No Mike,

You didn't overlook it. Most personal ultrasonic cleaners do not have heat, as it would drive the price above what most people want to pay for a personal unit.
Also, the combination of heat and sonics just could dis-assemble Grandma's heirloom pin or necklace.

This is the most common type of Ultrasonic Cleaning application.
We can help with a wide range of machines and cleaning solutions.
The usual setup for something like this is a Crest 275HT or maybe a Branson B2510MTH
in combination with one of our metal cleaners. Either of there units is small enough
to not take up too much room in your shop, but large enough ( 3/4 gallon ) to
get some work done for you.

Message: I need to know exactly what the IC series
cleaners look like on the inside - i.e. is the
lxwxh all available for immersion of parts
and fixtures to be cleaned.  I currently have
a Branson B600 which is not quite large
enough, and not really functional anymore.

Thanks - Mike

Lucky you. The IC Series manuals and literature are on our site for reference.
Just click the link above and go straight to the page to see them in your browser.
The IC Series Drawings and Specifications are close by.

All the info you need is right there. Remember that you have to leave room for the basket as well.
A good rule of thumb is to take about 2 inches off of each dimension for a tank of this size.
 

The risks are minimal, approaching non-existent. Ear protection is only needed for very large magneto-strictive systems. Other than keeping your hands out of the tank when the system is running, there are no precautions required.

Having said that, however, you still need to to take the measures you normally would based on the temperature of your solution, and the cleaning liquid used. Consult your cleaning liquid manufacturers information for guidance.

You are correct about the MC-3. It won't hurt your aluminum parts, and it will hold the soils in suspension.
As far as the ultrasonic cleaning, you should simply choose the machine that best fits your parts.
Remember that you will lose an inch or so in each direction off of the tank measurements.
This is due to the "slop" between the basket and the tank.

HI -

Your best bet is the Crest 2800HT It has the tank size you need,
and I would not try this application without heat. I doubt you will get adequate results.
Also, I would spend some time identifying the proper cleaning solution. It will do you no good to
buy an ultrasonic machine if you have not matched the soil to the cleaning chemistry.
 

I am in need of an ultrasonic cleaner for
surgical instruments, especially liposuction
canullas.  My budget is limited.  Do you sell
reconditioned or used models?  If not, do
you know a resource?

I appreciate your time and attention to this
matter.

Rosanne

First of all, we do sell used and demo ultrasonic machines. You can see them on our Current Specials Page.
As far as the canullas go, you can take a look at our B300 ultrasonic cleaner for an inexpensive solution,
or if you really want to go first class, you make like the Crest 690HT. Either machine will give oyu good cleaning,
but the Crest unit adds heat, and a lot more capacity.

Quick and dirty specs:

B300 - Comes with basket, cover and UPS ground shipping.

Crest 690HT - Includes cover and UPS ground shipping

John

I am sorry your package was either damaged in transit or defective. In these cases, we like to take complete control of the situation. It is our feeling that you should have to do as little as possible - so, we will send you a replacement machine and supplies. All you have to do is put the damaged unit back in the box, and set it out where your UPS driver usually drops packages off. We will schedule a pickup for you.

Do you have an ultrasonic cleaning solution that is effective in the removal of selenium-based polishing compound from glass? Do you offer samples for testing?
                           Thanks for your help.

Hi! Here's how it usually breaks down - First, go to the manufacturer of the soil you are trying to remove. They usually have the best info. If that doesn't work, you can get a demo unit from us, along with some quarts of ultrasonic cleaning solutions. Normally, a days of work will yield results. If that still doesn't do it, give us a call and we will put you in touch with an industry expert on cleaning chemistry.

My wife wants for Christmas a jewelry cleaner with two separate tanks.  I can't find any online, and actually I can't see why that would be necessary.  Keep me out of trouble this holiday season, help!!

This makes sense if you have a part that will be painted or plated after cleaning, but again, overkill for home use - and for any simple cleaning application.

Dear Sally,

Message: Does the Branson 200 clean effectively  using water only?

Sure - to an extent. It is important to note that ultrasonic cleaners only provide mechanical energy. You still have to match the cleaning solution to the soil to be removed. Some soils can be removed with mechanical energy only, just as you can wipe some soils off of any surface - but for others you need soap.

  I am looking for an easy way to clean silver jewelry, ie. get rid of tarnish.  Do these cleaners accomplish this?  I am looking at the Cleanosonic XL.  Thanks, Leslie

Hi Leslie,

Tarnish cannot be removed by ultrasonics. You need a solvent, like our silver cleaner. This is because tarnish is not a soil, but rather a product of the metal interacting with air.

Dear Sally,
 
 I am interested in starting a golf club cleaning business. Do you have an ultrasound tank that lends itself well to this application? Thanks, John
 
 Dear John,
 
 So long as you can fit the club heads into the tank, you should be OK. Of course, if you want to clean the entire club, you'll need a really long tank. An alternative is to buy an ultrasonic tank at least half as long as your longest club, and clean half of the club at a time.
 
 Take a look at the B8510MTH from Bransonic as a good possibility.
 

• Enhanced cleaning speed - Ultrasonics is faster than any conventional cleaning method. Entire assemblies can be cleaned without disassembly. Often the labor-saving advantages make ultrasonics the most cost effective choice.
• Unmatched cleaning consistency - The ultrasonic activity is micro in nature and reaches all areas for uniform cleaning. This is true for large or small parts, simple or complex parts handled singly or in batches. Thorough soil removal is not operator dependent.
• Easier compliance with safety and environmental regulations through reduction of dangerous chemical concentrations or substitution of less aggressive cleaning media.
• Reduction of direct worker contact with hazardous cleaning substances.
• Savings in energy costs, labor and floor space.

• Speeding up the rate at which soil dissolves by intimately mixing the cleaning agent with the contaminants.
• Carrying fresh solution to the soiled surface through a "micro-streaming" effect.
• Attacking the molecular "cement" by which soil attaches itself to a workpiece surface.
• Preventing formation of a neutral film on the workpiece surface that may impede cleaning.
• Raising the temperature of the liquid, thereby increasing the rate of chemical activity.