Ultrasonic cleaning is a method that utilises high-frequency sound waves to clean objects. This method has been around for several decades but is now becoming increasingly popular.
How does it work?
High-frequency sound waves are used to agitate a special cleaning solution. This causes microscopic bubbles to be formed. When these bubbles come in contact with the surfaces of the item being cleaned, they implode and dislodge the dirt, grime, contaminants, etc. This process is known scientifically as ‘cavitation’.
What items can be cleaned in this way?
Ultrasonic cleaning is used in numerous settings to clean items including laboratory instruments, car parts (fuel injectors, carburettors), jewellery (watches, rings, pendants), glasses and contact lenses, musical instruments, sports equipment, aeroplane parts and electronic components.
Ultrasonic Cleaning Expertise
If you feel that your business could benefit from a small or large ultrasonic cleaner, there are a number of providers who specialise in this sphere. Many of these firms have useful online resources for your perusal – such as the examples seen here: https://www.hilsonic.co.uk.
What are the key benefits?
There are quite a number of benefits to ultrasound cleaning. The main ones are speed, consistency, and environmental-friendliness.
Speed
Ultrasonic cleaning is much quicker than more traditional methods. Although partly dependent on the exact item and how dirty it is, the process itself only takes between two and thirty minutes. It is also able to clean complex assemblies without them having to be taken apart.
Consistency
Because it is a regular and pre-designed process, ultrasonic cleaning is able to deliver extremely consistent results, especially when compared to manual methods. It is able to reach the very smallest crevices and cavities and provide an effective and uniform clean.
Environmental-friendliness
Ultrasonic cleaning is regarded as significantly more friendly to the environment than some older, more traditional methods. It uses water-based solutions which are non-toxic and less harmful to the environment. It requires less energy (just a small amount of electricity), and it uses less water than other cleaners such as pressure-washers. The water can actually be re-used several times.