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Top 5 Things to Consider When Buying an Ultrasonic Washer

March 13th, 2012 by Frank Pedeflous
Ultrasonic Cleaner

Size is one of the things to consider when choosing an ultrasonic cleaner.

There are a few things to consider when buying an ultrasonic washer and none of it requires a degree in electronics engineering.

1.   SIZE MATTERS!  Pick the right tank size. Don’t buy a unit that is too small for you largest critical parts, or a unit that can’t handle the amount of parts (per load) you are putting into the unit. If you think the unit you are buying is too small before you buy it, then it will definitely be too small once you start using it. As a result, you won’t be able to see the great benefits of ultrasonic cleaning because you will put even more parts through then you ever imagined.

2.   FREQUENCY. Make sure you have the best frequency for your application. For most applications, and by most I mean 95%+ in the world, 40 kHz is the frequency for you. Unless you have a rare specification calling out 25 kHz or are doing sub-micron cleaning of sensitive electronics requiring 68 kHz and above, then look no further than 40.

3.   POWER. You need the right cleaning power for your application. Here is where it is best to discuss your application with a qualified ultrasonics company so you know what is required. Most equipment is outfitted with the correct ultrasonic power for the bulk of applications.

4.   CHEMISTRY. Though most ultrasonic applications are cleaned in a water based solution, those solutions generally require some type of soap additive. Here again it is recommended to contact a qualified ultrasonics manufacturer to discuss your specific application and get the right chemistry. There are soaps designed to remove oils and then separate out in the bath. Some applications do better with a surfactant, but chemistry is a blog post of its own.

5.   PROCESS. The process involves the dwell time of the ultrasonics, the bath temperature, the chemistry concentration. Best to get a “How to Do Process Sheet” from your favorite ultrasonic systems manufacturer.

Hopefully these tips have helped you, and as always if you’re in need of professional consultation, you can always contact us.

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Profitable Ultrasonic Cleaning shouldn’t be a Fantasy

October 13th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous
Fantasy Football is much like Ultrasonic Cleaning

Choosing a good ultrasonic cleaner is much like drafting a good fantasy football team.

After a long summer of lockout negotiations, it’s great that NFL football is back! Of course, that also means a return of fantasy football!  Fans across the country spent hours studying up on their favorite players to draft the ultimate fantasy team. If you didn’t pick up Adrian Peterson, Percy Harvin, or Donovan McNabb, then you may not have any Vikings on your team this year. However, here’s one Viking that should help your team: an ultrasonic Viking Multi-Stage unit.

As you know, if you play fantasy football, the key to a good team is the ability to be diverse. You want a team that is not one-dimensional. You need two strong running backs, a QB who can throw for a lot of yards and TDs, and at least two consistently targeted receivers and/or tight ends. Likewise, a good ultrasonic unit should be efficient, effective, and able to handle audibles such as specialized and hard to clean parts!

We, at Omegasonics, suggest that you analyze the “opponent” before you make your first round ultrasonic pick. Ask the questions, “What kind of items will I be cleaning?” and “How do I want to dry those items?”

How to Make your First Round Ultrasonic Pick (System):

Viking X2: (choose 2): ultrasonic wash, heated rinse, and ultrasonic rinse

Viking X3: (choose 3): ultrasonic wash, heated rinse, ultrasonic rinse, and hot air dryer

Viking X4: ultrasonic wash, heated rinse, ultrasonic rinse, cascade rinse and hot air dryer

Howe to Make your Second Round Ultrasonic Pick (Tank Size):

Pro: 18″ length x 18″ width x 14″ depth

Pro Plus: 18″ length x 24″ width x 14″ depth

Super Pro: 18″ length x 34″ width x 14″ depth

Power Pro 6000: 24″ length x 36″ width x 20″ depth

No matter which ultrasonic machine you end up selecting, your unit comes with all of the parts necessary to take your team to the championship.

EACH SYSTEM INCLUDES:

• Stainless steel tanks – all fully insulated

• Exterior Hammerton powder coat finish

• Digital temperature controls – each tank

• Digital timer controlled ultrasound-wash

• Dual stage filtration-wash stage

• Single stage filtration-rinse stage

• Low-level float sensors – each stage

Omegasonics hopes your team has much success against the competition this season, both in your fantasy league and with your business. If you’re a GM that needs some advice, we invite you to watch this short video clip:

http://blog.Omegasonics.com/archives/5-tips-to-buying-an-ultrasonic-cleaner.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact one of our ultrasonic cleaning and restoration experts toll free at (800) 669-8227…. before you incur a play clock violation.

Have an ultrasonic day!

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How to Choose the Right Contents Restoration Equipment

September 16th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous

Are you looking to start or enhance a contents restoration division, but not quite sure where to begin? Frank Pedeflous, president of Omegasonics, the West Coast’s leading manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning systems, gives recommendations about what equipment should be purchased to give your company a competitive advantage in the marketplace, what kind of recovery rate could be expected for various items of content, and which pieces of equipment should be purchased first in order to provide the fastest return on investment.

More information can be found at www.Omegasonics.com or by calling us Toll Free at 1-800-669-8227.

 

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Why Industries have Increased their use of Ultrasonic Cleaning

August 5th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous

In the 1980’s, the U.S. government began to crack down on un-safe industrial cleaning chemicals, and created the need for new, safer, greener, water-based cleaning solutions: one of the key alternatives being ultrasonic cleaning technology.

industrial parts cleaning via ultrasonics

There are hundreds of industries that use ultrasound as their first choice for safe and effective parts cleaning.

As government regulations on toxic chemicals used in the workforce were tightened, industrial companies were frantically searching for newer and safer ways to clean their dirty, oily, and contaminated parts. Today, it is more important than ever to maintain and achieve the highest quality levels of precision cleaning in many different industries due to constantly changing requirements.

There are hundreds of industries that use ultrasound as their first choice for safe and effective cleaning. Currently, ultrasound is the premier cleaning technology for the automotive, marine, pharmaceutical, aerospace, musical instrument, firearm, disaster restoration and other industries requiring absolute precision cleaning.

Other methods of aqueous-based industrial cleaning can use a lot of water, which goes directly down the drain or has to be collected and disposed of properly depending on the toxic levels. Water waste can come from the manufacturing process, scrubbers, mops, tanks and more. There are several technologies that recycle water but these systems can be costly especially for smaller operations. Despite the effort and resources, none of them have been nearly as effective as ultrasound.

Are you in a specialized industry that could benefit from ultrasonic cleaning? Take a look at some of these industrial ultrasonic cleaning case studies to see how companies of every size are cleaning more efficiently and increasing their bottom line!

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Ultrasonic Tabletops – Powerful, Convenient Parts Cleaning

March 28th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous

Ultrasonic Tabletops

Before ultrasound was used to effectively clean larger-sized industrial parts, it was used initially in the medical industry. But the most commonly recognized application for ultrasonic cleaning known to the general public is jewelry. Everyone has been to a jeweler in the mall and heard those little tiny tanks buzzing away to the delight of many female customers who see their diamond rings and bracelets sparkle like new again. It’s fun to even watch business executives with Rolex watches awe in amazement. Ultrasound became a highly popular method for cleaning sensitive minerals, diamonds and other types of jewelry.

ultrasonic tabletop cleaners from Omegasonics

A tabletop ultrasonic washer may be a great fit for you and your company.

These small ultrasonic jewelry machines would eventually evolve into larger sizes with most manufacturers carrying a line of six to eight models. Tabletops are generally “commercial duty” – meaning that they are designed to operate two to three hours per day as opposed to true “industrial grade” units that can run a full ten-hour production shift. In industrial settings, tabletops are primarily used for smaller-sized parts and low volume work. Typical tabletop units range from one-half to eight-gallon tanks, but they can still provide the same benefits as larger systems at a much-reduced price, as long as the ultrasonic power requirements are low and the usage time is low.

Motorcycle, ATV and Jet Ski carburetors are commonly cleaned using ultrasonic tabletop machines. Previous methods used toxic chemicals such as carburetor spray and brushes, not to mention a lot of time and labor! However, even with all of that labor, the cleaning process is not fully effective. With ultrasound, cleaning success is highly probable each time without the use of toxic solvents.

One of the most unique factors about having a tabletop machine in your facility is the convenience of the size. Tabletops are no bigger than a microwave oven and can be placed on any workstation. This allows an employee to save time by working at their location as opposed to making many unnecessary steps going back and forth to a central cleaning station somewhere else inside the plant. This saves considerable effort and enhances employee productivity.

A tabletop ultrasonic washer may be a great fit for you and your company.

To see typical tabletop sizes and specifications go to www.Omegasonics.com/industrial/table_top.shtml

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5 Tips to Buying an Ultrasonic Cleaner

February 9th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous

Purchasing industrial ultrasonic equipment is a big decision, especially if you need to clean a lot of small parts on a frequent basis. Make sure the ultrasonic system chosen is the best fit for your particular cleaning need. Factors that should go into the purchase decision of an ultrasonic machine include: type of material, type of contaminate, amount of power needed, frequency, and type of process required. Bottom line – don’t be afraid to get application support from your ultrasonic equipment supplier.

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Ultrasonic Cleaners: Powerful Equipment for Utility Companies

February 3rd, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous
Ultrasonic Cleaning helps Utility Companies

Many power companies are turning to Omegasonics’ ultrasonic tanks to clean turbine parts faster and ensure high-availability.

Electric and gas companies are relied upon to produce and provide uninterrupted power to their customers. To accomplish this goal, keeping turbines exceptionally clean and in good condition must be a top priority. There are more and more power and utility companies relying on Omegasonics and ultrasonic cleaning to wash turbine parts faster and more efficiently.

The alternative method to cleaning these types of parts via ultrasonics is to wash each by hand with the use of toxic solvents. This takes more than double the time compared to using an ultrasonic cleaner. Thankfully, ultrasonic technology can clean both gas-powered, hydro turbine parts, and solar turbine fuel nozzles with much less time and hassle.

One recent example involves the Southern California Gas Company,  the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility.  They use several Omegasonic ultrasonic cleaning systems inside their natural gas processing plants. Currently, they employ several Omegasonics Power Pro 8000’s to effectively clean parts from gas compressor engines during routine maintenance.

By switching to ultrasound, Southern California Gas, along with many other power plants across the nation, are able to extend the life of turbine, engine and compressor parts, reduce scheduled downtimes, and improve on their delivered production. Because of this, personnel can spend less time on mundane maintenance and more time on more important tasks… like providing safe and reliable energy to 20.9 million consumers in more than 500 communities!

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Omegasonics: The Smarter Choice

January 28th, 2011 by Frank Pedeflous

Did you know that every month there are over 1 million searches for “contents cleaning” by adjusters, insurance agents, property managers, etc?

In the world of restoration cleaning, there is one class of ultrasonic units that experienced adjusters want to work with: an Omegasonics system.

Using a regular ultrasonic machine will simply not cut it in this industry anymore. To stand out from your competitors and “wow” the insurance companies, you need nothing less, than an Omegasonics Restoration Pro® System.

Companies using our ultrasonic machines are more frequently called on for jobs by adjusters, agents and insurance companies. These superior machines are specifically designed to improve effectiveness and cut down labor costs; saving both you and your client a whole lot of time, money and hassle.

For example, Omegasonics uses guillotine doors on our drying units. We found in our field tests that guillotine doors hold heat in better and dry faster than alternative methods. This is one reason why an Omegasonics system is more eco-friendly and much less expensive to operate. We’ve invested the time, research, and development so our customers can spend less time on cleaning and more time on other tasks!  The hard work we put into our machines will help you maximize your investment.

To see other examples and a long list of satisfied customers, visit this link: http://www.OmegasonicsListofCustomers.com.

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Beer, America, and Ultrasonic Cleaning

December 9th, 2010 by Frank Pedeflous

Did you know that ultrasonic cleaning is so effective; the United States Navy is putting their trust into this modern technology? The Navy is currently putting an ultrasonic cleaning machine on every battleship and navy vessel. Guns, weapons, electronic equipment and more will be cleaned ultrasonically every day around the world. The U.S. Army is also using an ultrasonic cleaner at their TARDEC testing facility. To get this done, the U.S. army needed a voted of approval for ultrasonic cleaning by the U.S. Senate!

Other American companies such as The Miller Brewing Company® and Pepsi® also are cleaning equipment inside their own plants using ultrasound.

Insurance adjusters are now only using restoration companies with ultrasonic cleaning facilities. Ultrasound can save both you and the insurance companies a ton of extra money. It’s faster and automatic, meaning your crew has more time and energy to spend on other jobs. What happens if those workers forget and they leave the machine on too long? An automatic timer shuts off the unit so mistakes are never made.

These companies and others across the nation are using ultrasound because it’s faster, safer, and improves the bottom line. It has been proven that purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner can save you up to $1,000 dollars per month- paying for itself in less than a year. If you are in the market for an ultrasonic cleaning system that gets you higher paying jobs, then you have come to the right place: www.omegasonics.com.

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Cleaner Parts in Less Time With No Solvents

July 3rd, 2010 by Frank Pedeflous

Ultrasonics avoids harmful solvents

Today begins my official life as a blogger. Since my company makes ultrasonic cleaning systems, and I am at heart a cut-to-the chase type of person, here we go.

Our clients buy ultrasonic cleaning units because they produce cleaner parts in less time, with less labor, and without the use of solvents. This, generally, all adds up to lower costs for our clients. Regardless of the industry we are dealing with or the exact cleaning application, several if not all of these advantages pertain.

Our sales message can get somewhat redundant because in every industry, companies ranging from machine shops to disaster restoration companies to gun shops to musical instrument shops basically do the same thing. They have traditionally used a petroleum based solvent to degrease an oily, dirty part by soaking it and then scrubbing it by hand with some type of a brush. Pretty tedious and not very consistent. Imagine doing this for 8 hours a day-do you think the quality of your cleaning at 4 o’clock in the afternoon is as good as 9am when you are fresh. Hardly.

With an ultrasonic cleaning unit, the machine does the work consistently throughout the day in some type of water based cleaning soap. The labor required is basically loading a basket with the parts to be cleaned and dropping it into the tank and turning on the ultrasound. Scrubbing of parts ranges from almost nothing to not at all.

So that’s it in a nutshell. If you have a tedious parts cleaning predicament, ultrasound is very likely an answer for you.

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