Dry ice specialist optimises with technical plastics

Machine parts in black PEHD for Cold Jet.

At the intersection of innovation and cost-effectiveness, Cold Jet and Induflex have forged a dynamic partnership based on solid professional sparring and swift action.

Cold Jet manufactures dry ice machines for cooling within the medical and food industriesm as well as dry ice machines for cleaning and surface treatment. When the need arose for POM components for a large-scale project, the buyer turned to their well-known collaboration partner, Induflex - a reliable specialist in the machining of plastic components.

Potential savings sparked the initiative

A key factor in Cold Jet's decision to use POM components from Induflex is the significant savings made possible by the plastic parts. This includes not only the lower raw material costs, but also the reduced machining expenses.

"In our experience, it is more economical to produce complex geometries or components in plastic rather than steel, especially where large amounts of material must be removed during machining. At the same time, we also save on the rest of the structure, as the plastic parts are lighter and do not require additional insulation of the components," explains Christian Nielsen, Product Development Engineer at Cold Jet.

Cold Jet produces dry ice machines for refrigeration within the medical and food industries.

POM components suit the task

In Cold Jet's advanced machines, dry ice pellets are pushed through on a conveyor belt. Here, POM plays a crucial role in the process, as it helps reduce friction while also preventing the ice from freezing as easily onto the POM as it would on metal. In addition, cut foam components are added for insulation on certain machines when required.

POM not only provides lower friction, but also offers impressive strength and toughness, making it ideal for handling the demanding conditions inside dry ice machines. The foam is also an important element, insulating selecting machins in the cold environments in which they operate.

Quick responses and technical expertise strengthen the collaboration

One of the cornerstones of the successful collaboration between Cold Jet and Induflex is the rapid response times and the technical expertise provided by Induflex's employees.

"The collaboration has been highly satisfactory in every respect. Everything is less formal, and you can simply pick up the phone and get advice whenever questions arise. In addition, we have experienced quick replies, fast deliveries, great service on urgent orders and consistently high-quality technical support. For that reason, we will continue using technical plastics in the future - with Induflex as our supplier," says Arvid Nielsen, Senior Vice President for Business Development at Cold Jet.

In addition to producing POM and foam components, Induflex also manufactures a small number of PEHD parts for Cold Jet, when chemical-resistant properties are required or when insulating material is needed.

Quick responses and technical expertise strengthen the collaboration

One of the cornerstones of the successful collaboration between Cold Jet and Induflex is the rapid response times and the technical expertise provided by Induflex's employees.

"The collaboration has been highly satisfactory in every respect. Everything is less formal, and you can simply pick up the phone and get advice whenever questions arise. In addition, we have experienced quick replies, fast deliveries, great service on urgent orders and consistently high-quality technical support. For that reason, we will continue using technical plastics in the future - with Induflex as our supplier," says Arvid Nielsen, Senior Vice President for Business Development at Cold Jet.

In addition to producing POM and foam components, Induflex also manufactures a small number of PEHD parts for Cold Jet, when chemical-resistant properties are required or when insulating material is needed.