Ultrasonic Cleaning Fluids by Zenith Ultrasonics
Zenith has a complete selection of ultrasonic cleaning fluids which are optimized for ultrasonic use. Each cleaning fluid is formulated for specific contaminants and metals, and in some cases there are more-than-one cleaning solution that could be used for a particular parts cleaning job. Zenith’s engineers can assist you in determining which ultrasonic cleaning fluids would be best for your particular application.
Z-60 Aqueous Alkaline Cleaning Fluid
Z-60 aqueous alkaline cleaning fluid is our most successful general purpose steel and stainless steel cleaner. This ultrasonic cleaning solution is suitable for the following applications and materials:
- Removes lubricants, coolants, general shop contaminants, and other common contaminants.
- Commonly used at concentrations of 5-10% in water
- pH of 11-11.5
- Used at temperatures below 150 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sold in 4 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums
- Perfect for steel stamping or CNC manufactured parts.
Agent ACS Multi-metal Cleaner
When you need to remove light contaminants from aluminum parts, or parts made of different metals, Agent ACS is the perfect ultrasonic cleaning solution.
- Removes lubricants, coolants, general shop contaminants, ink, and other common contaminants.
- Commonly used at concentrations of 5-15% in water.
- Includes brighteners to brighten the appearance of aluminum and other materials
- pH of 11-11.5
- Used at temperatures below 150 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sold in 5 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums
- Perfect for light-duty automotive, aerospace , firearms, and most other general duty cleaning applications
Super Citrus Multi-Metal Semi-Aqueous Degreaser/Cleaner
Super Citrus is a non-hazardous biodegradable terpene cleaner which is manufactured of orange peel extract. Although it is mixed with water, it acts like a solvent, dissolving heavy oil and grease contamination with ease.
- Perfect for light-medium-duty .automotive and transmission parts cleaning applications.
- Removes oil, grease, burned carbon residues, transmission fluid, and other contaminants.
- Multi-metal safe. Cleans aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, copper, and other materials.
- Commonly used at concentrations of 5-15% in water.
- pH of 10-10.5.
- Highly effective when used at ambient temperatures.
- Sold in 5 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums.
- Lasts longer than most aqueous alkaline cleaning fluids.
Super Citrus Plus High-Strength Multi-Metal Cleaner
Super Citrus Plus is a non-hazardous biodegradable terpene cleaner which is manufactured of orange peel extract that is a higher-strength version of our Super Citrus cleaner. Although it is mixed with water, it acts like a solvent, dissolving heavy oil and grease contamination with ease. Commonly used for automotive cleaning applications to remove heavy deposits of burned carbon, oil, grease, clutch residues, and other similar contaminants.
- Perfect for heavy duty automotive and transmission parts cleaning applications.
- Removes oil, grease, burned carbon residues, transmission fluid, glues, gum, tar, and other contaminants.
- Multi-metal safe. Cleans aluminum, brass, steel, stainless steel, copper, and other materials.
- Commonly used at concentrations of 5-15% in water.
- pH of 12-12.5.
- Highly effective when used at ambient temperatures.
- Sold in 5 gallon cases or 55 gallon drums.
- Lasts longer than most aqueous alkaline cleaning fluids.
- Separates oils for easy removal from the bath to extend life.
UHD Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner
UHD is Zenith’s highly-alkaline heavy duty cleaning fluid which is used to remove the toughest contaminants from steel or stainless steel parts. Very-low conductivity yields no-spot cleaning results, and built-in rust/oxidation inhibitor is included.
- Used for removing inks, polishing/buffing compounds, oils, greases, wax, drawing compounds, metalworking fluids, and carbonaceous soils.
- No-spot cleaning results even when used with no-rinse cleaning applications.
- Typically used at 1-10% concentrations at temperatures from 110-165 degrees F.
- Remains clear even at elevated temperature (high cloud point).
- Not compatible with aluminum, magnesium, copper, zinc, lead, tin, or their alloys.
- Non-foaming formulation is perfect for wire cleaning or other applications which high circulation rates.
NFC1500 No-Foam Non-Silicated Cleaner
NFC1500 is a no-foam alkaline cleaning agent which does not include silicates that leave residues on parts or equipment. Perfect for spray washers or ultrasonic cleaners, it is multi-metal-safe and has a pH of less than 10 when mixed with water.
- Non-foaming cleaning agent.
- Removes metalworking fluids, greases, inks, polishing/buffing compounds, and other contaminants.
- Will not leave sludge or residues on equipment when it dries on the surface.
- Excellent choice for pre-plating or coating applications.
- Exceptional wetting and rinsing properties.
- 5 gallons pails or 55 gallon drums are available.
Scale Remover 22
Scale remover 22 is an acidic cleaning agent used to remove rust and scale from steel components or oxidation/tarnish from copper and brass parts.
- Removes rust, scale, mineral deposits, oxidation, and tarnish
- Commonly used at concentrations of 2-10% in water.
- NOT to be used with aluminum parts
- pH of 1.5-2
- Sold in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums
- Perfect for in-line copper wire and brass cleaning applications.
CP2 One-step Cleaning/Passivation Agent
CP2 is a one-step phosphate-free cleaning fluid that simultaneously passivates parts using citric acid. No neutralizing agents are required after the process.
- Removes rust, scale, mineral deposits, oxidation, and other contaminants.
- Typically used at 10-30% concentration.
- Passivates parts in 4-20 minutes depending upon bath temperature.
- Free-rinsing and biodegradable.
- pH of 2.5 in concentrated form
- Sold in 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums
ZENOPAR High-flash Hydrocarbon Cleaning Fluid
Zenopar is a very unique hydrocarbon cleaning fluid that has a flash point of 212 degrees F. It is commonly used as a metal strip degreaser prior to hydrogen annealing and will not leave any hydrocarbon residues after this process.
- Ultra-high-flash hydrocarbon degreaser.
- Compatible with all metals.
- No rinsing operation is required.
- Odorless at lower operating temperatures.
- Typically used at low temperatures.
RP 408 Aqueous Rust Preventative
RP 408 is an aqueous rust preventative fluid which is typically added to the final of a cleaning operation to prevent rusting of steel parts or oxidation/discoloration of other metals.
- Used at concentrations of 1-2% for up to 90 days of protection.
- Used at higher concentrations for longer protection.
- Does not typically interfere with subsequent coating or painting operations.
- Very light detergent odor.
