In today’s competitive manufacturing and restoration industries, time, precision, and consistency are everything. Traditional cleaning methods—scrubbing, solvents, and manual wiping—are not only slow but often fail to remove contaminants hidden in tight spaces or complex parts.

Enter industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems — the most advanced, eco-friendly, and cost-effective cleaning technology for manufacturers, machine shops, and restoration professionals alike.

What Is Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaning?

Industrial ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency sound waves (usually around 40 kHz) transmitted through a cleaning solution to create microscopic bubbles. These bubbles implode in a process called cavitation, releasing intense energy that blasts away dirt, oils, soot, rust, carbon, and other contaminants — even from blind holes and intricate geometries.

Unlike manual or spray cleaning, ultrasonic systems clean every surface, inside and out, without abrasion or damage.

Why Industrial Facilities Are Switching to Ultrasonic Cleaning

Modern manufacturing and restoration operations are under constant pressure to cut labor time, reduce chemical use, and improve quality. Ultrasonic cleaning checks all three boxes.

1. Precision Cleaning for Complex Parts

Industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical manufacturing rely on ultrasonic cleaning because it delivers uniform results, even on micro-machined components or delicate circuitry.

2. Speed and Efficiency

Ultrasonics clean in minutes what used to take hours. For example, carbon-coated engine parts, soot-damaged electronics, or industrial filters can be restored to “like-new” condition in just one ultrasonic cycle.

3. Eco-Friendly Operation

With biodegradable soaps and water-based detergents, Omegasonics systems reduce or eliminate harsh solvents and VOCs. That’s better for workers, equipment, and the planet.

4. Cost Savings

Industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems drastically cut labor costs and increase throughput. Many companies see an ROI in as little as 6–12 months.

Omegasonics: The Leader in Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems

For over two decades, Omegasonics has been the U.S. leader in ultrasonic cleaning technology — proudly designing and manufacturing every system in California.

From small bench-top tanks to large-capacity industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems, Omegasonics provides scalable solutions for:

• Manufacturing plants (metalworking, aerospace, automotive, 3D printing)

• Industrial maintenance (tooling, molds, filters, hydraulic parts)

• Restoration contractors (fire, smoke, contents, and electronics)

• Fire departments (gear decontamination with the Fire Service Equipment Pro®)

Applications Across Industries

Why Omegasonics Systems Stand Out

100% Stainless-Steel Construction

Built for industrial use, every Omegasonics tank is engineered to last for decades.

Customizable Frequencies & Tank Sizes

From 25 kHz for heavy carbon removal to 68 kHz for fine precision cleaning, Omegasonics matches your needs.

Modular Design for Workflow Integration

Integrate ultrasonic tanks with your assembly line, rinse stations, and drying cabinets for complete cleaning cells.

U.S. Training and Support

Unlike imported systems, Omegasonics includes full setup, training, and lifetime support from experts who understand your operation.

Real-World Results: From Restoration to Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Plant Example: A metal-fabrication company cut cleaning time by 70% and reduced chemical use by 80%.

• Fire Restoration Example: A restoration contractor used Omegasonics’ Restoration Pro® System to restore smoke-damaged contents 3× faster than by hand.

• Electronics Example: A service center restored hundreds of soot-damaged PS5 and flat-screen TVs using the Electronics Pro® system — with zero component damage.

Sustainability Meets Productivity

With increasing regulations on chemical waste and workplace safety, ultrasonic cleaning offers a sustainable alternative that aligns with green-manufacturing goals.

• No hazardous waste disposal

• Lower energy and water consumption

• Recyclable cleaning solutions

Choosing the Right Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaning System

When selecting a system, consider:

1. Part size and load capacity

2. Contaminant type (oil, soot, carbon, etc.)

3. Desired cleaning frequency (25–68 kHz)

4. Workflow integration (manual or automated)

Omegasonics’ team provides a free evaluation of your parts and recommends the best equipment setup — from single tanks to multi-bay automated systems.

Final Thoughts

The industries that embrace ultrasonic cleaning today will define the productivity standards of tomorrow. With unmatched performance, eco-efficiency, and support, Omegasonics industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems are transforming how manufacturers and restoration professionals clean and restore components.

If there is one thing the pandemic taught us it is that our reliance on foreign supply chains can cripple this country during a health emergency such as COVID. When China shut down, for all intents and purposes, global manufacturing was put on a ticking clock. Parts were no longer coming out of China, so whatever was on the shelves was all that was going to be there for the foreseeable future. Companies that were using US-based suppliers were still challenged, but not anywhere near the challenges of those reliant on the foreign supply chain.

Benefits of Using U.S. Suppliers and Manufacturers

Keeping Jobs in the United States – this is the obvious benefit of this, in that we want to keep as many jobs here in the states for legal residents and citizens as we can. The average salary in this industry is considerably higher than the national average, so let’s keep them working!

Delivery Costs – there will be times when a foreign good’s price looks too good to pass up, but then you have to consider the cost of shipping something overseas. In many cases, the lower delivery costs and speed of delivery more than makeup for the actual price difference in the parts.

Lead Times – as noted above, because these companies use local suppliers, they are able to get their parts much quicker. This means your lead time on orders is going to be far less than a company that has to wait for an overseas shipment.

Better Standards – generally speaking, manufacturing standards in this country are going to be significantly better than many overseas providers, which is why you may have to pay a higher price for the part itself. That old adage of you get what you pay for is very much true in this industry.

Customer Service – how frustrating is it when you call customer service and get sent to an international bank and have no idea what the person on the other end of the phone is saying? Or, worse, they are reading from a script that does nothing to address your problem. When you call Omegasonics, you get an Omegasonics employee with direct knowledge of the product to help you.

Want to learn more about Omegasonics products? Give us a call at 888-989-5560 for more information. One of the team experts would love to discuss how we can help your small business.

What is an Ultrasonic Filtration System?

For some cleaners, especially “standard” equipment and dishwashers, there are no filtration tanks. Equipment goes into the cleaning area, and the water is pushed around by jets. The problem with this is that clean water quickly becomes dirty as well as grease, particles, and contaminants continuing to be swirled around in the cleaning tank.

A major benefit of using ultrasonic industrial cleaners is that the machines have a filtration system that removes these particles and contaminants in the tank while it cleans the equipment. As the particles and residue are removed from the equipment, the filtration system removes them from the tank so they do not damage your equipment during the cleaning process. This is especially useful when cleaning equipment that involves debris, such as metal flakes.

In addition to having cleaner equipment, this cleaning process protects your equipment from excessive wear and tear often associated with the actual cleaning process. This filtering system also benefits the ultrasonic cleaning equipment itself, as no dangerous particles are moving around in the cleaning tank that can cause damage.

What is a Filter Cartridge?

For the filtration system to be effective, you must have a properly maintained filter cartridge. The cartridges are designed based on the openings where the liquid passes through in the ultrasonic cleaner.

In terms of actual filter cartridges, you can purchase either disposable or long-term use filters. This is where you must measure convenience over cost. For example, our disposable filters range in price from $15 to as much as $70. The lifespan of these will obviously depend on the frequency of use of the machine itself.

Our long-term use filters range in price from $35 to $150, with the benefit being that the filter can be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled. In the long run, this is a far more cost-effective solution, especially for those of you that will be using your ultrasonic industrial cleaner regularly.

How Do Ultrasonic Cleaning Tanks Work?

This cleaning process is not your typical industrial cleaner. What makes these industrial cleaners different is the ultrasonic waves that are created during the cleaning process. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted into the tank, which then creates small bubbles that implode. This creates a cavitation of the cleaning solution that enables the liquid to get into every crack and crevice of your equipment to ensure it is immaculately cleaned.

What Type of Filters Should I Use?

This is where our team of experts comes in. Depending upon the usage and type of cleaning equipment needed, our team of experts can suggest a standard machine or a customer build, the type of filters that will be the most effective and cost-efficient, as well as the best detergents for your specific usage. If you would like to learn more about Omegasonics cleaning equipment, click here. Or you can call us at 888-989-5560 for a free consultation with one of our experts.

These 7 factors will help you  answer the questions “how do I choose an industrial ultrasonic cleaner and what is the right ultra sonic cleaner for your cleaning application”.

1. Ultrasonic cleaner frequency

What frequency is best for ultrasonic cleaning or as some refer to as ultrasound cleaning?

Ultrasonic cleaning is a process that uses an appropriate cleaning agent and ultrasound (usually from 20–400 kHz). The ultrasonic cleaning frequency must match the cleaning application. Different frequencies produce different results. The most common cleaning frequencies range from 25kHz to 80kHz. Lower frequencies such as 28 kHz produce fewer and larger bubbles that are aggressive for heavy duty industrial applications. 40-80 kHz and up produces very tiny bubbles packed tightly together which create a gentle scrubbing action for semi-conductors and high-end electronic components. 40kHz produces a large number of smaller bubbles that produce powerful cavitation. Omegasonics factory sets at 40 kHz which is the best frequency for industrial and commercial cleaning applications.

2. Ultrasonic generator power

How much power do you need for an ultrasonic cleaner?

The power of an ultrasonic cleaner is measured by watts per gallon. The correct wattage for our tank capacity is important (Watts/Gallon) for efficient ultrasonic cleaning. When cleaning with ultrasonics, always use a higher power level for heavy contamination. The ability to control power output is important because it allows you to tailor the output to cleaning needs. The ultrasonic generator is what produces the power which sends the signal to the ultrasonic transducer that produces ultrasonic cleaning waves in the tank.

3. Ultrasonic cleaning solution soaps, chemicals and detergents

How do you know what is the best ultrasonic cleaning solution for cleaning your item?

Ultrasonic cleaning detergents dissolve and dislodge surface residues. Not all cleaning solutions work effectively in ultrasonic equipment; some general-purpose cleaners break down at temperatures as low as 140F and cavitation action can cause some general chemicals to break down into their components. Omegasonics’ chemicals are formulated for specific cleaning applications and designed not to breakdown during cavitation. Different soaps work for different applications and materials. For example, alkaline chemicals remove dirt and smoke while acidic solutions remove corrosion and heat scale. If you are cleaning a delicate item then you will want to use a ultrasonic cleaning solution with a lower pH such as 10.0, if you are cleaning a general item such as glass or plastic then you will want to use a solution that has a pH around 11.3-11.8 and with metal items you will use a solution that has a pH at around 2.0 to remove rust. Can you use tap water in an ultrasonic cleaner? The answer is yes, but if you are cleaning any type of electronics in the ultrasonic cleaner than de-ionized water is recommended.

4. Ultrasonic cleaning temperature

What temperature do I use when cleaning my item in an ultra sonic cleaner?

Most ultrasonic cleaning is done at temperatures ranging from 100°F to 150°F. The correct temperature will expedite the cleaning process. Start with lower temperatures & work up to higher temperatures. All of our machines come with digital temperature controllers.

5. Ultrasonic tank part loads and tank sizes

What size ultrasonic cleaning tank do I need?

Part loads relates to the mass of the items being cleaned within the ultrasonic tank, increased part loads require more energy to process; small loads will clean faster than larger loads due to available energy for the load. If you overload your tank with parts, it will decrease the amount of cavitation that is hitting the surface of the parts being cleaned and will not only affect the cleaning process but will also affect the cleaning consistency. If you are cleaning a lot of parts at once then you will want a larger tank to accommodate your cleaning needs. Omegasonics also offers custom tanks.

6. Material makeup

What can ultrasonic cleaners clean?

You probably have heard of ultrasonic cleaners mostly for cleaning jewelry but did you know that you can clean any hard durable item in an ultrasonic tank? The number of items that can benefit from ultrasonic cleaning is vast. The reason? There are just two basic “eligibility requirements” before something can be cleaned in this manner.

The cavitation that powers ultrasonic cleaning and scrubs contaminants off parts will only occur in a liquid environment. Ergo, the item must be one that won’t be damaged by immersion. Some of the things on that list might surprise you. For instance, most of us would react with horror at the idea of combining electronics and water, but as long as proper drying techniques are used, an ultrasonic cleaner will not only clean electronic devices, but clean them more quickly and completely than any other method. The second requirement is that the part can be dried relatively easily. This eliminates items that are absorbent, but most others can simply be air dried with a blower.

For this reason, ultrasonic cleaning is used to remove unwanted materials from everything from jewelry to long rifles, from super-delicate lenses to massive engine parts, from surgical instruments to motherboards.

You may be wondering if ultrasonic waves will damage relatively brittle materials, such as glass or ceramics. Ultrasonic cleaning is perfectly safe for these materials.

What should you not put in an ultra sonic cleaner? Do not put anything textile such as clothing, shoes, rugs and stuffed animals. They absorb the ultrasonic cavitation.

7. Ultrasonic cleaning time

How long does an ultrasonic cleaner take to clean?

There are many factors that determine how long an item will have to remain in the ultrasonic tank for the cleaning process, including: “frequency, power, soap, temperature, load, and material”, also what type of dirt or oil is on the item. Cleaning normally lasts between three and six minutes, but can also exceed 20 minutes, depending on the object to be cleaned. All of our machines come with digital timers that allow you to be able to set your desired cleaning time.

What are the advantages of cleaning with ultrasonics and ultrasound cavitation?

• Efficient – Ultrasonic cleaning provides the ability to clean baskets of parts rather than individual items.
• Thorough – Ultrasound is the most thorough cleaning method known to science. Contents cleaned manually by hand will never be as clean as contents processed ultrasonically. Ultrasonic bubbles can reach areas impossible to access by brushes or sponges
• Gentle – The ability to control the cleaning variables allows the same equipment to clean everything from industrial parts to delicate crystal and China.
• Consistency – Cleaning with ultrasonics is always consistent.

For more information on choosing the best ultrasonic cleaner in 2021 watch our video below.

Solvent-based cleaning is going the way of the dinosaurs

For decades, harsh chemical solvents have been the traditional way to clean tough industrial grime. However, the Montreal Protocol of 1987 began the trend of either outlawing the most harmful solvents outright or limiting their use, due to toxicity to workers and the environment. These days, solvents are sometimes applied via spray cans to limit their application. As they are applied directly to the part being cleaned, however, much of the spray atomizes into the air or drops to the ground. While slightly better than older methods, this still creates an airborne hazard for workers and pollutes the environment. What if there were a better, less costly, and greener solution? Fortunately, there is: ultrasonic cleaning.

Ultrasonic Cleaning: The Environmentally-Friendly Way to Clean

The detergents used in ultrasonic cleaning systems are generally nontoxic, biodegradable, and meet all state and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. Ultrasonic cleaners typically do not use harmful chemical solvents, depending instead on a combination of ultrasonic power, plus water and detergents similar to those we find at home.

Of course, discarded water-based detergents must still be treated, since usually the industrial parts being cleaned will inject hazardous oils and chemicals into the wastewater. However, when it comes to treating wastewater from ultrasonic cleaning, companies have many more options than they would with solvents. For example, wastewater recycling can be accomplished through flocculation treatment processes that extract the harmful waste while retaining water to be returned to the environment. Water can be passively evaporated or boiled off, leaving only sludge.

One common objection to using water-based detergents is that they aren’t inherently as powerful as solvents for many types of cleaning. Though modern detergent formulas have become quite specialized and powerful, additional help is still usually needed. This is where the power of ultrasonic cleaning comes in.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Plus Detergents – a Powerful Combo

Water-based soaps need some type of mechanical help to overcome their lack of inherent solvency. When an ultrasonic cleaner is turned on, and the ultrasonic sound waves start moving through the liquid, they create millions of microscopic cavitating bubbles, which collapse and produce powerful jets of force against the object being cleaned. One huge plus: for items large or small requiring precision cleaning in threaded areas or inside tubes or blind holes, ultrasound is far superior to any type of solvent.

Omegasonics Offers Solvent-Free Ultrasonic Cleaning Detergents

Here is a small list of the types of detergents available from Omegasonics:

• OmegaClean – Our most versatile ultrasonic cleaning soap. This cleaning agent removes oil, grease, carbon, and contaminants from a variety of metals. It contains buffers to protect aluminum finishes and silicates to guard against flash rusting.
• OmegaSupreme – A detergent perfect for removing oils, light grease, dirt, grime, carbon and other contaminants from a wide variety of materials, including stainless steel, titanium, carbon steel, and plastics.
• CitriSurf® 2050 – An ultrasonic cleaner passivator, specifically formulated to passivate a limited variety of stainless steel grade surfaces without the use of nitric acid.
• CitriSurf® 2210 – An environmentally-friendly ultrasonic cleaner soap designed to passivate large stainless steel surfaces that cannot be immersed into a heated ultrasonic bath.
• CitriSurf® 2250 – An ultrasonic cleaning passivator that has been specifically formulated to passivate all grades of stainless steel and titanium surfaces without the use of nitric acid. It also removes calcium carbonate from brass, steel, and nickel.
• Omega Horn Clean 727 – A phosphoric-based cleaning solution ideal for cleaning a variety of brass musical instruments.

To see more, check out our full array of ultrasonic detergent soaps and solutions available.

Go Green with our Team of Ultrasonic Cleaning Experts!

Trying to make your industrial cleaning operation more environmentally friendly? Want to know more about ultrasonic cleaning or our line of solvent-free detergents? Contact our experts at Omegasonics at 888-989-5560 or by emailing us at Omegasonics@Omegasonics.com, or by filling out our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!

Generally speaking, inhaling or touching any type of solvent can pose potentially dangerous health concerns and should be avoided. Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environment, which makes them even more vulnerable to long term health issues.

Employers are responsible for informing employees of the hazards and the identities of workplace chemicals to which they are exposed and providing the proper protective handling equipment.

Certain solvents that are inhaled can adversely affect the respiratory tract and central nervous system. Every solvent has the ability to cause dermatitis by dissolving the oils that protect your skin and drying/chapping it. Skin irritation is the most common side effect. In fact, if you do have to use a solvent in your industry, we recommend a citrus-based one, as it is not as harmful to your skin.

If for no other reason than the health of their employees, many companies are turning to ultrasonic cleaning with water based detergents and eliminating the use of toxic solvents. What they are also discovering, in addition, is that in industrial settings where heavy duty cleaning is warranted, ultrasound cleans more precisely, even better, than solvents!

If you have had success with solvents but are weary of the health effects it may cause you and your employees, try using, an Omegasonics, Ultrasonic “Water-Based” Soaps. These water-based soaps by themselves are often not as effective as industrial based solvents, however, when they are combined with the powerful mechanical agitation of ultrasonic cavitation, they will easily outperform solvents and hand scrubbing.

Ultrasonic soaps are especially unique because they are specially designated for almost all types of cleaning applications. With ultrasonic cleaning, we can all breathe a little easier… on several different levels!

Wondering which soap(s) can meet your organizations’ needs? Take a look at How To Pick A Soap!

Heat

Depending on the cleaning job to be done, heat will almost always be required. This can be controlled through either analog or digital controls. Ultrasonic cleaner activity heats liquid, so if a maximum temperature cannot be exceeded, the ultrasonic circuit, and the heating circuit, or both must shut off. Another option is a constant flow into and out of the tank of cooler flowing fluid or an external tank water jacket..

Filtration

With most contaminants, especially oils, filtration systems are necessary. When using an emulsifier solution, oils and other particulates will float suspended in the tank solution or sink to the bottom.

A pump must pull them from the main tank. If using a separator solution and only floating oils are present, an overflow weir is necessary to push fluid in from the surface of the bath through a set of filters in a closed loop process. A diverter valve can accommodate filtering from the overflow weir, the main tank or both simultaneously, depending upon the position of the valve.

Control Systems

Control systems give users the ability to control the volume or intensity of the ultrasonic action in the cleaning unit. This is sometimes necessary if wide assortments of parts are being cleaned.

Portability and Maneuverability of the Unit

Portability and maneuverability functions may be required. With smaller units, wheels or other specially-designed retrofits can be added. But for larger machinery, those typically over 350 gallons moving the unit typically requires a forklift…

Ultrasonic Cleaner Customization

Users may require some customization. Options such as, alarms, lights, auto fill and drains, conductivity meters, and output timers that automatically cycle a filtration or flush after an ultrasonic cycle will work if the application calls for it. However, basic batch machines are best left to be simple, low-option units as these make them easier to work with.

Location & Environment Considerations

An ultrasonic generator should never be in a room that has strong atmospheric acids, such as a plating line, which will corrode internal components. In this case, generators should be fitted with extended coax cables and be housed in a separate room. Equipment must be built to handle the overall moisture in the room where it is located. Circuit boards should be blown off occasionally, and generators also should be housed in a climate-controlled electrical housing.

Multi-stage Options

Many applications require more precise cleaning and rinsing that can only be accomplished in more than one stage. The number of stages required is determined by the application, the type of filtration necessary in each stage and whether a final hot air dryer stage is necessary.

Robotics also can be used to move parts baskets seamlessly from stage to stage with minimal labor.

Two-stage systems are a common design for multi-stage systems, though three- and four-stage systems are very popular especially if you are adding a dryer section.

Two-stage units don’t affect simplicity of use or portability. The first stage is an ultrasonic wash using a detergent followed by either a heated rinse to remove soap residue or a heated ultrasonic water rinse to ensure better final cleanliness.

Because of part complexity or the chemical makeup of the contamination, some applications may be more effective using multiple wash cycles differing in chemistries or rinse cycles.

Complex industrial items with intricate multi-threaded blind holes or requiring a higher degree of final cleanliness should also go through a rinsing process, preferably heated. Depending upon the level of cleanliness needed, the secondary rinse may be helped by adding ultrasound to remove residual debris and any remaining soap residue.

Designing a customized and effective ultrasonic cleaner involves knowing both what its purpose will be and what specific design functions should be taken into consideration. Fortunately, you have an expert partner in Omegasonics. Simply contact one of our ultrasonic cleaning consultants today at Omegasonics or give our experts a call at (888) 420-4445. We’ll help you design the right ultrasonic cleaner for you!

Yet managing remote teams still proves to be a challenge requiring forethought and planning.

Without strategies in place unique to remote teams, managers may find that their team becomes relationally disconnected and therefore less productive as it functions with impaired synergy. The following tips can help keep remote teams connected and functioning as a cohesive team:

Build Rapport with Your Team

Don’t just focus on the meeting and leave right afterwards. Try to build in a little connect time before or after the meeting for small talk. Although for some personalities, chitchat can feel like a waste of time, it actually helps build stronger teams through increased trust, which leads to increased productivity.

Use Video as Much as Possible

Although technology allows us to connect to other human beings in a myriad of ways, such as texting and emails, we are still hardwired to need to see one another’s faces for the most accurate communication, especially for reading emotional subtext. As well as we might write and even speak, team members will likely only get part of the intended communication, and worse, may misunderstand intentions.

Video communication helps mitigate this issue by allowing you to see each other’s faces. Use it as often as you can. If you can’t use video, don’t forget emoticons for your email and other text communication. They may seem a bit silly, but adding the appropriate emoticons to your email missives can avoid misunderstandings.

Maximize One-on-Ones

When you can, try to connect with various team members one-on-one. This increases trust and makes them feel valued. Never cancel a one-on-one you had scheduled–it can do great damage to your relationship with individual team members, making them feel you don’t value their contribution to the company.

Pull Them into Your Company Culture

Even though you may be separated geographically, there’s no reason your remote team can’t feel like a cohesive part of the company culture.

Make sure your remote team understands your company core values (if you don’t know what they are, make sure you develop clear communication about them as soon as possible!). When you meet, take a few minutes to highlight one of your remote team members and how they exhibited the core values you’re all striving for.

When you get company “swag” (company branded t-shirts, jackets, pens, etc.) make sure to send them some and throw in some for their family members, too–it’ll help your remote team member be a better employee when their family is excited about the company they work for, too.

Make Face-to-Face Meetings Happen

It might be tempting to let your remote team stay remote, but it will pay huge ROI dividends to get everyone together face to face at least once a year. Humans still need that kind of interaction, at least occasionally, with the people they work with and for.

Set it up well ahead of time and make sure to prioritize it. Don’t forget to invite your remote team to other company events, too–you never know when they might be near your geographic location and can drop in.

Managing a remote team has its upsides and its challenges, but with forethought and consideration of the human element, there’s no reason why it can’t be the most cohesive and productive employee team you’ve ever coached.

These items, when recovered, are often greatly soiled, whether with ash, grime, dirt, grease, muck or any other sort of contaminant. Getting them clean on your own can consume many hours of backbreaking work and even then they might not look like you remember them. There is, however, a means by which you can get your important personal items looking like new, and that’s ultrasonic cleaning.

Contents Restoration and Ultrasonic Cleaning

If you run a business dealing with disaster recovery, contents restoration and ultrasonic cleaning go hand in hand. Ultrasonic cleaners can remove even the toughest debris and caked-on contaminants, from carbon deposits to shellac to heat and ash scaling to grease and oil to mold and rust, and more. The technology has been around for decades and gets better every day.

It is one of the most efficient and thorough methods of cleaning there is — able to get into the tiniest cracks and crevices, without the need to disassemble fragile items. It can clean in places that a brush can’t go and won’t harm the underlying material in any way. It’s safe to use on plastics, ceramics, zinc, aluminum, iron, steel, rubber and just about any other material. Finally, it’s totally environmentally-friendly, using biodegradable detergents and water, nothing more.

The Benefits to a Business

How much time and effort do your employees spend hand-cleaning items that come in from disaster situations? Do you often wish you could focus their efforts elsewhere? With ultrasonic cleaning, you can eliminate on average 70% of all hand-cleaning. This will dramatically improve the productivity and efficiency of your process. You’ll return items looking better than before, and will operate faster, which will increase your profits and revenue.

Using ultrasonic cleaning technology will make you stand out from the competition, allowing you to shift from painstaking, meticulous work in cleaning to an efficient assembly-line process which will produce even better results — up to 25 content boxes per hour or more.

Isn’t It Expensive?

As with any new technology, there is an up-front cost to purchase, install, and train on the equipment before you’ll start seeing a return on investment. However, the equipment should, depending on the size of your business, start to pay for itself within six months, and then your profits will increase! Ultrasonic cleaning technology isn’t an expense: it’s an investment.

Best of all, your customers will look at you as a hero. You’ll be able to clean difficult items that you might have needed to cash out before, from antique china to delicate figures and ceramics, to chandeliers and even stuffed animals.

If you’d like more information on how contents restoration and ultrasonic cleaning go hand-in-hand, read about our Restoration PRO® System, and get in touch with us for more information or help ordering today!

What, however, is ultrasonic cleaning? What does ultrasonic even mean? How does the process work and how is it a green-cleaning method? Explore how ultrasonic cleaning technology works, what it is, and why it can be the ideal choice for your tough parts and materials cleaning needs.

What is Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology?

The first step is to address the question, “What does ultrasonic mean?” Quite simply, it means that this form of cleaning uses ultrasonic waves, or sound that is far higher than the human ear can detect. Sound is created by waves, or vibrations in the air created by vibrating an object, which then causes the molecules surrounding it to vibrate. Our ears pick up these vibrations, translating them into sounds. The faster the vibrations, the higher the pitch of sound we hear.

Ultrasound is created by waves which resonate at higher than the upper human detection limit of 20 kHz (meaning 20,000 cycles or vibrations every second). In the wild, animals like dolphins, bats, insects, and even dogs and cats can hear and even use ultrasonic waves to hunt, navigate and communicate, but humans can’t hear them because they are far too high-pitched.

Instead, we use them for more practical applications, like diagnostic imaging — have you ever seen a photo of someone’s baby while it’s still in utero? This is done with ultrasonic images! We can also, now, use the technology to offer powerful, chemical free cleaning services.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology

Ultrasonic cleaning machines use special transducers that are mounted to a diaphragm and then to the cleaning tank of a unit and immersed in water. If you’ve ever seen a speaker vibrate when playing loud music, you’ve got an idea of how it works. The transducer vibrates rapidly, creating ultrasonic waves, usually between 20kHz and 40kHz but sometimes as high as 1 MHz (known as megasonic technology). This produces tiny “cavitation bubbles,” bubbles that are so small that it would take 1,250 of them to measure a single centimeter.

Millions of these are generated every second, so small and gentle that they remove dirt, grease, rust, oil, carbon and other grime deposits and contaminants (even bacteria and fungus), while leaving the metal, glass, rubber, ceramic or other material untouched.

Eco-Safe Cleaning

Since we began to really understand the damage we were doing to our environment in the 1980s, many businesses started looking for ways to provide much more environmentally-friendly services. Much ultrasonic cleaning uses a solution that is nothing more than water. Others use environmentally-friendly and gentle water-based soaps and detergents, descaling agents and enzymes to aid the cleaning process.

In the end, however, ultrasonic cleaning is one of the safest, most reliable and effective methods of green cleaning there is. If you would like more information about how the process works, or how we can help you, get in touch with us today!