Industrial Coatings & Dry Ice Cleaning for Pharmaceutical & Cleanroom Facilities
BlasTek provides seamless coating systems and residue-free dry ice cleaning for pharmaceutical and cleanroom facilities. Our coatings create smooth, cleanable, low-particulate surfaces suited to controlled environments, while dry ice (CO₂) blasting cleans equipment and surfaces without water, grit, or chemical residue — supporting cGMP housekeeping and validation requirements. All work is executed to SSPC/NACE/AMPP surface-prep standards and coordinated around classified-space and shutdown protocols. Call (616) 243-7550.
Seamless, Low-Contamination Coatings & Cleaning for Regulated Environments
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments demand surfaces and cleaning methods that minimize particulate generation, resist microbial growth, and withstand aggressive sanitization. Coating systems must be seamless and non-shedding, ideally low-VOC to limit disruption in occupied or classified spaces, and applied with documentation that supports validation. Cleaning methods that leave secondary residue or introduce moisture are frequently unacceptable, which is where dry, residue-free CO₂ cleaning has a distinct advantage.
BlasTek brings the same specification discipline to these facilities that we apply to immersion and heavy-industrial work: correct substrate preparation, controlled application within recoat windows, and film-thickness verification. For cleaning, dry ice blasting removes contaminants from equipment, tooling, and structural surfaces without abrasive damage or standing water, so assets return to a validated state faster. We coordinate closely with facility and quality teams on access, containment, and scheduling for classified areas.
Assets We Service
Cleanroom wall, ceiling, and floor surfaces; process and packaging equipment; structural steel and support framing; utility rooms and mechanical spaces; tanks and vessels; and tooling requiring residue-free cleaning.
Standards & Considerations
Seamless, non-shedding, cleanable coating systems; low-VOC options for occupied/classified spaces; residue-free dry ice cleaning to support cGMP housekeeping; SSPC/NACE/AMPP surface preparation with documented film thickness.
Services for This Sector
- Dry Ice Blasting / CO₂ Cleaning (validation-friendly, residue-free)
- Seamless Epoxy Floor, Wall & Ceiling Coatings
- Industrial Coatings & Linings
- Structural Steel Surface Preparation & Painting
- Industrial Cleaning & Coatings Removal
Service Area
BlasTek operates from two strategic locations: our headquarters in Shelbyville, MI, serving the greater West Michigan region, and our dedicated powder coating facility in Grand Rapids, MI. Our mobile field service teams extend across Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Southern Illinois, covering the heart of the Midwest industrial corridor. We proudly serve primary areas including:
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Three Rivers, MI
- Southwest and Northern Michigan
- Southern Illinois
- Northern Indiana
- Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions — Pharmaceutical & Cleanroom
Is dry ice blasting suitable for cleanroom environments?
What kind of coatings do you apply in controlled environments?
Can you support validation and documentation requirements?
How do you protect classified areas during work?
Request a Quote or On-Site Assessment
Ready to protect your pharmaceutical or cleanroom facility? Contact BlasTek to request a quote or schedule an on-site assessment. Our team will evaluate surfaces, equipment, and validation requirements, recommend the right surface preparation and coating approach, and provide a detailed project estimate. Call (616) 243-7550 or fill out our contact form to get started.
Industries We Serve
BlasTek specializes in high-performance dry ice blasting and industrial coatings engineered for sensitive and demanding environments. We provide expert, non-abrasive surface cleaning and preparation that eliminates secondary waste, making it the ideal solution for a wide range of sectors, including:
- Municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities
- Food and beverage processing plants
- Pharmaceutical and cleanroom facilities
- Energy generation and power transmission infrastructure
- Steel fabricators and structural steel fabrication shops
- Advanced manufacturing and heavy industry
- Commercial and industrial construction
- Environmental and disaster restoration projects
Service Areas
BlasTek operates from two strategic locations: our headquarters in Shelbyville, MI, serving the greater West Michigan region, and our dedicated powder coating facility in Grand Rapids, MI. BlasTek provides dry ice blasting services throughout the Midwest, supported by both in-shop and field capabilities. We proudly serve primary areas including:
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Three Rivers, MI
- Southwest and Northern Michigan
- Southern Illinois
- Northern Indiana
- Ohio
What Our Clients Say
Testimonials
Sales and Operations
Clearwater Filtration
Matthew McDonald
BlasTek has completed every project either on schedule or ahead of schedule. They excel with every job in craftsmanship and workmanship. In my mind, they are one of the leaders of the trade in the West Michigan area. Their integrity and determination to provide the best service for their customer are undoubtedly one of the best I have ever seen.
Project Manager
Andy J. Egan Co.
Chad Reed
Over the last few years, we have been utilizing BlasTek LLC for various fabrication projects ranging from semi loads of large-bore carbon steel piping to complex equipment and piping skids. They not only meet the demanding turnaround of our projects but have also expressed great quality and workmanship. Among other things, BlasTek has expressed a willingness to adapt to the specific needs and skillsets of some of our projects.
Advantages of Dry Ice
When it comes to dry ice blasting, there are several advantages associated with a technology that safely removes contaminants without causing harm to the underlying substrate. For example:
Non-Abrasive
It’s not so much the impact of the dry ice that cleans a surface, but rather, the kinetic energy released from the heat transfer upon impact. The impacted surface is literally frozen by the dry ice pellets which, in turn, causes the weakened contaminants to lose their adhesiveness and break free from the substrate during dry ice blasting.
No Residual Media
Since dry ice goes directly from a solid to a gas upon impact, there is no secondary cleanup with dry ice blasting beyond the contaminants being removed. Normally the coatings or contaminants can be swept or vacuumed from the floor beneath the treated object. Whereas chemicals and solvents create environmental concerns, and water carries with it the risk of bacteria growth, dry ice blasting produces zero secondary waste.
No Disassembly
Dry ice blasting is such a delicate process that equipment need not be disassembled during cleaning. Unlike media blasting and water blasting, there is no waste material produced by CO2 blasting. That means equipment can be cleaned in place, which should reduce plant downtime. In fact, if proper safety procedures are followed, most equipment can be cleaned ‘online’ to increase the amount of heat transfer during cleaning and maximize end results.
Environmentally Friendly
Dry ice blasting is an EPA, USDA, and FDA approved cleaning process, making it the perfect solution for most industrial and commercial surface decontamination projects.