Industrial CO₂

Carbacid supplies compressed carbon dioxide for industrial uses including MIG welding and fire extinguisher applications.

The primary purpose of shielding gas is to prevent exposure of the molten weld pool to oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen contained in the air atmosphere. The reaction of these elements with the weld pool can create a variety of problems, including porosity (holes within the weld bead) and excessive spatter. CO₂ is ideal in this situation because:

• MIG (GMAW) welding with CO₂ shielding gas and a solid wire electrode produces a clean, slag-free weld without the need to continually stop welding to replace the electrode, as in Stick welding.
• CO₂ is the most common of the reactive gases used in MIG welding and the only one that can be used in its pure form without the addition of an inert gas.
• CO₂ provides better cost-benefit value of the common shielding gases, making an attractive choice when material costs are the main priority.
• Pure CO₂ provides very deep weld penetration, which is useful for welding thick material.

Dry Ice

Dry ice (frozen carbon dioxide) is an excellent refrigerant, with a very high cooling effect for a given weight or volume. Unlike regular ice, dry ice pellets do not adhere to each other, remaining perfectly free flowing during storage. It is also much colder than regular ice (carbon dioxide freezes at -78.). Use it:

• As a supplement in shipper boxes travelling long distances
• For delivering perishable goods and storing produce in markets
• For keeping drinks cold at parties
• To keep fridges and cold rooms cold during power cuts

The quantity of dry ice that you will need depends on factors such as the distance to be travelled, time in transit, climatic conditions and the packaging materials used.

Carbacid produces dry ice using a closed line system, ensuring it retains food grade (99.99%) purity. It is packaged in strong heat-sealed polythene bags using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the highest standards of hygiene. Insulated styrofoam boxes are also available for dry ice storage.

Dry Ice for vaccine storage

Our dry ice production equipment is considered world leading. We have the capacity to manufacture over 1,500 kilograms of dry ice per hour, offering the greatest level of reliability and the highest quality extruded dry ice in various sizes for your vaccine storage requirements.

We are FSSC 22000, KEBS and Halal approved.

Contact us today for your dry ice requirements.

CO₂ for Soda Makers

Food grade liquid CO2 for soda makers (e.g. SodaStream) available at Carbacid. Our CO₂ is sourced from natural wells found along the Great Rift Valley.

Send your soda cylinder to our depot on Factory Street, Industrial Area and we will clean, inspect and refill your soda cylinder as you wait.

Cylinder Testing & Validation

Carbacid runs a state-of-the art cylinder maintenance and validation facility. Industrial compressed gas cylinders and fire extinguishers are tested and revalidated according to local and international regulatory requirements. Services include:

• Hydrostatic testing up to 10,000 psig for high pressure cylinders and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers
• Proof test to 900 psig for low pressure cylinders and fire extinguishers
• Internal cleaning and drying of cylinders
• External dry ice blasting and painting

All above services are carried out under the supervision of a DOHS approved licensed inspector.