by Aby Alameddine | Mar 19, 2026 | Dry Ice Blasting, Environmental Benefits, News
Industries such as mining oil sands via open pit or SAGD and oil and gas processing depend on large mechanical systems running constantly. When equipment fails unexpectedly, production slows, safety risks increase, and maintenance teams are forced into emergency...
by Western Dry Ice | Jan 27, 2026 | Dry Ice Blasting
With budget season underway, now is the time to evaluate whether your maintenance plan is built to reduce downtime, avoid compliance risk, and keep your facilities running year-round. Spring turnaround work will soon begin, and cleaning is one of the most overlooked...
by Aby Alameddine | Oct 30, 2025 | Dry Ice Blasting
Techniques Used: Dry Ice Blasting Service: Bitumen Removal Dozers that work in tailings ponds face some of the harshest conditions in oil sands operations: sitting in water, sludge, and accumulating bitumen tar across all surfaces while they work. When one such dozer...
by Aby Alameddine | Apr 28, 2025 | Dry Ice Blasting
When critical equipment fails on-site, the fallout can be immediate. Operational delays, environmental violations, and steep repair costs are all on the line. In Fort McMurray’s demanding industrial environments, maintenance isn’t just about cleanliness. It’s...
by Western Dry Ice | Jun 17, 2024 | Dry Ice Blasting
Service: Electric Motor Cleaning Electric motors accumulate dust, debris, and dirt over time, leading to potential equipment breakdowns if not addressed. Traditional hand cleaning methods often fall short, unable to reach intricate parts and sometimes using solutions...
by Western Dry Ice | Apr 23, 2024 | Dry Ice Blasting, News
Techniques Used: Dry Ice Blasting Service: Fin Fan Cleaning Maintaining operational reliability and efficiency in industrial equipment is critical to running a strong business in the oil and gas industry. For business owners, the stakes are high: operational downtime...
