Calculate your payback period on a Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine
Many production companies considering dry ice blasting ask us the same question: how quickly does this machine pay itself back? On this page you can work it out yourself. Enter your current cleaning numbers (frequency, time, operator cost, downtime) and the calculator compares them with a Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine. You see your annual savings, payback period and five-year net savings directly.
The calculator gives an order-of-magnitude estimate. For an exact business case on your own production data, ColdBlast visits on site for an application audit.
Your current situation
Enter your cleaning numbers. Our calculator compares them with a Cold Jet dry ice blasting machine and shows the annual savings plus payback period.
Your result
Calculation
| Current annual cleaning cost | € – |
| Cold Jet annual operating cost | € – |
| Cold Jet machine investment | € – |
Assumptions: 52 production weeks, a single Cold Jet operator (no second person required), cleaning time around 50% shorter than manual or wet methods, production downtime around 70% shorter (no disassembly, no drying time). ColdBlast works through your exact figures during an audit on your own line.
Want to validate this calculation on your own line? ColdBlast visits for an application audit and prepares a case-specific business case based on your actual production data.
Schedule an audit conversation →How the calculator works
We apply three industry-standard assumptions drawn from more than 25 years of ColdBlast Cold Jet practice.
1. Cleaning time around 50% shorter. Cold Jet dry ice blasting requires no disassembly and no drying time. For bakery, food and industrial applications it roughly halves the time operators spend on a cleaning session.
2. Production downtime around 70% shorter. Because cleaning takes place in place and there is no drying time, the line restarts much faster. For an allergen changeover or recipe switch we typically see a 70% reduction in downtime hours.
3. One operator instead of two. Cold Jet dry ice blasting is a one-person task. What is often done manually by two people (one scrubs, one rinses) can be done by a single Cold Jet operator.
What the calculator does not count
For a conservative estimate the calculator leaves these items out, while in practice they often add further savings:
- Wastewater treatment costs (food, automotive)
- Chemical waste disposal
- Energy costs for steam, hot water or compressed air heating
- Compliance and audit costs (HACCP, allergen control)
- Indirect costs of moisture damage to electronics or corrosion of equipment
- Extended equipment service life through non-abrasive cleaning
For companies in food, high-tech or petrochemicals these items often add up to several thousand euros per year; your actual savings are therefore usually higher than this calculator shows.
Leasing lowers the business-case threshold
If your business case works on savings but you would rather avoid a single large investment, Cold Jet leasing through ColdBlast is the right route. You pay a fixed monthly fee through our authorized leasing partner, including service and accessories. At the end of the term you choose between renewal, upgrade or buyout at the residual value.
For more background on the business-case categories see our TCO comparison for production companies and the article on in-house cleaning or outsourcing.
Want our engineers to run this calculation on your own line? Schedule an audit conversation.
Schedule an audit conversation →Frequently asked questions about the ROI calculator
How accurate is this ROI calculator?
The calculator gives an order-of-magnitude estimate based on the numbers you enter and industry-standard assumptions (50% shorter cleaning time, 70% less downtime, one operator instead of two). For your specific production process ColdBlast visits on site for an application audit; we then work through the business case on your actual data and recommend the matching Cold Jet machine.
What is not included in this calculation?
The calculator does not include wastewater treatment costs, chemical waste disposal, energy costs for steam or hot water, or compliance costs (audits, certification). For companies in food, high-tech or petrochemicals those costs often add up to several thousand euros per year; your actual savings are therefore usually higher than this calculator shows.
Which Cold Jet machine fits my business case?
That depends on your contamination, line speed and cleaning regime. For entry-level applications ColdBlast typically recommends the Cold Jet IceRocket or IceTech Elite 20. For standard industrial applications the Aero 40FP, i³ MicroClean or SDI Select 60. For heavy industry or multi-product food the PCS Ultra or PLT Ultra. During an audit conversation we recommend the right choice.
Can I lease instead of buying?
Yes. ColdBlast works with an authorized leasing partner. You pay a fixed monthly fee instead of an upfront investment; the calculator figures stay the same but the cash flow impact for your business is more favorable. At the end of the term you choose between renewal, upgrade or buyout at the residual value.
How long does an audit take?
An application audit typically takes two to three hours on site. Our engineer walks through your line, reviews the contamination and the cleaning moments, and proposes the right machine plus configuration. You then receive a written business case and a quote. You can schedule this through a conversation with ColdBlast.