How to Design an Ultrasonic Cleaning System for Your Application

Ultrasonic cleaning systems are an ideal solution for many industrial cleaning applications although the various components need to be selected according to the specific application they are used in. Both the operating frequencies of the system and the tank size are critical factors in selecting the right system. In addition, the power of the system, and the type of transducers used will impact how the system performs for a specific application.

Choosing the right type of ultrasonic cleaning system is important. Ultrasonic cleaning systems are made up of an ultrasonic generator which produces the ultrasonic signal and the transducers that convert the signal into sound waves in the cleaning solution of the cleaning tank. The components can be purchased separately or as a complete turn-key ultrasonic cleaning system that incorporates three components into one integrated package. Transducers can either be immersible units that can be moved or versions that are mounted or bolted onto the cleaning tank.

The size and shape of the parts determine the size of the cleaning tanks and the type of basket needed. The bigger the cleaning tank and part being cleaned, the more power will be required. Large numbers of smaller components may also need a bigger cleaning tank. A large tank need more power and may require several ultrasonic transducers to cover the whole tank.

The type of part material being cleaned and the nature of the contaminant determine the level of the frequency needed for the cleaning application. Low frequencies (20 kHz to 40 kHz) are best for cleaning heavy dirt from rugged parts (like metals and glass), while high frequencies (100 kHz) are ideal for removing dirt from delicate components (like solar cells, and fragile machine parts). Choosing the wrong frequency can result in either slow or ineffective cleaning, or even damage to the parts being cleaned.

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