Facts of interests about Ultrasonic Cleaning
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Facts of interests about Ultrasonic Cleaning
3.1
Functioning
Today, cleaning by ultrasound is the most modern fine cleaning method.
The electric high-frequency energy created by an ultrasonic generator is transformed into
mechanical energy by piezo-electrical transducer systems and is then transmitted into the bath.
This process creates millions of tiny vacuum bubbles which implode due to the variations of
pressure caused by the ultrasonic activity. Highly energetic liquid jets are created. These jets
remove dirt particles from surfaces and even from the smallest grooves and bores.
Basically, the cleaning result depends on four factors:
Ultrasonic energy is probably the most important mechanical factor
in the cleaning process. This energy must be transmitted through a
liquid medium to the surfaces which are to be cleaned.
The present Sonoswiss unit is fitted with the innovative sweep
function device: electronic oscillation of the sound field (sweep
function) prevents the formation of zones of low performance in the
ultrasonic bath.
For saponification and removal of the dirt particles a suitable
cleaning agent is required. We have a large range of cleaning
media on offer.
The effect of the cleaning medium is improved by the optimised
temperature of the cleaning liquid.
The cleaning period depends on the degree and the kind of
contamination and on the correct selection of ultrasonic energy,
cleaning agent and temperature.
Mechanical energy
Cleaning media
Temperature
Cleaning period
