Cleaning Brass and Stainless Steel Using Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners

Ultrasonic parts cleaners use transducers and ultrasonic frequency generators to produce microscopic bubbles in water (or a mild cleaning solution). These tiny bubbles act as “scrubbers” that are highly effective in lifting away dirt and impurities from the parts being cleaned.

Ultrasonic parts cleaners are an excellent alternative to the traditional cleaning methods that use intense scrubbing and harsh cleaning chemicals that can leave deposits or cause damage to these parts.

Tools that are made of brass and stainless steel can also be cleaned using ultrasonic parts cleaners. These are considered “robust” parts. Ultrasonic cleaners operating at the lower ultrasonic frequency ranges are the most effective for cleaning such parts. Ultrasonic generators for 26 kHz or 38 kHz create large, energetic bubbles that form and collapse in time with the cleaning frequency. When these bubbles collapse at the surface of the brass or stainless steel, they release bursts of energy that dislodge dirt and impurities, while never causing damage to the solid metal surface.

For parts covered in heavy dirt like oil and grease, the effectiveness of ultrasonic cleaners can be improved by adding only a mild detergent to the water bath and by slightly heating the cleaning solution. The heat will help melt the oil and grease away from the surface while the detergent dissolves them. The ultrasonic bubbles penetrate wherever there is cleaning solution, leaving the brass and stainless steel parts thoroughly cleaned. Ultrasonic cleaners also make cleaning these parts quick and efficient as well.

If you have questions about how Kaijo’s ultrasonic parts cleaners can be used to clean your brass and stainless steel parts, read the complete article entitled “Cleaning Brass and Stainless Steel Using Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners”. You may also contact Kaijo by phone at 408-675-5575 or by emailing at info@kaijo-shibuya.com.