Modern Solutions for Cleaning Molds and Presses 

Production lines in the rubber industry must operate at maximum efficiency and deliver high productivity. Cleaning molds used in rubber production is typically a slow and time-consuming process.

The eco-friendly dry ice cleaning technology from ICS Ice Cleaning Systems saves time, reduces costs, and minimizes risks associated with cleaning. Traditional methods such as sandblasting or chemical cleaning rely on abrasives, chemicals, and hazardous solvents.

Dry ice cleaning allows access to hard-to-reach areas without causing damage. It is non-abrasive, which helps extend the lifespan of each mold. Every detail on the mold surface is transferred to the final product—whether it is a tire, seal, or shoe sole. This is where dry ice cleaning comes into play as a modern, efficient, and gentle technology that is transforming maintenance in manufacturing.

Suitable for:

✔ tire manufacturers
✔ footwear manufacturers
✔ technical rubber producers
✔ automotive sector
✔ polymer processing industries and more

Tire Mold Cleaning

Tire production is a complex process involving various rubber compounds, release agents, and high temperatures. During production, molds, machines, and production lines are continuously contaminated. Dry ice cleaning provides an efficient and gentle maintenance method without the use of water or chemicals. Dry ice can:

✔ clean fine venting channels
✔ remove carbon deposits
✔ extend mold lifespan
✔ clean without disassembly 

Maintenance of Presses, Vulcanization Equipment, and Conveyors

Press plates, frames, hydraulic components, and conveyors are often contaminated with oils, rubber dust, and lubricants. Dry ice cleaning:

✔ minimizes production downtime
✔ does not damage metal or sensitive surfaces
✔ leaves no moisture (no risk of corrosion)

In conveyor maintenance, dry ice removes vulcanization residues and wax deposits on rollers and belts, carbonized buildup, adhesives and sealing compounds, as well as residues of granulates and raw materials stuck on carriers and drums.

Maintenance of the Next Generation

Robotic dry ice cleaning of molds in a closed, operator-free cell represents an efficient solution that integrates cleaning directly into the production flow. The mold is automatically transferred into a robotic cell, where a robotic arm performs a precisely programmed cleaning sequence.

Thanks to stable parameters - pressure, distance, and blasting angle - consistent and repeatable cleaning quality is ensured without the influence of the human factor. The process can take place during scheduled breaks or outside production shifts, minimizing downtime.

Dry ice also represents an environmentally friendly solution, as it requires no water or chemicals and produces no secondary waste. When combined with automation, it optimizes media consumption and operational costs.

Integration of the robotic cell with production systems enables planned and predictive maintenance-the mold is automatically cleaned after a defined number of cycles and returned to production.

Automated dry ice cleaning therefore represents a modern standard of efficient, safe, and sustainable manufacturing.