Ultrasonic Tanks

The ultrasonic cleaner involves the use of transducers, generators, and ultrasonic cleaning solution, but what holds all of these elements together? These elements are built around and put in the ultrasonic tank where the parts cleaning takes place. The tank is connected to the generator, houses the transducer and holds the cleaning solution, as well as the parts that are being cleaned. While all components are important in the ultrasonic cleaning process, the tank is indispensable to the ultrasonic cleaner.

The requirements of the customer will determine what size and type of cleaner the customer requires since the tank determines the cleaning capacity and other factors that contribute to the depth of ultrasonic cleaning. Many ultrasonic cleaners are used for the cleaning of fairly small objects to include aircraft components, medical instruments, machinery components, electronics components and a variety of other small parts. The parts cleaners are used to clean contaminants such as dirt, grease, wax, oil, blood, and a host of other examples. The number and size of parts to be cleaned will determine the size of the tank and cleaner purchased.

Tank size is not the only important factor that one should consider when purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner. Thank shape, design, and composition are also important factors. For example, stainless steel is among the most popular choice for tank composition. Stainless steel is popular because of its strength and resistance to corrosion. Corrosion resistance is especially important in ultrasonic cleaners because the ultrasonic tanks will be in constant contact with liquids, some being corrosive. Ultrasonic cleaner design is also important because the design will allow for the most efficient and effective cleaning cycle. For example, it is disadvantageous for objects within an ultrasonic tank to come into contact with the tank walls. This is because the vibration caused by that contact can damage the tank.