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Ultrasonic Cleaning uses high frequency, high intensity sound waves to remove contaminants from components.

In this process, the component is submerged in a cleaning liquid which aids the removal of the unwanted dirt and chemicals. When turned on, ultrasonic waves create vapour cavities within the liquid which grow due to the alternating positive and negative pressure waves in the solution. The small cavities contain a large amount of force, which upon implosion, release that energy as a tiny jet. This pressure from this jet frees the contaminant from the surface of the substrate.

Ultrasonic Cleaning provides excellent penetration and can remove dirt and other debris from the smallest of crevices. This makes it particularly beneficial in cleaning components with hard to reach surfaces. This also allows multiple components to be placed within the Ultrasonic Cleaning machine in close proximity to each other.