Ultrasonic baths are cleaning devices that use ultrasonic vibrations of a fluid to break down and remove dirt and deposits on various household and industrial objects.
Ultrasonic baths are electrical devices that use waves that vibrate at a certain frequency and clean various types of objects through the cavitation mechanism. Cavitation is a specific type of process in which, when the pressure is reduced, caused, for example, by vibrations and waves, vapor bubbles form in a liquid. These bubbles create sound waves that remove various dirt and grime.
Usually water is used as a cleaning fluid, but in some cases specialized preparations are used for even more effective cleaning. The frequency of oscillation varies in a wide range, but 40 kHz is considered the most suitable for universal use.
Ultrasonic baths differ in size, purpose, ultrasound frequency and fluid used. In industry, huge ultrasonic baths are used to clean bulky parts in various industries, for example.
Among the most common applications of ultrasonic baths is the cleaning of small items such as jewelry, watch chains, tools, and children's toys.
Ultrasonic baths are used to clean hard-to-reach places, as well as heavily soiled objects. They can remove grease, oil, rust, glue residue, and other heavy dirt that ordinary detergents cannot or would damage the surface. That is why they are preferred both in the home and in the medical field for disinfecting equipment or various utensils, in automotive construction, manufacturing, and industry.