Electronics

Not only does the general manufacturing industry benefit from Dry Ice Blast Cleaning (DIBC) but now, more specifically, we see the key electronic component manufacturing companies also choosing to adopt the benefits of this technology.  DIBC is used in the maintenance and house keeping of electrical components and switchgear, aiding the smooth running of manufacturing processes, and extending the payback through extended life on equipment investments.

When introduced with a low pressure air stream, Carbon Dioxide, in its snow or solid Dry Ice particle forms, is used in conjunction with DIBC equipment to clean a multitude of surface contaminants from all types of electrical equipment, from motor windings and switch gear to delicate printed circuit boards.  Not only does the process benefit from being gentle and non-abrasive, but also offers the opportunity to clean electrical systems whilst live, due to the process being dry and moisture free.

Live system cleaning should only be undertaken via a certified specialist contractor.

Typical contaminants removed:

• Carbon deposit
• Solder deposits
• Grease
• Dust
• General dirt

Carbon Dioxide can also be used as an environmentally friendly supercritical fluid for removing photoresist from wafers, thus avoid organic solvent use.