Coulson Ice Blast - IceStorm90 - Professional Alternative to Dry Ice Blasting
The IceStorm90 is an innovative and effective industrial cleaning technology utilizing wet ice (regular ice cubes) as a cleaning media. By utilizing the superior cleaning power of wet ice, not only is the technology much more cost effective to operate, it is also safer and makes waster containment easier. The IceStorm90 works by crushing ice cubes which are then fed into a high pressure airstream and blasted at high speed from a nozzle aimed at the surface to be cleaned. Ice can be made practically for free using standard ice cube machines or freezers or it can be purchased from an international network of partnered ice cube suppliers, who will deliver ice right to where you need it.
Uncompromised Performance
- Simple operating controls
- Superior internal ice crusher, capable of accepting wide range of ice shapes and sizes
- Non-pressurized hopper, large enough to hold 90 lbs of ice (ice is fed from hopper into high pressure airstream with engineered rotary feeder)
- 110 V electrical plug
- Weight: 400 lbs
- Compact: 40”x26”x45” (LxWxH)
- Operating Pressure:
- 80 PSI – 150 PSI
- 180 CFM – 425 CFM
- Variable feed rate: 0 – 5 lbs per minute
- PSI gauges measure pressure in and out
- Anodized exterior panels
- Stainless steel option available
- 36 month warranty
- Low levels of airborne contaminates during blasting
- Finely tuned to increase life cycle and efficiency.
IceStorm is sold complete with one length of ice hose, one length of air hose, and one blast trigger with removable nozzle.
Ice Blast Applications
- Surface Prep
- Automotive
- Deburring
- Foundry
- Tire Molds
- Petrochemical
- Graffiti Removal
- Nuclear
- Asbestos
- Asphalt Removal
- General Maintenance
- Cleaning Contractors
- Food Processing
- Pulp & Paper
Superior Cleaning Power
Superior Cleaning Power
Ice has a superior cleaning power to many other forms of media and is the only medium to use all three states of matter during blasting; solid state to hit with maximum impact for bulk removal, liquid state to trap and contain airborne contaminants, and gaseous state to minimize waste streams and provide the final rinse.
Cost-Effective - Minimal Media, Capital & Lower Operational Cost
Ice is the lowest media cost and can last forever if stored correctly. This helps you reduce both media costs and operational costs. Additionally, it saves you from supply shortages (as frequently happen with dry ice) or rapid increases in media cost.
Environmentally Friendly - Minimal Waste & Contaminants
Ice is environmentally friendly with minimal levels of airborne contaminants (0.003 MG/m3), less water requirement (up to 95%), and minimal residual water waste. It releases no greenhouse gases (compared to 259,200 lbs. for dry ice blasting*) and only needs minimal ground containment (compared to full containment*). This will help you to meet the more stringent environmental regulations enacted since the development of traditional blasting.
Health Risk Elimination
No chemicals or airborne contaminants are required throughout the cleaning process, which eliminates worker health risks and increases overall operational safety.
Time Saving - Unique Cleaning Mechanism
Ice is the only medium with three cleaning mechanisms (bulk removal, detail clean, and final rinse). You can decontaminate and clean in one step rather than two steps for traditional dry ice blasting.
Ice Cleaning Mechanisms
The cleaning method used in wet ice blasting falls under three steps:
Bulk Removal: The stage where major contamination is first removed. Typically, this is a physical removal by displacement (ie. Momentum transfer). This step is therefore best achieved with a material that transfers its momentum efficiently to contamination. Solids, like ice, have better momentum transfer than liquids as they do not flow around strongly adherent contamination.
Detail Cleaning: The stage where some form of mechanical agitation such as scrubbing, or polishing is provided to remove minute quantities of the remaining contamination from the surface. By definition, scrubbing means two solids moving relative to each other under applied pressure. Water as a blast-cleaning agent therefore cannot offer this property.
Final Rinse: In this unique and final stage of the blasting job, the removed contamination (or paint, rust, and various debris) is rinsed away. Water is a universal solvent for this action. Many alternatives to ice blasting require an additional rinse on top of the blasting action.
Applications
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Ice blasting technology for aerospace - Aerospace & Air Transport
Applications for Coulson Ice Blast in the Aerospace sector:IceTow hitchesRemoving greaseRemoving oilLanding gear systemsEngine bay covers and other components– can be cleaned rapidly without disassemblyBrake dust and other soils and residues can be removed during restorationOverhaul and maintenance, creating dramatic savings in man-hours and hazardous materialsLanding GearEngine clean upTurbinesAircraft toolsAnti-Corrosion coating (new aircraft only)Tarmac cleaningCleaning ashes and fire damageCleaning ...
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Ice blasting technology for automotive industry/manufacturing industry - Automobile & Ground Transport
Coulson Ice Blast has a strong market share within the automotive sector for a variety of applications. Helping companies save as much as $200,000 per year switching from dry ice, to regular ice. When wet ice is not the answer, you can easily switch the system to dry ice mode, and simply add dry ice into the hopper to further expand its capabilities. With an all in one system, such as the IceStorm90 or the new IceStorm45, you can tackle any application with confidence and ease.
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Ice blasting technology for building restoration and remediation - Construction & Construction Materials
Applications of Coulson Ice Blast for Building Restoration and Remediation sector:IceFire and Smoke DamageWater and Flood DamageAsbestos Removal (Negligible Airborne @ 0.035 mg/m3)Mold RemediationAdhesive removalReversal of corrosive contaminatesWood ResurfacingGeneral cleaningBrickStoneConcreteTileWoodMetalTank cleaningTar removalVintage aircraft cleaningEnhanced IceSootLead Paint abatement
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Ice blasting technology for engineered wood - Forestry & Wood
Applications of Coulson Ice Blast for Engineered Wood producers sector:IceOSB/ RFS/ Hot PressesGlue MixerPitch & Resin RemovalFinger Jointer PressKiln DryersPeeler/ LatheGlue Applicator Heads
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Ice blasting technology for food and beverage - Food and Beverage
Applications of Coulson Ice Blast in the Food & Beverage Industry sector:IceCleans both stationary & mobile equipmentCleans Radial Feeders and Pack-off TablesCleans vent hoods, ovens & fryersRemoves gumCleans the Conveyors best of all the residueCleans the Mixers, Dividers and SlicerCleans the food molding equipment of all the chemical residueDecontaminates food handling and processing equipmentCleans Baggers and Palletizer
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Ice blasting technology for foundry & molding - Manufacturing, Other
Coulson Ice Blast’s wet and dry ice cleaning technology is providing a great cleaning solution for the foundry and molding industry. Wet ice blasting is providing our customers with operational cost savings and productivity increases when utilizing wet ice blasting mode.
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Ice blasting technology for general maintenance and facilities - Environmental
Keep your facility in pristine condition using our IceStorm technology to tackle any internal cleaning problem that comes your way. Simple to operate, and portable to move around. Our IceStorm90 and IceStorm45 with wet and dry ice functionality can tackle any type of cleaning requirements.
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Ice blasting technology for locomotive - Automobile & Ground Transport - Trains and Railways
Applications for Coulson Ice Blast in the Locomotive sector:IceServicing and inspectionsCoating removalTank cleaningSurface preparationGrease removalBreak cleaningCleaning subway tracksRail car cleaning
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Ice blasting technology for military - Defense
Applications for Coulson Ice Blast in the Military sector:IceArmor vehicle cleaningTank cleaningDecontaminate field vehiclesSewage tank cleaningWater reservoir cleaningDecontaminate radioactive materialChemical weapons remediationSite PreparationEnhanced IceRemove PaintRemove Rust
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Ice blasting technology for municipality - Environmental
To maintain a healthy city all the walkways, sideways, sewages, water reservoirs are need to be cleaned on a regular interval. Coulson Ice blast is a cost effective solution of the cleaning issues. It has the low operating cost than any other cleaning technology. Ice blasting is a non-abrasive and chemical free cleaning process with negligible airborne which uses only 33 USG/hr of water.Applications for Coulson Ice Blast in the Municipality sector:IceSidewalk CleaningCleans Stained Concretes, BricksCleaning Sewage ...
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Ice blasting technology for nuclear - Energy - Nuclear Power
Applications of Coulson ice Blast in the Nuclear industry sector:(Please note that D2O can be used to make the ice thus not downgrading the D2O systems)IceGeneral decontamination activities where hand washing is not satisfactoryDecontaminate tools / objectsDecontaminate Waste storage containersShut down maintenance cleaningDecontamination of Steam Generator Heads prior to maintenanceDecontamination of fuel handling equipmentDecontamination of D2O storage drumsDecontamination of active storage cells
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Ice blasting technology for packaging - Packaging
Applications of Coulson Ice Blast in the Packaging sector:IceSlicers and dividersElectrical Components & motorsRadial feedersPack-off tablesConveyorsMixersBaggersPalletizersProof box grindFood molds
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Ice blasting technology for petro chemical - Chemical & Pharmaceuticals
Applications of Coulson Ice Blast in the Petro Chemical sector:IceCleans hydrocarbons depositsCleans convection section from combustion ashesCleans Convection Section from Combustion AshesRemoves asphalt from steel panelsRemoves bitumenOCTG de-greasingCleans polymer TanksCleans hose connectors and manifoldsCleans insulation jacketingCleans post spill antioxidantsCleans turbine wheels and rotating partsCleans stationary & mobile equipmentAsbestos removal
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Ice blasting technology for plastics - Plastics & Resins
Applications of Coulson Ice Blast in the Plastics sector:IceGeneral Mold and Tool cleaningInjections MoldsCompression MoldsBlow MoldsUrethane Molds and OverspillPlate out and off-gasingTextured Molds and Embossing cooling rollsThermoform MoldsExtrusion diesPlastic injection ScrewsClamshell aluminum molds for urethane foamEnhanced iceRemoving RustRemoving paintHigh temperature pods
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Ice blasting technology for power generation - Energy
The Coulson Ice Blast’s IceStorm product line cleaning technology has been a proven tool in the power generation industry. By using a combination of regular wet ice and/or dry ice media, Coulson’s Ice Blasting equipment cleaning technology can decrease downtime by providing a more effective cleaning tool and also presents a cleaner finished product.
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Ice blasting technology for printing - Printing
Applications for Coulson Ice Blast in the Printing Industry:IceGrippers / RollersDrumsInk Tray cleaningGears and Deck GuidesSide WallsFeers / Delivery unitsLetter PressFlexographyGravure PressesEnhanced iceInk Tray surface renewal
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Ice blasting technology for pulp and paper - Pulp & Paper
Currently used in many facilities by some of the largest pulp & paper producers in the world, the Coulson Ice Blast IceStorm cleaning technology has many successful and proven applications for both the printing and pulp & paper industry.
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Ice blasting technology for tire mold cleaning - Manufacturing, Other
Applications for Coulson Ice Blast in the Rubber Industry sector:Ice:Compatible with Spring Vent Mold Technology, Puzzle Mold Technology, Die Cast Mold Technology and Mini Vent Mold TechnologyCompatible as a drop-in to existing robotic automated systemsCleans mold fouling, including the chemical reactions of sulfur, zinc oxide and residual rubberCleans the tire bead surface to improve the seal on a wheelCleans vents and micro valves of mold from residual rubber extrusionCleans the fouling from the middle of tread ...
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