How to Select the Right Type of Ultrasonic Cleaner

Industrial ultrasonic cleaners come in various types with different configurations and characteristics that are determined by the cleaning application. The size, power, frequency, and controls of each ultrasonic cleaner will influence its cleaning capabilities. It’s important to choose the right type of ultrasonic cleaner to achieve the best (and the most desirable) cleaning performance possible.

Ultrasonic cleaners come in different types which include:

• Desktop system – suitable for cleaning small parts of one type with the same contaminants.
• Bench top system – a larger system that can be an integrated turnkey system or assembled from individual components. It can clean a wide array of parts and remove different kinds of contaminants.
• Large industrial system – consists of tanks that can accommodate large or bulky products. In this system, ultrasonic generators are mounted separately, and several transducers may require filling the tank with the ultrasonic sound waves.

The cleaning frequency is essential for the removal of dirt and contaminants. Low frequencies deliver robust cleaning action but can damage delicate parts. High frequencies, on the other hand, deliver provide gentler cleaning but may take a longer time to remove contaminants.

In order to insure that the industrial ultrasonic cleaner works as expected for a specific cleaning application, the right frequency and power must be provided. For existing cleaning tanks, a separate immersible transducer is typically the easiest solution. For new cleaning tanks, a built-in transducer is mostly preferred to avoid problems with transducer placement and vibrations.

Optional measures such as using heat and/or using mild cleaning chemicals can help in dissolving and removing more difficult contaminants. Heat is often useful in cleaning applications that involve heavy contamination that include grease and oil since higher temperatures soften these contaminants so they are easier to remove.

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