In any industrial environment, for any industrial process, it is essential to keep industrial components clean. Clean parts help the machine run smoothly; they help minimize process defects or errors; they protect sensitive parts from damage, contamination, and corrosion; They have improved the quality of almost every aspect of their industrial operations.
If you are considering integrating ultrasonic cleaning into your industrial operations, we strongly believe that for most industrial applications you should keep some important considerations in mind before you invest in equipment. These include:
Parts: the specific characteristics of the parts you need to clean, from shape and size to durability and composition, can determine what units and sizes are best for the job.
Ultrasonic power: the most common ultrasonic power is 40 kHz, for different applications have a variety of frequencies, ranging from 25 kHz to 200 kHz. In general, the smaller the kHz and the larger the cavitation bubble, the greater the power it contains. The larger the kHz, the smaller the cavitation bubble. In the latter case, smaller bubbles provide high precision and gentle cleaning. Also, note that the Watt of the generator will match the Watt and kHz of the transducer. One thing to consider in your decision is the watt-per-gallon (WPG). Most tanks will be below 40 WPG and are suitable for low-density materials such as plastics and aluminum.
Portability: Do you anticipate the need to move the ultrasonic cleaner to a different location in the facility? If so, you may want to consider cleaning machines with casters for ease of movement.
Contaminants: devices with side-mounted or bottom-mounted transducers should be adequate for cleaning oil, water-based coolants, and light fouling on industrial components because the oil will float and very little dirt will be deposited on the bottom of the tank. Even so, you lose the ability of the side-mounted transducer to attack parts in different directions. In addition, agitation enhances the cleaning effect of the ultrasonic cleaner by cavitation of moving parts. For heavily soiled items, it is best to choose a device with a side-mounted transducer, this is because the amount of dirt, carbon, and dirt that falls to the bottom of the tank during cleaning can build up on top of the transducer in the bottom-mounted unit and dampen the sound, limiting the cleaning force.
Multi-stage options: ultrasonic industrial parts cleaners usually have a first-, second-, and third-stage system. The one or more parts you need to clean, as well as the filtration required to complete the job, and the degree of heat drying necessary, usually determine which one is right for you.
Location and environment: Inside and outside the facility, location and environment are important factors in determining where ultrasonic cleaning machines should be located in the facility and what special equipment, if any, is required to protect them from atmospheric and temperature factors.
If you are considering using ultrasonic cleaning to solve your industrial cleaning challenges, you have probably studied several cleaning methods. As we have said before, different cleaning methods apply to specific applications. In other words, there is no one approach for all applications. The application of ultrasonic cleaning machines is also an ideal choice for many industrial, automotive, aerospace, and medical applications. If you have any questions about industrial parts cleaning methods or industrial parts cleaning agents, or if you want to know about ultrasonic cleaning machines for industrial applications, you can contact us, we can provide you with professional answers for the first time.
