Case Study: Refinery Replaces Hand-Cleaning with Dry Ice Blasting
Learn why one refinery turnaround crew happily relinquished their wire brushes in favor of a much faster and effective cleaning solution Few cleaning jobs are as difficult as keeping the inside of a petroleum reactor… Read more
Dry Ice & Abrasive Blasting for Paint Preparation
Paint preparation often requires the removal of years – or even decades – of grime, debris and rust, in addition to old layers of flaking and peeling paint. Historical renovation work and the presence of… Read more
Dry Ice Blasting for Safe & Effective Fin Fan Tube Cleaning
Fin fan tubes are essential equipment for power plants, petrochemical plants and oil refineries, but they pose a challenge when it comes to keeping them clean and operating at peak efficiency. Their outdoor location leaves… Read more
Dry Ice Blasting Goes the Distance to Leave Massive Refinery’s Radiant Tubes Clean & Free of Buildup
When oxidant and scaling build up on the radiant tubes in a petrochemical plant, the efficiency of the heat transfer begins to decrease and overheating can occur. But like many refinery components, radiant tubes are… Read more
Dry Ice, Sponge & Abrasive Blasting: A Comparison
Learn Which One or Combination Is Right for Your Commercial or Industrial Challenge Commercial and industrial cleaning projects are often a highly customized undertaking. What works in one setting is not appropriate in another. The… Read more
Historic South Bend Armory Restoration Gets the Polar Clean Touch
On the east bank of South Bend, overlooking the St. Joseph River and across the street from the city’s Farmers Market, there stands a tidy, chimney-stacked, red brick building. The building is (most recently) called… Read more
New Guide: Blasting & Cleaning Best Practices for Power Plants
Few industrial cleaning projects are as challenging as keeping gas and steam turbines, HRSGs, SCR catalysts, and other power generation equipment clean and free of buildup and debris. From safety risks to the potential for… Read more
New Guide: Blasting Solutions for Restoration Projects
Commercial, industrial and historic restoration cleaning projects pose a wide array of challenging scenarios, beginning with identifying the right method and approach. Our new guide, Blasting Solutions for Restoration Projects, provides an overview of the… Read more
New Guide: Innovative Blasting Solutions for Manufacturers
In the manufacturing industry, finding the right cleaning solution for equipment and facilities can be as complex as the machinery and other applications it’s intended for. Our new guide, Your Guide to Blasting Solutions for… Read more
Pet Food Production Cleaning Done Right
With the U.S. market for pet food and treats expected to hit nearly $63 billion this year, pet food manufacturers don’t have the luxury of much downtime. Keeping up with the demand for all that… Read more
Polar Clean Restores the Beauty of Studebaker Fountain
The Studebaker Electric Fountain has a rich history. A gift from John M. Studebaker installed in Howard Park in 1906, this elaborate South Bend fountain fell into disrepair and was dismantled in 1941. The fountain’s… Read more
Sponge Blasting Removes Layers of Paint Behind Bars
With moisture intrusion damaging the concrete block walls at a rain-soaked county detention center in Florida, county officials needed a solution that met a formidable list of requirements. They needed a method of removing old… Read more
The Most Effective Gas Turbine Cleaning Available: Dry Ice Blasting
Power generation professionals know that natural gas turbines require proper cleaning to maintain peak performance. But the pressure to keep these turbines running can lead to deferred cleaning, unexpected and expensive downtime and reduced efficiency.… Read more
Video: Polar Clean Delivers Blasting Solutions for “Impossible” Jobs
For some industries, cleaning is a chore that demands more than a straightforward scrub: more care, more planning, more precision. If you need to dislodge stubborn grime from the electric components of a CNC machine… Read more
