Ultrasonic cleaning makes use of immersion and high-frequency sound waves to create a powerful, deeply penetrating cleaning process that removes contaminants including dirt, oil, grease, etc. Ultrasonic cleaning can reach tight spaces that other cleaning processes often miss. If you're looking for a high-precision cleaning process to remove the most stubborn contaminants, please count on Alfa Chemistry. Our professional ultrasonic cleaning services are focused on solving your problems in electroplating or other surface treatments.
Ultrasonic cleaning process
Prewash: The aim is to remove the bulk of oil and other contaminants.
Ultrasonic cleaning: In ultrasonic cleaning, high-frequency sound waves generate a powerful microscopic scrubbing action on material surfaces to eliminate residual debris effectively.
Dual-stroke oscillation: The materials are moved to a working zone within the system that rinses them using a dual-stroke oscillation process.
Benefits of ultrasonic cleaning
The benefits of ultrasonic cleaning include but are not limited to the following.
- Ultrasonic cleaning systems can clean inside holes smaller than the width of a human hair, which cannot be replicated by other methods such as spraying.
- Compared to other methods, ultrasonic cleaning can clean the inside of tubing, injection mold gas cavities, and other similar components with greater efficiency.
- Ultrasonic energy has the unique capability to penetrate through material walls and trigger cavitation in liquid cleaning solutions, allowing for thorough cleaning of substances deeply located within the substrate.
Influencing factors of ultrasonic cleaning
Alfa Chemistry has the ability to control the parameters of the ultrasonic washers or ultrasonic cleaning solution according to the characteristics of the parts in order to achieve the best cleaning results.
- Type of cleaning solution
The selection of the cleaning solution for the ultrasonic cleaning process is critical and should be tailored to the specific metal type and contaminants present on the surface. For example, an alkaline soap with a relatively high pH level can remove dirt, oil or grease from soft metals. However, if the pH is too high, it could damage the parts.
The temperature of the bath has a direct impact on cleaning results. For normal ultrasonic cleaning applications, the ideal temperature range is between 135-150 °F. Temperatures below this range will not produce the desired cleaning effect, while a higher temperature may cause the chemical composition of the cleaning solution to break down or damage the components.
As far as output frequency, 40 kHz works best for most cleaning applications. A higher output frequency can produce smaller scrubbing bubbles, which are ideal for cleaning microscopic debris. Conversely, a lower output frequency may result in larger bubbles for effective cleaning of heavy parts.
Why choose us?
For many years, Alfa Chemistry has been providing customers with engineered solutions in metal finishing. Regardless of the industry, surface treatment or application, the principle issues surrounding the art and science of metal finishing remain the same. You can trust Alfa Chemistry for:
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