So how does ultrasonic cleaning work?
Many of you have asked how ultrasonic technology works and why it is cutting-edge and revolutionary. We've prepared an article detailing how it works, we explain step by step the performance of the ultrasonic machines, as well as its potential uses in the following applications: Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical & Medical, Plastics, Marine and Aeronautics.
The basis of its technology is ultrasound.
How does ultrasound work?
Ultrasound are sound waves with frequencies beyond what is perceptible by human beings. Its name may be familiar because some animals use them for orientation, for example bats, and it is the same technology used for maritime sonar systems.
These type of waves can propagate through different materials, for example, air or liquid.
What does an ultrasonic cleaner do?
Ultrasonic cleaning works by longitudinal waves produced in the liquid where the parts or elements to be cleaned are immersed. It is about breaking the links of all the particles that are not part of the component, but are housed in it.
Thus, ultrasonic washers, either with water or using a specific solution, create small bubbles that remove dirt, grease, rust or any other material that has been added to the surface of the part.
What does an ultrasonic cleaning machine consist of?
An ultrasonic machine or ultrasonic washing machine basically consists of:
1. A tank in which the part to be cleaned is immersed.
2. A generator and an ultrasound emitter.
3. And water or a specific ultrasonic cleaner solution.
There are many applications for this technology, it is not only used in industrial cleaning. Ultrasonic machines can also be found in medical applications such as ultrasound scans, as well as in aesthetic treatments as an alternative to surgery.
What is ultrasonic cleaning used for?
What is truly revolutionary about this technology is that, autonomously, without wasting hours and effort, a thorough cleaning takes place, even in places that are difficult to access and in many cases without the need to disassemble the part.
What can be cleaned with ultrasonic?
The applications of ultrasonic cleaning are diverse, ranging from skin care, to cleaning surgical material and industrial engineering components.
Portable Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines
In the case of cleaning solutions, portable ultrasound machines are small washing machines that allow the cleaning of jewellery, watches, glasses, or small electrical parts. They are also frequently used in laboratories for cleaning medical or surgical material, in a highly effective way and as a prior step to sterilisation.
Industrial ultrasonic cleaning
One of the most common uses for ultrasonic cleaning equipment is the industrial industry. Our ultrasound equipment can be purchased or rented as standard or can be tailor-made specifically for the needs of the factory or industry. For example:
– The automotive industry (see below).
– The food industry, for example, the washing of moulds, and in the cleaning process of some foods.
– Pharmaceutical and medical industry. In this sector they are mainly used to remove chemicals, oils or pigments.
– Plastic and mould industry as it is capable of generating extraordinary results in all types of injection moulds, plastic, aluminium and rubber.
– Marine industry and maintenance. Ultrasonic cleaning in this sector is especially relevant, since it concerns the washing of large parts, such as heat exchangers, intercoolers or tube bundle with unbeatable results compared to traditional washing.
– Aeronautic industry and maintenance, in the cleaning of heat interchangers, injection pumps etc.
Ultrasonic cleaning in the automotive industry
One of the most common uses of ultrasonic cleaning is in the automotive workshop. Turbowash, in association with Tierratech have a specific range of parts washers suitable for cleaning carburettors, cleaning engines, cleaning diesel injectors, etc.
Ultrasonic cleaning technology eliminates the manual cleaning of parts. It achieves optimal results in the shortest possible time and with little manipulation.
In short, ultrasonics are an optimal cleaning solution, since they require less human manipulation, and consumes less time and energy than traditional methods.
ECS Turbowash ultrasonic cleaning equipment is available to rent or purchase. Call us at 00 353 1 6978069 or email info@turbowash.ie for further information.