About Michael Pedzy

Michael Pedzy, former owner of Zenith Ultrasonics, has over 45 years of hand-on experience with ultrasonic cleaners, cleaning parts for thousands of customers using hundreds of chemical formulations and solving some of the most difficult ultrasonic cleaning applications. As a multi-patent-holder of ultrasonic cleaning technology improvements including the original multi-frequency ultrasonic technology known as CROSSFIRE, and the ADVANTAGE Automation System for ultrasonic cleaners, he is uniquely qualified to assist customers with the best ultrasonic technologies and equipment for their particular needs.

Citric vs. Nitric Passivation: Which Is Better for Stainless Steel?

Every stainless steel manufacturing operation eventually asks the same question: nitric or citric? The debate over citric vs nitric passivation is common among process engineers, quality managers, and procurement teams evaluating how to remove free iron contamination and restore corrosion resistance on finished parts. Both chemistries are proven, both meet industry standards, and both have

By |2026-08-14T07:54:26-04:00August 14th, 2026|Technology|Comments Off on Citric vs. Nitric Passivation: Which Is Better for Stainless Steel?

Hidden Tank Design Flaws Can Sabotage Ultrasonic Cleaning Results

Ultrasonic cleaning is often praised for its precision, repeatability, and efficiency, but those outcomes hinge on much more than transducer placement or generator specs. At the center of it all is the cleaning tank itself. While manufacturers tend to focus on power and frequency, the physical design of the tank is frequently overlooked, even though

By |2026-02-19T08:54:00-05:00January 9th, 2026|Engineering & System Design|Comments Off on Hidden Tank Design Flaws Can Sabotage Ultrasonic Cleaning Results
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