During the Medica 2011 Düsseldorf exhibition, Elma Ultrasonic showcased their top-of-the-line benchtop units. These units are convenient for use in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and in dental or medical practices for small clinics.

Some mechanics have reported a 50% savings in cleaning time by turning to an ultrasonic parts cleaning machine while taking advantage of an ecologically safe alternative to manual cleaning with toxic chemicals. With today's industrial sized ultrasonic cleaners, the speed of ultrasonic cleaning to remove soils is combined with the capacity to clean multiple parts at once. Let's take a look at some specific examples of how an ultrasonic cleaner can save time and money while providing a non-toxic solution in the automobile, marine and aviation industries.

Ultrasonic energy, applied in a process called sonication, is widely used to dissolve pharmaceutical tablets for HPLC assay procedures such as content uniformity testing. Many methods detailed by the USP recommend using an ultrasonic bath to extract the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from tablet formulations.

An ultrasonic cleaner in your laboratory will save time and reduce effort while providing a safe solution for your cleaning needs. Let's take a look at some considerations you should keep in mind when using an ultrasonic cleaner on glassware, plasticware, and your lab instruments.

There are many applications for an ultrasonic parts cleaner in a machine shop. In an environment filled with grease, lubricants, compounds, and other impurities, ultrasonic cleaning saves time and provides reliable, thorough results. Let's take a look at three different uses for ultrasonic cleaners in machine shops, including ultrasonic pre-treatment of parts, degreasing of parts and tools, and refurbishing used equipment.

If you regularly clean electronic parts, an ultrasonic electronics cleaner is the best tool for the job. The common concern is that ultrasonic cleaners will destroy delicate components. However, advances in ultrasonic technology have eased this concern by replacing the single frequency wavelength approach—known to harm electronic parts—with a variable frequency approach, called “sweeping.” This advance in ultrasonic technology has not only led to reduced production costs, but has proven to enhance reliability, thus reducing warranty costs as well.

Ultrasonic cleaning has become one of the most popular ways to clean electronics. The process saves time and improves results without compromising safety. Let's take a quick look at how an ultrasonic electronics cleaner can be used effectively for circuit boards, PCB, and electrical assemblies.