Selecting Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners for Your Industrial Cleaning Application

Ultrasonic cleaners work by producing ultrasonic acoustic waves into a cleaning solution. As the waves go into expansion phase, the low pressure yields cavitation bubbles in the liquid while the following compression phase collapses the bubbles suddenly. The bubbles act as cleaning agents that remove impurities and contamination from the surface to be cleaned. Kaijo’s ultrasonic parts cleaners produce the cleaning results that are needed quickly and cost-effectively.

Ultrasonic parts cleaners such as those using the Phenix III ultrasonic generator operates at low frequencies (26 kHz or 38 kHz) which are suitable for cleaning robust parts with stable surfaces such as ceramic, glass, medical devices, jewelry and machined parts. Systems as those based on the Phenix III generator are suitable for general cleaning in a manufacturing environment that does not deal with delicate parts or devices.

High-frequency ultrasonic cleaners are used for cleaning delicate parts such as printed circuits, semiconductor components, optical components and precision-machined parts. Such fragile parts could be easily damaged by robust bubble action found at low-frequency ultrasonic cleaners (26 kHz or 38 kHz) and require the removal of light surface contamination.

For cleaning in both high and low frequencies, Kaijo Quava ultrasonic cleaners are able to adjust varying frequencies and powers to deliver the specific cleaning intensity and power needed for certain application.

Production managers in manufacturing plants that have part cleaning requirements need to determine whether they should use a low-frequency ultrasonic cleaner for cleaning robust parts, a high-frequency ultrasonic cleaner for delicate parts, or a general purpose cleaner with both high and low frequencies. No matter their choice, Kaijo’s ultrasonic parts cleaners can cover all of their needs. For further details read the main article on Kaijo’s website titled “Selecting Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners for Your Industrial Cleaning Application”.  

How Ultrasonic Tanks Are Used in Industrial Cleaning Applications

Industrial cleaning systems that use ultrasonic technology can clean a variety of parts and materials without the use of harsh chemicals or harsh scrubbing.

Ultrasonic tanks hold the cleaning solution and the object to be cleaned, and are mounted with traducers which produce the ultrasonic signal. Ultrasonic cleaning is especially ideal for cleaning parts like glass, ceramics, optical components, medical devices, and machined parts.

Ultrasonic cleaners generate ultrasonic acoustic waves into a cleaning solution. The ultrasonic waves generate cavitation bubbles that form and collapse at the ultrasonic frequency. The object to be cleaned is immersed in the cleaning solution inside the tank. These cavitation bubbles remove impurities and contamination from the surface of the object. Usually, it takes about 10 minutes, and even parts with complicated surface can be cleaned thoroughly.

Kaijo's ultrasonic tanks and baths are designed specifically for use in ultrasonic cleaning applications. They are resistant to ultrasonic waves and support the transducers in their cleaning action.

The tank has a stainless-steel body for excellent durability and comes in standard and customized sizes. Tanks with transducers and generators are available in 10 different frequency options. Lower frequencies produce bigger cavitation bubbles which make them suitable for robust cleaning on objects with stable surfaces. Higher frequencies produce smaller bubbles which make them ideal for gentle cleaning on delicate objects.

Kaijo’s ultrasonic baths and cleaners provide a powerful and cost-effective solution to manufacturers. They eliminate the need for harsh chemicals and the rough mechanical scrubbing required for traditional cleaning solutions. For more details read the main article on Kaijo’s site titled “How Ultrasonic Tanks Are Used in Industrial Cleaning Applications”.