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Basket Fixtures

Basket Fixtures

Secure parts inside the basket for more repeatable ultrasonic cleaning

Basket fixtures and clamps for ultrasonic cleaning baskets
  • Pin Sets
  • Clamps
  • Repeatable Positioning

Basket fixtures such as pin sets hold parts in the right position inside the basket so solution can reach critical surfaces. Use them to reduce part-to-part contact and support more repeatable ultrasonic cleaning. Pin sets and clamps secure sample tubes and flasks and prevent tipping and shifting.

Use basket fixtures to stabilize sample vessels and small parts

Basket fixtures help keep components separated, oriented, and fully exposed to solution. They are useful to support flasks and tubes or when you need repeatable positioning, cleaner draining, and less part-to-part contact inside the basket.

Basket with fixture pins and combs for part and vessel positioning

Pin and comb sets

Mount and hold various components, sample vessels, and workpieces.

  • Secure parts that can tip, float, nest, or shift during cleaning.
  • Prevent tubes and small containers from tipping during mixing.
  • Helps maintain consistent exposure to ultrasonic energy across repeated cycles.
  • Keep parts organized in known positions.
  • Prevent metal-to-metal contact for precision surfaces.
Erlenmeyer flask clamp accessory for basket fixture setups

Flask clamps

Position and stabilize Erlenmeyer flasks.

  • Securely hold flasks in fixed positions in the tank. No tipping, no drifting.
  • Validated analytical methods that use an ultrasonic bath for sample preparation require vessels to be positioned in a defined zone in the bath. Stable and reproducible positioning in this zone is critical.

How to choose the right fixture setup

Start with the part geometry

Identify where parts can trap air, touch each other, or rotate out of position. Fixture points should stabilize the load without blocking the surfaces that need cleaning.

Match the basket and tank

Fixtures work best when they are paired with a basket sized for the tank and load. Pin and comb sets are designed to work with Elma's perforated stainless steel baskets.

Prioritize repeatability

If operators load the basket differently each time, results will vary. A simple fixture often improves cleaning or mixing consistency.

Where basket fixtures help most

Precision parts cleaning

Hold machined parts, assemblies, and fragile components in a repeatable orientation while keeping critical surfaces exposed.

Lab and sample workflows

Organize small vessels, sample tools, and accessories so they do not tip, collide, or cross-contaminate during the cycle.

Service bench operations

Reduce sorting time after the wash by keeping fasteners, fittings, and small repair parts grouped and easy to handle.

Basket fixture FAQs

Do fixtures reduce cleaning performance?

No, well-designed fixtures do not negatively impact cleaning if used properly. The goal is to stabilize the load with the least amount of contact needed to keep parts properly positioned.

Are other types of fixtures available?

Yes, our website currently offers only a small fraction of the available fixtures. Download a list of commonly used fixtures and contact us if you need help.

Can you help match fixtures to our tank and parts?

Yes. Share your tank model, part size, material, and how the load should sit during cleaning or mixing. We can recommend a practical basket and fixture combination.

Need help matching basket fixtures to your tank and parts?

Tell us your tank model, part geometry, and loading goals. We'll help you build a basket setup that improves consistency and protects your parts.

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