Cold Jet Australia ’s dry ice blasting systems cut mould-cleaning time in the Rubber industry. Cold Jet dry ice blasting systems eliminate the need to remove and reinstall moulds during cleaning process, which in turn decreases downtime.
The build-up of fouling residue and mould release agents cause blemishes and unwanted flash to the final part. It also makes it difficult to hold tolerances on parts, which can lead to increased scrap. Dirty moulds affect not only quality but productivity as well. Rubber parts will stick to the mould during removal, which increases cycle time, and in some cases, mould build-up can lead to over-packing, which in turn can cause internal strains to the tool.
Removing and reinstalling moulds may lead to tool wear, as well as risk damage to the tool during out-of-press handling. The use of Cold Jet dry ice blasting eliminates many sources of mould and tool damage.
Tire manufacturers have seen many benefits in using Cold Jet's dry ice blasting technology, including: reduced production costs per facility annually, reduced press downtime, increased production, elimination of the need to hand drill micro vents, near zero-defect levels achieved, reduction in tool damage, and a reduction in the need to re-stamp sidewall lettering.