Ice Blasters

Dry Ice Pelletizer

Simply freeze out the dirt

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Effi cient, non-aggressive cleaning equipment is needed in all those areas where deep-seated dirt is a

problem. KÄRCHER Ice Blasters, for example, use compressed air and dry ice pellets to clean rubber

residue, oils, greases, blackening, paints etc. from workpieces and surfaces. They leave no residue of

the blasting medium and it is not necessary to disassemble the machines prior to cleaning them. The

dry ice pelletizer ensures an in-house supply of pellets. Matching accessories are available to suit your

specifi c requirements.

Everything for cleaning with dry ice

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Contents

Ice Blasters Page 4/5

Cleanliness in all areas Page 6/7

Features/overview Page 8/9

Dry ice pelletizers Page 10

Accessories Page 11

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Give dirt the cold shoulder

Dirty moulds, parts and machines are often diffi cult to clean. The problem: Residue is left after sandblasting, e.g.

blasting abrasives such as sand or glass granulate. It is often necessary to wipe away such residue after the

cleaning process. Such an unnecessary operation is a thing of the past with KÄRCHER’s powerful Ice Blasters.

The dry ice pellets turn into carbon dioxide (CO2) after the blasting process. All that is left is a clean surface.

■ Cleaning without disassembling

Machines do not have to be dismantled for cleaning.

The pellets get into every little corner.

■ Short machine down-times

thanks to fast and effective cleaning.

■ Environment friendly cleaning

without chemical additives or blasting abrasives.

■ Surfaces are not damaged

■ No residue

Dry ice is completely transformed into CO2 gas. There is

no residue such as blasting abrasive or waste water.

Benefi ts of dry ice blasting

■ The Ice Blaster accelerates the up to 3 mm diameter

dry ice pellets by means of compressed air to more

than 150 m/s.

■ As a result of the high impact velocity and a tempera-

ture of –79°C, the contaminant freezes and develops

fi ne cracks.

■ The dry ice pellets penetrate the cracks created in the

contaminant and blow it apart and off the surface. Dry

ice blasting is therefore an effective method of removing

virtually any kind of contamination without harming the

surface being cleaned.

In the pellet production process, liquid carbon dioxide

flows into the pelletizer’s cylinder and, as a result of the

drop in pressure, solidifies to form dry ice snow. This is

then compressed by a hydraulic ram and forced through

an extruder plate. The resultant cylindrical dry ice rods are

then broken into pellets.

CO2 tank Dry ice

pelletizer

Ice BlasterDry ice transport in

KÄRCHER box

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Optimised for operation on in-house compressed air systems

The IB 7/40 can be connected to an existing in-house compressed air system. Its cleaning performance is outstanding, even

with low pressures. The compact IB 7/40 is the right choice where space is at a premium. It will even operate with a pressu-

re of 2 bar; up to 10 bar is possible.

For bigger tasks

The IB 15/80 is our largest dry ice blasting unit. A compressor supplies it with the necessary compressed air. It provides

pressures between 3 and 16 bar and a compressed air fl ow rate of 3–11.5 cubic metres per minute. The consumption of dry

ice pellets can be set between 30 kg and 100 kg/hour. This Ice Blaster is therefore suitable for almost any cleaning task.

The IB 7/40 cleans with 15 kg to 50 kg dry ice

pellets/hour and 0.5–3.5 cubic metres of air

per minute. It has an empty weight of 70 kg

and a tank with a maximum capacity of 18 kg.

With a dry weight of 90 kg, IB 15/80 Ice Blaster

uses up to 100 kg dry ice pellets per hour. It

has a tank capacity of 35 kg.

For in-house dry ice supply

Dry ice is easy to produce with KÄRCHER dry ice pelletizers. This saves

procurement costs and makes you independent because you determine

the cleaning time.

Cool and fresh

Dry ice stays colder for longer in the cool

box. That is important since fresh dry ice

guarantees an ideal cleaning process.

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For cleanliness in all areas

KÄRCHER Ice Blasters operate completely without cleaning agents or chemical additives. They can be used in

locations where cleaning with water or sand is prohibited by law. Since the pellets dissolve completely, they pro-

duce no waste water. KÄRCHER offers highly effi cient pelletizers for in-house production.

Automotive industry, foundries and injection moulding shops

Our dry ice blasters remove binding and parting agents, silicone and

rubber residue, paints and blackening from all kinds of parts and

workpieces. Injection moulds, tools and whole production lines can

be cleaned without leaving a trace of residue.iben.

Printing works

Printing machines and cylinders, tools, etc. look like new after dry ice

blasting.

Steel engineering, metalworking, mechanical engineering

Basic and maintenance cleaning of production machinery, welding

robots, conveyor belts and spraying booths is simplified with our Ice

Blasters.

Wood and electrical industry

For cleaning woodworking machines, generators, fans, switchgear

cabinets, etc.

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Food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries

With an Ice Blaster you can clean bottling and mixing plants, produc-

tion lines and mechanical handling systems as well as tanks and

ovens, e.g to remove carbon build-up, burnt on substances, encrus-

tations, grease and starch.

Paper industry

Deposits of glue and scale, encrusted dust stains, chemical pulp

In the paper industry, glue, lime, dust and chemical pump collect in

the plant and equipment. This can result in machine failures and poor

quality. Plants can be cleaned with dry ice faster so that they are

ready of operation sooner.

Plastics and packaging industry

The Ice Blaster removes silicone, rubber, paints, lacquers and many

other stains from injection moulds and production lines.

Local governments

Graffiti and chewing gum are a major problem in many towns and com-

munities. There is a need for a method of cleaning that cleans walls and

other surfaces thoroughly but gently – just like KÄRCHER’s Ice Blas-

ters. They remove contaminants without harming the material’s surface

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Everything in view, everything under control

The clearly laid out controls make the Ice Blasters simple to operate and easy to understand which saves time

and unnecessary operator training. You can start cleaning immediately.

IB 7/40 Classic IB 7/40 Advanced* IB 15/80

Technical DataPower supply Ph/V/Hz 1/220–240/50 or 60 1/220–240/50 or 60 1/220–240/50

Connected load kW 0.6 0.6 0.6

Sound pressure level dB(A) max. 99 max. 99 max. 125

Housing/frame Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel

Weight without accessories kg 70 71 90

Dimensions (L x W x H) mm 510 x 760 x 1.100 510 x 760 x 1.100 720 x 850 x 1.100

Compressed airHose coupling Claw coupling (DIN 3238) Claw coupling (DIN 3238) Claw coupling (DIN 3238)

Operating pressure bar/MPa 0.2–1.0 0.2–1.0 3–16/0.3–1.6

Flow rate m3/min 0.5–3.5 0.5–3.5 3–11

Air quality min. Class 3, ISO 8573-1 min. Class 3, ISO 8573-1 min. Class 3, ISO 8573-1

Dry ice blastingBlasting pressure bar/MPa 2–10/0.2–1.0 2–10/0.2–1.0 3–16/0.3–1.6

Dry ice pellets ø in mm 3 3 3

Dry ice consumption kg/h 15–50 15–50 30–100

Dry ice capacity kg 18 18 35

Order No. 1.574-001.0 1.574-002.0 1.574-100.0

* Blasting gun with remote control and earthing cable winder only come standard in the IB 7/40 Advanced.

Highly legible

The electronic control is a feature exclusi-

ve to the KÄRCHER Ice Blaster. The digi-

tal display provides information on all set-

tings such as blasting pressure and dry

ice consumption

Adjustable dry ice consumption

Key switch

For locking the settings for ice flow rate and

compressed air.

Earthing cable winder

Prevents build-up of static electricity

in the item being cleaned (on Advan-

ced version only).

Integral oil and water separator

The integral oil and water separator remo-

ves moisture from the compressed air and

thus prevents the unit freezing solid

Condensate drain

A tap enables condensate to be drained

from the oil and water separator. This tap

can also be used to depressurise the sys-

tem.

Remaining ice and tank drain

The dry ice left in the unit can be discharged

by pressing a button to ensure that the unit

does not freeze up.

Self-sealing metering unit

It is maintenance-free to save servi-

cing costs and guarantees better

economy.

Blasting gun with remote control

The Advanced version comes with a blasting

gun with built-in remote control. The blasting

pressure and ice consumption can be easily

readjusted directly on the gun during operation.

Push handle

The Ice Blaster can be easily wheeled around

like a cart.

Rugged stainless steel housing

Side panel is easy to open thanks to its practi-

cal quick-action lock..

Adjustable blasting pressure

IB 7/40 – KÄRCHER’s compact Ice Blaster

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Electric drive

Prevents failure as a result of ice

build-up.

Rubber insulator on nozzle

Nozzle can be changed quickly

and easily, even when iced up.

Air/ice selector

Choose compressed air only

or air with ice.

Trigger interlock

Mechanical lock on gun helps

avoid unintentional start-up of

the Ice Blaster.

Aluminium blasting nozzles

Robust, durable and

lightweight.

Adjustable dry ice consumption

You can set the consumption of dry

ice pellets as required: from 30 to

100 kg/h.

Rugged stainless steel housing

Service-friendly side panel with two

practical quick-action locks for easy

access.

Adjustable blasting pressure

You can select the ideal blasting

pressure here.

Blasting pressure gauge

Indicates the current blasting

pressure.

Indicator lamp

Shows when unit is ready for

operation.

Operating hour meter

The meter can be zeroed

whenever required.

Push handle

The Ice Blaster can be easily

wheeled around like a cart.

Removable nozzle case

For quick access to different blasting

nozzles and accessories

Practical holder for blasting hose

Avoids unnecessary kinks in the hose

and keeps it away from wheels.

Holder for blasting gun

The blasting gun is accommo-

dated in this holder which also

simplifies nozzle changes.

Recessed handle for side panel

Simplifies removal, e.g. for servicing.

Always perfectly equipped for the job in hand

KÄRCHER offers matching accessories to suit

every need, from special nozzles to handles.

For example, there is a choice of fan jet and

round nozzles in long and short versions as

well as angled nozzles in round and fan jet ver-

sions. The lightweight, robust blasting gun per-

mits long periods of fatigue-free operation. Our

product line includes special dry ice pelletizers

for the production of dry ice pellets. KÄRCHER

also offers purpose-made dry ice boxes for

transporting and storing the pellets.

IB 15/80 – KÄRCHER’s most powerful Ice Blaster

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Making your own dry ice

While you previously had to buy dry ice pellets from an outside supplier at considerable cost, you can now

produce your own dry ice pellets in-house with KÄRCHER pelletizers. You thus eliminate waiting times and save

procurement and transport costs. Cleaning with freshly made dry ice can halve cleaning times as the effi ciency

of the cleaning process is improved by using fresh pellets. The ability to schedule the production of dry ice

pellets at any required time allows cleaning operations to be optimised still further.

IP 55 IP 120 IP 220

Technical DataProduction output kg/h 55 120 220

Power supply Ph/V/Hz 3/400/50 3/400/50 3/400/50

Connected load kW 1.6 4.0 5.6

CO2 inlet fi tting BSP bushing inch 1/2 1/2 1/2

CO2 storage tank (liquid phase) bar 13–21 13–21 13–21

Weight kg 147 (without accessories) 360 (without accessories) 540 (without accessories)

Dimensions (L x W x H) mm 1150 x 600 x 1300 1320 x 700 x 1430 1560 x 800 x 1450

Standard accessories Order No. Order No. Order No.

Extruder plate, 3 mm 6.574-046.0 6.574-061.0 6.574-001.0

Optional accessories Order No. Order No. Order No.

Extruder plate, 1.7 mm – 6.574-200.0 –

Extruder plate, 16 mm 6.574-045.0 6.574-060.0 6.574-002.0

CO2 sensor and detector 6.574-105.0 6.574-105.0 6.574-105.0

Timer module 6.574-197.0 6.574-181.0 6.574-178.0

Weighing attachment, 600 x 800 mm 6.574-198.0 6.574-179.0 6.574-179.0

Weighing attachment, 1000 x 1000 mm 6.574-199.0 6.574-180.0 5.574-180.0

Order No. 1.574-110.0 1.574-111.0 1.574-112.0

With IP 55, IP 120 and IP 220 pelletizers, KÄRCHER offers the opti-

mum solution for every required quantity of dry ice pellets. Dry ice

produced with our pelletizers is also suitable for cooling particularly

heat-sensitive products, such as foods, for example.

The KÄRCHER dry ice box for transporting and storing dry ice pellets is

available in two versions: A disposable box made of styrofoam – for up

to 25 kg dry ice, and a reusable box made of expanded polypropylene

(EPP) – for up to 100 kg dry ice. It has excellent insulating properties, is

light and very durable.

Dry Ice Boxes

Order No.

25 kg 5.574-054.0 This box is made of white styrofoam

100 kg 5.574-053.0 This box is made of black expanded polypropylene

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IB 7/40

Standard accessories Order No.

Blasting gun – Advanced 4.775-785.0 Ergonomically shaped, easy nozzle change, changeover between compressed air and ice and compressed air only

Remote control for adjusting ice feed rate and blasting pressure

Blasting gun – Classic* 4.775-794.0 Ergonomically shaped, easy nozzle change

Blasting hose 4.013-042.0 5 m, non-marking

Flat jet nozzle, long 4.321-235.0 High area coverage, good cleaning power

Nozzle grease 6.288-088.0 Grease for nozzle thread

2 x open-end wrench 7.815-009.0 For changing nozzles

Earthing cable winder** 2.641-741.0 Automatic earthing cable winder with about 6 m earthing cable and heavy-duty terminal. The mounting kit reliably

prevents the build-up of static electricity in the object being cleaned and arcing between the object and the nozzle

Mounting kits Order No.

Flat jet nozzle, short 4.321-237.0 Short nozzle for blasting in confined spaces

Round jet nozzle, long 4.321-234.0 For stubborn spots of contamination. Suitable for contamination in corners and along edges

Round jet nozzle, short 4.321-236.0 Short nozzle for blasting in confined spaces

Scrambler 4.110-015.0 Reduces size of dry ice pellets to fine particles, especially for cleaning highly sensitive surfaces

Nozzle light 2.815-421.0 For attaching to blasting gun to illuminate blasting area

Angled nozzle, round 4.321-249.0 Diverts jet by 90°. Ideal for cleaning injection moulds.

Angled nozzle, fan 4.321-250.0 Diverts jet by 90°. Ideal for cleaning injection moulds.

Nozzle extension 5.760-001.0 300 mm nozzle extension

Handle 4.321-248.0 Handle attaches to nozzle extension

Dry ice shovel 4.321-198.0 Aluminium with insulated handle

Ear muffs 6.321-207.0 Full cups enclose ears

Safety glasses 6.321-208.0 With side protection and elastic headband

Protective gloves 6.321-210.0 One size fits all

Order No. 1.574-001.0

* Without remote control. ** Included only with IB 7/40 Advanced, option on IB 7/40 Classic.

IB 15/80

Standard accessories Order No.

Blasting gun 4.775-545.0 Ergonomically shaped, easy nozzle change, changeover between compressed air and ice and compressed air only

Blasting hose 4.013-039.0 8 m, with quick-action couplings and electric connection

Round jet nozzle, small 4.130-418.0 For extreme contamination as well as low compressor power

Flat jet nozzle 4.130-423.0 High area coverage with good cleaning power

Flat jet nozzle insert, 10 mm 4.130-422.0 Changes flow rate

Nozzle grease 6.288-088.0 Grease for aluminium threads of nozzles

Nozzle case 6.421-311.0 With foam liner

Mounting kits Order No.

Flat jet nozzle insert, 6 mm 4.130-421.0 Reduces flow rate

Flat jet nozzle insert, 8 mm 4.130-420.0 Reduces flow rate

Scrambler 4.130-415.0 Reduces size of dry ice pellets to fine particles, especially for cleaning highly sensitive surfaces

Round jet nozzle, large 4.130-419.0 For heavy soiling and high area coverage

Nozzle extension 4.130-417.0 Makes operation easier in special applications

Handle 6.321-206.0 For use with nozzle extension

Dry ice shovel 4.321-198.0 Stainless steel with insulated handle

Ear muffs 6.321-207.0 Full cups enclose ears

Safety glasses 6.321-208.0 With side protection and elastic headband

Protective gloves 6.321-210.0 One size fits all

Order No. 1.574-100.0

Accessories

Please

contact us

for more

information:

Head Office Germany

Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG

Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40

71364 Winnenden

Tel. +49 7195 14 - 0

Fax +49 7195 14 - 2212

www.kaercher.com

United Kingdom

Kärcher (UK) Ltd

Beaumont Road

Banbury

Oxon OX16 1TB

Tel. +44 1295-752-100

Fax +44 1295-752-103

www.karcher.co.uk

Regional Head Office

Asia-Pacific

Karcher Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd

5 Toh Guan Road East,

#01-00 Freight Links

Express Distripark,

Singapore 608831

Tel. +65 68971811

Fax +65 68971611

www.karcher.com.sg

Australia

Kärcher Pty. Ltd.

40 Koornang Road

Scoresby VIC 3179

Victoria

Tel. +61 3-9765-2300

Fax +61 3-9765-2399

www.karcher.com.au

South Africa

Kärcher (Pty) Ltd

144 Kuschke Street

Meadowdale

Edenvale

1614

South Africa

Tel. +27 11-574-5360

Fax +27 11-454-4682

Ireland

Karcher Ltd (Ireland)

12 Willow Business Park

Nangor Road

Dublin 12

Tel. +353 1-409-7777

Fax +353 1-409-7775

Hong Kong

Kärcher Limited

Unit 10, 17/F, APEC Plaza

49 Hoi Yuen Rd.,

Kwun Tong, KLN

Tel. +852 2-357-5863

Fax +852 2-357-5632

www.karcher.com.hk

New Zealand

Karcher Limited

East Tamaki

Auckland

Tel. +64 9-274-4603

Fax +64 9-274-5609

www.karcher.co.nz

United Arab Emirates

Karcher FZE

RA 8, XB 1

P.O. Box 17416

Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai

Tel. +971 4-8836-776

Fax +971 4-8836-656

www.kaercher.com

Karcher Canada Inc.

6975 Creditview Road Unit #2

Mississauga Ontario

L5N 8E9

Canada

Tel. +1 905-672-8233

Fax +1 905-672-3155

www.karcher.ca

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