Ultrasonic Technology News Blog

Medical instruments, devices, and equipment designed for repeated use have to be cleaned and sterilized after each patient. Traditional cleaning has consisted of manual scrubbing and wiping together with steam cleaning. Sterilization then takes place at high temperatures in an autoclave. Modern medical equipment often includes electronics and other heat-sensitive components. Instruments may have interior […]

Because some modern medical equipment incorporates sensitive components such as electronics, sensors and optical fiber, traditional cleaning and sterilizing methods often can’t be used. Heavy contamination is removed with manual scrubbing and devices such as autoclaves use high-temperature steam to sterilize medical equipment. Sensors and delicate objects such as optical devices are easily scratched when […]

As production part cleaning requirements become more stringent, environmental regulations are restricting the use of the aggressive chemicals commonly used in large processing systems. Manufacturing lines often incorporate cleaning steps to prepare parts for subsequent processing. Cleaning may include manual scrubbing, pressure washing and soaking in hot chemical baths. Modern products often include heat-sensitive components, […]

Because cleaning engine blocks with traditional methods is time-consuming and difficult, the use of ultrasonic cleaners is attractive. Ultrasonic technology removes heavy surface dirt completely, and quickly cleans down to the original surface. Ultrasonic cleaners don’t rely on harsh chemicals or lengthy soaking. Instead, they clean safely and without monitoring. Powerful automotive ultrasonic cleaners can clean even […]

Implants used in medical procedures are subject to extremely high standards of cleanliness and sterilization. Traditional cleaning methods including cleaning by hand, using parts washers and steam sterilization are often not effective for implants that include new technology. Semiconductor components are often fragile and heat-sensitive. They could be damaged from chemical cleaning methods or excess […]

Because aluminum is a highly reactive metal with comparatively soft surfaces, cleaning with an ultrasonic system has to be carefully adapted to the parts to be cleaned and their contaminants. For automotive parts made from hard metals such as steel or cast iron, low-frequency ultrasonic cleaners operating at 19.5 kHz or 26 kHz can deliver […]

When equipment used in the food and drug industries has to be cleaned, the need for effective and complete cleanliness runs into the requirement to avoid contamination with aggressive and toxic cleaners. Strong cleaning agents and chemicals can easily clean food and drug residues from processing equipment but they can leave harmful traces that then […]

Because automotive parts may be contaminated by the manufacturing process, automotive manufacturers have to clean the parts they produce before using them, processing them further or sending them out to customers. Cleaning automotive parts with complex shapes or hard-to-access cavities can be expensive and time-consuming. Fragile parts and parts with delicate coatings may be damaged […]

Because the advanced technology used in many modern medical instruments is heat-sensitive, these medical devices can’t be cleaned with high-pressure steam and sterilized in an autoclave. Parts such as electronics and optical fibers can be damaged when subjected to high temperatures, but manual cleaning at room temperature is not an ideal solution. Cleaning with brushes […]

Small engine parts that are new, refurbished or repaired may be contaminated with engine deposits, shop dirt or material from the manufacturing process. These small parts are hard to clean with traditional methods because they often have complicated shapes and may be contaminated with hard-to-remove oil, grease or carbon deposits. Ultrasonic cleaners designed for use […]