Ultrasonic Cleaner Brand Comparison

Ultrasonic cleaning is 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. This review of popular ultrasonic cleaner brands and models will help you select the best one from the many iUltrasonic offers.

If you are unsure of what you need to satisfy your ultrasonic cleaning challenges we strongly recommend starting with a review of our post ultrasonic cleaning - an in-depth look.

Ultrasonic Cleaners from iUltrasonic

Here we provide a brief review of benchtop ultrasonic cleaners offered by the five manufacturers we represent. Check them out then contact our staff of scientists to help you select the best unit to meet your cleaning challenges. Click the brand in the table below for more details:

 
Prior to reviewing, you can skip to the bottom to learn  about ultrasonic cleaning modes. 

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 Ultrasonic Cleaners

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
• 30-minute timer or continuous operation with manual shut off
• Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
• 2 Ultrasonic Modes 
  • Dynamic
  • Eco
• Digital power tracking adjusts to load levels for reproducible results
• Special Features
  • Shuts off after 8 hours of no activity

Elmasonic Select Ultrasonic Cleaners

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
• Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
  • Auto-start when set temperature is reached
• 5 Ultrasonic Modes 
  • Sweep
  • Pulse
  • Dynamic
  • Degas
  • Eco
• Digital power tracking adjusts to load levels for reproducible results
• 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
  • Shuts off after 8 hours of no activity

Elmasonic P Ultrasonic Cleaners

With adjustable power and dual frequency, Elmasonic P ultrasonic cleaners provide total control over operations, whether cleaning or sample prep.

• 7 tank sizes from 0.8 to 7.5 gallons
• Dual ultrasonic frequency: 37 kHz for normal cleaning operations or 80 kHz for fine cleaning and delicate surfaces
• 60-minute timer or continuous operation with manual shut off
• Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
  • Auto-start when set temperature is reached
• 4 Ultrasonic Modes 
  • Normal
  • Sweep
  • Pulse
  • Degas
• Ultrasonic Power: adjustable in 8 steps, very high maximum power
• Digital power tracking adjusts to load levels for reproducible results
• Special Features
  • Auto-shut off at 90⁰C or after 12 hours operation
  • Convenient display simultaneously shows all set and actual parameters, no scrolling

Elmasonic x-tra TT Heavy-Duty Ultrasonic Cleaners

With a 3-year tank warranty, Elma x-tra TT units are recommended when operations run continuously up to 8 hours/day.

• 4 tank sizes from 0.79 to 4.8 gallons
• 37 kHz ultrasonic frequency
• 30-minute timer or continuous operation with manual shut off
• Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
• 2 Ultrasonic Modes
  • Sweep
  • Dynamic
• Ultrasonic Power fixed at very high power
• Digital power tracking adjusts to load levels for reproducible results
• Special Features
  • Heavy-duty tank for 8 hour/day operation
  • Auto shut-off at 90⁰C or after 8 hours continuous operation
  • Alerts if the pre-set temperature limit is exceeded

Check our website for more detailed descriptions of Elma ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic. 

Branson Ultrasonic Cleaners

Bransonic® tabletop ultrasonic cleaners are very well known in laboratories.

Bransonic CPX Digital Ultrasonic Cleaners

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 Ultrasonic Cleaners

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 ^TM benchtop ultrasonic cleaners are popular in industrial workshops.

• 7 Tank sizes from 0.75 to 7 gallons
• 45 kHz ultrasonic frequency
• 99-minute timer or continuous operation with manual shut off
• Adjustable temperature up to 80⁰C
• 2 Ultrasonic Modes 
  • Sweep
  • Degas
• Adjustable power in 9 steps (D models)

Check our website for more detailed descriptions of Crest ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic.

L&R Ultrasonic Cleaners

L&R Quantrex® benchtop American-made ultrasonic cleaners are well established in the dental and weapons cleaning markets.

• 6 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)
• 1 Ultrasonic mode 
  • Analog Sweep

Check our website for more detailed descriptions of L&R Quantrex ultrasonic cleaners.

SharperTek® Ultrasonic Cleaners

SharperTek tabletop ultrasonic cleaners are entry level professional models for the budget-conscious.  

• 8 Tank sizes from 0.7 to 10 gallons
• 40 kHz ultrasonic frequency
• 60-minute timer
• Adjustable temperature up to 75⁰C
• 2 Ultrasonic Modes
  • Sweep
  • Degas

Check our website for more detailed descriptions of SharperTek ultrasonic cleaners offered by iUltrasonic.

About Ultrasonic Cleaning Modes

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. Removes tenacious contaminants and mixes samples.
• Dynamic: Alternates between Sweep and Pulse to optimize cleaning and mixing.
• Eco: Reduced power Sweep mode for quiet, gentle operation.

Other Ultrasonic Cleaner Options

In addition to the benchtop ultrasonic cleaners described above, iUltrasonic offers higher capacity floor-mounted industrial ultrasonic cleaners. View the Elma Xtra ST Units From 7.9 To 64 Gallons Capacity.

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.

Please call or chat with us to learn more or get answers to your questions.