Ultrasonic water baths are cleaning devices that utilize high-frequency sound waves in a liquid medium, typically water, to remove contaminants from surfaces. This technology is effective for cleaning various materials like metals, plastics, and ceramics, even in hard-to-reach areas.
Here’s a more detailed overview:
How they work:
- Ultrasonic waves create tiny bubbles (cavitation) in the liquid.
- These bubbles implode, generating pressure waves that dislodge dirt, grease, and other contaminants from the submerged object’s surface.
- The cleaning process is gentle and effective, reaching even into microscopic openings.
Applications:
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Cleaning:Ultrasonic baths are used to clean a wide range of items, including jewelry, watches, optical lenses, dental instruments, medical devices, and electronic components.
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Sample preparation:They can also be used for sample preparation in various scientific fields, helping to disperse and dissolve samples.
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Degassing:The ability to easily generate bubbles in liquids containing dissolved gasses makes them useful for degassing liquids.
Advantages:
- Thorough cleaning: Ultrasonic baths can clean even intricate shapes and hard-to-reach areas.
- Environmentally friendly: They often require fewer harsh chemicals than traditional cleaning methods.
- Cost-effective: They can be more efficient and economical than manual cleaning.
In summary, ultrasonic water baths are versatile cleaning tools that leverage sound waves to effectively remove contaminants from various materials and objects, making them valuable in numerous industries and applications.
Features:
- Long lasting stainless steel 304 tanks
- Supplied with baskets and lids as standard
- Units above 4L capacity are fitted with drain taps for easy maintenance
- All models fitted with a 60 min, timer and with bypass function
- All models are fitted with a heating element with a max temperature capacity of 80C degree
- Variable frequency and power settings on all models
Notes:
- Not for use with heat sensitive materials, for example: perfumes etc. , due to heat transfer from transducers
- Operating temperatures based on an ambient of 25C degree
- Units can only operate for 8 hours continuously
- All units operate voltage: 230V/50Hz
- All units operate temperature range: Ambient +7C to 80C degree
Units Available:
- 2.5L – Power: 50W, Packaging: 230x200x305mm, Weight: 3kg
- 4L – Power: 100W, Packaging: 320x195x355mm, Weight: 4.5kg
- 5.7L – Power: 150W, Packaging: 440x310x435mm, Weight: 6kg
- 12L – Power: 300W, Packaging: 480x440x470mm, Weight: 9kg
- 25L – Power: 600W, Packaging: 640x445x530mm, Weight: 13kg