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Aerospace, defence, MRO, Belgium & Luxembourg

Dry ice blasting for aircraft parts

Carbonised deposits, lubricant residue, paint to remove: aircraft parts require precision cleaning, without abrasion and without solvent. Dry ice blasting respects light alloys, surface coatings and the strict dimensional tolerances of the sector.

Zero dimensional change Compatible with light alloys No solvent Full traceability
Why dry ice blasting

A technology built for the sector's requirements

Zero dimensional change

Ice sublimates with no abrasive action, no material removed, no dimensional change. The strict tolerances of aerospace are fully respected.

Compatible with alloys & composites

Aluminium, titanium, nickel alloys, CFRP: pressure is adjusted for each aerospace material with no alteration of coatings.

MRO traceability

Detailed intervention report provided after every operation, essential for quality documentation of aerospace maintenance operations.

No solvent, no residue

No chemical product introduced into sensitive areas. The ice sublimates instantly, no residue to rinse, no contamination risk.

Parts & equipment treated

Our applications in aerospace

01

Engine & turbine parts

Removal of carbonised deposits on blades, discs and turbine components with no alteration of thermal barrier coatings (TBC).

02

Structures & cables

Cleaning of metal structures, spars and cabling, removal of grease and contaminants with no damage to protective coatings.

03

Landing gear

Degreasing of landing gear, shock absorbers and hydraulic parts, preparation for NDT inspection and return to service.

04

Paint stripping

Removal of paint layers on structures and parts before retreatment. Non-chemical alternative to conventional strippers.

05

Composite materials (CFRP)

Precision cleaning of composite structures before repair or inspection, with no risk of delamination.

06

Tooling & jigs

Cleaning of production tooling, jigs and aerospace production equipment at end of cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Aerospace cleaning

Dry ice blasting is used in several MRO operations worldwide. Each application must be validated according to your quality procedures. Icetec provides a detailed technical sheet and an intervention report for integration into your quality documents.
No if parameters are correctly set. Icetec performs tests on representative test pieces before any application on real parts. Pressure is optimised for each type of coating: anodising, hard chrome, epoxy primer.
Yes. A complete report including parameters, parts treated and observations. Format adapted on request to your MRO documentation requirements.

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Describe your parts, materials involved and quality requirements. An Icetec expert will assess feasibility, no obligation.

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