Ask Sally Sonic http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/ Discussion of ultrasonic cleaning and equipment from SonicsOnline.com en Copyright 2007 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:57:09 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Heater in Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners Message: Does the B-200 Cleaner have a heater. Maybe I just
overlooked this information, but I couldn't find it.
Thanks,
Mike H

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.

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/heater_in_ultrasonic_jewelry_c.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/heater_in_ultrasonic_jewelry_c.html Jewelry Cleaning Thu, 22 Mar 2007 06:57:09 -0500 Ultrasonic nuts and bolts .... Message: Dear Sirs,
 
 I just came to know of the Ultrasonic
 cleaning methods recently.
 
 What I am interested in knowing is that
 whether this can be used effectively in
 cleaning nuts, bolts ( from 20 mm to
 130mm ) up to 350 mm long etc.
 
 My interest is to reduce manhours engaged
 in the normal cleaning of these bolts / rust
 during a Major overhaul of a Gas turbine.
 
 Are there many users of these equipment
 for the purpose I have stated above?
 
 Can you please help me in this regard??
 
 best regards
 
 
 Mahesh

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_nuts_and_bolts.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_nuts_and_bolts.html Ultrasonic Applications Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:05:06 -0500 IC Series Ultrasonic Cleaners Drawings and Specifications Dear Sally,

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


]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ic_series_ultrasonic_cleaners.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ic_series_ultrasonic_cleaners.html Ultrasonic Equipment Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:03:44 -0500 Ultrasonic safety precautions? Hello Sally,
I am trying to find information about the risks of using
ultra-sound instruments in research. I would be grateful if you
have any information regarding safety-routines, like
ear-protection and so on.

sincerely
Jorgen

 


]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_safety_precautions.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_safety_precautions.html Ultrasonic Basics Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:35:53 -0500 Ultrasonic cleaning of lollipop molds Message: I have a small home based business
making gourmet lollipops.  I use individual
aluminum molds.  They accumulate an oil
buildup that needs to be removed by either
steel wool or something similar.  I have
heard that an ultrasonic cleaner would
eliminate the need to spend hours cleaning
molds.  After reading through the material
on your website I am thinking about
purchasing a unit.  The MC 3 cleaner
sounds as though it would be the right one
for my molds.

I am unsure which model would best meet
my needs.

Any suggestions?  

Thank you,

Linda Throckmorton
www.lollipopplace.com
 


]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_cleaning_of_lollipo.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_cleaning_of_lollipo.html Ultrasonic Applications Mon, 05 Mar 2007 07:52:35 -0500 Ultrasonic cleaning of heat exchangers I working for _____________ in
Drummondville (Quebec, Canada) and we
plan to buy an ultrasonic cleaner who can
clean plate from our heat-exchanger (size
21"x7"x6").  Can you send me a quotation
for the best model who can fit (with and
without an heater)?

Thank you!

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.
 

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_cleaning_of_heat_ex.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/ultrasonic_cleaning_of_heat_ex.html Ultrasonic Applications Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:20:30 -0500 Cleaning canullas with ultrasonics Dear Sally,

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

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/cleaning_canullas_with_ultraso.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/03/cleaning_canullas_with_ultraso.html Ultrasonic Applications Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:37:51 -0500 What happens if my B200 cleaner arrives damaged? Received a Branson 200  via UPS today as a gift from son. Package was covered in powder on opening there was a hole about the size of a pencil erasure at the top edege of the package of Cleanosonic powder and it was all over the ultrasonic cleaner. Has this harmed the internal parts of the Ultra sonic cleaner and how do I clean it up as instructions say not to imerse in water.or should it be returned to you?

John


]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/what_happens_if_my_b200_cleane.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/what_happens_if_my_b200_cleane.html Jewelry Cleaning Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:38:13 -0500 Ultrasonic removal of selenium...... Dear Sally,

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.

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/ultrasonic_removal_of_selenium.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/ultrasonic_removal_of_selenium.html Ultrasonic Applications Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:33:47 -0500 Does your ultrasonic jewelry cleaner need two tanks? Dear Sally,

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!!

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/does_your_ultrasonic_jewelry_c.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/does_your_ultrasonic_jewelry_c.html Jewelry Cleaning Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:49:50 -0500 Ultrasonic cleaner for surgical instruments Dear Sally,


I have general questions about ultrasonic cleaners and how to choose a size. We have a dermatology office that sees between 50 and 100 people per day...our hinged surgical instruments are all roughly the same size, the largest of which is approximately 8 inches when completely opened. We usually wash about 30 pieces by hand on an average day...forceps, scissors, etc. I don't want to buy too small a unit, but the doctor doesn't want to buy larger ultrasonic tank than we need (obviously!)


]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/ultrasonic_cleaner_for_surgica.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/ultrasonic_cleaner_for_surgica.html Ultrasonic Applications Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:08:43 -0500 Ultrasonic cleaning system for 200 pistols
I am an armorer for Tennessee State Parks. We are issued 200 pistols and I'm interested in an ultrasonic cleaning system for these weapons. Can you help? If so, please send me info and price listing. Thanks very much. Tom G.

Dear Tom,

You're in luck. We have exactly what you need. Simply click on weapons cleaning in the menu at left, then go to handgun cleaners and you will find a full selection of machines that will fit your requirement. They range from the F275HT cleaning system for a single handgun to the F4575HT Rapid Process handgun cleaning system, which can clean and lubricate simultaneously. The F4575HT also comes with enough chemicals to clean about 1000 handguns.
]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/ultrasonic_cleaning_system_for.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/ultrasonic_cleaning_system_for.html Weapons Cleaning Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:28:45 -0500 Replacement jewelry cleaning solution Dear Sally,

I bought a sonic jewelry cleaner by the international silver company, many years ago. I need to replace the cleaning solution but I am not sure where to find it. Can you help me? Thank you, Dawn

Dear Dawn,

You're in the right place. We have liquid jewelry cleaners from Bransonics, and powdered jewelry cleaning concentrate from Cleanosonic. Both work well and and a little goes a long way. See our selection of jewelry cleaning chemistries here on site.

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/replacement_jewelry_cleaning_s.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/replacement_jewelry_cleaning_s.html Jewelry Cleaning Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:23:48 -0500 Cleaning golf clubs with ultrasonics

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.
 

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/cleaning_golf_clubs_with_ultra.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/cleaning_golf_clubs_with_ultra.html Ultrasonic Applications Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:09:10 -0500 The Ultrasonic Advantage Cleaning is a problem we are all faced with every day in both our personal lives and our professional lives. In its broadest sense it is the removal of undesirable material from a particular place. In the more technical realm cleaning is usually performed to make a particular material or component acceptable to the next level of processing. This task is becoming increasingly difficult as geometries continue to decrease while production rates escalate.

]]> http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/the_ultrasonic_advantage.html http://site.sonicsonline.com/blog2/2007/02/the_ultrasonic_advantage.html Ultrasonic Basics Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:22:34 -0500