Every factory manager knows the pain: stopping production to clean equipment. Using harsh chemicals that hurt the environment. Scrubbing with wire brushes that scratch delicate surfaces. Water cleaning that leaves rust behind. Is there a better way? Yes – a CO₂ cleaning machine. It shoots tiny dry ice pellets at the dirt. The pellets hit the surface, freeze the grime, then turn into gas and disappear. No water, no chemicals, no scratches, no mess to clean up afterwards. You can even clean while the machine is still running – no shutdown.
YG offers a full range of industrial dry ice cleaning machines. From the portable P61 (for car interiors and circuit boards) up to the powerful A625i (for moulds and food equipment). They all work the same way: compressed air blows dry ice pellets through a hose. You aim at the dirty part. The pellets do the work.
How Does A CO₂ Cleaning Machine Work?
Effect 1 – Kinetic energy (pellet speed). The dry ice pellets shoot out at high speed. They hit the dirt like tiny hammers. The dirt breaks loose. But because dry ice is soft, it does not damage the metal or plastic underneath.
Effect 2 – Micro‑explosion (sublimation expansion). Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide gas. When it touches the warm surface, it turns back into gas instantly. One pellet expands 700 times in volume. This tiny explosion lifts the dirt away from the surface.
Effect 3 – Cold shock (low temperature shrinkage). Dry ice is minus 78°C (very cold). It freezes the dirt layer. The dirt shrinks and cracks. The cracks let the dry ice get underneath and lift the dirt off.
Together, these three effects clean without any chemicals, water, or scrubbing. The dirt falls to the floor. The dry ice turns into harmless CO₂ gas and disappears. Nothing to wipe, rinse, or dispose of.
The Nine YG Dry Ice Blaster Models – Which One Do You Need?
| Model | Best For | Key Feature |
| Mini Nova | General cleaning – most jobs except heavy rust or large areas | Two modes: 3mm pellets or 0.2mm microparticles |
| P7x | Car parts – combustion chambers, throttle body, engine bay, intake manifold, wheels | Popular for automotive workshops |
| A625i | Molds, food processing equipment, printing machines | Higher ice delivery (3.6 kg/min) |
| T6 | Electronics, deflashing, deburring small parts | Compact |
| T6i | Same as T6 + smarter | Adds: electronic pressure regulation, flow monitoring, remote control, remote data, programmable recipes, touch screen |
| P8 | Aerospace, shipbuilding, manufacturing, power industry | Heavy duty |
| P8s | Same as P8 plus electronics, general manufacturing | Similar to P8 |
| P9s | Same as P8s | Adds touch screen, data monitoring |
| P61 | Car interiors, EV battery packs, motors, electrical cabinets, circuit boards, medical molds, electronics | Very small, portable – perfect for mobile service |
Two Most Popular Models – Specs Side By Side
| Parameter Items | YGP7X Technical Indicators | YGA625 Technical Indicators |
| Motor Power | 370W | 750W |
| Voltage | AC220V, 50 – 60HZ | AC220V, 50 – 60HZ |
| Air Consumption | 28 – 106 CFM (0.8 – 3.0m³/min), adjustable | 3 – 8m³/min, adjustable |
| Air Supply Pressure | 0.1 – 0.9Mpa | 0.2 – 1.6Mpa |
| Ice Delivery Speed | 0 – 0.75kg/min, adjustable | 0 – 3.6kg/min, adjustable |
| Hopper Capacity | 11kg (23.5 lbs) | 25kg |
| Hopper Size | 0.3m³ | – |
| Degree of Protection | IP54 | IP54 |
| Machine Weight | 55kg | 65kg |
| Dry Ice State | 2.5 – 3mm | 2.5 – 3mm, granular |
| Drive Mode | Direct connection | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Machine Size | 510x460x910mm | 440x680x780mm |
Why Choose A CO₂ Cleaning Machine?
- Dry ice pellets are extremely cold and non‑abrasive. When they hit a surface, they remove dirt without causing any wear or scratches. Because dry ice is also non‑conductive, you can safely clean sensitive electronics and polished moulds without damaging them. Manufacturers have provided video comparisons showing the “before and after” – the dirt is gone, but the base material remains perfect.
- Dry ice cleaning uses no chemicals. Traditional cleaning often requires harsh solvents that harm the environment. Dry ice eliminates that need completely. This helps your business comply with environmental regulations, avoid fines, and improve your ESG (environmental, social, governance) rating.
- You can clean equipment while it is still running – no need to stop production. Many industrial cleaning methods force you to shut down machines, disassemble parts, and lose valuable production time. With dry ice blasting, you can clean online, during operation, or between short breaks. Customers in the manufacturing sector have testified that this feature increased their productivity by up to 90%. They no longer lose entire shifts to cleaning.
In short, dry ice cleaning gives you a non‑abrasive, chemical‑free, and production‑friendly solution – all while leaving no secondary waste and protecting your valuable equipment.
Real Customer Situations
Case 1 – An automotive repair shop. They specialised in engine carbon cleaning. Old method: scrape and spray chemicals into the intake. Took 2 hours and left residue. They bought a YGP7X. Now they inject dry ice through the intake while the engine is running (the document mentions P7x for combustion chambers). The mechanic commented, “The carbon breaks up instantly. The engine runs smoother. Customers love that we use no chemicals.”
Case 2 – A food processing plant. They cleaned their baking ovens with oven cleaner and a pressure washer. The process took 6 hours every weekend. Water and chemicals ran into the drain. They switched to a YGA625. Now they clean in 1 hour, without stopping production during the week. The plant manager said, “No chemical residue, no water to treat, and we saved a full weekend shift. Our ESG score improved, too.”
Key Features Customers Love
- No scratches. Dry ice is soft. It will not damage your expensive moulds, circuit boards, or polished surfaces.
- No disassembly. Clean parts while they are still assembled. The T6i and P9S models have programmable recipes for automated cleaning.
- No secondary waste. The dirt falls off. The dry ice disappears. You only sweep up the original dirt.
- No chemicals. You do not need to buy, store, or dispose of hazardous solvents. Your workplace is safer.
Is A CO₂ Cleaning Machine Right For You?
If you are tired of chemicals, water mess, production stops, and damaged surfaces, try dry ice. A CO₂ cleaning machine uses frozen CO₂ pellets to blast away dirt. The pellets disappear. The dirt falls off. No residue. No scratches. No rust. You can clean moulds inside the press, engines without disassembly, circuit boards without short circuits, and food equipment without chemicals.
Contact YG directly with your application (mould cleaning, automotive, food, electronics, etc.) and your daily cleaning area. They will recommend the right model, provide a quote, and share case study videos. Stop scrubbing. Start blasting – with dry ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You need an air compressor that can supply the required CFM and pressure. For YGP7X: 28‑106 CFM (0.8‑3.0 m³/min) at 0.1‑0.9 MPa. For A625i: 3‑8 m³/min at 0.2‑1.6 MPa. That is a large compressor. If you do not have one, YG can supply it.
Yes. Dry ice is food grade (made from CO₂, which is used in carbonated drinks). No chemical residue. The document lists food processing equipment as a main application.
The P61 is very portable – designed for mobile cleaning. Pair it with a tow‑behind air compressor. You can clean car interiors, engine bays, electrical cabinets, and more on customer sites.
Sandblasting erodes the surface, leaves grit everywhere, and you have to dispose of the used sand. Dry ice leaves no residue and does not damage the base material. It is more expensive but much cleaner and safer for delicate parts.