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Learn about the Ultrasonic Cleaning Process

The links below will take you to specific informational web pages that will teach you about the ultrasonic cleaning process. Each link will take you to a new window so that you can quickly navigate back to this page so that you can select another topic. With the information provided in these pages, you will understand the ultrasonic process and be able to make more informed equipment purchasing decisions as a result.

Air Entrapment

Any areas where air is trapped within parts will not be effectively cleaned during the ultrasonic cleaning process.

Aqueous Parts Cleaning

Complete details on the ultrasonic cleaning process and how it works. If you are not familiar with ultrasonic cleaning, start here.

Benefits of Ultrasonic Cleaning

There are many benefits to ultrasonic cleaning, see this page for more information about how it can benefit your process.

Benefits of Oscillation

Learn why oscillation of parts during ultrasonic cleaning can drastically improve the cleaning results of most applications.

Cavitational Erosion

Did you know that ultrasonic cleaners can damage certain parts, and even the cleaning tank itself?

Cleaning Applications

Here is a partial list of common items which are cleaned ultrasonically. Are your parts on this list? If not, no problem!

Cleaning Blind Holes

Cleaning of blind holes and cavities requires that parts be positioned properly and equipment be designed in a certain way.

Cleaning Brass Parts

The cleaning of brass requires slightly different procedures and cleaning fluids. Learn more using the link below.

Do I need Filtration Systems?

Filter systems are usually needed for larger cleaning systems to increase detergent life. Find out more here!

Fluid Movement & Its Effects

Did you know that when fluids are moving in an ultrasonic cleaner that cleaning action is reduced?

Fluid Degassing

Did you know that your ultrasonic cleaner will work best after is has run for an extended time period?

Frequency Sweep

Regardless of what you have heard, Sweep Frequency Ultrasonics do VERY little to improve the cleaning action.

Free Consultations

Zenith offers free no-obligation consultations with engineers with decades of hands-on experience with ultrasonics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most people have many questions about the ultrasonic cleaning process. Perhaps your question is on this list.

General Equipment Guidelines

This page offers general guidelines that are normally followed in the design of ultrasonic cleaning machines.

Multi-frequency Ultrasonics

Multi-frequency ultrasonic cleaners were first developed at Zenith, and there are many differences between designs.

Part Positioning

The position of your parts in an ultrasonic cleaner can be crucial in obtaining the desired results.

Preventing Rust & Oxidation

If your parts are made of steel, the cleaning fluids in use must have properties that will prevent them from rusting.

Rinsing Parts Properly

The methods of type of water you use in the rinsing process will determine the end quality of the cleaning result.

Temperature Effects

The temperature at which you clean parts can drastically affect the ultrasonic scrubbing action in the tank.

Transducer Types

There are generally 2 different types of transducers used in the construction of ultrasonic cleaning machines.

Ultrasonic Energy Distribution

Ultrasonic cleaners, regardless of manufacturer, do NOT distribute scrubbing action evenly in the tank.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Fluid Selection

Selecting the proper ultrasonic cleaning fluid is the 2nd most important step, the first is selecting the best cleaning system.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Process

The ultrasonic cleaning process varies depending upon customer requirements. Learn the basics here!

Ultrasonic Damage

Learn about how ultrasonic cleaners can damage parts, transducers, and other objects by reading this guide.

Ultrasonic Frequency Selection

How do you know which frequency is best in your ultrasonic cleaner? Learn about the properties of frequencies here.

Ultrasonic Testing

Don’t want to take a chance on your new ultrasonic cleaner purchase? Take advantage of our free testing service!

Using Acids for Cleaning

Even though an acid appears to be safe, it may actually destroy your tank due to the dirt being removed.

What is Cavitation?

Cavitation is the basis by which all ultrasonic cleaners operate. A very intense scrubbing environment is created.

What is Ultrasonic Cleaning?

Related to other documents found here, ultrasonic cleaning is the use of cavitation to clean parts.

Zero-residue Cleaning Results

Spot-free cleaning results are easy to obtain when using purified water and the proper equipment.

Ready to look at equipment options?

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Need assistance right now?

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