Branson Ultrasonic Cleaner Alternatives
The ultrasonic cleaner market is enjoying a period of excellent market growth. This suggests that individuals, businesses and industries are relying on ultrasonic cleaners to deliver environmentally friendly, cost-effective and efficient results. Examples are found in our post ultrasonic cleaner uses in business and industry.
If you plan getting on the ultrasonic cleaning bandwagon and are investigating Branson ultrasonic cleaner alternatives, this post should prove helpful. It describes other manufacturers' products available from iUltrasonic.
Before checking out Branson ultrasonic cleaner alternatives, here are three topics to consider:
Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
The old adage "the right tool for the right job" certainly applies to when choosing among Branson ultrasonic cleaner alternatives. If you've done a search on the topic you'll know there is a seemingly endless selection of manufacturers, configurations, cleaning tank capacities and dimensions not to mention operating features.
In addition to cleaning parts and products, ultrasonic equipment finds wide application in the laboratory for sample preparation steps in research and development activities.
Ultrasonic Cleaning Chemistries
Equally important is selecting from the number of ultrasonic cleaning chemistries available those that best satisfy your particular cleaning challenge.
Biodegradable ultrasonic cleaning chemistries (sometimes called "soaps") are designed to rapidly and safely clean products ranging from greasy automotive parts to precision aircraft engine components to delicate glass and metal laboratory medical and dental tools.
Both of these critical topics - picking the right ultrasonic cleaner and the best cleaning solution chemistries are covered in our comprehensive post ultrasonic cleaners selection and operating tips.
With this info you'll have a better understanding of features to be considered when choosing ultrasonic cleaner alternatives.
Ultrasonic Cleaning "Modes"
Ultrasonic cleaner manufacturers' spec sheets and product information bulletins most likely indicate the operating features each particular product offers. These are called "modes." Some may be useful to your applications; others may not.
In the product listings to follow, we indicate which of these modes are offered by the listed manufacturers represented by iUltrasonic.
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.
Ultrasonic Cleaner Manufacturer Alternatives
Here iUltrasonic presents key information on products from 4 key ultrasonic equipment manufacturers we represent.
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.
Crest Ultrasonic Cleaners
Crest PowersonicTM 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.
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.
Other Ultrasonic Cleaner Alternatives
In addition to the benchtop ultrasonic cleaners described above, iUltrasonic offers higher capacity floor-mounted industrial ultrasonic cleaners. View our Elma ST line.
iUltrasonic is also your reliable source for larger capacity industrial units to 204 gallons.
Should conventional models not be available to meet your requirements, iUltrasonic is prepared to work with you to provide a custom ultrasonic cleaner as well as ultrasonic cleaners that safely handle volatile solvents.
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.
We are also an excellent source for the variety of ultrasonic cleaning accessories that help make your job easier.
Please call or chat with us to learn more or get answers to your questions.