Ultrasonic Technology News Blog

While ultrasonics can clean high purity ceramic parts quickly and completely, the special characteristics and surfaces of these parts make it critical to use the right ultrasonic cleaning system. The frequencies and power have to be matched to the parts and to the cleaning application. The waveform and modulation generated by the ultrasonic cleaner affects […]

Since most metal parts have hard surfaces, they can be cleaned using low ultrasonic frequencies that deliver powerful cleaning action. When faster cleaning is required, the cleaning solution can be heated and mild solvents can be added to speed up the cleaning process. The surfaces of parts made from aluminum are softer and need gentler […]

Because stainless steel is strong, smooth, and impervious to corrosion or organic contaminants, it is used in many medical devices. Such devices still have to be cleaned before use because of possible surface contamination. Ultrasonics can clean stainless steel medical devices quickly and completely, but choosing the right medical ultrasonic cleaner for the specific cleaning […]

While the term “ceramics” applies to a wide variety of materials, they all have some common characteristics that allow ceramic parts to be cleaned effectively with ultrasonics. Items made from ceramics range from common brown flower pots through precision medical equipment to high-temperature parts. Many industrial ceramic parts have specific contaminants, with custom ultrasonic cleaners […]

When automotive parts are made from different materials and have several surface contaminants that have to be removed, cleaning with traditional methods can be difficult and time-consuming. Specialized automotive ultrasonic cleaners can be designed to deliver excellent cleaning in a shorter time. To remove specific contaminants, ultrasonic cleaners can work with mild detergents and solvents […]

Because the lowest ultrasonic frequencies deliver powerful cleaning action, they can only be used for parts that have hard surfaces and that are not easily damaged. Parts made from stainless steel are usually robust and the stainless-steel surface is extremely hard. Low ultrasonic frequencies perform well with these parts, but cleaning performance is also influenced […]

Removing paint from used or vintage metal parts can be difficult and time-consuming. Even accessible surfaces may be difficult to clean because high-quality paint is tightly bonded to the metal. Often it is almost impossible to remove paint from dead-end openings, deep holes, or rough seams. Traditional methods include soaking in aggressive solvents, manual scraping […]

Despite myths to the contrary, if ultrasonic cleaning systems are configured correctly for a cleaning application and are used properly, they can clean almost anything. Whether a competent and experienced manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaners delivers a standard system or designs and builds one for a special application, ultrasonic cleaning systems clean more quickly and more […]

When used auto engine parts are heavily contaminated with carbon deposits, oil residue, and hardened grease, they have to be cleaned before they can be installed in re-built engines or used in repairs or classic cars. Traditional cleaning methods rely on soaking in solvents or chemicals, pressure washing for surface dirt, and manual scrubbing for […]

When medical equipment manufacturers assemble medical devices, they have to be sure that the components don’t introduce contamination into the finished product. Such contamination can include shop dirt, manufacturing residue, or metallic contamination from machining. The cleanliness of sub-supplier parts introduces additional uncertainty. When all components are cleaned prior to final assembly, medical device manufacturers […]