Applications:

• cleaning of tyre moulds;
• cleaning of moulds for polyurethane soles;
• cleaning of rubber moulds;
• removal of detachers;
• removal of residue rubber;
• cleaning of machinery;
• cleaning of electric systems.

With its cryogenic effect, CO2 blasting renders fragile and rapidly removes from the moulds rubber and detacher residue and also vulcanisation residue, typical of the production processes of tyres. As the solid CO2 used in the process turns to gas and disappears into the atmosphere immediately after cleaning, CO2 blasting may be used directly on the production site, and there is therefore no need to disassemble the plants to be cleaned. Cleaning the moulds directly on the plant saves the time necessary to cool, dismantle, move, reassemble and bring the moulds back to the right temperature.

Moreover, compared to traditional sand-blasting, CO2 blasting is not abrasive and therefore does not damage the mould even after prolonged use, saving on maintenance expenses. CO2 blasting does not make use of solvents or chemical agents for cleaning, reducing all the problems connected to stocking, handling, using and disposing of such dangerous substances. CO2 blasting can easily reach areas that are difficult to access and therefore makes it possible to have high-quality cleaning in a short time and at low costs.