Maintaining the safety and operational efficiency of aircraft engines is paramount in the aviation industry. For Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations, and airline maintenance facilities, adhering to rigorous procedures outlined in aircraft engine maintenance manuals is non-negotiable. Ultrasonic technology has emerged as a critical tool in this sector, providing significant advantages in both the cleaning of aircraft engine components and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) operations. This guide explores the diverse applications of ultrasonic energy in aircraft engine maintenance, highlighting its effectiveness and benefits.
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Investments in multifunctional ultrasonic cleaner accessories quickly pay for themselves by extending the versatility of your ultrasonic cleaner. Examples include
For Ultrasonic Cleaning
confidently complete challenging cleaning tasks
use diverse cleaning chemicals in a single cleaning cycle
In the Research Lab
increase sample prep cycle throughput
accommodate multiple sample prep projects in a single run
An Intro to Multifunctional Ultrasonic Cleaner Accessories
Ultrasonic Cleaner Accessories in the Shop
A cleaning basket is a cleaning basket, right? And as a professional, you know that it is not good practice to overload a cleaning basket or allow contact between parts being cleaned.
Imagine the basket of your benchtop ultrasonic cleaner as a condo or an apartment house with diverse occupants.
Consider a Modular Basket System allowing you to subdivide a simple ultrasonic cleaning basket into several compartments or levels…
Instead of “Knowledge is Good,” the Faber College motto in “Animal House,” we propose “Clean is Good.” This is not a joke, when it comes to “clean” in keeping costly equipment up to peak performance. Here’s how ultrasonic parts cleaners promote peak performance across a broad range of products.
An Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner? Why Is It Important?
Cleaning parts, whether new or being refurbished, can represent a significant amount of time and, without the proper equipment, can be unpleasant or uneconomical.
For example:
Solvent spray tanks, aerosol sprays, manually scrubbing with flammable solvents, abrasives and other alternatives – beside yielding unsatisfactory results – can raise environmental, health and safety concerns.
Complex parts – the methods above often can’t reach parts with cracks, crevices and blind holes.
Labor – time clocks run during parts disassembly, manual cleaning and reassembly. The power of ultrasonic energy can substantially reduce labor costs, insure superior cleaning results and free personnel to attend to other tasks.
Cross-contamination is a constant concern in all laboratory practices and can be addressed by strict operating procedures to assure equipment is thoroughly clean before use. Thorough fine mesh lab sieve cleaning used in analytical, science and testing laboratories can be crucial in meeting GLP standards.
Lab sieves, because of their design, present special cleaning challenges to assure residues from prior screenings are completely removed from fine mesh screens.
Manually scrubbing the sieves is not a sure-fire means to clean them. A time-consuming operation in itself, the chief area of concern is potential contamination of subsequent products being processed because 100% of the particles may not be removed. Moreover, manually scrubbing fine mesh lab sieves can damage them.
Tovatech offers two options for ultrasonic sieve cleaning
One is the SRH 4/200 designed to be used in conjunction with a standard Elma ultrasonic cleaner with a size 300 tank, and the other is one of the uniquely designed Easy 50R or Easy 350R ultrasonic cleaners from Elma. These two cleaners can also be used for cleaning small instruments and for sample prep.
The Elma SRH 4/200 Cleans Up to 4 Fine Mesh Lab Sieves
Safely cleaning fine mesh sieves is achieved with Elma’s cleverly designed stainless steel SRH 4/200 sieve rotation holder. It is electrically powered and easily fits onto a 300 size Elmasonic ultrasonic cleaner, such as the heater-equipped EP300H or Select 300 ultrasonic cleaners.
Up to four 200 mm (8 inch) diameter lab equipment sieves from various manufacturers are placed into the unit much as plates are loaded into a dishwasher, and held in place by rollers. Once the sieves are clamped into the holder ultrasonic energy is applied while the sieves rotate into and out of the ultrasonic cleaning bath.
Ultrasonic cavitation produced by the EP300H or Select 300 generator-powered transducers creates billions of minute bubbles that implode vigorously against the screen mesh to quickly but safely dislodge trapped particles.
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The Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Market Report for 2024-2031 highlights the market’s growth potential, projecting a value of around USD 74.14 Billion by 2031, up from USD 39 Billion in 2023. This trajectory suggests a promising compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.61% from 2024 to 2031.
As to why industrial ultrasonic cleaner markets are growing, the report “projects significant market expansion (is) driven by technological advancements, increasing consumer demand, and regulatory support.”
Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Features and Benefits
Industrial ultrasonic cleaners are defined by task, not size. The featuresand benefits industrial ultrasonic cleaners provide to accomplish the task must be considered first. Then think about the size of the unit you need to do the job.
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In many cases ultrasonic energy is the “go to” solution when it comes to meeting challenges associated with cleaning large parts. Cleaning large parts calls for specifying a large ultrasonic cleaner – one that accommodates parts size and has added features facilitating the entire cleaning cycle.
This means specifying a large ultrasonic cleaner requires more than considering a unit with the capacity to hold parts being cleaned. But even that requires some thought. That’s why we start with
Calculating Large Ultrasonic Cleaner Capacity
Remember the old saw about the guy who builds a boat then can’t get it out the door? When specifying an ultrasonic cleaner, the point to remember is parts must fit in the tank.
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A report by Polaris Market Research citing ultrasonic cleaner market size through 2032 notes that ultrasonic cleaning “has become a preferred choice because it provides thorough and consistent cleaning, effectively eliminating contaminants, including from intricate and hard-to-reach areas.”
The Polaris report cites markets where ultrasonic cleaner machines find application. This post offers equipment and cleaning solution suggestions related to certain of these markets.
You most likely have parts cleaning challenges not easily resolved by brushes, solvents, wash tanks, sprays and other manual methods that fail to yield satisfactory results. These can all be solved with an ultrasonic parts cleaner.
Here you will learn that cleaning parts, whether new or refurbished, is best accomplished in an ultrasonic parts cleaner. And why mechanics, hobbyists, collectors, manufacturers and others dealing with dirt of most any type rely on an ultrasonic parts cleaner for fast, damage-free results.
Examples Where Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners Shine
Ultrasonic cleaning eliminates risking damage that can result from manually removing post-molding contaminants such as flashing, grease and other residues from costly plastic injection molds.
Ultrasonic parts cleaning is unsurpassed in terms of speed and thoroughness when it comes to removing dried grease, varnishes and other contaminants from carburetors, fuel injectors and other critical engine components.
Sonicator baths are often employed for sample preparation steps in research and development activities. For example, a sonicator bath may be used to extract an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from its carrier, or excipient, prior to conducting content uniformity and potency assay tests. Many USP monographs recommend using a sonicator bath to dissolve samples prior to analysis.
As noted in Chapter 8 of Optimization of Pharmaceutical Processes, “A growing need for developing novel technologies for obtaining better quality products with enhanced process efficiency has created promise for application of ultrasound in the area of food and pharmaceutical processing.”
The chapter “offers discussion on the governing mechanisms for the improvement based on the use of ultrasound, different ultrasonic reactor configurations, as well as the selection of operating conditions for the specific applications of encapsulation and crystallization.”
In chapter 2 of Sample Preparation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, discussing agitation and particle size reduction, it is noted that “techniques include grinding, milling or blending, homogenization, and sonication.”
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The old saw “the key to good work is using the right tool for the job” applies equally well to ultrasonic cleaning jobs. In this case the “tool” is selecting one of the many ultrasonic cleaning solutions available to assure the desired results. As you will learn here, there are many cleaning solution formulas available. This post will help you make the right choice(s). There may be instances where you may need more than one formula.
The Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions Market
Definitions might seem confusing. In some cases cleaning solutions are called chemicals, in other cases “soaps.” In any case, these solutions represent a major market. According to a Dataintelo report “The ultrasonic cleaning chemicals market was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2018. The report projects a “CAGR of 4.4% during 2019-2030.”
First Step in Cleaning Solutions Selection
To help assure best results, you must be aware of these critical points.
What is being cleaned? As you might surmise the requirements to clean engine and drive train assemblies, plastic injection molds, PCBs, and surgical instruments vary substantially.
What are the contaminants? Gross deposits of grease and grime; burned on residues, oils, flashing and grease; solder flux, blood and other contaminants require different procedures.
What is the product made of? Aluminum, steel, glass, plastic, and composites are examples. (Note that chromium-plated products are not suitable for cleaning with ultrasonic energy.)
Product configuration is important. Simple? Complex? Characterized by blind or narrow holes?
Are there post-cleaning requirements? Some may require one or more rinsing steps to remove cleaning bath residues either for sanitation reasons or to prepare the product for further finishing steps such as painting, plating or powder coating.
The Power of Ultrasonic Cleaning Aircraft Engine Maintenance
Maintaining the safety and operational efficiency of aircraft engines is paramount in the aviation industry. For Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations, and airline maintenance facilities, adhering to rigorous procedures outlined in aircraft engine maintenance manuals is non-negotiable. Ultrasonic technology has emerged as a critical tool in this sector, providing significant advantages in both the cleaning of aircraft engine components and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) operations. This guide explores the diverse applications of ultrasonic energy in aircraft engine maintenance, highlighting its effectiveness and benefits.
Read moreUltrasonic Cleaner Accessories Broaden Business Opportunities
Investments in multifunctional ultrasonic cleaner accessories quickly pay for themselves by extending the versatility of your ultrasonic cleaner. Examples include
An Intro to Multifunctional Ultrasonic Cleaner Accessories
Ultrasonic Cleaner Accessories in the Shop
A cleaning basket is a cleaning basket, right? And as a professional, you know that it is not good practice to overload a cleaning basket or allow contact between parts being cleaned.
Imagine the basket of your benchtop ultrasonic cleaner as a condo or an apartment house with diverse occupants.
Consider a Modular Basket System allowing you to subdivide a simple ultrasonic cleaning basket into several compartments or levels…
Read moreUltrasonic Parts Cleaners Promote Peak Performance
Instead of “Knowledge is Good,” the Faber College motto in “Animal House,” we propose “Clean is Good.” This is not a joke, when it comes to “clean” in keeping costly equipment up to peak performance. Here’s how ultrasonic parts cleaners promote peak performance across a broad range of products.
An Ultrasonic Parts Cleaner? Why Is It Important?
Cleaning parts, whether new or being refurbished, can represent a significant amount of time and, without the proper equipment, can be unpleasant or uneconomical.
For example:
- Solvent spray tanks, aerosol sprays, manually scrubbing with flammable solvents, abrasives and other alternatives – beside yielding unsatisfactory results – can raise environmental, health and safety concerns.
- Complex parts – the methods above often can’t reach parts with cracks, crevices and blind holes.
- Labor – time clocks run during parts disassembly, manual cleaning and reassembly. The power of ultrasonic energy can substantially reduce labor costs, insure superior cleaning results and free personnel to attend to other tasks.
Read moreLab Test Sieve Cleaning with an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Cross-contamination is a constant concern in all laboratory practices and can be addressed by strict operating procedures to assure equipment is thoroughly clean before use. Thorough fine mesh lab sieve cleaning used in analytical, science and testing laboratories can be crucial in meeting GLP standards.
Lab sieves, because of their design, present special cleaning challenges to assure residues from prior screenings are completely removed from fine mesh screens.
Manually scrubbing the sieves is not a sure-fire means to clean them. A time-consuming operation in itself, the chief area of concern is potential contamination of subsequent products being processed because 100% of the particles may not be removed. Moreover, manually scrubbing fine mesh lab sieves can damage them.
Tovatech offers two options for ultrasonic sieve cleaning
One is the SRH 4/200 designed to be used in conjunction with a standard Elma ultrasonic cleaner with a size 300 tank, and the other is one of the uniquely designed Easy 50R or Easy 350R ultrasonic cleaners from Elma. These two cleaners can also be used for cleaning small instruments and for sample prep.
The Elma SRH 4/200 Cleans Up to 4 Fine Mesh Lab Sieves
Safely cleaning fine mesh sieves is achieved with Elma’s cleverly designed stainless steel SRH 4/200 sieve rotation holder. It is electrically powered and easily fits onto a 300 size Elmasonic ultrasonic cleaner, such as the heater-equipped EP300H or Select 300 ultrasonic cleaners.
Up to four 200 mm (8 inch) diameter lab equipment sieves from various manufacturers are placed into the unit much as plates are loaded into a dishwasher, and held in place by rollers. Once the sieves are clamped into the holder ultrasonic energy is applied while the sieves rotate into and out of the ultrasonic cleaning bath.
Ultrasonic cavitation produced by the EP300H or Select 300 generator-powered transducers creates billions of minute bubbles that implode vigorously against the screen mesh to quickly but safely dislodge trapped particles.
Read moreIndustrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Features and Benefits
The Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Market Report for 2024-2031 highlights the market’s growth potential, projecting a value of around USD 74.14 Billion by 2031, up from USD 39 Billion in 2023. This trajectory suggests a promising compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.61% from 2024 to 2031.
As to why industrial ultrasonic cleaner markets are growing, the report “projects significant market expansion (is) driven by technological advancements, increasing consumer demand, and regulatory support.”
Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Features and Benefits
Industrial ultrasonic cleaners are defined by task, not size. The features and benefits industrial ultrasonic cleaners provide to accomplish the task must be considered first. Then think about the size of the unit you need to do the job.
Here are some features and benefits to look for.
Read moreSpecifying a Large Ultrasonic Cleaner
In many cases ultrasonic energy is the “go to” solution when it comes to meeting challenges associated with cleaning large parts. Cleaning large parts calls for specifying a large ultrasonic cleaner – one that accommodates parts size and has added features facilitating the entire cleaning cycle.
This means specifying a large ultrasonic cleaner requires more than considering a unit with the capacity to hold parts being cleaned. But even that requires some thought. That’s why we start with
Calculating Large Ultrasonic Cleaner Capacity
Remember the old saw about the guy who builds a boat then can’t get it out the door? When specifying an ultrasonic cleaner, the point to remember is parts must fit in the tank.
Read moreTop Ultrasonic Cleaner Markets
A report by Polaris Market Research citing ultrasonic cleaner market size through 2032 notes that ultrasonic cleaning “has become a preferred choice because it provides thorough and consistent cleaning, effectively eliminating contaminants, including from intricate and hard-to-reach areas.”
The Polaris report cites markets where ultrasonic cleaner machines find application. This post offers equipment and cleaning solution suggestions related to certain of these markets.
For information on the ultrasonic cleaning process please check how ultrasonic cleaners work.
Read moreUltrasonic Parts Cleaner Specification Tips
You most likely have parts cleaning challenges not easily resolved by brushes, solvents, wash tanks, sprays and other manual methods that fail to yield satisfactory results. These can all be solved with an ultrasonic parts cleaner.
Here you will learn that cleaning parts, whether new or refurbished, is best accomplished in an ultrasonic parts cleaner. And why mechanics, hobbyists, collectors, manufacturers and others dealing with dirt of most any type rely on an ultrasonic parts cleaner for fast, damage-free results.
Examples Where Ultrasonic Parts Cleaners Shine
- Ultrasonic cleaning eliminates risking damage that can result from manually removing post-molding contaminants such as flashing, grease and other residues from costly plastic injection molds.
- Ultrasonic parts cleaning is unsurpassed in terms of speed and thoroughness when it comes to removing dried grease, varnishes and other contaminants from carburetors, fuel injectors and other critical engine components.
- Cleaning diesel particulate and exhaust gas recirculation filters
- Cleaning once fired brass cartridge casings prior to reloading.
- Cleaning finely machined parts to remove cutting oils and abrasive compounds
- Nondestructive testing aircraft engine components as part of maintenance and operations
Read moreThe Role of Sonicator Baths in Sample Preparation
Sonicator baths are often employed for sample preparation steps in research and development activities. For example, a sonicator bath may be used to extract an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from its carrier, or excipient, prior to conducting content uniformity and potency assay tests. Many USP monographs recommend using a sonicator bath to dissolve samples prior to analysis.
As noted in Chapter 8 of Optimization of Pharmaceutical Processes, “A growing need for developing novel technologies for obtaining better quality products with enhanced process efficiency has created promise for application of ultrasound in the area of food and pharmaceutical processing.”
The chapter “offers discussion on the governing mechanisms for the improvement based on the use of ultrasound, different ultrasonic reactor configurations, as well as the selection of operating conditions for the specific applications of encapsulation and crystallization.”
In chapter 2 of Sample Preparation of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, discussing agitation and particle size reduction, it is noted that “techniques include grinding, milling or blending, homogenization, and sonication.”
Read moreCleaning Solutions for Ultrasonic Cleaning Tasks
The old saw “the key to good work is using the right tool for the job” applies equally well to ultrasonic cleaning jobs. In this case the “tool” is selecting one of the many ultrasonic cleaning solutions available to assure the desired results. As you will learn here, there are many cleaning solution formulas available. This post will help you make the right choice(s). There may be instances where you may need more than one formula.
The Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions Market
Definitions might seem confusing. In some cases cleaning solutions are called chemicals, in other cases “soaps.” In any case, these solutions represent a major market. According to a Dataintelo report “The ultrasonic cleaning chemicals market was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2018. The report projects a “CAGR of 4.4% during 2019-2030.”
First Step in Cleaning Solutions Selection
To help assure best results, you must be aware of these critical points.
- What is being cleaned? As you might surmise the requirements to clean engine and drive train assemblies, plastic injection molds, PCBs, and surgical instruments vary substantially.
- What are the contaminants? Gross deposits of grease and grime; burned on residues, oils, flashing and grease; solder flux, blood and other contaminants require different procedures.
- What is the product made of? Aluminum, steel, glass, plastic, and composites are examples. (Note that chromium-plated products are not suitable for cleaning with ultrasonic energy.)
- Product configuration is important. Simple? Complex? Characterized by blind or narrow holes?
- Are there post-cleaning requirements? Some may require one or more rinsing steps to remove cleaning bath residues either for sanitation reasons or to prepare the product for further finishing steps such as painting, plating or powder coating.
Read more