Get the Most Effective Cleaning Out of Your Ultrasonic Cleaner -

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ID:	8398
Author:	Dr Bob Sandor
Title:	Get the Most Effective Cleaning Out of Your Ultrasonic Cleaner
Article:	An ultrasonic cleaner is like any other piece of machinery. It does run the possibility of a break down or lower performance. Four key factors affect the efficiency of your ultrasonic cleaner: - the right cleaning solution - the correct temperature - the correct amount of time and the right size of cleaner and - the uniformity of cavitation The right cleaning solution is a must. They are made from a range of chemicals and detergents and are often customized for specific products. If you want to check whether your cleaner is working well, make sure that you are using the prescribed solution. Also cleaning solutions need to be regularly topped up. Each ultrasonic cleaner comes with pre-determined level of solution marked on the tub. To ensure perfect working conditions, you need to make sure these levels are constant. The next factor to assess is the unit heater. This is used to maintain optimum levels of temperature for the solution during cleaning cycles. The correct temperature for ultrasonic cleaning will depend on the cleaning solution as well as the item being cleaned. Finding out the best temperatures for ideal cleaning is based on a number of individual tests. Generally, good temperatures would be between 50°C to 65°C. Refer to your cleaner’s vendor or an experienced person if you have any doubts about this. The right amount of time is based on several factors. These include the intensity as well as the extent of cleaning. However, extending cleaning time simply due to unsatisfactory results may not be the right approach. Refer back to the product’s cleaning instructions, the ultrasonic cleaner vendor who should be able to give you some guidance, or get help from an experienced person. Also, in general, the item to be cleaned needs to be fully immersed in the cleaning solution. Thus, make sure your ultrasonic cleaner’s bath has adequate width, length, and depth to accommodate your item. A low level of cavitation will also result in improper cleaning. There are two basic tests to check whether cavitation is going well. In the glass slide test ensure the tank is filled with the required amount of cleaning solution. Dampen the frosted end of the glass slide with regular water. Use a No. 2 pencil and mark an X from one corner to the other. Dip the marked glass into the cleaner and switch it on. Ideally, the X should be removed within 10 seconds. In the foil test use three pieces of folded aluminum paper cut into equal sizes. Get your ultrasonic cleaner into cleaning mode – fill in the solution, degass it and bring it to operating temperature. Fold each of the aluminium foil pieces on a makeshift immersion rod – clothes hangers will do fine. Dip one square in the center and the other two at the ends. Switch on the cleaner for around 10 minutes. Your cleaner is fine if all the pieces show the same amount of perforations. Finally, certain other aspects that should be looked into include giving a gap in between cleaning cycles and ensuring that your electrical points are working well. Never place objects to be cleaned directly onto the tub surface. This could damage the cleaner as well as the object. Degassing the cleaning solution is also necessary or else you will need to extend the cleaning time or need greater power or both. About the author of this article: dr. sandor explores his fascination with ultrasonic cleaner applications when free. he is director at tovatech, a leading north american supplier of ultrasonic cleaners .
Category:	Society: Advice
Date:	July 10, 2010 04:03:00 PM

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