What Ultrasonic Transducers Do in an Ultrasonic Cleaning System

Ultrasonic cleaning systems consist of ultrasonic transducers, cleaning tanks, and generators. The transducers are immersed in the cleaning solution and produce the cleaning action from the electric signal from the generator. When the frequency signal rises and falls, the transducers vibrate and produce compression waves in the cleaning solution. These compression waves will generate cavitation bubbles that will perform the cleaning action.

The immersion of the ultrasonic transducers into the cleaning solution can be done in two ways:

 Immersible ultrasonic transducers - These self-contained, sealed transducers that are connected to any Kaijo ultrasonic generator by a cable. They are usually placed on any existing tank which contains the cleaning solution and the object to be cleaned.

The immersible ultrasonic transducers are available at ratings of up to 1200 W and at frequencies of 26kHz, 38kHz, 78kHz, 100kHz, 130kHz, and 160kHz. Their ease of use, flexibility, and versatility make immersible transducers ideal for facilities that have a wide range of ultrasonic cleaning requirements.

Bolt-on or Mounted ultrasonic transducers - Unlike immersible transducers which are usually placed anywhere in the existing cleaning tank, the bolt-on or mounted transducers are fixed at the bottom or the side of the tank. They can also be mounted at any desired location on the tank.

They are available at ratings of up to 1200 W and at frequencies of 26kHz, 38kHz, 78kHz, 100kHz, 130kHz, 160kHz, 200kHz, 430kHz, 750kHz, and 950kHz. These transducers work well with Kaijo Quava, Phenix Legend, and Phenix III generators and they can also be installed in any ultrasonic bath or tank.

If your application calls for either fixed bolt-on or immersible transducers, Kaijo can propose a custom solution that will meet your needs. For further information read the main article on Kaijo’s website titled “What Ultrasonic Transducers Do in an Ultrasonic Cleaning System”.  

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”.

How Kaijo's Ultrasonic Cleaning Generator Improves the Manufacturing Process

Ultrasonic cleaning generators create an electrical signal that activates the transducers, which in turn convert the electrical signal into ultrasonic waves in the water (or cleaning liquid) in the tank. The ultrasonic waves then produce cavitation bubbles that collapse and appear again with the frequency of the ultrasonic cleaning generator. The action of these bubbles creates a powerful scrubbing action which helps in removing surface impurities from the items that are being cleaned.

Ultrasonic cleaning is clean and environment-friendly, and also quick compared to other cleaning technologies. Small and mid-size businesses will definitely benefit from this cleaning technology as it helps in boosting productivity by cleaning products before being offered on the market, at reduced cost.

While other cleaning methods require the use of hash chemicals, Ultrasonic cleaning generators effectively clean without chemicals or with just with a benign detergent solution. Kaijo’s Phenix Legend Series generators can produce a vast range of frequencies to suit different cleaning applications.

·         Lower frequency cleaning - produces large cavitation bubbles with high cleaning energies and intensive cleaning action. Kaijo Phenix Legend models with 38 kHz and 78 kHz are ideal for this type of cleaning

·         Higher frequency cleaning - produces smaller bubbles with less energetic and intensive cleaning action, ideal for gentler and delicate cleaning tasks. Kaijo Legend Phenix models produce 100 kHz, 130 kHz or 160 kHz fall in this category.

Kaijo’s Phenix Legend Ultrasonic cleaning generator, adjusted at the right frequency, can deliver the exact type of cleaning action required for a particular application, thus making cleaning more efficient.

Cleaning parts with irregular surfaces is sometimes challenging. Chemicals often diffuse slowly in holes or crevices and mechanical cleaning cannot reach deep crevices. Using Kaijo's Water Resonance System with an ultrasonic cleaning generator will remarkably improve the cleaning action by conditioning the water. This produces a more even distribution of the bubbles for effective cleaning power which can be five times better than that of the cleaning systems without water resonance. Learn more by reading the complete article “How Kaijo’s Ultrasonic Cleaning Generator Improves the Manufacturing Process.”

How an Ultrasonic Cleaning System Works and the Benefits It Provides to Manufacturers

An ultrasonic cleaning system can significantly improve the productivity of many businesses and manufacturers. Such systems remove impurities and surface matter from components and clean products during the manufacturing process.

How does an ultrasonic cleaning system work? A turnkey ultrasonic cleaning system uses a generator and one or more transducers along with a tank. An ultrasonic generator produces an electric signal (at different frequencies) and activates the transducers. The transducers then transform the electric signal into ultrasonic waves in the water in the tank. The water may have cleaning solutions to improve the ultrasonic cleaning process.

When the transducers generate compression waves in the water cavitation bubbles form in the liquid. These bubbles collapse and form again between the compression peaks. The formation and collapsing of bubbles create a robust scrubbing action when in contact with the item to be cleaned.

Kajio's Phenix III Ultrasonic Cleaning System runs at 26 kHz or 38 kHz and delivers up to 1200 Watts of cleaning power. It can clean on either lower or higher frequencies depending on the type of cleaning action required.

The system comes as the Phenix III ultrasonic generator with a stainless steel cleaning tank that already has transducers installed. It is cost-effective and available in four models with outputs at two frequencies and with 600W or 1200W power options. The cleaning tank also comes in different sizes, the biggest being 4.5 cubic feet. The ultrasonic cleaning systems are developed for low noise as well as no erosion for the parts and components to be cleaned.

Kajio's ultrasonic cleaning systems offer a cost-effective, quick and efficient solution for small and mid-size businesses and manufacturing plants. You can learn by reading the blog article titled “How an Ultrasonic Cleaning System Works and the Benefits It Provides to Manufacturers”.

How Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaners Are Used in Industry

Industrial ultrasonic cleaners offer precision in cleaning parts and components without the use of harsh chemicals. Kajio provides a wide range of industrial ultrasonic cleaners and equipment, such as the Phenix III, enhance industrial cleaning processes.

In order to be effective Industrial ultrasonic cleaners need to deliver enough power for tough cleaning applications as well as gentler cleaning action for delicate parts requiring precise cleaning. Kajio’s Phenix III turn-key solution provides cleaning over a frequency range of 26 kHz to 38 KHz with power adjustable in ten steps up to 1200 Watts. Operators can adjust the cleaning action to provide exactly the intensity required to adequately clean of a particular part without eroding its surface.

Industrial ultrasonic cleaners can work using a pure water environment, although for some cleaning applications, solvents may be added to improve cleaning performance. In either case, the use of harsh and hazardous chemicals to remove contaminants is not required.

The benefits of Kaijo’s Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaners and equipment include:

·         Provides solutions to industrial cleaning problems using ultrasonic technology

·         Powerful cleaning with selectable frequencies with up to 1200 Watts of power

·         Uses an environmentally-friendly process with no harsh chemicals

·         Cleaning systems are available in easy-to-install and use turn-key solutions

·         Adjustable output and remote operation available on certain models

Kaijo is a global manufacturer of industrial ultrasonic cleaners and equipment and has been in the forefront as a leading contributor in the use and innovation of ultrasonic cleaning technology. For more details read the blog on the company site titled “How Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaners Are Used in Industry”. 

How High Power Ultrasonic Generators Provide Precise Cleaning for Industry Applications

Kajio’s Quava high-power ultrasonic generator is used in manufacturing operations that require precise cleaning of many different kinds of parts and components.

These cost-effective machines can clean using a variety of frequencies:

·         Low frequency (26 KHz or 36 KHz) - creates large cavitation bubbles that release high energy when they collapse. This frequency range enables removal of stubborn impurities from the surface of rigid and stable components, and is suitable for cleaning parts like medical tools, circuit boards, and ceramic components.

·         Higher frequency (100 KHz) - creates smaller bubbles and the energy applied to the surfaces of components is lower. This is suitable for cleaning more delicate surfaces like hard disk drive components and optical parts.

·         Highest frequency (750 KHz and 950 KHz) – this suitable for cleaning the most delicate surfaces that include finely machined components or semiconductors.

In addition to cleaning at different frequencies, the Quava high power ultrasonic generator can also adjust the power delivered to the cleaning solution (reaching up to 1200W). The high power capacity allows operators to adjust both the cleaning bubble energy and delivered power to match with the requirements of their application.

The benefits of the Quava High Power Ultrasonic Generator include:

· Improved cleaning during the manufacturing process 

· High quality and reliable industrial equipment at competitive pricing

· Cost effective and easy to use compared to chemical cleaning methods

· No field calibration needed

· Adjustable frequencies to fit your application requirements

The Quava high power ultrasonic generator is ideal for a manufacturing environment requiring a versatile ultrasonic cleaning unit. For more information read the blog article published on the site titled “How High Power Ultrasonic Generators Provide Precise Cleaning for Industry Applications”.