This compact dry ice maker is lightweight and compact, for ease of setup and transportation. Simply attach this unit to a liquid CO2 cylinder and in a few minutes it produces ready-to-use 300g block of dry ice. Dry ice production can be viewed through a translucent polycarbonate body that opens without clamps or screws. The system operates multiple pressure relief safeguards. Dry ice temperature is about -80°C. Dry ice must be handled using insulated cryogenic gloves (sold separately). Dry ice is used to keep a substance or object cool for food handling and shipping, science, and medical applications, and is used to create a fog-type of atmosphere in the entertainment industry.
The unit includes 1.8m nickel-plated copper connecting tube with standard CGA 320 thread coupling for attachment to a LCO2 cylinder. It is a U.S. model (unmarked nut) for direct connection to an LCO2 tank. Threads on the LCO2 tank (supplied by tank manufacturer) must match the U.S. model with valve attachment. Size: 170 x 190 x 150 mm and weight: 2.5 kg.
Note: We do not sell CO2 gas cylinders/tanks, which can be obtained from local gas dealers or welding supply stores.