{"id":3915,"date":"2013-09-23T08:51:17","date_gmt":"2013-09-23T15:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.omegasonics.com\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2023-02-02T14:13:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T20:13:13","slug":"ultrasonic-cleaners-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/how-to\/ultrasonic-cleaners-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultrasonic Cleaners: Dos and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/omegasonics-pro-series\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1.jpg\" alt=\"ultrasonic cleaner\" width=\"977\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1.jpg 1605w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-300x55.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-1024x188.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-768x141.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-1536x281.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-1080x198.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-1280x234.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-980x180.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-480x88.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Omegasonics-banner-1-600x110.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If we expect our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/contents-restoration\/ultrasonic-cleaning-systems\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrasonic cleaners<\/a> to perform as designed and last for years to come, there are a number of things you should and shouldn\u2019t do to keep them running efficiently. Just as important is your personal safety as you work around and with your ultrasonic cleaning systems\u2014there are some things you should always take the time to do, and some things you should never do to keep yourself and your employees safe. Here is a list of some of the major dos and don\u2019ts as they relate to the longevity of ultrasonic cleaners.<\/p>\n<h2>The Dos<\/h2>\n<p><em>To keep our ultrasonic cleaner performing at top-notch speed, and to keep ourselves safe in the process, we should:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always unplug the unit before draining the solution. Leaving the heating elements energized by accident can cause them to overheat and fail. Also, water and electricity don\u2019t mix, and the combination can be lethal when the human body is involved with excess splashing.<\/li>\n<li>Drain the detergent and clean out the tank occasionally. The heavier gunk and dirt that falls off the parts \u00a0cleaned \u00a0will settle at \u00a0the bottom of the tank and may not filter through the filtration system. This debris takes up space in the bath and dampens the ultrasonic waves, which makes cleaning less effective. Use a rag and wipe the tank bottom clean, or rinse it with clean, cool water.<\/li>\n<li>Change the filtration system\u2019s filters regularly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/contents-restoration\/ultrasonic-cleaning-systems\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultrasonic cleaners<\/a> will remove everything from the part\u2019s surface that shouldn\u2019t be there, and much of that will float in the detergent and be removed by the filtration system. Changing the filters regularly keeps contaminants out of the cleaning detergent, helping the system do its job better and faster.<\/li>\n<li>Use water-based detergents. Solvent-based cleaners are generally not designed for use in an ultrasonic cleaner, and may damage the stainless tank surface in some instances. Solvents with low flash points \u2013 below 200\u02daF, are never recommended. Plus solvents are unhealthy for humans.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe or spray down parts that have heavy, greasy or loose contamination before placing them in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/contents-restoration\/ultrasonic-cleaning-systems\/\">ultrasonic cleaner<\/a> if possible. The cleaner will remove all the dirt no matter how badly it is caked on, but as we mentioned above, the dirt that comes off must go somewhere, and that \u201csomewhere\u201d will either be the filters or tank bottom, which adds to our maintenance frequency.<\/li>\n<li>De-gas new detergent before you begin cleaning parts. Fresh solution will have some gasses\u2014mostly air\u2014trapped in it, and if these dissolved gasses aren\u2019t removed, it will take the parts longer to get clean while the detergent degasses itself. Degassing is as simple as raising the temperature on the unit \u00a0to the desired temperature, and operating the cleaner without anything else in it for a short period of time \u2013 ten minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/shop\/?product-industry=&amp;product-group=soaps&amp;product-search=\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28809 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solution-296x300.png\" alt=\"ultrasonic cleaner solution\" width=\"296\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solution-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solution-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solution-300x305.png 300w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solution-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ultrasonic-cleaning-solution.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>The Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n<p><em>To avoid damaging your cleaners (and your bodies), you should:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Never mess with the electronic controls, transformer, or transducers on the unit, or try to do your own repairs. Ultrasonic cleaners operate under high voltage, and if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re doing, you can damage the equipment and yourself. On a similar note, don\u2019t spray down the outside of the tank, control box, or electrical box with water or other liquids. If the outside gets dirty, unplug the unit and wipe it down with a clean rag.<\/li>\n<li>Never fill the tank of an ultrasonic cleaner with alcohol, gasoline, or any other flammable liquids. They will vaporize, and could cause a fire or explosion, or release harmful gasses into the workspace.<\/li>\n<li>Never put any parts of your body into the ultrasonic cleaner while it is operating without proper protection such as thermal gloves and goggles. The detergents can cause mild skin irritation, and the cleaning action can cause discomfort. In addition, the operating temperature of the solution and tank can reach 160 degrees F, which will cause burns.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid putting chlorine bleach into the tank. Bleach does not promote good cavitation activity.<\/li>\n<li>Keep parts off the bottom of the tank. Setting parts directly on the tank bottom bottom increases the incident of cavitation erosion \u2013 pitting of the tank eventually causing the ultrasonic cleaner to leak . \u00a0Use a basket, tray, or suspension system to hold parts in the unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that you have a list of basic dos and don\u2019ts for using, maintaining, and working safely around our ultrasonic cleaners, start cleaning!\u00a0 Following these tips will keep you and your equipment around and working efficiently for a long time to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/industrial-washers\/omegasonics-pro-series\/\">Shop Ultrasonic Cleaners &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11754 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"ultrasonic cleaner\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/saw-pro-plus-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i>For more information on ultrasonic cleaners visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Omegasonics website<\/a>. You can also find us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/omegasonics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Omegasonics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">If we expect our ultrasonic cleaners to perform as designed and last for years to come, there are a number of things you should and shouldn\u2019t do to keep them running efficiently. Just as important is your personal safety as you work around and with your ultrasonic cleaning systems\u2014there are some things you should always [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3203,"featured_media":8754,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"92","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"If ultrasonic cleaners are to perform as designed for many years, there&#039;s a number of things you should and shouldn\u2019t do to keep them running efficiently.","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[42,92,81],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3915","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-blog","8":"category-how-to","9":"category-research","10":"entry"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/159_Omegasonics_Blog_1000x772-Ultrasonic-Cleaners-Dos-and-Donts.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/159_Omegasonics_Blog_1000x772-Ultrasonic-Cleaners-Dos-and-Donts.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Steve T","author_link":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/author\/stevetomegasonics-com\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3915","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3203"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3915"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3915\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3915"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3915"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.omegasonics.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3915"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}