There are several different types of industrial ultrasonic cleaning machines, with a variety of configurations and characteristics determined by the cleaning application. The size, power, frequency and control of the cleaning system will affect the cleaning capability of the system. Choosing the right type of industrial ultrasonic cleaning machine is essential to obtain the best cleaning performance.

                                                                                                          

System type

Although ultrasonic cleaning machines work in much the same way, different types of cleaning systems include desktop or desktop systems, turn-key systems, and large industrial systems. In order to clean one type of widget with the same contaminants, turnkey desktops are usually the most appropriate. These compact systems are integrated on a small surface and operate at 120V and a frequency. The frequency chosen matches the part to be cleaned and the dirt to be removed, and the small tank can be cleaned effectively at lower power.

Desktop systems are larger and can be integrated turnkey systems or assembled from a single component. The choice of separate ultrasonic generators and transducers increases the flexibility of cleaning operations and allows cleaning of many different types of parts and removal of different contaminants. The generators and transducers can be switched to obtain the desired different frequencies, or they can operate on multiple frequencies.

Large industrial systems are characterized by tanks that can accommodate long or large-scale products. The ultrasonic generator is individually mounted and may require multiple transducers to fill the tank with ultrasonic waves. The design of these systems is essential to ensure that ultrasonic cleaning is carried out uniformly throughout the tank.

Select system features

To ensure that the selected industrial ultrasonic cleaner works as intended, it must use the correct frequency and provide the required power for the application. The sensor can be installed in a water tank, or it can be a loose immersion device. The tank can hold pure water, or the cleaning fluid can contain a mild detergent or solvent. For some applications, heated cleaning solutions can improve cleaning performance.

The selection of cleaning frequency is essential to remove dirt quickly and thoroughly while avoiding damage to the object to be cleaned. A cleaning frequency range of 20 to 40 khz provides relatively quick cleaning, but may corrode the surface of fine objects. High-frequency washers offer a gentler method of cleaning, but take longer to remove dirt. The ideal choice is to clean the parts can withstand the lowest frequency. Once the frequency is selected, the system power must be high enough to fill the tank evenly with sound waves. For example, a 1200W system could handle several cubic feet of water.

When using an existing cleaning tank, a separate immersion sensor is usually the simplest solution. For systems with new tanks, the selection of tanks with built-in sensors avoids sensor placement and vibration problems. When a heated cleaning solution is to be used, a heating tank is required, and if the cleaning solution contains a solvent, a tank suitable for holding the solvent shall be used.

Special measures such as heating or using mild chemicals can help with difficult cleaning tasks. Heating is useful when cleaning heavy contaminants with oils and oils because higher temperatures soften surface contaminants and make them easier to remove. Specific solvents or detergents designed to dissolve certain contaminated materials can also speed up cleaning and ensure complete removal of the substance.