The regulatory framework for companies in manufacturing is becoming increasingly stringent. The European Commission's Zero Pollution Action Plan aims to reduce air, water, and soil pollution to a level that is harmless to health and natural ecosystems by 2050. To achieve this, toxic and or environmentally harmful substances will be gradually banned – these bans affect many cleaning chemicals.

CO₂-based cleaning methods are a possible alternative. Unlike many conventional methods, CO₂ blasting processes leave no residue on the cleaning object. Additionally, subsequent and often energy-intensive drying operations can be circumvented saving time and energy. The CO₂ used is a byproduct obtained from other industrial processes and has a neutral carbon footprint. At parts2clean, Fraunhofer IPK presents a range of applications and possibilities offered by cleaning processes such as CO₂ pellet and micro-pellet blasting, CO₂ snow blasting, and high-pressure CO₂ blasting.

Visit us at the Fraunhofer joint booth:

You can find us in hall 10, booth E28