Ultrasonic Cleaners
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What is an ultrasonic cleaner used for?
An ultrasonic cleaner is often used in dentistry to clean and disinfect instruments. The instruments are placed in a solution of water and detergent, which is heated by the ultrasonic cleaner. The ultrasonic cleaner then generates sound waves that cause the liquid and cleaning agents to move quickly on the surface of the instruments. These movements dislodge dirt, blood, and other contaminants from the instruments. Ultrasonic cleaners are mainly used in dentistry for cleaning small instruments like forceps, spatulas, and tweezers. However, they are also useful for cleaning larger instruments like drills and handpieces. After cleaning, the instruments are usually dried and sterilized in a sterilizer before being reused. Ultrasonic cleaners are a fast and effective way to clean and disinfect instruments in dentistry. They are also relatively inexpensive compared to other methods of instrument preparation and have the advantage of requiring few chemical cleaning agents. Therefore, they are an important application in dentistry and are used in many dental practices and clinics.
Buy ultrasonic cleaners online
You can buy your ultrasonic cleaner online at CertoClav. In our online shop, you will find ultrasonic cleaners of various sizes, including the necessary accessories for operation.
How does ultrasonic cleaning work?
An ultrasonic cleaner is a device that generates high sound frequencies to clean solid or liquid materials. It is often used to clean small items such as instruments, handpieces, and dental prosthetics.
The sound frequencies generated by an ultrasonic cleaner are not audible to the human ear and range from 20,000 to 50,000 hertz. These sound waves are generated by a generator and converted into vibrations by a transducer, which are transmitted in a bath of cleaning solution.
The vibrations create small bubbles in the cleaning solution that implode when they hit the surface of the material to be cleaned. This phenomenon is called "cavitation." Cavitation creates forces that dislodge dirt and other contaminants from the surface of the material and wash them into the cleaning solution.
There are also smaller portable models that are suitable for use on the go. The cleaning time usually depends on the size of the cleaner, the size and type of material to be cleaned, and the hardness of the contaminants.
What are the advantages of an ultrasonic cleaner compared to hand cleaning?
Some items are difficult to clean by hand, for example, because they are sharp-edged, have a complex shape, or are made of different materials. Using an ultrasonic cleaner has many advantages over hand cleaning or other cleaning devices.
- The products remain undamaged
- Ultrasonic cleaning is fast and efficient
- Suitable for complex-shaped items
- Safer than hand cleaning
- Ultrasonic cleaners are versatile
Indirect or direct ultrasonic cleaning?
You can use an ultrasonic device in two ways: directly or indirectly. In direct ultrasonic cleaning, you immerse the items to be cleaned directly in the ultrasonic fluid. This method is simple and effective, but it also has a drawback. You have to refill every time you want to perform a new cleaning, and the dirt remains in the ultrasonic device. You can also opt for an indirect method with your ultrasonic cleaner. In the indirect method, ultrasonic cleaning products such as a glass beaker and a fine mesh basket are used. With a glass beaker, you can clean multiple materials at the same time, and loose dirt does not remain in your analog or digital ultrasonic device. A glass beaker is smaller than an ultrasonic bath, saving you a lot of cleaning fluid.
What certification does an ultrasonic cleaner need?
Our ultrasonic cleaners are CE marked and comply with all medical guidelines. For efficient cleaning, our ultrasonic cleaners have a high cleaning frequency of 40 kHz and can heat the cleaning bath up to 80°C. When you use these ultrasonic cleaners in combination with our CertoClav autoclaves, you can be sure that your instruments are completely clean and sterile after each preparation.
Cleaning medical instruments
In the medical field, good hygiene is of paramount importance. Therefore, ultrasonic cleaners are often used for cleaning medical instruments before sterilization.
Cleaning veterinary instruments
Our ultrasonic cleaners are excellent for thoroughly cleaning veterinary instruments. Although an ultrasonic cleaner is not mandatory for veterinarians and animal healers, we highly recommend it.
Cleaning pedicure instruments
Nail clippers, nail peelers, all kinds of files and scissors: as a pedicurist, you deal with many instruments that need to be thoroughly cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner after each treatment.
Cleaning tattoo shop instruments
As a tattoo shop owner, you know better than anyone how important hygiene is. Before sterilizing your instruments with an autoclave, remove dirt, wound fluid, and blood with an ultrasonic cleaner.
Cleaning piercing instruments
Do you have a piercing shop? Naturally, you don't want any of your customers to get infected. Therefore, clean your piercing instruments with a CertoClav Class B Pro ultrasonic cleaner.
Cleaning obstetric instruments
Hygienic and sterile working in your midwifery practice is very important since you take care of the mother and her child. With an autoclave and an ultrasonic cleaner, you can clean your instruments thoroughly and quickly.
Cleaning dental instruments
Hygiene is also of paramount importance in the dental field. Our certified ultrasonic cleaners are used by dentists and dental hygienists nationwide to clean a wide variety of instruments.
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Cleaning (safety) glasses
Ultrasonic cleaners are suitable for cleaning various materials and can reach hard-to-access areas, such as hinge parts. They are therefore ideal for cleaning all types of glasses.
Cleaning other properties
The most complex objects are cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner. Our ultrasonic machines are also perfect for non-medical applications. Think of cleaning injectors, air coolers, circuit boards, jewelry, carburetors, and other mechanical parts.