Ultrasonic Cleaning Applications
The following is a partial list of cleaning tests done at the UPC test lab for various customers. These tests are just a sample of the hundreds performed and are meant to provide an example of the types of parts that can successfully be cleaned in a UPC system. If you do not see one that matches your application or if you would like more detailed information about a specific test, please contact one of our knowledgeable staff members.
Before & After Ultrasonic Cleaning Test Examples Images
Transmission Part
Substrate: Aluminum
Contaminant: machining oil and metal chips
Process: 140°F, 5 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Zinc/Glass Panel
Substrate: glass and zinc
Contaminant: patina coating remnant
Process: 140°F, 1 minute, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Automotive Paint Guns
Substrate: Chrome plated with brass fittings
Contaminant: Chemlock PC16NL adhesive, Chemlock 205A primer
Process: 150°F, 10 minute, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
PC Board
Substrate: PC board with various types of solder conditions
Contaminant: Solder flux residue
Process: 140°F, 2 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Ink Processor Parts
Substrate: Polypropylene
Contaminant: Blue Agfa developer residue
Process: 150°F, 30 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser HD 10%
Tooling
Substrate: Tooled steel
Contaminant: Brazing flux
Process: 160°F, 3 minute, Sonic Power Degreaser 20%
Brass Gas Valve
Substrate: Brass
Contaminant: Dirt, dust, tarnish
Process: 140°F, 90 seconds, UP 132-B, 1oz per gal
Paint Gun Parts
Substrate: Stainless steel and plastic
Contaminant: Polyurethane
Process: 160°F, 30 minute, Sonic Power Degreaser 20%
Screw Machine
Substrate: Steel, knurled
Contaminant: Machining oil
Process: 150°F, 3 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Taping Tools
Substrate: Steel, aluminum, brass and rubber
Contaminant: drywall plaster (mud)
Process: 150°F, 10 minutes/rinse/3 minutes, UP 132-B 4oz per gal
Molds
Substrate: Stainless steel
Contaminant: Mold release, staining
Process: 150°F, 3 minutes, Brulin Rust and Scale Solvent, 1:5, 150°F, 3 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Printer Heads
Substrate: Electronics
Contaminant: Printing inks
Process: 150°F, 5 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Bracelets
Substrate: Silicone rubber
Contaminant: Silicone ash from laser engraving
Process: 140°F, 3 minutes, UP 132-B 4oz per gal%
Brass Fittings
Substrate: Brass
Contaminant: Calcium, black polypropylene (Injection molding process)
Process: 150°F, 5 minutes, UP 132-B 4oz per gal
Glass Tubes
Substrate: Glass
Contaminant: Microalgae (algae farm application)
Process: 140°F, 2 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Battery Manufacturing Part
Substrate: Tooled Steel
Contaminant: Manganese dioxide- loose and stained
Process: 140°F, 3 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 3oz per gal
Water Control Valve
Substrate: Noryl plastic (coffee machine part)
Contaminant: Rust and mineral deposits
Process: 140°F, 10 minutes, Brulin Rust and Scale Solvent
Printer Parts (POS)
Substrate: Plastic
Contaminant: Printing ink and residue
Process: 140°F, 3 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Ammunition Cartridge Cases
Substrate: Aluminum
Contaminant: Zinc and stearate particles
Process: 150°F, 5 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Heat Exchanger
Substrate: Stainless steel
Contaminant: Petroleum based contaminant
Process: 140°F, 30 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Gas Cap
Substrate: Aluminum
Contaminant: Buffing compound
Process: 145°F, 2 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Valve Body
Substrate: Aluminum and steel
Contaminant: Surface rust and environmental
Process: 145°F, 15 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Valve Body (2)
Substrate: Aluminum and steel
Contaminant: Surface rust and environmental
Process: 145°F, 15 minutes, Brulin Alkaline DeRuster HD 10%
Turbine
Substrate: Titanium
Contaminant: Oil and carbon
Process: 145°F, 7 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%; DI Rinse at 68kHz
Shaft
Substrate: Stainless steel and copper
Contaminant: Cutting oil and flux
Process: 140°F, 4 minutes, UP 132-B 7oz/gallon
Extruder
Substrate: Stainless steel
Contaminant: Polymer ash residue
Process: 150°F, 15 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser HD 10%
Bobbins
Substrate: Plastic
Contaminant: Machining Oil
Process: 145°F, 15 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Spray Head
Substrate: Aluminum
Contaminant: Wax
Process: 150°F, 10 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser HD 10%
Tubing
Substrate: Copper
Contaminant: Bending Oils
Process: 145°F, 3 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Tubing (2)
Substrate: Copper
Contaminant: Bending Oils
Process: 145°F, 3 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%
Food Grade Plastic
Substrate: Plastic
Contaminant: Food Waste
Process: 145°F, 1 minute, Dawn 2oz/gallon
Die Block
Substrate: Durabar
Contaminant: Deburring residue and surface rust
Process: 150°F, 15 minutes, DeRuster HD 15%
Nuclear Valve Body
Substrate: Steel
Contaminant: CCfix
Process: 165°F, 120 minutes, Jemstrip 427 non-diluted
Transmission Housing
Substrate: Aluminum
Contaminant: Oils
Process: 140°F, 30 minutes, Sonic Power Degreaser 10%