Dry Ice Equipment and Supplies Education and Training

Come in from the cold by learning about dry ice equipment and supplies

Dry ice is pure, solid carbon dioxide that keeps things cold much longer than traditional ice, and being in the dry ice business requires some specialized know-how. Dry ice is used "mess-free" in a variety of applications. In addition to common uses such as shipping frozen foods and making "fog" in the entertainment industry, it also is used in little-known applications such as cleaning fire-damaged buildings and removing floor tiles.

Cool as it is, dry ice also can be dangerous and needs to be handled with care. Because of its extremely low temperature of -109F and the fact that it's a natural gas, it's very important to make safety a priority when working with dry ice. Gloves are a necessity, as is good ventilation and a dose of common sense.

Whether you plan to make dry ice, sell dry ice, buy dry ice or just need some dry ice equipment and supplies education and training, it's important to:

1. Familiarize yourself with the different types of dry ice manufacturing equipment and supplies.

2. Learn about the dry ice equipment and supplies necessary for safe handling and shipping.

3. Understand the function of blasting dry ice equipment.

 

Understand the options and uses for dry ice manufacturing equipment and supplies

Dry ice equipment can make dry ice in a variety of forms, with the most common being pellets and blocks. It's important to know which dry ice machine equipment and supplies are typically used in various applications.
Try: You can familiarize yourself with dry ice manufacturing equipment at dryiceInfo.com. Continental Carbonic Products provides information about different forms of dry ice, machines used in production, manufacturing processes, dry ice uses and required safety gear.

Explore dry ice equipment and supplies necessary for handling and shipping

Before working with dry ice in any situation or application, it's important to be well-versed on how to handle it safely. Because it's considered a hazardous material, knowing the equipment and supplies you need to store, ship and dispose of it is key.
Try: Amherst College offers information that covers the ins and outs of safe handling, regulatory compliance and storage procedures. Sign up for a more comprehensive certification course in dry ice shipping from the Dangerous Goods International Training Center.

Learn about blasting dry ice equipment and its uses

Blasting dry ice equipment uses compressed air to propel dry ice pellets onto industrial equipment surfaces to remove residues such as ink, glue, paint, food, rubber, mold release agents, dirt, grease, oil and numerous other contaminants. Dry ice blasting equipment and supplies can be either purchased or leased.
Try: Learn what air pressures are needed with various types of dry ice blasting equipment at Diamond Dry Ice Blasting. Cold Jet can help you begin using dry ice blasting equipment with a technical how-to article and video.

 

• A variety of dry ice equipment and dry ice suppliers can be found online. Most sites offer both written and in-person support to ensure you not only get what you need, but you also understand how to use it safely.

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