IMPROVEMENTS. «TRANSFORMER 2.0 MAX»

INCREASING THE AGGRESSION OF CLEANING ON CRUSHED GRANULES
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New grinding matrices with a gap of 4 and 4.5 mm allow obtaining particles of 3-3.5 mm in size, which ensures cleaning aggressiveness on par with 3 mm granules.

INCREASING THE CLEANING SPEED WITH CRUSHED GRANULES
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New grinding matrices with a gap of 4 and 4.5 mm accelerate cleaning by 50-70%, for example, the consumption of crushed granules with a diameter of 16 mm has increased from 80-100 kg/h to 150-170 kg/h.

INCREASING THE RELIABILITY OF THE CHOPPER KNIFE
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Instead of a rotating plastic knife, a metal-plastic knife is now used, which is tens of times stronger.

INCREASING THE CUTTING FORCE OF GRANULES
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The new frequency converters have vector torque control and provide a powerful starting cut of large granules or frozen 3 mm granules.

INCREASED WORKING TIME IN WET CONDITIONS
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The built-in additional heater in the chopper device further extends the time of continuous cleaning with chopping.

REDUCING SNOW OUTPUT FROM THE GRANULE FEEDING UNIT
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The patented exhaust system ensures minimal exhaust of dry ice snow after crushing (patent for invention of the Russian Federation No. 2813440 dated 03/13/2023).

Description

The TRANSFORMER 2.0 сryoblaster is an industrial-grade cleaning device with dry ice, which are distinguished by their highest efficiency (high pellet feed rate, high compressed air pressure for cleaning) and increased return on investment thanks to built-in patented technologies that improve the reliability and efficiency of the device as a whole. The development of TRANSFORMER 2.0 took into account the best global practices in the field of dry ice cleaning.

Granule feed diagram
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3D model of a cryoblaster
  • Use any granules (3-20 mm)

    Reduced evaporation of granules and increased period of use.

  • Cutting granules into particles

    Choice of particle sizes: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 mm. Reduction in dry ice consumption due to faster acceleration of smaller particles.

  • Pass system ¾

    The ¾-inch diameter of the flow system ensures minimal air pressure loss and lower ice consumption for cleaning compared to ½ inch;

  • Supersonic nozzles

    Reduced ice consumption thanks to efficient acceleration of granules in nozzles with a Laval nozzle profile.

  • High-performance granule mixing

    High stability of pellet feed due to solid-state control of pellet mixing;

  • State-of-the-art pellet feeding system

    The new II-generation unit was developed in 2022 based on the operational experience of IRBISTEKH customers.

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Innovative crusher of granules

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DRY ICE GRANULES OF ANY SIZE

For cleaning, you can now use large granules that evaporate more slowly and do not stick together, like 3 mm granules.

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SAVING UP TO 30% OF DRY ICE

Due to cleaning with smaller particles (1-2 mm) compared to 3 mm granules:

  • • denser cleaning stream;
  • • small particles penetrate hard-to-reach places better.
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CHOOSE THE PARTICLE SIZE FOR CLEANING

Seven grinding sieve sizes:

  • • 1.7, 2.0 and 2.5 – for micro cleaning
  • • 3.0, 3.5 – for medium cleaning
  • • 4.0 and 4.5 mm – for powerful cleaning

Advantages of crushed particles ranging in size from0.5 to 2.5 mm

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Uniform cleaning spot

Small particles strike evenly across the entire cleaning area, thereby reducing dry ice consumption.

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Better penetration into narrow grooves

Due to their size, small particles penetrate better into grooves and recesses, which improves the quality and productivity of cleaning.

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More delicate cleaning

Due to their weight, small particles have less momentum when they hit the surface, which is important when cleaning thin sheet or woven parts made of metal, brittle plastic, or knitwear.

Russian cryoblasting at the forefront of technological progress

New Russian сryoblaster TRANSFORMER 2.0 from IRBISTEKH® can now perform dry ice cleaning with the help of long-lasting large solid CO2 pellets, previously used only in the low-temperature transport sector. This was achieved through a combination of new technical solutions for grinding pellets and feeding them into a compressed air stream. Development took place from 2016 to 2022, and there are no analogues in other countries.

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Advantages of the second generation

Safety in accordance with international regulations.

Supersonic nozzle saves up to 17% of dry ice

Additionally, large pellets are used to extend the storage life of dry ice.

State-of-the-art  pellet feeding system

  • Due to the new design of the pellet feed unit, the seal compresses the shaft along the entire lower surface of the semi-cylinder of the portioning shaft, which forms a self-sealing coefficient equal to ≈3.4-4.1 (for the I-generation ≈2.2, for disc analogues ≈1). The self-sealing coefficient affects the service life of seals and resistance to dust and debris entering together with the pellets.
  • If a solid object gets stuck, it can be removed fairly quickly by removing the upper seal in 5-10 minutes, whereas dismantling disc analogues would take several hours;
  • Minimal risk of damage to seals and shafts during flaw detection, repair, or maintenance thanks to a new approach to the unit design: the shaft with bearings is removed without metal-to-metal contact, eliminating the risk of scratching the polished surfaces of the shaft and seals.
  • Filters in seals to extend the operating time of the unit even with humid air
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Effective cleaning nozzles

  • • The set includes a flat nozzle with an American profile (length 250 mm) and an ultra-narrow aggressive nozzle (length 500 mm) with ice savings of up to 17%. Two delivery options to choose from: for air consumption of 3500 l/min or 5000 l/min @ 6 atm.
  • • Options: corner, flexible, extra narrow nozzles and extensions.

Safety features in compliance with international standards

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Operator finger protection

When the hatch grate is removed, the limit switch disconnects the power supply to the contactor, which interrupts the power supply to the electric motors of the pellet feed unit or grinder.

The rotating knife or portioning shaft stops instantly due to the internal friction of the motor reducers. The protection is designed in accordance with GOST R 51345-99.

Protection against accidental activation of the cleaning jet

The second-generation operator handle has a small trigger that can be pressed with one finger. The trigger itself is equipped with a lock to prevent accidental pressing. The lock must first be moved inside the trigger, and then the trigger must be pressed.

The protection against sudden start-up complies with the international safety standard ISO 14118-2018, which is not yet in force in Russia. The second-generation operator handle is not a mandatory part of the second-generation blaster kit.

Other improvements in the area of equipment reliability

Added function to protect against clogging of the pellet feed unit by controlling the cleaning air pressure (operator error can cost 2-3 hours of machine downtime);

The reliability of the pellet mixing system has been improved by switching to solid-state control.

Automatic circuit breakers for frequency converters have been installed (protection of IGBT transistors against short circuits);

Customizable and self-regulating electrical cabinet heating has been implemented.

The degree of protection of the enclosure has been increased from IP44 to IP54;

Built-in EMC filter and 10A fuse.

Even more convenient

Ergonomics in transportation

The dimensions of the pellet loading hatch have been increased by 30%;

The length of the machine has been reduced to 790 mm, and it now fits across a Euro pallet;

Slots for threading and tightening slings when securing to a Euro pallet.

Other ergonomic improvements

Customizable and self-regulating electrical cabinet heating has been implemented.

The degree of protection of the enclosure has been increased from IP44 to IP54;

Built-in EMC filter and 10A fuse.

Built-in EMC filter and 10A fuse.

Technical specifications

Parameter
Model ONE 2.0
TRANSFORMER 2.0 model
Diameter of pellets consumed
Adjustable pellet feed
Electricity consumption
Weight
Hopper capacity
Only 3 mm in diameter
0–120 kg/hour (basic configuration); 0–200 kg/hour (modified configuration).
0.55 kW
90 kg
*25 liters
From 3 to 20 mm in diameter
0–100 kg/hour when using 3 mm pellets through a 3.0 mm sieve; 0–80 kg/hour when using 16–20 mm pellets through a 3.0 mm sieve; 0–40 kg/hour when using 16–20 mm pellets through a 1.7 mm sieve.
1.3 kW
105 kg
14 liters

General technical specifications

  • • Compressed air requirements: The international standard for dry ice cleaning is ISO 8573-1 Class 3 purity;
  • • Compressed air flow rate: from 1,300 to 5,000 l/min at 7 bar, from 3,000 to 10,000 l/min at 12 bar;
  • • Incoming compressed air pressure: up to 16 atm;
  • • Adjustable cleaning air pressure: from 0.5 to 12 atm;
  • • Power supply: 220VAC (2P+E);
  • • Dimensions: width 48 cm, height 110 cm, depth 78 cm.
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Frequently asked questions

What is dry ice blasting?

Dry ice blasting, also known as dry ice cleaning, is an environmentally sustainable cleaning and surface preparation technology. Dry ice blasting uses recycled solid carbon dioxide (CO2) pellets or microparticles that are blasted at supersonic speeds and sublimate on impact, lifting dirt and contaminants from the substrate. Dry ice blasting is non-abrasive, non-conductive, non-toxic and non-flammable. It also contains no chemicals, no water and creates no secondary waste streams.

How do dry ice blasting machines work?

Dry ice blasters spray carbon dioxide pellets or microparticles at supersonic speeds using compressed air. These pellets/particles then sublime on impact and lift dirt and contaminants from the substrate.

What is dry ice blasting used for?

Dry ice blasting is a non-destructive solution for cleaning, surface preparation and finishing of parts. Dry ice blasting does not require water or cleaning chemicals and produces no secondary waste. Dry ice blasting (cleaning) can be used in industries such as aerospace and aviation, automotive, contract cleaning, food and beverage, plastics and composites, restoration, textile and more. Common applications in these industries include adhesive, coating and corrosion removal, composite tool cleaning, refurbishment, parts finishing and surface preparation. As you can see, dry ice blasting can be used for a wide range of applications.

What dry ice blasting equipment options do I have?

Irbisteh offers our top-notch dry ice blasting equipment, both new and used. As an OEM, you can rest assured that you are getting the best equipment and the customer service/support you deserve. Click here to learn more about our purchasing options.

Why should I choose dry ice blasting over another surface cleaning and preparation method?

Dry ice cleaning offers a non-toxic, environmentally sustainable alternative to traditional cleaning methods that does not create secondary waste during the cleaning process, does not require chemicals, and does not use valuable and expensive water during the cleaning process. It can also reduce time and labor costs compared to other methods.

Is dry ice blasting dangerous?

Since dry ice blasting involves the use of dry ice, there are certain safety precautions that should be taken to ensure the safety of all personnel. Some key safety precautions include: - Ensuring proper ventilation - Limiting exposure - Identifying and marking areas where CO2 may accumulate - Wearing and using proper PPE, such as gloves, goggles, and tongs. Dry ice blasting itself is not dangerous, but there are safety precautions that should always be taken. To learn more about CO2 and dry ice safety, click here.

How much does dry ice cleaning cost?

Dry ice blasting machine prices range from 650,000 rub to 2,000,000 rub. Talk to a sales representative today for a more customized quote.

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