Manufacturer of dry ice blasting and dry ice production systems as well as CO2 capture systems, headquartered in Ohio, USA.
Cold Jet, LLC
Loveland, Ohio (USA) · Milford, Ohio (USA) · Weinsheim (DE) · Zellik (BE) · Bramming (DK) · Shanghai (CN)New on Amplifa
About Cold Jet
Cold Jet is a US manufacturer of dry ice blasting systems, dry ice production machines and integrated blasting systems headquartered in Loveland, Ohio. The company holds the original patent for modern dry ice blasting technology (US Patent 4,617,064, 1986) and more than 250 patents worldwide. The portfolio includes blasting machines for pellet and MicroParticle media (Aero2, Aero, i3 MicroClean, SDI Select, C100, E-CO2 150, TEC1200), pelletizers and high-capacity production systems (PE 80 to PR1500H), slice reformers, dosing and packaging systems, and, since 2025, CB-CO2 capture systems for biogas upgrading. The equipment is manufactured in the company's own high-tech plant in Milford, Ohio. Cold Jet focuses on recycled CO2 and a circular economy, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, food, medical technology, foundry and cleanroom. With around 20,000 installed systems and 16 service centers in 11 countries, the company supports customers worldwide; in Germany, Cold Jet GmbH in Weinsheim is the local presence.
- Site
- Loveland, Ohio, USA
- Processes
- Dry ice blasting, Heat-assisted dry ice blasting (TEC1200 Heat Assist), Combined abrasive and dry ice blasting (E-CO2 150), Dry ice deburring/deflashing of medical technology parts, In-press mold cleaning (injection molding/press molds), Dry ice manufacturing (pellets, nuggets, slices), CO2 capture and liquefaction (biogas/biomethane, CB systems), CO2 recovery (RE-CO2 Recovery Systems)
- Materials
- Dry ice (solid CO2, R744), Liquid CO2 (LCO2), Food-grade CO2, Raw biogas (CO2/methane), Epoxy coating, Dry Ice (R744), Food-Grade CO2, Raw Biogas (CO2/Methane)
- Certificates
- 24/7 technical support, Remote monitoring (Cold Jet CONNECT), Preventive maintenance programs
- Industries
- Automotive, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Medical Technology, Foundry, Printing Industry
- 01
Engineering & development
- 02
Precision manufacturing (Milford, Ohio)
- 03
System assembly
- 04
Installation & commissioning
- 05
24/7 service, maintenance & spare parts
Media & Processes
Dry Ice (R744)
Blasting medium for non-abrasive cleaning; sublimates without residue and without secondary waste.
Liquid CO2 (LCO2)
Feedstock for dry ice production in pelletizers and high-capacity systems.
Food-Grade CO2
For dry ice in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Raw Biogas (CO2/Methane)
Raw material for the CB capture systems; CO2 is liquefied into food-grade CO2.
Locations
Milford, Ohio
USAHigh-tech engineering and manufacturing plant
- CNC manufacturing
- Assembly
Loveland, Ohio
USAGlobal Headquarters
Weinsheim
DEGerman sales and service location (Cold Jet GmbH)
Zellik
BEEurope Headquarters
Bramming
DKSales and service location (Cold Jet ApS, formerly IceTech)
Shanghai
CNAsia Headquarters
Systems & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry ice blastingSurface | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Metal (non-abrasive, material-preserving), Epoxy-coated surfaces, Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC) |
| Heat-assisted dry ice blasting (TEC1200 Heat Assist)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metal substrates, Epoxy, Thermal adhesives, Paints/coatings, Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBC) |
| Combined abrasive and dry ice blasting (E-CO2 150)Surface | – | – | – | – | Paints, Coatings, Corrosion |
| Dry ice deburring/deflashing of medical technology partsSurface | – | – | – | – | Plastics, High-precision parts, medical components (Class I-III) |
| In-press mold cleaning (injection molding/press molds)Surface | A1-D surfaces | – | – | – | Plastic and rubber tooling (steel molds), TPE residues |
| Dry ice manufacturing (pellets, nuggets, slices)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Food-grade CO2 (R744) |
| CO2 capture and liquefaction (biogas/biomethane, CB systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Raw biogas (CO2 + methane) |
| CO2 recovery (RE-CO2 Recovery Systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Revert gas (CO2) |
| Integrated dry ice blasting and production systems (fully/semi-automated, robotics-capable)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dry ice dosing and packaging (automated)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Dry ice (pellets, nuggets), Shipping packaging |
| Service & repair, spare parts, preventive maintenance, installation & trainingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dry ice cleaning of nuclear reactor equipment (decontamination)Surface | – | – | – | – | Epoxy-coated surfaces, Metal |
| Dry ice slice production with direct dosing (DS systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Dry ice |
32 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat-assisted dry ice blasting machine (Heat Assist System) | Cold Jet TEC1200 | – | – | – | – |
| Dry ice blasting machine (pellet, IoT/Industry 4.0) | Cold Jet Aero2 PCS 60 ULTRA | – | 98 x 48 x 114 cm; 120 kg; hopper 27 kg; feed 0-1.8 kg/min | – | – |
| Dry ice blasting machine (pellet) | Cold Jet Aero2 PLT 60 | – | 98 x 48 x 114 cm; 110 kg; hopper 27 kg; feed 0-2.7 kg/min | – | – |
| Dry ice blasting machine (MicroParticle) | Cold Jet i3 MicroClean 2 | – | 79 x 62 x 120 cm; 86 kg; hopper 11 kg; feed 0-0.7 kg/min | – | – |
| Dry ice blasting machine (pellet) | Cold Jet IceRocket PLT | – | 48 x 52 x 98 cm; 48 kg; hopper 6 kg; feed 0-0.7 kg/min | – | – |
| Dry ice blasting machine (pellet) | Cold Jet Aero 40FP | – | 91 x 51 x 102 cm; 117 kg; hopper 18.2 kg; feed 0-2 kg/min | – | – |
| Dry ice blasting machine (pellet) | Cold Jet Aero 80FP | – | 109 x 51 x 118 cm; 176 kg; hopper 36.4 kg; feed 0-3.2 kg/min | – | – |
| MicroParticle dry ice blasting machine (benchtop unit) | Cold Jet i3 MicroClean | – | – | 2005 | – |
| Shaving dry ice blasting machine | Cold Jet SDI Select 60 | – | – | 2011 | – |
| Fully pneumatic dry ice blasting machine | Cold Jet C100 | – | – | – | – |
| Combined abrasive and dry ice blasting machine | Cold Jet E-CO2 150 | – | – | – | – |
| Dry ice pelletizer | Cold Jet P3000 | – | – | 2001 | – |
| Mini dry ice pelletizer | Cold Jet P325 | – | – | 2002 | – |
| Integrated pelletizer and reformer | Cold Jet PR750 | – | – | 2010 | – |
| Dry ice pelletizer | Cold Jet E160 | – | – | 2015 | – |
| Dry ice production machine (high-volume) | Cold Jet PR120H | – | up to 120 kg/h | – | – |
| Dry ice production machine (high-volume) | Cold Jet PR350H | – | up to 350 kg/h | – | – |
| Dry ice production machine (high-volume) | Cold Jet PR750H | – | up to 750 kg/h | – | – |
| Dry ice production machine (high-volume) | Cold Jet PR1500H | – | up to 1,500 kg/h | – | – |
| Dry ice production machine (low-volume) | Cold Jet PE 80 | – | up to 80 kg/h | – | – |
| Dry ice slice production and dosing system | Cold Jet DS500E | – | up to 500 kg dry ice slices | – | – |
| Dry ice slice production and dosing system | Cold Jet DS1000E | – | up to 1,000 kg dry ice slices | – | – |
| Dry ice slice reformer (R series) | Cold Jet R Series | – | up to 2,500 kg/h | – | – |
| Remote dry ice production system | Cold Jet Dry Ice Production Hub | – | – | – | – |
| Integrated dry ice dosing system | Cold Jet | – | – | – | – |
| Automated dry ice dosing and packaging system | Cold Jet | – | – | – | – |
| Integrated dry ice blasting system (pelletizer + PCS, fully automatic) | Cold Jet COMBI PCS | – | – | – | – |
| Semi-automatic dry ice blasting system (robotics-capable) | Cold Jet PCS ULTRA | – | – | – | – |
| CO2 capture and liquefaction system | Cold Jet (powered by Solveno Technologies) CB 12 | – | up to 1,188 kg/h (600 Nm3/h raw CO2 gas); 28 t CO2/24h; 180 kWh/t saved | – | – |
| CO2 capture and liquefaction system | Cold Jet (powered by Solveno Technologies) CB 17 | – | up to 1,675 kg/h | – | – |
| CO2 recovery system (revert gas recycling) | Cold Jet RE-CO2 Recovery Systems | – | – | – | – |
| FLASHJET coating removal system (FAA-approved) | Cold Jet FLASHJET | – | – | 1993 | – |
Additional services
Quality & Support
Cold Jet manufactures in its own high-tech plant in Milford, Ohio with state-of-the-art production technology. Support and maintenance are provided through 16 service centers in 11 countries as well as remote monitoring via Cold Jet CONNECT.
| Evidence | Milford, Ohio |
|---|---|
| 24/7 technical support | |
| Remote monitoring (Cold Jet CONNECT) | |
| Preventive maintenance programs |
History
- 1986
Original patent for modern dry ice blasting technology (US Patent 4,617,064).
- 1988
Founded in Loveland, Ohio with 25 employees; first patented, industrially certified dry ice blasting machine.
- 1989
First major integrated pelletizer and blasting systems.
- 1990
Contract from the US Air Force to develop dry ice blasting and paint removal systems.
- 1993
FLASHJET coating removal receives FAA approval.
- 2001
Introduction of the P3000 pelletizer.
- 2003
Acquisition of Alpheus.
- 2004
Opening of Cold Jet GmbH in Weinsheim and Cold Jet BVBA in Brussels.
- 2005
Introduction of the i3 MicroClean.
- 2009
Opening of the high-tech manufacturing plant in Milford, Ohio.
- 2011
Introduction of the SDI Select 60.
- 2012
Location openings in China and Japan.
- 2016
Acquisition of IceTech.
- 2019
Redesign of dry ice blasting with PCS 60 and PLT 60 (patented Particle Control System).
- 2020
Role in the global COVID-19 vaccine distribution with dry ice production systems for Pfizer.
- 2021
Introduction of the i3 MicroClean 2.
- 2025
Introduction of the CB CO2 capture systems (powered by Solveno Technologies).