In situ dry-ice snow generator for food and pharma applications

Achieve precise cooling and deburring with this versatile CO2 snow generator, ideal for producing dry-ice snow in strategic parts of your production line.

The Snow Horn (Food & Pharma grade) from Dohmeyer is an innovative CO2 snow generator designed for precise cryogenic processing in various industries, including pharmaceuticals and food. This vacuum insulated snow horn utilizes a unique heat exchanger and expansion chamber to efficiently produce dry-ice snow, ensuring consistent, clog-free operation. Applications range from cooling biological drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients to deburring rubber parts and neutralizing chemical waste. With a production capacity adjustable through interchangeable nozzles, it can generate up to 13 kg/min of snow. Its vacuum insulation guarantees safe handling, while allowing versatile mounting positions from vertical to horizontal. Customized configurations are supported to meet specific operational requirements, ensuring seamless integration with existing production lines. The equipment complies with industry standards and features easy maintenance access, optimizing both performance and reliability.

Benefits

  • Provides precise cryogenic processing, ensuring high-quality end-products in diverse applications.
  • Enhances safety and usability with vacuum insulation, preventing condensation and surface contact risks.
  • Offers customizable production capacities, allowing adaptability to specific processing needs.
  • Facilitates seamless integration into existing lines with flexible mounting positions.
  • Ensures consistent, clog-free snow generation, minimizing maintenance and operational interruptions.
Applications
Plastic processing,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceutical powder,Rubber deburring,Biopharmaceuticals,Chemical neutralization,Metal cooling,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Metal components,Finished pharmaceutical forms,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Powdered drugs,Neutralized chemical waste,Rubber parts,Plastic extrusions,Biological drugs
Steps before
liquefied CO2 storage,transportation of CO2,system setup,pre-chilling of CO2
Steps after
cooling of metals,deburring of rubber,chemical neutralization,removal of process-generated heat,industrial cooling applications
Input ingredients
liquefied carbon dioxide,liquid CO2
Output ingredients
dry-ice snow,snowflakes
Snow Production Capacity
0.3 kg/min to 13 kg/min
Position Installation Angle
10° to 90°
Pre-chilling System
Heat exchanger
Nozzle Options
Various sizes
Automation Level
Manual
Material
Vacuum insulated casing
Snow production capacity
0.3kg/min to 13kg/min
Operating Position Flexibility
90° (vertical) to 10° (almost horizontal)
Vacuum Insulated Operation
Condensate-free outer casing
Heat Exchange for Pre-chilling
Clog-free snow production
Integration Application
Food,Pharma Grade
Operation Mechanism
Liquid CO2 to Dry Ice Snow
Automation level
Manual/PLC
Biological compatibility
Food,Pharma grade
Cleanability
Condensate free
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
Fine snowflakes
Industry
Food,Pharma
Application Method
In situ snow production
Machine footprint
Compact
Control panel type
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Nozzle size
Varies (0.3kg/min to 13kg/min)
Mounting orientation
10° to 90°
Discharge method
Nozzle-based
Vacuum Jacket
Safe to touch,condensate-free
Mounting Position Flexibility
10° to 90°
Nozzle Configuration
Various sizes available
Snow Production Rate
0.3kg/min to 13kg/min
Market info
Dohmeyer is renowned for manufacturing advanced cryogenic equipment, specializing in ultra-low temperature applications for various industries, including pharmaceuticals and food processing. They are recognized for their innovation, quality, and customer-focused engineered-to-order solutions.