Ultrasonic cleaning process
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© Sonoswiss AG
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Cleaning process SW 60 / 150 / 240 Ultrasonic cleaner
Today, cleaning by ultrasound is the most modern fine cleaning method.
The electric high-frequency energy created by an ultrasonic generator is transformed
into mechanical energy by piezo-electrical transducer systems and is then transmitted
into the bath.
This process creates millions of tiny vacuum bubbles which implode due to the
variations of pressure caused by the ultrasonic activity. Highly energetic liquid jets are
created. These jets remove dirt particles from surfaces and even from the smallest
grooves and bores.
Basically, the cleaning result depends on four factors:
Mechanical
energy
Ultrasonic energy is probably the most important mechanical
factor in the cleaning process. This energy must be transmitted
through a liquid medium to the surfaces which are to be cleaned.
The present Sonoswiss units are equipped with the innovative
sweep-technology: electronic oscillation of the sound field
(sweep function) prevents the formation of zones of low
performance in the ultrasonic bath.
Cleaning media
For saponification and removal of the dirt particles a suitable
cleaning agent is required. We have a large range of cleaning
media on offer.
Temperature
The effect of the cleaning medium is improved by the optimised
temperature of the cleaning liquid.
Cleaning period
The cleaning period depends on the degree and the kind of
contamination and on the correct selection of ultrasonic energy,
cleaning agent and temperature.
