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Top Car Parts to Clean in an Ultrasonic Cleaning System
It’s hard to imagine a tool that was more perfectly designed for the auto mechanic than an ultrasonic cleaning system. Yes, impact wrenches, hydraulic lifts, and computerized diagnostic analyzers are all nice, but no other piece of equipment can cut hours off of a repair or rebuild job like ultrasonic cleaners can. Cleaning tasks that […]
How Long Should a Cycle Take in Ultrasonic Cleaners?
Ultrasonic cleaners are popular because they clean parts and equipment thoroughly and efficiently, work on a wide range of materials, and remove a tremendous variety of contaminants. With all that said, the process is not universal. Ultrasonic cleaning times vary according to a number of variables: the type of contaminant, the cleaning detergent used, the […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning: What is Degassing?
Degassing new solution placed in an ultrasonic cleaning system makes it work effectively to clean parts when needed. How we handle the cleaning solution in our ultrasonic cleaning system has a lot to do with how effectively it will work when we clean parts for the first time. Every time a cleaning solution is handled—whether by […]
Ultrasonic Cleaning: Is There an Optimum Cleaning Frequency?
There is an optimum frequency for ultrasonic cleaning systems, depending on the part and contaminant. Omegasonics explains how frequencies affect cleaning. Ultrasonic cleaning systems are designed and built in a wide range of operating frequencies, from around 25 kHz to 170 kHz. Why such a wide range? Does it even matter? Ultrasonic cleaners are ultrasonic […]
Content Management and Cleaning System Course
Take a look at the upcoming training course that guarantees participants a system they can take back to their companies and implement the first day. Students are taught a proper pack-out in an actual home, not a simulated room. Students also learn how to properly clean smoke damaged items, high end electronics, how to pre-estimate […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners: Cleaning Filling Valves
Ultrasonic cleaners are used in the beverage packaging industry to restore filling valves to a precision state. The beverage industry produces thousands of cans and bottles of product every hour, and ultrasonic cleaners are used to keep the machinery and processes going 24/7. Automated filling stations move continuously to align the cans and bottles, dispense […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners: Cleaning 3D Printed Parts
Ultrasonic cleaners are a reliable, safe, and effective way to remove mold support from the surfaces of a 3D printed part. Parts manufactured by the 3D printing process can take advantage of ultrasonic cleaners to expedite the cleaning and finishing stages after a part is printed. Very intricate and delicate objects, as well as complex […]
Save Those Fire- & Flood-Damaged Items (Using Ultrasonic Cleaning)
If you’ve had the misfortune of being a victim of a flood or fire (and the subsequent water damage), you’re all too aware of the devastating effects they can have on your personal belongings and precious family heirlooms. Standing water will continue to cause damage in the form of decay, warping, and rust, not to […]
Cost-Effective Water and Fire Damage Restoration with Ultrasonic Cleaning
Before ultrasonic cleaning technology came along, if your property was damaged in a fire or flood, most everything had to be thrown out and new items purchased. It was painful enough just replacing those things you could go out and buy, like appliances, dishes, computers, electronics, clothing, and other common household items. But what about […]
Using Ultrasonic Cleaning to Build Solar Panels
Manufacturing solar panels is a delicate and precise process, and ultrasonic cleaning is used during the fabrication and assembly process to ensure the assembled panel performs at peak efficiency when placed in service. Solar panels are constructed of solar cells, which are made of delicate materials coated with thin metal films. Harsh cleaning procedures would […]
The Best Detergent for Ultrasonic Cleaning of Parts
There’s no doubt that ultrasonic cleaning is the most effective method of removing a variety of contaminants from a variety of materials, but to get parts their cleanest, the right combination of time, temperature, and cleaning detergent is required. The type of detergent has perhaps the biggest effect on the result, so understanding the part […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners: 3D Printer Mold Support Cleaning
One of the more popular types of 3D printing is known as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a process in which a part is built by depositing thin layers of material (usually plastics) starting at the bottom of the part and working toward the top. The printer head stays on the same plane at all times, […]
How Do I Know What Size Unit to Get for My Ultrasonic Cleaning Needs?
There’s no need to overbuy when it comes to choosing an ultrasonic cleaning system. Once you’ve decided you want the contaminant removal efficiency, safe detergent solutions, and energy savings afforded by ultrasonic cleaners, the next step is to choose the appropriate size of the unit you need. There are plenty of choices from tabletop to […]
Best Practices for Using Your Ultrasonic Cleaners
Ultrasonic cleaners are phenomenal at cleaning and preparing parts for final assembly or further processing, but you already know that if you own one. What you may not know, however, is that there are a number of things you can and should do to optimize your parts cleaner to keep it running at peak performance. […]
Using Ultrasonic Cleaners In Your Garage or Workshop
Ultrasonic cleaners have a wide range of uses in industrial applications for rapid and thorough cleaning of parts, but were you aware they are also ideal for the small business or home garage owner as well? Whether you’re a hobbyist, shade-tree mechanic, or you run a small repair business, ultrasonic cleaners have a place in […]
Ultra Sonic Cleaning: Determining How Clean Your Parts Are
The amount of time that parts spend in ultrasonic cleaners, along with the type of detergent used and its temperature, determine how clean they’ll be when removed. Obviously, not all parts need to be cleaned to the same degree—it depends on what you’re going to do with them later. Whether you’re using ultra sonic cleaning […]
Ultrasonic Cleaners: Dos and Don’ts
If we expect our ultrasonic cleaners to perform as designed and last for years to come, there are a number of things you should and shouldn’t do to keep them running efficiently. Just as important is your personal safety as you work around and with your ultrasonic cleaning systems—there are some things you should always […]
How Ultra Sonic Cleaners Are Used for Disaster Restoration
No one really wants to think about having to deal with the aftermath of a fire or flood, but the ugly truth is that these potentially catastrophic events happen somewhere on a daily basis, turning lives upside down in the process. Whether it happens to our homes or our businesses, the results can be devastating. […]
