Ultrasonic Degreaser
Ultrasonic degreasers are used to clean critical parts by incorporating both ultrasonic immersion cleaning and conventional vapor degreasing. They are used to remove various oils, contaminants, or stains from materials and components. During the process of ultrasonic degreasing, which takes place in an environmentally-safe chamber, vapor and ultrasonic agitation work together to clean parts.
In regards to physical structure, ultrasonic degreasers typically come as stainless steel tanks equipped with heating elements in the bottom of the tanks that boil special solvents. A transducer, also located at the bottom, alternately compresses and expands the boiled solvent, thereby forming small bubbles. These bubbles cavitate, or fall, onto the surface of the part. This process disrupts the adhering soils and thus cleans the part. The tanks also have cooling coils near the top that help condense the vapor. Other common features of an ultrasonic degreaser include filters, water separators, safety controls, and refrigeration capabilities.
Ultrasonic degreasers can be used in various cleaning applications. In the industrial workplace, they can remove contamination on work pieces. They can also help clean inaccessible surfaces, intricate passageways, and obstructed holes on components. In other situations, ultrasonic degreasers can remove stubborn mold agents, grease, wax, and other materials. When careful cleaning of components like printed circuit boards is necessary, ultrasonic degreasers can do the job.