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This section provides an overview for dry ice washers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 dry ice washer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked dry ice washer companies as of August, 2025: 1.ELMAG ENTWICKLUNGS UND HANDELS GMBH, 2.Xiamen Hefengli Dry Ice Decontamination Equipment Co., Ltd., 3.Cold Jet.
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A dry ice cleaning machine is a device that blows dry ice onto the surface of the object to be cleaned.
The dry ice is crushed into a powder form and compressed air is used to blow it onto metal surfaces and other adhering surfaces. The sudden drop in surface temperature causes thermal contraction, which weakens the adhesive strength of the adherend, and the evaporation of the dry ice causes the volume between the surface and the adherend to expand 750 times, enabling the adherend to be peeled off.
A compressor is connected to the cleaning machine via a hose, and powdered dry ice is sprayed from a special air hose. At this time, safety protective equipment such as safety glasses, earplugs, leather gloves, and long-sleeved shirts are worn, and work is performed with adequate ventilation to prevent oxygen deficiency and carbon dioxide poisoning.
Dry ice cleaning machines are used for mold cleaning, surface preparation, part finishing, and adhesive removal (to weaken the bond of painted surfaces).
In the automotive industry, for example, they can be used to clean molds, deburr parts, and remove adhesives. In the food industry, it is used to clean production lines and remove adhesives. In the aviation industry, it is used for safety control inspections and surface preparation prior to painting. In the tire and rubber industry, it can be used to remove material stuck to molds, and in the textile industry, it can be used to remove fibers from machinery.
It is the powder that is applied by the cleaner, which prevents scratching and makes it possible to clean hard-to-reach areas. The size and amount of particles and compressed air pressure can be adjusted to suit a wide range of fields and user preferences.
The surface treatment with dry ice cleaning machines does not rely on solvents to remove contaminants. It is possible to clean without cooling or decomposition processes on the production line, which significantly reduces time and improves productivity.
Because it is a clean cleaning method that eliminates worker hazards from solvents and decomposition as much as possible and leaves no troublesome wastewater treatment or residue on the production line, it is used in a wide range of fields, notably in the food industry.
Dry ice cleaning machines are available in a variety of cleaning methods. In the dry ice pellet cleaning method, air is mixed with dry ice pellets of 3 mm in diameter and sprayed. In the dry ice powder cleaning method, dry ice pellets are crushed to the appropriate size inside the washer or nozzle and mixed with air and sprayed.
The dry ice powder cleaning method may also use liquefied CO2 or block dry ice. Powdered dry ice extracted from liquefied CO2 is mixed with air and sprayed, so it can be cleaned anytime a liquefied CO2 tank is available. However, it is less powerful than pellets or pellet grinding type. Another method is to shave block dry ice to produce dry ice powder, which is mixed with air and sprayed.
The use of solvents in factory cleaning raises issues of worker health management and environmental pollution. On the other hand, dry ice is non-toxic and its raw materials are made from by-products such as petroleum refining, making it an increasingly important technology in terms of environmental measures.
Points to note are as follows.
Dry ice cleaning machines are available in two-hose and one-hose types, each with a different structure.
The two-hose type has two hoses connecting the main body of the cleaner to the gun and has a simple structure. However, the hoses are difficult to handle, and it is difficult to control the amount of dry ice consumed.
In contrast, the one-hose type has only one hose connecting the main body of the cleaner to the gun. The structure is more complicated, but it is more powerful because the amount of dry ice consumed can be controlled and the nozzle can be designed freely. There are several nozzle outlet shapes, diameters, and bends to choose from, depending on the area to be cleaned.
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Cold Jet, established in 1986, operates globally from its headquarters in Loveland, Ohio, as a manufacturer of dry ice equipment and systems. Its product range includes dry ice blasting systems, production equipment, and surface preparation tools. It also offers parts finishing equipment, and integrated blasting systems which enable the consistent production of a controlled range of dry ice products for food transportation, cold chain management and dry ice cleaning. The company has international operations in Europe, Asia, Canada and Mexico, holding over 250 patents worldwide.
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG, established in 1935, and headquartered in Winnenden, Germany, is a manufacturer of cleaning technology solutions. Its product range includes high-pressure cleaners, vacuum cleaners, and scrubber driers, which are used across commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Other products include dry ice blasters, drinking and water dispensers. These also include coordinated products, cleaning agents and accessories, along with original product parts thru request. Over 50,000 service centres worldwide allows the company to ensure a seamless supply to customers all around the globe.
ELMAG Entwicklungs und Handels GmbH, founded in 1984 and located in Tumeltsham, Austria is a wholesaler and supplier of industrial machinery and equipment. The company’s product category includes compressed air technology, welding technology, stone cutting, workshop equipment, and power generators. It also offers welding equipment, plasma cutters, extraction systems, Metal cleaning equipment, and induction heaters. It is ISO 9001 certified, indicating that its production processes and products are of standard quality. It has service points in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Hungary, serving customers worldwide.
Ranking as of August 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold Jet |
51.5%
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| 2 | Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG |
41.2%
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| 3 | ELMAG ENTWICKLUNGS UND HANDELS GMBH |
2.9%
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| 4 | Xiamen Hefengli Dry Ice Decontamination Equipment Co., Ltd. |
2.9%
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| 5 | Cryoblaster |
1.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the dry ice washer page as of August 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 20.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 20.0% |
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China
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1 | 20.0% |
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France
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1 | 20.0% |
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Austria
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1 | 20.0% |
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Cold Jet
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■Features ・Adjust dry ice to 28 different particle sizes (0.3 to 3 mm) using PCS (Particle Control System) ・7-inch LCD display and digital contro...
Cold Jet
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■Features ・7-inch LCD display and digital control ・Streamlined straight piping ・Program settings to suit the object to be cleaned ・Cutting-edge...
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■Features ・Support for IoT technology with Cold Jet CONNECT® ・Easy operation with 7-inch LCD display ・Easily control blast parameters and other ...
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■Features ・Aerodynamic structure reduces pad and rotor wear and extends product life ・Small motor that achieves weight reduction and low power co...
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■Features ・Performance SureFlow system ・Wide range of pressure ・Reliable pellet flow ・Remove dry ice from hopper ・Deluxe accessory package ・M...
Cold Jet
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■User-friendly usage Efficient performance with analog control. The familiar analog control method reduces the burden on the operator. We recommend...
Cold Jet
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■Features ・3/4” blast hose 7.5m/24ft ・1” air supply hose 10m/ 32ft ・3/4” ice gun light (with/without) ・Nozzle holder ・Nozzle 0.8mm, type1
Cold Jet
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■Features ・Up to 45 minutes of blasting with one dry ice block ・Maximum cleaning power with single hose and patented feeder ・Use a 5″x5″x10″ (12...
Cold Jet
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■Features ・Cutting dry ice of all shapes (including scraps) ・3mm pellet cleaning bypass ・Air reduction and low noise level by blasting from low ...
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■Features ・Complete air-driven cleaning machine ・1″ (2.5cm) blast hose ・Air hose ・Applicator without light ・Nozzle package tailored to the tar...
Kansai Autome Equipment
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Product feature ･ Eco Due to the cleaning method that does not use water and detergent, it does not leak the waste. Raw dry ice is made from reu...
Air Water Green Design Co., Ltd.
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■Product overview The dry ice blast cleaning system is a device system that removes and cleans foreign objects with high precision by jetting finel...
Air Water Green Design Co., Ltd.
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Autex Co., Ltd.
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■Completely dry liquefied carbon dioxide cleaning system that requires no post-processing process Snow Gun II is a precision cleaning system that u...
NICCHU Co., Ltd.
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■Summary It sprays a mixture of water (sometimes mixed with chemicals) and abrasive material. It is suitable for soft processing compared to dry ...
NICCHU Co., Ltd.
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■Summary It sprays a mixture of water (sometimes mixed with chemicals) and abrasive material. It is suitable for soft processing compared to dry ...
