2011 June

Ultrasonic Cleaning Keeps Your Fishing Tackle Like New!

On the Tackle Underground forum, a user asks about using ultrasonic cleaners for cleaning fishing gear. The response is pretty much in line with our recommendations:a) Never keep the tackle in the ultrasonic cleaner for more than 15 minutesb) Some parts of the fishing tackle are made of common alloys that could be Read More

Pramit S June 30th, 2011

Complex Industrial Cleaning Simplified with Custom Ultrasonic Cleaners

John Crane a UK seal manufacturer introduces a novel solution for seal cleaning automation using programmable ultrasonic cleaners as a key part of a 4-stage cleaning process. This process considerably reduces the turnaround-time (TAT) for seal cleaning, and leaves workers free for other work, saving time, space and money. This is typical of the improvement Read More

Pramit S June 30th, 2011

Checklist for Pollution Reduction when Degreasing Metal Components

Degreasing metals is a necessary process in the fabrication of metal components. The use of chlorinated solvents however make it environmentally dangerous as these are hazardous air pollutants (HAP’s). The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has released a paper that offers alternate methods that include ultrasonic cleaning with aqueous solvents . This is an excellent Read More

Pramit S June 30th, 2011

Ultrasonic Cleaning of Scuba Regulator Critical when Using Grade E Gas

Scuba diving requires equipment that is kept scrupulously clean for efficiency and safety. The gases used are typically 40% oxygen or standard compressed air (Grade E) depending on the type of diving. Aqualung the world leader in scuba gear recommends ultrasonic cleaning of the regulator after using Grade E gas due to the buildup of Read More

Pramit S June 30th, 2011

How to use a Moisture Analyzer

Incorrect moisture content affects shelf life of foods, flow ability, chemical reactions, the ability of a product to be processed, and overall product performance. Read More