Ultrasonic Cleaner FAQs
Ultrasonic cleaners are used for many cleaning tasks. They are very useful because they enable a higher level of cleansing than is provided by almost any other cleaner.
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Function
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The purpose of an ultrasonic cleaner is to thoroughly clean small parts such as jewelry, glasses, precision tools, instruments and other small items. The ultrasonic cleaner uses sound waves combined with heat to dislodge small dirt and bacteria particles that otherwise would not be removed through normal cleaning methods. Ultrasonic cleaners can be found most often in jewelry shops, optometrist's offices and veterinarians offices. These three places use a lot of small instruments and items which benefit the most from micro-cleaning.
Features
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Ultrasonic cleaning devices are all constructed in a similar way. There is usually a small tank that contains a mixture of cleaning solution and water. The items to be cleaned are placed inside the tank. When the machine is turned on, the sound waves agitate the water in such as way that every crevice of an item is thoroughly cleansed. Most models have a basket placed inside the tank for easy removal. Most ultrasonic cleaners are electric-powered.
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Benefits
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The cleaning power of an ultrasonic cleaner is higher than that of traditional cleaning methods. The benefits from this type of deep cleaning are very important in medical industries as well as any industry that works closely with dirt and bacteria. Hair salons often used ultrasonic cleaners as well to eliminate all dirt and hair particles from their tools.
Considerations
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Some instruments may be too delicate for the cleansing provided by an ultrasonic cleaner. It is important to always use a basket or tray to keep the items from touching the bottom of the cleaning tank. The heat from the tank can damage items. It is important to follow all manufacturer's directions when using the tank. If the water levels get too low in the tank the entire system can overheat and become damaged
Performance
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Most ultrasonic cleaners have three main functions. Cavitation is designed to cleanse with the use of bubbles rapidly changing in size. The sound waves cause the bubbles to form. Degassing is the removal of harmful gasses from the liquid to create a vacuum. Ultrasonic cleaners also clean items through indirect and direct cleaning. Direct cleaning is the cleaning that occurs from the cleaning solution and indirect cleaning occurs from using a higher powered solution placed in a tank inside the main cleaning tank.
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References
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