Ultrasonic Cleaning uses high frequency sound waves to build and collapse millions of submicroscopic bubbles within a liquid medium. The myriad collapsing and reforming of these submicroscopic bubbles results in agitation, powerful and precise in its scrubbing effect on soils.
Of course, a scrubbing action by itself, regardless of how it is generated, is not always enough. The main purpose of agitation is to increase the physical and chemical soil-removing action of the cleaning solution. The ultrasonic cleaning process is remarkably effective.
HOW IT WORKS: In ultrasonic cleaning, a transducer converts electrical energy from a generator into high frequency sound waves that produce cavitation implosions in the cleaning solution.
Surface soils, wet by the liquid cleaning medium, are constantly bombarded. Oils and greases are dissolved or emulsified, and soil particles freed and dispersed in the cleaning solution.
Assuming the absence of air pockets, and the continuous presence of fresh detergent solution to wet and penetrate the soil, crevices, blind holes, and screw threads are freed of soil in a relatively short time.
WHY IT IS USED: Where microscopic cleanliness is required, the advantages of ultrasonic cleaning are impressive. First and foremost is the reduced time and superior results gained over more laborious methods. Some critical cleaning jobs simply cannot be handled any other way.
Assembled units may be cleaned as a whole. Extra handling of individual parts is eliminated.
Ultrasonic cleaning is normally safe and gentle, in spite of its powerful action. Tolerances can be maintained through the cleaning operation. If carefully and correctly handled, batches of delicate parts may be cleaned at one time without scratching or marring.
WHERE IT IS USED: Ultrasonic cleaning is ideal for cleaning surgical instruments, precision instrument bearings, electronic parts, gear trains, housings, optical lenses, precision piston and cylinder assemblies, gages, micrometers, fine tools, etc. Ultrasonic installations are employed for large metal parts in conveyorized systems and other industrial applications, as well.