AIOLITH Dry Ice Cleaning Solutions Target Industrial Maintenance

AIOLITH has developed a line of dry ice cleaning systems intended to address secondary contamination, extensive disassembly and long downtime in industrial production and precision equipment maintenance. The equipment uses dry ice pellets instead of water or chemical solvents, a process the company says can clean surfaces in place while reducing waste.

The system relies on the physical properties of dry ice pellets to remove deposits. According to AIOLITH, the method is designed to avoid moisture and chemical residue while limiting the need to dismantle complex production lines or molds.

Because the process is waterless, it is described as suitable for electrical components and humidity-sensitive precision areas, where conventional washing can create short-circuit risks. The absence of solvents also simplifies post-maintenance handling, the company says.

• Waterless cleaning: Designed for electrical parts and humidity-sensitive precision areas, reducing the risk of short circuits.
• No chemical residue: No solvents or cleaning agents are required, protecting equipment surfaces and simplifying maintenance follow-up.
• Reduced downtime: Supports in-place cleaning without extensive disassembly of production lines or molds.
• Technical guidance: AIOLITH provides direction on air supply configuration and dry ice storage to help each system perform as intended.

AIOLITH says the equipment is supported by technical guidance covering air-source setup and dry ice storage, allowing operators to match system performance to specific site conditions.

AIOLITH says its systems have been used in more than 15 industries across the United States. The company reports a 98.8% customer retention rate among business clients.

• Automotive manufacturing: Removal of underbody grease, aged adhesives and repair-related grime.
• Food processing: Waterless, non-toxic cleaning of conveyors, ovens, filling machines and packaging lines.
• Precision printing: Cleaning of roller buildup, ink and paper dust to support print quality.
• Mold maintenance: In-place cleaning of molds, reducing the frequency of tooling disassembly.
• Power generation: Safe removal of heavy carbon, rust and stubborn coatings.

The applications illustrate how dry ice cleaning is positioned for maintenance tasks where moisture, chemicals or disassembly can add cost or operational risk. The method is not a substitute for all conventional cleaning, but it offers an alternative in sensitive or hard-to-reach areas.

The lineup includes four blaster models for different applications and air-capacity requirements. The company says selection should be based on part size, residue type and available compressed-air supply.

Each model is intended to match a different level of cleaning intensity and coverage. The AI10 Micro is positioned for electronics and precision parts, while the AI50 is designed for heavy industrial use and supports abrasive co-injection for difficult deposits.