Telsonic UK Limited Clean Up with Ultrasonics

Energetic Cleaning Technology

Since the parent company’s foundation in 1966 Telsonic has become recognised as a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of ultrasonic technology. Less well known perhaps, is the fact that the first products designed and manufactured by Telsonic were actually for cleaning applications, and it was not until the 1970’s that the company started to diversify into other ultrasonic application areas.
Ultrasonic technology can be used to clean a multitude of component types and sizes. Miniature parts such as clock mechanisms, delicate items such as circuit boards and optical lenses or large industrial engineering components can all have dirt, grease, oil or swarf etc removed using ultrasonic energy. In fact, when it comes to cleaning components within the general mechanical engineering industry, ultrasonic activity has been incorporated for many years as an essential part of solvent and aqueous based cleaning processes.

The cleaning effect of ultrasound is due to the phenomenon known as “Cavitation”. The ultrasound process generates saturating clusters of miniature gas bubbles, which in turn implode causing local scrubbing shock waves loosening product contamination and removing it from the surface. One major benefit of this technology is that it can easily penetrate difficult to access areas ensuring the component is completely clean without laborious mechanical and often damaging cleaning actions on the component surfaces. This ability to reach otherwise inaccessible areas makes ultrasonic cleaning the ideal process for medical components or surgical instruments. An ultrasonic cleaning system will remove dirt and debris from threaded areas, hinges and serrations on an instrument, leaving the item completely clean and ready for sterilisation.

Ultrasonic Cleaning Fights “Hospital Acquired Infections”

With the ever present focus on “Hospital Acquired Infections” such as MRSa and C-diff, ultrasonic cleaning is now finding its way into new and innovative application areas within hospitals. Large items such as trolleys, wheelchairs and bed frames which are usually steam cleaned are all capable of being cleaned in an ultrasonic bath. One of the main benefits of this process is the fact that it is highly repeatable. Once the parameters such as ultrasound frequency, generally between 20 to 40 kHz, operating temperature and time have been established, the hospital can rest assured that each and every item processed will be cleaned to exacting standards

Comprehensive Range of Components and Modules

In the four decades since the formation of the company, Telsonic has built up an extensive and enviable product portfolio. Special purpose machine builders or end users, across diverse industries, can choose from a comprehensive range of field proven ultrasonic cleaning components and modules including Tube Resonators, Immersible Transducers, Generators and Compact Cleaners. Telsonic Tube Resonators can be integrated into either pressure or vacuum cleaning systems, with the radial radiation characteristics of these units providing an intense and homogeneous sound field, an essential element for reliable and thorough cleaning. Frequencies of 20, 25 and 40 kHz and resonator lengths of between 335mm and 1700mm enable this range of products to be applied across a broad spectrum of applications. The robust design and construction of these resonators not only makes them easy to integrate, but also ensures long term reliability even in the most arduous operating conditions. This compact ‘bolt on’ concept is an attractive option for manufacturing, process or maintenance teams who may be considering in-house system build, using ultrasonics to replace an alternative cleaning technology or retrofitting as a means of upgrading an existing system. Depending upon the application being considered, Immersible Transducers may be the preferred solution. These can be custom made to suit the tank size and also incorporate up to 30 transducer heads if required. Capable of operating at high temperatures and with frequencies of 20, 30, 40 and 80 kHz, Telsonic Immersible Transducers can be perfectly matched to every application. Telsonic also offer a range of compact, fully integrated bench top cleaning tanks for use in both industrial and laboratory environments.