Food industry
Efficient and food-safe cleaning and cooling with dry ice
Applications of Dry Ice in the Food Industry
In food production, hygiene, efficiency and product safety are of the utmost importance. Residues of fats, oils, sugar, protein or burnt-on material can not only reduce product quality but also lead to costly downtime. At the same time, production facilities, equipment and tools must be cleaned regularly – without damaging the surface.
ASCOJET dry ice blasting machines provide the food industry with an efficient and residue-free cleaning solution that optimises production processes, minimises downtime and ensures the safety of staff and foodstuffs.
Equipment Cleaning – Efficient and Residue-Free
The cleaning of ovens, conveyor belts, refrigeration and storage units, or filling lines is crucial to ensuring product quality and food safety. For example, burnt-on residues, grease, dough residues or sugar deposits can be removed quickly, thoroughly and without leaving any residue using dry ice blasting.
With ASCOJET systems, production equipment can be cleaned directly on site – without dismantling and without water. The dry ice sublimates completely during blasting and therefore causes no secondary contamination, meaning the equipment is quickly ready for use again.
Cleaning of Tools and Accessories – Precise and Gentle
In addition to machines, tools, mixers, dosing aids and transport containers are also part of regular cleaning processes. Dry ice blasting works where the jet strikes directly, enabling precise and spot-on cleaning. The surface remains unchanged and no additional residues are left behind.
This significantly reduces cleaning times, minimises the amount of work involved and ensures that food is always processed under impeccable conditions.
Advantages of Dry Ice and Dry Ice Blasting in the Food Industry
The use of dry ice offers numerous advantages for food production:
Residue-free cleaning
No water, no chemicals, no secondary waste.
Food-safe
Dry ice contains no toxic substances, is non-flammable and is approved for use in the food industry.
Gentle on surfaces
Even sensitive equipment, conveyor belts or agitators will not be damaged.
Minimised downtime
Systems can be put back into operation immediately after cleaning.
Improved efficiency
Fast, targeted and thorough cleaning without the need for a large workforce
Optimal cooling
Food remains hygienic and consistently chilled, without any additional moisture or chemicals
Food Cooling – Efficient and Hygienic
Dry ice is not only suitable for cleaning, but also for the safe cooling of food – for example, during transport, storage or short-term production stoppages. It keeps products at a consistently low temperature without the need for water or chemical coolants, and is suitable for sensitive foods such as meat, fish, dairy products or fresh fruit and vegetables.
On-Site Dry Ice Production – Flexible, Economical, Reliable
For businesses with regular cleaning or cooling requirements, having their own on-site dry ice production is worthwhile. With ASCO pelletisers and block machines, the required medium can be produced at any time to meet demand – in the right form and quantity.
The Carefree rental option allows businesses to respond flexibly to fluctuating production volumes without incurring investment costs for the machine. This saves on logistics costs, reduces reliance on suppliers and ensures that fresh, high-quality dry ice is always available.
Packaging in a CO₂ Protective Atmosphere – Optimising Freshness and Shelf Life
ASCO CO₂ Vaporizers can be used for packaging food in a CO₂ protective atmosphere to reliably convert liquid CO₂ from storage tanks into gaseous CO₂. This gas is introduced into packaging in a controlled manner to protect products from oxidation, extend shelf life and ensure freshness. Precise monitoring is carried out using ASCO CO₂ flow meters and optional CO₂ measuring devices, ensuring quality and product safety at all times. This method is particularly valuable for meat, fish or dairy products, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables.
Clean Facilities. Efficient Processes. Safe Food.
Whether cleaning ovens, conveyor belts or tools, or cooling products – with dry ice and CO₂ solutions from ASCO, food producers benefit from maximum process reliability, minimal effort and efficient operation.
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