Dry ice blaster IB 7/40 Advanced
Pressurised Ice blasting system
Kärcher's original ice blasting machine, the IB 15/80, is designed for high-performance cleaning and restoration of a wide variety of objects and surfaces. The new, lighter and more compact IB 7/40 offers many of the benefits of the larger machine but can run from a much smaller compressed air supply, therefore making it ideal for use with in-house compressed air systems.Kärcher’s dry ice blasting technology is a non aggressive but thorough method of cleaning tools, moulds, surfaces and machines with a minimum of downtime. The dry ice pellets are injected into a jet of compressed air, accelerated to speeds in excess of 150 m/s and the fired at the surface to be cleaned. The abrupt cooling of the surface causes a thermal shock and produces fine cracks in the top layer. The dry ice penetrates these cracks, lift the contaminant from the surface and return to the atmosphere as CO gas leavingonly the contaminant behind. Ice blasting uses no chemicals, leaves no wastewater, is environmentally friendly and can be used in areas where cleaning with water is prohibited or inconvenient.Kärcher’s dry ice blasting technology is a non aggressive but thorough method of cleaning tools, moulds, surfaces and machines with a minimum of downtime. The dry ice pellets are injected into a jet of compressed air, accelerated to speeds in excess of 150 m/s and the fired at the surface to be cleaned. The abrupt cooling of the surface causes a thermal shock and produces fine cracks in the top layer. The dry ice penetrates these cracks, lift the contaminant from the surface and return to the atmosphere as CO gas leaving only the contaminant behind. Ice blasting uses no chemicals, leaves no wastewater, is environmentally friendly and can be used in areas where cleaning with water is prohibited or inconvenient.
Features and benefits
Clear display
Clear indication of adjusted values; easy operation thanks to large buttons and electronic control.
Automatic residual ice emptying
Residual ice tank emptying at the push of button prevents the machine from freezing up on completion of work.
Integrated oil and water separators
The machine does not freeze.Integrated ground strap coil
- Easy earthing of the blasting object.
- Protects against arcing between the user and the object.
- Improvement of spraying convenience.
Efficient air flow in the device
- The dry ice is transported from the device to the nozzle without being damaged.
- Top cleaning performance on the nozzle.
Outstanding mobility
- Optimal balancing of the device for convenient manoeuvring on uneven terrain.
- Handles at the front and rear of the unit allow it to be easily carried over stairs.
Glass-fibre reinforced plastic dry ice container
- Optimal insulation of the dry ice.
- No condensate water generation.
- The machine does not freeze.
Clever gun holder
- The gun is always perfectly stored.
- Ideal position (e.g. for removing the nozzles).
Integrated compartment for nozzles and tools
- Everything always within reach - directly on the machine.
Specifications
Technical data
| Power rating (Kilowatt) | 0.6 |
| Housing / frame | Stainless steel (1.4301) |
| Cable length (Metre) | 7 |
| Air pressure (Bar/Megapascal) | 2 - 10 / 0.2 - 1 |
| Air quality | Dry & oil-free |
| Air flow (Cubic metres per minute) | 0.5 - 3.5 |
| Sound pressure level (Decibel) | 99 |
| Dry ice capacity (Kilogram) | 15 |
| Dry ice pellets (diameter) (Millimetre) | 3 |
| Dry ice consumption (Kilograms per hour) | 15 - 50 |
| Number of phases (Phases) | 1 |
| Frequency (Hertz) | 50 - 60 |
| Voltage (Volt) | 220 - 240 |
| Weight without accessories (Kilogram) | 78 |
| Weight (with accessories) (Kilogram) | 81.6 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) (Millimetre) | 768 x 510 x 1096 |
Scope of supply
- Lubricant, nozzle thread
- Flat jet nozzle
- Fork wrench (for nozzle replacement): 2 Unit
- Blasting hose with electrical control cable and quick coupling
- Blasting gun (ergonomic & save)
- Tool bag
Equipment
- Amount of ice set directly on the jet gun
- Air pressure set directly on the jet gun
- Switch for "air only" and "air and ice"
- Electronic control
- With integrated ground strap coil
- Oil and water separator
Videos
Application areas
- Cleaning of casting moulds and casting tools.
- Deburring of plastic parts.
- Cleaning of forging tools
- Cleaning of bottling plants and mixing plants
- Cleaning of conveyor, transport and handling systems
- Cleaning of ovens
- Cleaning of printing presses and their surrounds
- Cleaning of wood processing machines
- Cleaning of generators, turbines, switch cabinets and heat exchangers
