, Dry ice blasting
, Cryogenic cleaning
, Cleaning
, Industry
, Bodywork
SUBLIMA BASE
SUBLIMA BASE was created to meet an increasingly common need in companies: to use dry ice cleaning technology in a practical, professional and sustainable way, without having to rely on systems that are excessively bulky or complex for the actual application.
The machine works with compressed air and dry ice pellets. The process combines the action of cold, the impact of the pellets and the rapid sublimation of CO₂ to help detach dirt from the surface.
Unlike traditional abrasive systems, it does not introduce sand, grit or other materials that need to be recovered after treatment.
SUBLIMA BASE is therefore suitable for those looking for a compact yet more structured solution than an entry-level model, suitable for recurring professional operations, localized cleaning, component maintenance and activities where the absence of water represents a real operational advantage.
The machine works without an electrical connection, uses 1.5 to 3 mm dry ice pellets and allows dry ice dosing to be adjusted according to the application.
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Who it is recommended for
SUBLIMA BASE is recommended for those looking for a compact, professional and easy-to-manage dry ice blasting machine, suitable for more frequent operations than occasional use.
- Mechanical workshops
- Maintenance companies
- Industrial departments
- Professional car detailing
- Body shops
- Restoration and conservation
- Cleaning of molds and equipment
- Machinery maintenance
- Electrical and electronic components, when the absence of water is an advantage
- Companies wishing to reduce the use of water, detergents and solvents
- Operators looking for a compact machine with higher performance than an ultra-light solution
Main applications
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Industry and maintenance
SUBLIMA BASE is suitable for removing oils, grease, processing residues, deposits and localized dirt from industrial components, machinery and equipment.
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Car detailing and automotive
It is suitable for operations on engine compartments, mechanical parts, rims, underbodies, hard-to-reach components and areas where it is preferable to avoid water and detergents.
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Body shops
It can be used for the professional cleaning of components, mechanical parts, internal areas or sensitive surfaces that require a controlled operation.
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Restoration and conservation
Dry ice cleaning is useful when surface deposits need to be removed without introducing water and without generating residual abrasive.
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Printing, molds and equipment
SUBLIMA BASE can support the removal of residues from molds, tools, production components and parts that are difficult to clean with traditional methods.
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Electrical and electronic components
The absence of water makes the process interesting in contexts where moisture represents an operational problem. The assessment must always take into account the type of component, the condition of the system and the safety conditions.
Main advantages
Easy to use
SUBLIMA BASE is designed to simplify access to professional dry ice cleaning. Pneumatic operation reduces complexity of use and allows work without a direct electrical connection to the machine.
Controlled operating costs
Variable pellet dosing allows dry ice consumption to be adapted to the intensity of the operation, avoiding waste when more delicate or localized cleaning is sufficient.
Completely dry process
SUBLIMA BASE works without water. This reduces drying times, the risk of residual moisture and operations following treatment.
No chemical products
The process uses compressed air and dry ice pellets, limiting the use of detergents, solvents and aggressive products.
No spent abrasive
Unlike traditional sandblasting, dry ice does not leave sand, grit or abrasive to be recovered.
Adjustable dry ice dosing
Variable dosing allows the cleaning intensity to be adapted according to the type of dirt, the surface and the desired result.
Pneumatic operation
SUBLIMA BASE does not require an electrical connection to the machine. This simplifies use in workshops, departments and mobile operations.
Good balance between compactness and performance
It is more structured than an ultra-compact machine, while remaining manoeuvrable and suitable for numerous professional applications.
Reduced downtime
Cleaning can reduce disassembly, washing, drying and reworking, especially when the component can be treated directly on site.
Dry ice
Dry ice is carbon dioxide in solid state. It is used in pellet form and projected onto the surface by compressed air.
During impact, the cold helps make the dirt or deposit to be removed more brittle. The subsequent sublimation of CO₂ helps detach the contaminant without introducing water and without leaving residues from the cleaning medium.
For this reason, dry ice cleaning is particularly interesting in contexts where it is necessary to reduce moisture, washing, detergents, abrasives and downtime.
How dry ice cleaning works
The SUBLIMA BASE process is based on three main elements: compressed air, dry ice pellets and dosing adjustment.
COMPRESSED AIR
Compressed air carries the pellets towards the surface to be treated and determines the intensity of the jet.
DRY ICE PELLETS
SUBLIMA BASE uses 1.5 to 3 mm dry ice pellets.
SUBLIMATION
CO₂ passes from solid state to gaseous state, contributing to dirt detachment and reducing residues.
The cold helps make the deposit to be removed more brittle, while impact and rapid sublimation promote dirt detachment.
Process summary
Freezes → Fractures → Removes → Sanitises
1. Freezes
Dry ice strikes the surface at low temperature. The cold helps make the dirt, deposit or contaminant to be removed more brittle.
2. Fractures
The thermal effect and the impact of the pellets promote separation between dirt and surface.
3. Removes
The rapid sublimation of CO₂ contributes to contaminant detachment. After treatment, there is no abrasive left to recover.
4. Sanitises
Dry ice cleaning can help improve the hygienic conditions of the treated surface, depending on the type of application, the contaminant present and the procedure adopted.
Difference compared to traditional sandblasters
SUBLIMA BASE does not work like a traditional abrasive sandblaster.
In conventional sandblasting, the abrasive material is projected onto the surface to cut, matt, remove layers or prepare the substrate for subsequent operations.
Dry ice cleaning, on the other hand, is designed to remove dirt, grease, oils, residues and surface contaminants without introducing abrasive and without using water.
For this reason, SUBLIMA BASE is suitable when the aim is not to aggressively modify the surface, but to clean it in a controlled, rapid way with fewer subsequent operations.
When to choose SUBLIMA BASE
- You want a compact yet professional dry ice blasting machine
- You need to work without water
- You want to reduce detergents, solvents and chemical products
- You are looking for a fully pneumatic machine
- You need a more structured solution than SUBLIMA MINI
- You need to carry out recurring professional maintenance and cleaning operations
- You work in workshops, body shops, industry, restoration or car detailing
- You want to reduce drying times and subsequent operations
- You need to work on components where moisture may create problems
- You want to introduce dry ice cleaning without immediately moving to larger systems in the range
When to consider a different solution
SUBLIMA BASE represents a good balance between compactness and recurring professional use.
For continuous industrial operations with very high productivity, large surfaces or plants with intensive multi-shift use, it may be useful to consider higher-range dry ice systems with greater operating capacity.
When the main requirement is maximum portability and lighter or occasional use, SUBLIMA MINI may represent a more compact and immediate solution.
The system works exclusively pneumatically - no electrical power connection is required
SUBLIMA BASE FAQ
Is SUBLIMA BASE a professional dry ice blasting machine?
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Yes. SUBLIMA BASE is a compact dry ice blasting machine designed for professional cleaning applications without water, without chemical detergents and without residual abrasive.
Does SUBLIMA BASE require an electrical connection?
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No. The machine works pneumatically and does not require a direct electrical connection.
What type of pellets does SUBLIMA BASE use?
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SUBLIMA BASE uses 1.5 to 3 mm dry ice pellets.
Does dry ice leave residues?
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No. Dry ice sublimates, passing from solid state to gaseous state. After treatment, only the material removed from the surface needs to be managed.
Does SUBLIMA BASE use water?
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No. Cleaning takes place dry, without water.
Do chemical detergents need to be used?
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No. The process uses compressed air and dry ice, reducing the use of detergents, solvents or aggressive products.
Is it suitable for car detailing?
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Yes. SUBLIMA BASE is suitable for professional cleaning of engine compartments, mechanical components, rims, underbodies and hard-to-reach details.
Can it be used on electrical components?
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Dry ice cleaning is useful when the absence of water represents an important operational advantage. Before treatment, it is still necessary to assess the type of component, the condition of the system and the safety conditions.
Is it abrasive like a traditional sandblaster?
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No. Dry ice cleaning does not work by traditional abrasion. Its action is based on cold, impact and CO₂ sublimation.
What is the difference between SUBLIMA MINI and SUBLIMA BASE?
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SUBLIMA MINI is designed for maximum compactness, portability and simplified access to dry ice cleaning. SUBLIMA BASE is more suitable for recurring professional use, with greater operating continuity and a more structured configuration.
When is it advisable to choose SUBLIMA BASE?
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It is advisable to choose SUBLIMA BASE when a compact, pneumatic and professional machine is required for frequent cleaning operations in workshops, industry, maintenance, restoration, body shops or car detailing.
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