Mounting apparatus for cryogenic aerosol cleaning

An apparatus for mounting to a tool which has a surface to be cleaned, and for producing aerosol from a substance for cleaning the surface, comprising:

• a flange for mounting to a tool having a surface to be cleaned;
• a nozzle mounted to said flange for receiving a substance, said nozzle having at least one exit opening which allows passing of the substance therethrough for expanding the substance from a first pressure to a second pressure which is lower than the first pressure for solidifying at least a substantial portion of the substance and producing aerosol for cleaning the surface;
• an enclosure positioned between a cover and said flange, said enclosure including maneuvering means comprising a swivel-type joint for maneuvering said nozzle;
• maneuvering means comprising a swivel-type joint connected to said nozzle for allowing maneuvering of said nozzle during cleaning of said tool;
• condensation preventing means for preventing condensation from forming on surfaces of the apparatus and the surface to be cleaned;
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• contamination preventing means for preventing contaminants from re-contaminating the surface subsequent to removal therefrom.