How to Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner

Ultrasonic cleaning machines are widely used in many industries, including medical device, automotive, aerospace, dental, electronics, jewelry and weapons. Ideal items for ultrasonic parts cleaning include medical and surgical instruments, carburetors, firearms, window blinds, industrial machine parts and electronic equipment.

The time required for ultrasonic cleaning depends on the material and soils, but typical cleaning times range from 3 to 6 minutes. Some delicate items such as electronics may require a longer cleaning time. Higher heat helps loosen dirt and chemical bonds faster, so most industrial parts cleaners apply heat in the range of 135 – 150 °F.

It should be noted that cleaning in an ultrasonic bath cleaner does not sterilize items. In medical applications, sterilization typically follows ultrasonic cleaning as another process step.