice blasting process was on the inside of the barrels, we plan on repeating the blasting process at least once a year. With the wood now very clean and rejuvenated, implementing a more formal wood tank management plan, and increasing the production of our wood aged beer, we’ll have better quality, more delicious beer.
Dry ice is a non-toxic food grade media that will not compromise quality, taste, or safety
Food processing and packaging equipment accumulates grease, carbonized residue, seasonings, proteins, harmful bacteria, biofilms, adhesives, labels and many other contaminants that traditionally take significant time to clean. These deposits reduce equipment efficiency, compromise product quality, and can pose risks for non-compliance of health and safety standards.
Dry ice blasting machines are the only food industry cleaning equipment that are non-destructive, sustainable, clean without water or chemicals, do not produce secondary waste, and can clean online.
Cold Jet offers the best dry ice cleaning machines for cleaning equipment in the food industry.
Contact us today to learn about how dry ice blasters can help your food or beverage facility.
What are the Benefits of Dry Ice Blasting for Food and Beverage Plants?
Dry ice blasting is a dry cleaning process that does not produce secondary waste or residue
Dry ice cleaning machines offer an effective, dry, sustainable, and non-destructive cleaning process that can be performed in-place, which eliminates or reduces costly shutdown time for cleaning. Hard to reach corners and crevices are easily cleaned with dry ice blasting, resulting in an improved overall clean in your plant.
Not only does dry ice cleaning remove contaminants, but it will also reduce the risk of cross contamination, result in log reductions in bacteria counts, and will remove biofilms without water or chemicals – all while significantly reducing cleaning time, labor, and overall costs. Food grade dry ice approved by FDA for use around food.
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Dry Cleaning Process
Dry ice does not produce a secondary waste stream that must be contained, collected, and disposed. Dry ice blasting eliminates the need for water and does not use detergents, solvents, or other chemicals in the food cleaning process. This minimizes containment setup and eliminates the timely and costly task of waste collection and disposal.
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Clean Online or In-Place
Dry ice blasting allows food processing equipment to be cleaned while still hot and running, eliminating or drastically reducing the need for disassembly. Production lines can maintain operation during cleaning processes, dramatically reducing costly downtime and labor.
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Non-Toxic and Food Safe Media
Dry ice is colorless, tasteless, odorless, non-toxic and never compromises taste, quality, or safety. Dry ice cleaning machines ensure optimal hygiene standards, while also ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
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Non-Abrasive and Non-Conductive Cleaning Process
Dry ice cleaning is safe for sensitive equipment in food processing facilities as it does not damage surfaces, scratch stainless steel components, or wear down seals and gaskets like traditional abrasive cleaning methods. Dry ice is also non-conductive and cleans electronics, sensors, and motors without damage.
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More Effective Cleaning
Dry ice blasting machines minimize time spent on equipment cooling, disassembly, and masking equipment. The cleaning process requires less labor and is faster and more efficient than traditional methods.
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Supports Sustainability Goals
Dry ice eliminates chemicals and water waste. Dry ice cleaning machines support sustainability goals while maintaining the highest food safety standards with zero secondary waste generation.
What Can be Cleaned with Dry Ice in Food and Beverage Facilities?
Dry ice blasters consistently outperform traditional methods throughout the entire food manufacturing ecosystem. Our technology delivers exceptional results for:
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Beverage Production
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Chocolate and Confectionary Manufacturing
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Commercial Bakeries
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Coffee Roasters
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Dairy Product Manufacturing
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Frozen Food Facilities
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Ingredient and Spice Manufacturing
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Meat and Poultry Processing Plants
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Snack Foods Manufacturing
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Tree Nut Processors
Remove buildup from food processing equipment with dry ice blasting
Dry ice blasting equipment thoroughly cleans contamination from food and beverage processing and production equipment in-place, without water or chemicals, and even while the equipment is still running.
The dry cleaning process removes a wide range of food processing contaminants, including: carbonized food particles, burnt-on food residues, protein buildup, grease and oils, fats and fatty acids, sugar and syrup deposits, caramelized sugar deposits, starch buildup, seasoning residues, caked-on dough and batter, yeast and mold growth, and dairy residues.
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Dry ice blasting cleaning sugary buildup and granola from oven belt
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Cleaning chocolate and peanut butter from processing equipment
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Dough, carbon, and grease removed from food mixer
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Cleaning oil residue from fryers and cookers
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Cleaning conveyors with dry ice blasting
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Burned wafer dough residues cleaned from stainless steel wafer plates
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Mixers and blenders
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Slicers and dividers
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Roasters, ovens and proofers
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Dryers, extruders and molds
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Conveyors and chains
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Radial feeders (Ishida Weighers)
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Wrappers and packagers
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Baggers and pack-off tables
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Labelers, box formers and glue applicators
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Mills and load-out bins
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Palletizers and de-nesters
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Electrical components and motors
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Cold storage
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Floors, walls, ceilings, ducts, and pipes
What Do Food & Beverage Processors Need for Dry Ice Cleaning?
When implementing dry ice blasting for cleaning in food and beverage processing facilities, you will need equipment beyond just the dry ice blasting cleaning machine. The following components are essential for an effective, food-safe cleaning and sanitation program:
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Food Grade Dry Ice Blaster
The foundation of your cleaning and sanitation program starts with a reliable and easy to use dry ice blasting system. Cold Jet offers a variety of dry ice blasting cleaning machine models to choose from, including models with features like stainless steel components, smooth surfaces for easy sanitizing, and compliance with food safety standards. The systems will come complete with a blast and air hose, an applicator, and a nozzle that is best suited for your application.
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Air compressor
Compressed air can be supplied from your facility’s existing filtered air system or from a dedicated mobile compressor with appropriate filtration. For food and beverage applications, air quality is critical. Systems should include moisture separation and oil filtration to prevent contamination. Typical food grade dry ice cleaning systems require 100 cfm (2.8 m³/min) at 80 psi (5.5 bar).
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Food Grade Dry Ice Supply
Regular access to food grade dry ice is essential for maintaining continuous cleaning operations. Average consumption is approximately 88 lbs. per hour. Partner with suppliers who can certify their dry ice meets food-contact standards and establish a reliable delivery schedule aligned with your cleaning and sanitation windows.
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Machine and Operator Training
Proper training is essential for cleaning and sanitation teams using dry ice blasting in food environments. Cold Jet offers a training course designed to equip your team with the skills to operate the machine confidently. The course covers essential operation techniques, effective cleaning methods, and important safety guidelines.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Food cleaning and sanitation staff should be equipped with food industry appropriate personal protective equipment, including: clean gloves, face shields or safety glasses, and hearing protection.
What is the best machine for dry ice blasting in a food and beverage facility?
Cold Jet offers a comprehensive range of dry ice blasting machines for food and beverage processing environments. Our user-friendly machines effectively clean processing equipment without disassembly, helping you minimize downtime while ensuring food safety compliance.
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Aero2 PCS ULTRA
The Aero 2 PCS ULTRA is a versatile machine for a variety of applications in Food and Beverage facilities, from gentle cleaning with MicroParticle dry ice to aggressive cleaning of larger surfaces with 3 mm dry ice granules.
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Aero2 PLT ULTRA
The Aero2 PLT ULTRA offers greater power to tackle even the most stubborn contaminants in food and beverage plants, thanks to its innovative air system for a consistently powerful, pulse-free blast.
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Aero 40FP
The Aero 40FP is a durable and powerful machine for heavy-duty work. It has superior performance when cleaning in the toughest food and beverage environments.
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Why invest in Cold Jet machines to clean in Food and Beverage Plants?
If you’re upgrading your food facility’s cleaning and sanitation program, investing in a Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine enhances your operation’s efficiency while meeting stringent food safety requirements.
When evaluating this capital investment, consider both the return on investment (ROI) and operational benefits specific to your food processing facility. Cold Jet machines deliver faster ROI and greater value through:
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Food Safe, Compliant Cleaning Technology
Our machines are engineered for food grade environments and have a significantly longer machine life than competitors.
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Industry Leading Reliability
With more than 24,000 machines installed globally, we’ve established ourselves as the trusted solution for food industry cleaning challenges.
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Lower Operating Costs
Our machines use significantly less dry ice, compressed air, and electricity than competitors, reducing your daily operational expenses while maintaining superior cleaning results.
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Industry Leading Support and Training
Our regional technicians understand the unique requirements of your food manufacturing environment and are always within reach. We provide not only service, but also professional operation training.
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Application Specific Accessories
Our comprehensive range of nozzles, applicators, blast hoses, and other accessories allow you to customize cleaning approaches for different processing equipment.
OUR CUSTOMERS & WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US
Thousands of Food and Beverage customers around
the world rely on Cold Jet
With a global install base of 24,000+ that consists of companies large and small – Cold Jet delivers real value to the Food Industry.
Cleaning the bread cooler and mile long conveyor, which had required 5-25 laborers, 8-10 hours, now takes two people less than six hours.
The dry ice blasting systems give us everything we asked for in a cleaning solution, and I’m getting a lot of interest from other plants within our organization because of the efficiency and the production increases we’ve achieved. Cold Jet has helped us become a better, cleaner manufacturer and the dry ice cleaning system truly adds value to our organization’s operations.
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