Prevent Downtime With Cardox Blasting To Remove Blockages
Industrial Access Bulk Material can help with any blockage that restricts the flow of your company’s assets. At IA Bulk Materials, our expert team is certified to perform Cardox blasts. This method offers less downtime at your facility compared to other methods. When properly trained like our team, it offers a safer experience for workers since it eliminates the need for confined space access.
How Does Cardox Blasting Work?
Cardox tubes are filled with liquid carbon dioxide, like a fire extinguisher. When energized by the application of a small electrical charge, the chemical generator instantly converts the liquid CO2 into a gas. The conversion expands the CO2 volume and builds up pressure inside the tube until it causes a shear disc located at the end of the tube to burst, which releases CO2 through directional discharge heads. This creates a heaving force of pressure of up to 34,000 psi, strong enough to safely blast buildup off the walls in closed storage structures. This process can dislodge more than 3 tons of buildup in milliseconds.
How Can Cardox Blasting Help With Blockage?
There are many reasons storage vessels face flow issues. The most common issue is the general buildup of material which could occur for various reasons such as moisture, time, or inadequate movement of materials. Here are a few other specific blockage types below:
- Ratholing — when material clings to the wall creating a hole in the middle of the bin/silo, minimizing flow.
- Bridging — when there is an arch just above the exit hole, preventing flow
- Plugging — occurs when the exit hole is completely blocked with the material.
