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Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions and PH Levels
The best ultrasonic cleaning solution is dependent upon what is being cleaned and what type of contaminant is dirtying it. The pH levels of ultrasonic cleaning solutions vary greatly. The most basic component of chemistry is pH. Levels range from 0 to 14, with lower levels being more acidic and higher levels being more alkaline. […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning for the Food Industry
Every food processing plant and restaurant, regardless of size, should be using ultrasonic cleaners. Omegasonics has a wide variety of cleaners and custom ultrasonic cleaning tanks for every food processing plant and restaurant to choose from. Food processing machines need to be cleaned regularly and thoroughly for processing plants to meet food safety standards. Without […]
How Do Ultrasonic Cleaners Work?
How does ultrasonic cleaning and cavitation work? Ultrasonic cleaning is a process that uses ultrasound or sound waves (usually from 20–400 kHz) and an appropriate cleaning solution (sometimes ordinary tap water) to clean items. The ultrasound can be used with just water, but use of a cleaning agent appropriate for the item to be cleaned […]
Benefits of Filtration in Ultrasonic Tank
Unlike regular washing equipment where the grease and grime continue to circulate in the cleaning tank, an ultrasonic tank filtration system removes any grease, dirt, or other particles from the tank as they are removed from the object being cleaned. This is particularly beneficial to your equipment when cleaning an object that can let shards […]
Factors That Affect Ultrasonic Cleaning
There are several factors that affect ultrasonic cleanings, but perhaps the most important is the object you are cleaning. Ultrasonic cleaning is an effective cleaning solution for a number of items. From small pieces of jewelry to large engine parts. Even electronics can be cleaned this way. Factors such as cleaner frequency, cleaning temperature, tank […]
The Advantages of Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning has been around for a few decades now, but it was not commonly used outside of the medical and aerospace industries until more recently. It was thought to be too high tech and too expensive for other industries, such as automotive or power sports, but that attitude is now changing. Ultrasonic cleaning could […]
What Electronics Can Be Cleaned in an Ultrasonic Cleaner
If you read our blog regularly, you already know that ultrasonic cleaners offer one of the most effective ways to clean many products. Now, it may seem odd to consider cleaning electronics in this fashion, but you would be surprised to know there are a wide variety of electronics that can be used using our […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning for Gun Shop Owners and Collectors
For those who own firearms, you know breaking down your firearm and cleaning it can be a very time-consuming task. Depending upon the firearm, breaking it down and hand-cleaning it could take hours, especially for those less experienced in cleaning the firearm properly. Imagine this process for someone who owns a gun store and offers […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners for Hobbyists and Home Use
The holiday season is officially upon us. From Halloween right through the New Year, the home will be decorated with items that see sunlight only once a year. For many, that means digging out old decorations and miniatures to decorate the home. Point being, with all of these items in storage, some of your favorites, […]
Using Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines for Dental Offices
Medical instruments must be impeccably cleaned and sanitized… this is not a secret. Even minor contamination of instruments could lead to significant health problems for the patient and obvious legal issues for the dentist. Some smaller offices are still cleaning these instruments by hand, which not only takes considerable time but can also possibly leave […]
How the Automotive Industry Benefits from Ultrasonic Cleaners
Anyone that has ever worked in a garage (or even on their own car, for that matter) can testify as to how dirty automotive parts can get. Trying to clean these parts using traditional cleaning methods often means the parts are not completely cleaned after a single pass, leading to lower performance or even more […]
Can We Clean Plastics with Ultrasonic Industrial Cleaning Equipment?
If you are not familiar with the cleaning process when using ultrasonic industrial cleaners, wondering if plastics can be used is a very fair question. At some point, even if you have not used industrial cleaning equipment, you have more than likely put something made of plastic in your dishwasher, thinking it would be fine. […]
Matching the Proper Cleaning Agent to Its Cleaning Application
You can have the best cleaning equipment on the market, but that investment will be for naught if you don’t have the proper cleaning agents. Regardless of your industry, you must have ALL the right tools to ensure your equipment is appropriately cleaned. Of course, we believe that starts with ultrasonic industrial cleaners, but it […]
Advantages of Filtration in Ultrasonic Tank
If you are unfamiliar with the ultrasonic cleaning process, it is probably unlike the equipment you are used to using with standard tank cleaners and industrial washers. There are numerous benefits to these amazing industrial cleaners, but the main one we will focus on today is the benefits of ultrasonic filter tanks. What is an […]
Cleaning for the Food Industry
If there was ever an industry that can benefit from the benefits of ultrasonic industrial cleaning equipment, it is the food industry. When you look at this industry from top to bottom, meaning preparation, slaughtering, production, packaging, and service, every stage along the way offers a chance for contamination. In addition to the contamination factors, […]
Advantages of Using Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
Just about every industry in existence needs cleaning equipment… but some require far better than others. For instance, an accounting firm will have the basic cleaning supplies, but a CPA will hardly put as much thought into his cleaning supplies as someone in the filter cleaning industry or the pharmaceutical industry. It is those individuals […]
How Heat Affects Cleaning
When you think of industrial cleaning equipment, one of the first thoughts that probably comes to mind is power. There is another significant factor when measuring the effectiveness of industrial ultrasonic cleaners, however, and that would be heat. Believe it or not, heat is actually the more important because properly heated cleaning equipment can significantly […]
7 Factors to consider when choosing the best ultrasonic cleaner in 2025
What makes a good ultrasonic cleaner? These 7 factors will help you answer the questions “how do I choose an industrial ultrasonic cleaner and what is the right ultra sonic cleaner for your cleaning application”. Ultrasonic cleaner frequency What frequency is best for ultrasonic cleaning or as some refer to as ultrasound cleaning? Ultrasonic cleaning […]
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