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What is ultrasonic cleaning?February 2009

Ultrasonic cleaning explained...

The range of the human ear is from about 16 Hertz to 16 kilo Hertz, Middle C is 216 Hertz, a grasshopper call around 7 kilohertz and a bat signal about 70 kilohertz. Beyond human audible range is called ‘Ultrasonic’. Most ultrasonic cleaners operate in the range of 30 to 50 kilohertz; ours have an operating frequency of 30-40 kilohertz. Ultrasonic cleaners function by producing sound waves that are transmitted into the tank and cleaning solution. These waves create millions of microscopic bubbles, which collapse or ‘implode’, releasing large amounts of energy, which scrub the surface clean. This process is called ‘Cavitation’. Ultrasonic cleaners have many applications including the cleaning of: Dental Instruments Dentures Endoscopes Veterinary Instruments Chiropody Instruments Clocks and Watches Jewellery Printed Circuit Boards ... and many more. A ‘generator’ located within the ultrasonic cleaner develops the high frequency power. This supplies the power to the ‘transducer’, which creates the sound waves in the tank. Apart from the strength of the ultrasonic waves, an equally important part of the cleaning process is the solution used. An incorrect solution will slow down the cleaning process and cause poor results.

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