Ultrasonic Cleaner Brand Comparison
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Ultrasonic cleaners are accepted across a broad range of applications as a means of quickly removing contaminants from most any product that can be safely wetted in an aqueous biodegradable cleaning solution. In laboratory applications they are also employed as sonicator baths for sample prep and analysis. From the perspective of you, the user, picking your best ultrasonic cleaner largely depends on how you plan to use it in your business, industry or lab.
This brand comparison of the best ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic helps you select the correct ultrasonic equipment to meet your demanding requirements.
Upfront Info on Picking the Best Ultrasonic Cleaner
As with most product offering, there is specific terminology relating to ultrasonic cleaners. And, similar to buying an automobile or "intelligent" appliance, knowing the terminology and whether or not the features offer benefits to your application helps you make an informed purchasing decision.
In this case, explanations may be useful describing what are termed ultrasonic frequency, ultrasonic power and modes. The first two are covered in ultrasonic frequency and power.
The various manufacturers and models offer different ultrasonic modes. Here is a brief explanation of these modes:
- Normal: Operation at fixed frequency. Best used for mixing samples.
- Sweep: Continuous slight variation of frequency. Uniformly distributes ultrasonic cleaning power throughout the tank eliminating hot spots that can be damaging to delicate parts and dead zones where cleaning is not effective. Sweep can be analog or microprocessor-controlled (digital) for improved reproducibility. In this article Sweep is digital unless analog is indicated.
- Degas: On/off cycling to remove cavitation-inhibiting gas. Fresh cleaning solutions must be degassed before cleaning can begin.
- Pulse: Produces intermittent bursts of extra ultrasonic power to remove tenacious contaminants and mix laboratory samples.
- Dynamic: Alternates between Sweep and Pulse to optimize cleaning and mixing.
- Eco: Reduced power Sweep mode for quiet, gentle operation.
Before you proceed, you may find our post on ultrasonic cleaning - an in-depth look and answers to ultrasonic cleaning frequently asked questions helpful.
The Best Ultrasonic Cleaners from iUltrasonic
Here we provide a brief review of benchtop ultrasonic systems offered by the five manufacturers we represent.
| Brand | Tank Sizes | Tank Sizes (gal.) | Frequency Type | Timer | Adjustable Temp. | Modes | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmasonic E Plus | 9 | 0.25 - 7.5 | Single | To 30 minutes or continuous to 6 hours | Up to 80℃ | 2 | 2 levels |
| Elmasonic Select | 11 | 0.75 - 24 | Single | 1 minute or continuous to 6 hours | Up to 80℃ | 5 | 2 levels |
| Elmasonic P | 7 | 0.8 - 7.5 | Dual | To 60 minutes or continuous to 12 hours | Up to 80℃ | 4 | 8 levels, high max |
| Elmasonic Xtra | 4 | 3.75 - 1.7 | Single | To 30 minutes or continuous to 6 hours | Up to 80⁰C | 2 | 2 levels |
| Bransonic CPX Digital | 5 | 0.5 - 5.5 | Single | 99 min. or continuous | Up to 69℃ | 2 | 2 levels |
| Bransonic M Mechanical | 5 | 0.5 - 5.5 | Single | To 60 minutes or continuous | On/off, preset to 60⁰C | 1 | 1 level |
| Crest Powersonic H/T/PC | 7 | 0.75 - 6.9 | Single | To 99 minutes or continuous | Up to 80℃ | 2 | 9 levels |
| L&R Quantrex | 7 | 0.14 - 6.5 | Single | 60 min | On/off preset to 63℃ | 1 | 1 level |
| SharperTek | 8 | 0.7 - 10 | Single | 60 min | Up to 75℃ | 2 | 1 level |
Elma Ultrasonic Cleaners
Elma ultrasonic cleaners are designed and manufactured in Germany. The Elma product lines are optimized for parts cleaning and sample preparation. They offer a combination of innovation and durability.
Elmasonic E Plus
Elmasonic E Plus units are ideal for routine cleaning and mixing.
- 9 tank sizes from 0.25 to 7.5 gallons
- 37 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 1 to 30-minute timer or continuous operation with auto shut-off after 6 hours
- Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
- 2 Ultrasonic Modes
- Dynamic
- Eco
- Microprocessor controlled cleaning for consistent results
Elmasonic Select
The Select Series' five ultrasonic modes provide high performance cleaning, mixing and degassing. Store four commonly used programs for efficiency and throughput.
- 11 tank sizes from 0.75 to 24 gallons
- 37 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 1 minute to 6 hours timer with auto shut-off
- Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
- Auto-start when set temperature is reached
- 5 Ultrasonic Modes
- Sweep
- Pulse
- Dynamic
- Degas
- Eco
- Special Features
- Stores 4 programs for reproducible operation
- Audible and visual signals when run is complete
- Extra-large, brilliant digital display shows set and operating status
Elmasonic P
With adjustable power and dual frequency, Elmasonic P ultrasonic cleaners provide total control over operations, whether cleaning or sample prep. These units have the highest average and peak ultrasonic power commercially available.
- 6 tank sizes from 0.75 to 7.5 gallons
- Dual ultrasonic frequency: 37 kHz for normal cleaning operations, 80 kHz for fine cleaning and delicate surfaces or select auto-shift between the two
- 1 to 60-minute timer or continuous operation to 12 hours with auto shut-off
- Adjustable temperature to 80⁰C with safety shut-off at 90⁰C
- Auto-start when set temperature is reached
- 4 Ultrasonic Modes
- Normal
- Sweep
- Pulse
- Degas
- Adjustable ultrasonic power from 30 to 100% for specific cleaning tasks
- Digital power tracking adjusts to load levels for reproducible results
- Special Features
- Convenient display simultaneously shows all set and actual parameters, no scrolling
- Pause function facilitates product or sample inspection
Elmasonic Xtra Heavy-Duty Cleaners
The Elmasonic Xtra series of industrial benchtop ultrasonic cleaners is perfect for production lines, workshops and service bays where extra cleaning power and longer term cleaning cycles are important to maintaining productivity and customer satisfaction. The tanks are designed to be operated 8 hours/day.
- 5 tank sizes from 1 to 7 gallons
- 37 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 1 to 30-minute timer or continuous to 6 hours with auto shut-off
- Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C with auto shut-off at 90⁰C
- 2 Ultrasonic Modes
- Dynamic
- Eco
Check our website for more details on these and other Elma ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic.
Branson Ultrasonic Cleaners
Bransonic® tabletop ultrasonic cleaners are very well known in laboratories. Both the CPX digital and M series are offered in 5 tank sizes from 0.5 to 5.5 gallons.
Bransonic CPX Digital
The CPX and CPXH (heated) ultrasonic baths offer
- 40 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 99-minute digital timer or continuous operation with manual shut-off
- Adjustable temperature up to 69⁰C (CPXH models)
- Auto-start when set temperature is reached
- Ultrasonic Modes
- Sweep
- Degas
- Ultrasonic Power: 2 levels, High/low
- Digital power tracking adjusts to load levels for reproducible results
Bransonic M Mechanical
Bransonic M and MH ultrasonic baths offer
- 40 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 60-minute mechanical timer or continuous operation with manual shut off
- On/off heater preset to 60⁰C (MH models)
- 1 Ultrasonic Mode
- Analog Sweep mode
Crest Ultrasonic Cleaners
Crest Powersonic benchtop ultrasonic cleaners are popular in industrial workshops.
- 7 Tank sizes in standard and digital from 0.75 to 7 gallons
- 45 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 1 to 99-minute timer or continuous operation with manual shut off
- Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
- 2 Ultrasonic Modes
- Sweep
- Degas (digital models)
- Adjustable power (digital models)
Check our website for more detailed descriptions of Crest ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic.
L&R Ultrasonic Cleaners
L&R Quantrex benchtop ultrasonic cleaners are well established in the dental and weapons cleaning markets.
- 7 Tank sizes from 0.14 to 6.5 gallons
- 43 kHz ultrasonic frequency (55 kHz for the 0.14-gallon model)
- 60-minute timer
- On/off heater preset to 63⁰C (for units with heating)
- Normal (fixed frequency) ultrasonic mode
Check our website for more detailed descriptions of L&R Quantrex ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic.
SharperTek Ultrasonic Cleaners
SharperTek tabletop ultrasonic cleaners are entry level professional models for the budget-conscious.
- 4 Tank sizes from 0.75 to 10 gallons
- 40 kHz ultrasonic frequency
- 60-minute timer
- Adjustable temperature up to 70⁰C
- Up to 3 ultrasonic modes - Normal, Sweep, Degas- depending on models
Check our website for more detailed descriptions of SharperTek ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic.
Other Ultrasonic Cleaner Options
In addition to the benchtop ultrasonic cleaners described above, iUltrasonic offers higher capacity floor-mounted Elmasonic xtra ST industrial ultrasonic cleaners in 7 tank capacities from 7.9 to 67.4 gallons.
Need Help Selecting your Best Ultrasonic Cleaner?
The scientists at iUltrasonic welcome your inquiries related to benchtop and floor-mounted industrial ultrasonic cleaning challenges as well as specifying ultrasonic cleaning chemicals formulated to meet your needs.
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