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September 20, 2018

10 things you need to know before buying an ultrasonic cleaner

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A little search in the web will convince first-time buyers of an ultrasonic cleaner that the selection meant almost endless and with prices and features "all over the map." those looking to replace their ultrasonic cleaner may also be confused by the array of features Available and have cause to wonder what they really need for their ultrasonic cleaning procedures. This post will help ease feature selection by letting you focus in on what you really need to do your job – cleaning. Parts or doing sample preparations

1. Choose the correct dimensions of the ultrasonic cleaner for tank your specific needs.

Put another way, how large are the parts of cleansing or the number of samples processed? Measure the dimensions of largest parts to be cleaned (or number of flasks or beakers to be processed) and make sure to select a tank that will accommodate them. In addition, pay attention to the internal dimensions of the parts or sample baskets. Baskets are discussed below.

You'll also need to know the working depth of the cleaning fluid as it relates to the size of parts you're cleaning. The working depth is the distance from the inside bottom surface of the basket to the surface of the liquid in a filled Tank. It's important because parts being cleaned must be fully immersed in the liquid. Sample prep, on the other hand, may require less depth because the entire container need not be immersed in the solution. (Special units are designed for sample prep operations. )

Product specs for benchtop ultrasonic cleaners may not include the information.

2. What is your purpose for using an ultrasonic cleaner? Are you cleaning or are you processing samples?

Put another way, what is it you are doing? Ultrasonic cleaners do a lot more than clean parts such as gears, carburetors, PCB boards and in the lab they are broadly employed to degas solvents, disperse nanoparticles, and emulsify, dissolve, disperse and Otherwise prepare lab samples.

If you are cleaning parts, to get started you need to consider the following before making a selection:

2. Identify what type of contamination to be removed; there's a big difference, as you can imagine, between removing coolant from machined parts, varnish deposits from a carburetor, ink from printing rolls, and blood and tissue residues from the surgical instruments.

How the composition of the product being cleaned; different parameters apply to cleaning aircraft engine components and glass capillaries.

How will you part clean after? How do you define "clean"? Will you be cleaning batches or individual parts? What is the component size and weight?

Once you define exactly what you're trying to achieve the following points will help narrow down your equipment selection. Then it's time to contact KDW for specific recommendations. You can visit us at www.smtsplicetape.com.

3. Add baskets to your spec sheet.

Ultrasonic cleaner baskets and accessories

Baskets - with insulated handles facilitate placing and removing parts being cleaned in hot liquid. They also keep parts, flasks and beakers off the tank bottom where they the suppress vibration and lower cleaning effectiveness.

The in terms of tank life keep in mind that the bottom of the tank is a vibrating membrane. The any solid item, as particularly a metal part, can act as a drill the while the ultrasound is operating. Over time this can wear a hole In the tank. That's a good enough reason to use baskets.

Some baskets hang on the tank rim; others are equipped with rubber-coated feet positioned near the corners of the tank bottom where vibration is at a minimum. Fine mesh baskets for small parts can be positioned in beakers or standard baskets.

4. How to specify an ultrasonic frequency.

An ultrasonic frequency is produced by generator-powered transducers bonded to the bottom of the tank. They vibrate in kilohertz (kHz or the thousands of cycles per second) above the hearing range, which is approximately 20 is kHz.

Most ultrasonic cleaners operate between 35 and 45 kHz. This frequency range is well suited to the vast majority of cleaning tasks. Sample prep is often accomplished with units operating at 37 kHz.

A lower frequency such as 25 kHz produces larger cavitation bubbles. When these bubbles implode they release a larger amount of cleaning energy. For coarse cleaning such as removal of lapping abrasives or polishing paste, a lower frequency will be more effective.

Note that the lower the frequency, the louder the cleaning operation. Sound-deadening tank lids with insulation are a good idea when operating at 25 kHz.

A fine frequency produces smaller cavitation bubbles. These cover fine featured complex surfaces more thoroughly and are gentler than low frequencies. For fine cleaning of very delicate jewelry, electronics, and soft metals with polished surfaces consider a unit operating at 80 – 130 kHz. Are cleaning capillary tubes or spectrophotometer cuvettes you will need a unit that operates at 80 kHz or higher.

If you are cleaning a variety of materials consider a dual-frequency ultrasonic cleaner.

5. Does your ultrasonic cleaning call for a heated cleaning solution?

For example, a hot cleaning solution is best for removing oils, machining coolants and a whole host of other contaminants from the About the any surface can you the just of think of.

If this is at the case for your requirements you can improve throughput by a using ultrasonic cleaners with thermostat-controlled heaters.

6. The pulse mode boosts ultrasonic power

If you are cleaning products with particularly tenacious contaminants specify an ultrasonic cleaner equipped with a pulse mode. Pulse mode boosts ultrasonic power 20% on some models to remove stubborn contaminants.

7. Understanding ultrasonic power

When an ultrasonic cleaner is running, electrical power is consumed evenly but it is released in intervals to create the sound waves that shape the ultrasonic signal. Some manufacturers report ultrasonic peak power, others report average power, and some report both. When comparing equipment you Must compare based on the same criterion otherwise you'd be comparing apples with oranges.

While more power usually indicates faster and more effective cleaning, more power is not always better. Too much power can damage electronic parts, the surface finish on a soft metal (eg Aluminum), and other delicate items. Power is a useful feature.

Keep in mind that the larger the volume of solution, the more ultrasonic power will be needed for cleaning. Most cleaners run at an average power of 50 to 100 watts per gallon, so the larger the tank the more power you need.

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8. Selecting ultrasonic cleaner accessories

A variety of accessories are available to support the use of ultrasonic cleaners. Blending, dissolving and dispersing are facilitated when suspending samples in a water bath with a surfactant. Use flask holders, flask holders, test tube holders or specially designed lids to hold beakers.

The beakers and beaker holders are also useful the when cleaning small parts with volatile media. The if high bath temperatures are a use with concern as a cooling coil attached to a cold water line serves as mentioned in as a heat exchanger to prevent at the bath from Overheating.

9. Selecting the right MKS series ultrasonic cleaning machine for your specific needs.

The MKS series ultrasonic cleaning machines are a collection of different models of the ultrasonic cleaning machines. The MKS series ultrasonic cleaning machines offers various machine dimensions to suit different needs or cleaning requirements. The main cleaning part of MKS series ultrasonic cleaning machines is made of durable Industrial plate and professional industrial transducer (head). Its case is made of high quality stainless steel material. Check our product catalog and find the appropriate ultrasonic cleaning machine for your needs. Contact us to learn more about MKS series ultrasonic cleaning machines.

The MKS series ultrasonic machine is a collection of different models different sizes of the ultrasonic cleaning machine.

Available in the following machine dimensions;

MKS-060AL - 400 * 300 * 380 (mm)

MKS-080AL - 430 * 350 * 380 (mm)

MKS-100AL - 600 * 350 * 380 (mm)

MKS-120AL - 600 * 350 * 480 (mm)

MKS-180AL - 650 * 400 * 580 (mm)

MKS-240AL - 650 * 400 * 580 (mm)

MKS-360AL - 700 * 500 * 720 (mm)

10. You can now decide and choose on what's the best ultrasonic cleaner you need.

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