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Water-Based Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner Solution Limits Waste Stream
Minimizing damage to the environment has always been important, but “green” solutions have become more popular these days for everything from energy sources to cleaning supplies. A major component of the environmental control solution involves minimizing waste when cleaning parts in factories and manufacturing plants. The latest answer to the issue of minimizing industrial waste […]
Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner… A Better Way
Ultrasound is a sound wave whose frequency is higher than the range of the human ear, i.e. greater than 18 kHz. Presently, ultrasound is used in many applications ranging from the cleaning of equipment gears and valves, medical imaging devices, machined parts and, of course, carburetors. Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner An ultrasonic cleaning system has the […]
Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners Keep Employees Safe
Removing contamination from parts can be an expensive time-consuming process that can put employees at risk. The most common method for cleaning parts has always been by hand. However, this method exposes workers to unnecessary risks due to potential cuts and punctures from sharp edges, injury from heavy parts being dropped and exposing employees to harsh […]
Green Clean! Ultrasonic Cleaning is Environmentally Safe and Friendly
Companies are increasingly paying attention to their impact upon the environment. Alternate cleaning methods can release toxic chemicals and greenhouse gases into the environment, and require the consumption of considerably more energy. Here are a few reasons why switching to ultrasonic cleaning is better for the environment and your business: Gentler Ultrasonic Cleaning Detergents Ultrasonic […]
Perfect Pitch: The Benefits of an Ultrasonic Instrument Cleaner
One major benefit of ultrasonic cleaning is the ability to clean small, intricate pieces quickly and effectively. A great example of this is with the cleaning of brass instruments. Saliva leaves behind corrosive acids and mineral deposits that build-up on valves and tone holes. Even slides, like on a trombone, can start to stick. Manually […]
Cleaning More than You Think with Ultrasonics
How Ultrasonic Cleaning Saved the Day for Harley Davidson Ultrasonic cleaning is not only effective, it is tremendously versatile. Everything from engine parts to printed circuit boards can be cleaned using an ultrasonic cleaner. Here are a few examples of the varied applications our products are used for. In Kansas City, MO, we have a […]
Top 5 Car Parts Cleaned with an Ultrasonic Carb Cleaner
A good ultrasonic cleaning system is a mechanic’s best friend. There is no other tool that can cut hours off of a grimy repair job quite like it. Below are five areas where ultrasonic cleaning can make a huge difference. Carburetors While newer cars do not have carburetors, they are an obvious place to start […]
Know Your Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution
At Omegasonics, we know that there are many different types of ultrasonic cleaner solution. Not all contaminants are removed by all detergents. The type of part you are cleaning also affects your choice of ultrasonic cleaner solution. You would not want to damage what you are cleaning by choosing the wrong solvent. There is an important […]
Ultrasonic Transducers: Piezoelectric vs. Magnetostrictive
Since the development of ultrasonic cleaning systems, only two types of ultrasonic transducers have ever been used to generate the sound waves required for cavitation—piezoelectric and magnetostrictive. Both work effectively, however each has some pluses and minuses; as a result, designers over the years have debated which type is preferable for use in an ultrasonic […]
Putting It All Together – Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems
A complete ultrasonic cleaning system consists of more than just the ultrasonic cleaner itself. Integrated ultrasonic cleaning systems are commonly found in businesses and commercial facilities that rely heavily on parts washing, whether it be at the start of the process to clean the parts for repair or remanufacture, or in the middle of the […]
I Like My Solvent Parts Washer. Why Change to Ultrasonic Cleaning?
So you like your solvent parts washer? Well sure, why wouldn’t you? It has cleaned your parts effectively for the past 20 years. But do you also like handling dangerous chemicals, paying for the added liability insurance coverage, worrying about an explosion, and exposing your employees and the environment to toxic solvents? Probably not. Solvent parts washing […]
A Quality Cleaner – Omegasonics Cleaner
It’s an age-old adage, but its message still holds true today: “You get what you pay for.” That’s a fact, whether you’re buying a car, a mattress, or a refrigerator… and it’s especially true for ultrasonic cleaners. Going cheap may save you some money in the short term, but it may actually end up costing […]
The Importance Of Ultrasonic Safety
In addition to the incredible time-savings we get from ultrasonic cleaning versus cleaning by hand, there are safety and health savings as well. The less contact we must make with the parts we’re cleaning, the less likely injury will occur somewhere during the process. The tools, chemicals, and the parts themselves require special precautions to […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning: Myth vs. Reality
There are a lot of myths about ultrasonic cleaning. Over the years, it seems I’ve heard it all regarding ultrasonic cleaning. I don’t know where or how the mistruths come about, but there is an enormous amount of misinformation in the public domain about best ultrasonic cleaners and what they can and can’t do. Omegasonics […]
Omegasonics the Environmentally Friendly Cleaner
In our modern-day world of green cars, green energy, and green products, it’s nice to know that ultrasonic cleaning is also a green process. Harsh chemicals, solvents, and ozone-depleting chemicals are losing favor with consumers and enterprises alike as we look to reduce our ecological footprint. Ultrasonic cleaners are environmentally friendly because they use safe […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning – An Excellent Choice for Gun Cleaning
After some initial reluctance on the part of gun owners, many are now discovering that ultrasonic cleaning is a safe and excellent choice for gun cleaning and refurbishing. Gun cleaning using an ultrasonic cleaning system is effective, safe, and saves hours of time. We knew it all along, but hunters and sport shooters were hesitant about […]
What are the Different Types of Cleaning Solutions Available for Ultrasonic Cleaners?
There are a seemingly endless variety of cleaning solutions available for us to use in ultrasonic cleaners. Choosing the right one is as important to the ultrasonic cleaning process as the selection of an appropriate temperature and the amount of time the parts will be cleaned. While we must know exactly what the parts are […]
Why Use De-ionized Water in an Ultrasonic Cleaning System?
Many of the parts we place in ultrasonic cleaning systems don’t need—or can’t stand—detergents. Semiconductor wafers, some surgical instruments, many printed circuit boards, delicate antiques, and dental prosthetics are just a few of them. For parts like these and many more, the best cleaning solution to use in ultrasonic cleaners is de-ionized water. It seems […]
