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The Intelblast IBL3000 is a medium-sized dry ice blaster that was designed specifically for narrow factory spaces – its width has been reduced to just 400mm, making it even narrower than the smaller IBLmini.
The IBL Mini is the ideal choice for those companies, who would like to have the opportunity to clean small parts and surfaces, without having the usual constraint for a high air flow compressor. Daily maintenance on processing equipment and electronics or the occasional cleaning of parts is easily carried out with the IBL Mini.
Like its larger counterpart, the IB 7/40 Classic also has built-in storage areas for attachments, nozzles and the hose, as well as a convenient hopper that can hold up to 15kg of dry ice.
The COB range is light and easy to transport, and comes in four varieties. The COB62 and COB62 Plus machines are smaller for more difficult-to-reach applications.
The CAB series is designed to operate as a two-hose system: a pellet hose at low pressure and a blast hose at high pressure.
The Cold Jet Aero range is a series of dry ice blasters, ranging from the small Aero model to the mid-sized Aero 40FP and the large Aero 80FP.
The IceBlast KG20S Battery is suitable for companies that have a limited number of short cleaning tasks. It is supplied complete with an ergonomic blasting gun and 5 m hose.
The TRIBLAST-3 BL60 is a compact but powerful single-hose blasting unit. Various dry ice pellet sizes can be used with the TRIBLAST-3 BL60.
ASCOJET dry ice blasting technology means powerful yet gentle cleaning of all kinds of surface
If you’re ready to buy a dry ice blaster, the biggest machine isn’t necessarily the best one for your business. You need a blaster that matches the work you do and the way your team will use it from day to day.
Dry Ice Blasting Services (DIBS) supplies Intelblast dry ice cleaning machines in South Africa. The range covers everything from a compact unit for shorter maintenance jobs to a higher-capacity machine for regular industrial cleaning. We offer new and selected second-hand machines, nationwide delivery, training, and after-sales support.
Not sure where you fit between those two ends of the range? That’s quite normal. Specifications and availability vary by model and configuration, so it helps to talk through your uses before you order. You can ask the DIBS team about the current machines or request a quote for the setup you need.
Specification | Intelblast IBL Nano | Intelblast IBL Mini | Intelblast IBL3000 |
Best suited to | Short, targeted cleaning and small parts | Routine maintenance and lighter industrial work | Regular, demanding industrial cleaning |
Pressure range | 2–10 bar | 2–12 bar | 2–16 bar |
Dry-ice consumption | 10–30 kg/hr | 10–30 kg/hr | 25–90 kg/hr |
Hopper capacity | 3 kg | 8 kg | 25 kg |
Minimum airflow | 1,200 L/min | 1,000 L/min | 2,000 L/min |
Ideal airflow | 2,600 L/min | 2,000 L/min | 5,000 L/min |
Dimensions | 350 × 350 × 470 mm | 480 × 550 × 610/895 mm | 400 × 780 × 1,110 mm |
Portability | Compact carry unit | Compact wheeled unit | Narrow industrial unit |
Electrical supply | Not required | Required | Required |
Local advice and support | Available through DIBS | Available through DIBS | Available through DIBS |
The Intelblast IBL3000 is the machine to look at if dry ice blasting will be a regular part of your industrial cleaning work. It has the capacity for demanding jobs, and at just 400 mm across, it can move between machinery in production areas where floor space is already tight.
The 25 kg hopper also means fewer pauses to refill the machine. You can adjust the pressure and dry-ice feed for different jobs, whether you’re dealing with stubborn build-up on heavy machinery or routine cleaning on a production line.
Key specifications
Perhaps you don’t need a high-capacity machine running for long stretches. You just want your maintenance team to clean processing equipment or smaller parts as the need arises. In that case, the Intelblast IBL Mini could be a better fit.
It’s more compact than the IBL3000 and is designed to work with lower airflow. This allows you to use an existing plant-air system instead of arranging a much larger compressor.
Key specifications
The Intelblast IBL Nano is the smallest of the three machines. It runs entirely on compressed air and doesn’t need an electrical connection. If you work in tight spaces or move between cleaning points, this can make life considerably easier.
Its 3 kg hopper tells you that this is a machine for shorter, controlled jobs. And although the unit itself is small, its air needs aren’t negligible. You’ll still need a suitable compressor.
Key specifications
Buying more capacity than you need can leave you paying for a machine that is awkward to move and expensive to run. Buy too small, and your team may spend half the job refilling the hopper or waiting for the air supply to recover. Start with the work you need to do and the equipment already available at your site.
A dry ice blaster uses compressed air to accelerate the pellets. If your compressor can’t maintain the required airflow at the working pressure, the machine won’t clean as it should. You may have plenty of pressure showing on the gauge at the start, only to see performance fall away once you begin blasting continuously.
That’s why you need to check both pressure and airflow. Tank size or motor power on its own doesn’t give you the full answer. If you already have a compressor, send its specifications to DIBS and ask whether it can sustain the blaster and nozzle you’re considering.
A higher-capacity machine makes sense when you’re cleaning large surfaces or stubborn contamination.
Consider the likely cleaning time and how easily you can get fresh pellets. A machine rated at 10–30 kg per hour won’t consume exactly the same amount on every job. The operating range gives you a planning guide.
Thick grease on mining equipment is a very different job from residue on a mould or dust inside an electrical cabinet.
Pellet size, nozzle shape, the distance between the nozzle and the surface and the way the operator works can all change the result. If you’re unsure, arrange a demonstration using one of your own contaminated parts.
If the blaster will stay in one production area, you may appreciate a larger hopper and worry less about overall size. If your team needs to load it into a vehicle or squeeze it between machines, the dimensions and handling matter much more.
Measure doorways and narrow passages before you order. Check where the hose will run and whether the operator has enough room to work safely.
How often will you genuinely use the machine? A workshop cleaning a few components each week doesn’t have the same needs as a maintenance team blasting for several hours at a time. Frequent use can justify a bigger hopper and wider adjustment range. For shorter jobs, a compact machine can be faster to fetch and pack away.
Dry ice pellets are accelerated in a high-pressure airstream. On impact, three effects combine to lift contamination fast:
Dry ice blasting can be used for many different cleaning jobs. Here’s how the current range may fit into some common working situations.
Moulds, ovens and production tools often have awkward corners or surfaces you don’t want to scrub with abrasive media. Dry ice blasting lets you clean them without adding water. The right pressure and nozzle will depend on the mould material and how much surface detail needs to be protected.
In a workshop, you might need to clean an engine component one day and tooling the next. A portable Mini or Nano can make sense for this kind of controlled work. If you’re cleaning repeatedly as part of a larger automotive production process, the IBL3000 may be the better option.
Dry ice is non-conductive and doesn’t introduce water, so the method can suit certain electrical cleaning jobs. Have the application assessed instead of making assumptions about sensitive equipment.
In food production, avoiding extra water or chemical cleaning media can be a real advantage. Even so, you’ll need a procedure that suits the specific machine and hygiene requirements at your site. A demonstration can help you see how the process fits into your existing cleaning routine.
DIBS can help you compare the models against your compressor, cleaning task, working environment and expected usage.
You can also arrange a demonstration using your own part or sample.
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On metals, plastics, rubbers, paint lines, electrical cabinets, motors, moulds, conveyors, production tooling, and more, across automotive, mining, food & beverage, energy, marine, and general manufacturing.
No, dry ice is non-abrasive. It removes the contamination without grinding down the substrate.
Yes, CO₂ is non-conductive and dry. With correct ventilation and PPE, it’s well-suited to electrical panels and motors.
There’s no media to collect. You only remove the dislodged contamination, reducing post-cleaning work.
IBL3000 for heavy-duty industrial throughput; IBL Mini for portable, everyday maintenance; IBL Nano for shorter, controlled precision tasks. If you’re unsure, DIBS can check your compressor and application before you buy.
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