Throughout the development of mankind, certain inventions have regularly appeared, designed to simplify and improve people's lives. Technological progress never stands still, so the development of the scientific sphere is a completely natural and logical process.
Not so long ago, a device such as an ultrasonic bath has gained popularity among consumers. Almost any owner can create this mechanism with his own hands, it is only important to have a certain list of materials available and strictly follow the manufacturing technology. This product is used mainly to clean certain objects, while the work is based not on standard methods, but on the use of such a relatively new phenomenon as ultrasound. Therefore, what is an ultrasonic cleaning bath, and how it functions, will be discussed further.
Working principle
From the name of this device it becomes clear what underlies its functioning. Ultrasound is a kind of vibration, the frequency of which exceedsindicator at 18 kHz. The liquid that is in such a bath is filled with a large number of bubbles, which burst under the influence of high pressure, creating an effect called cavitation.
The principle of operation is as follows: an object requiring cleaning is immersed inside the solution tank. After starting the device, the bubbles, bursting, act on the contaminated mechanism and remove plaque from it. This method allows you to get rid of dirt even in the most inaccessible parts of the product for manual processing, without violating its structural integrity.
What is the ultrasonic cleaning bath made of?
Externally, this device is a not very large container with a volume of about 1 liter (there are samples of a larger size, containing 5, 10 or more liters), made, as a rule, of stainless steel. This bath size is enough to process a variety of devices and mechanisms.
The design of such a product includes 3 main elements:
- Emitter, the main purpose of which is to convert electrical vibrations created by ultrasound into mechanical vibrations, which are subsequently transferred to the bath liquid through its walls.
- A generator that serves as a source of vibration.
- Heating element. Its main function is to make the ultrasonic bath liquid have a constant temperature of 70°C. It should be noted that sometimes such a structural component may not be included in the design of the device, but its presencedefinitely contributes to better cleaning.
Scope of application of ultrasonic baths
This method of removing dirt is much more effective than traditional options. To clean a wide variety of products, an ultrasonic bath is actively used in many areas:
- in medicine, its use allows thorough sterilization of surgical and laboratory instruments;
- in the engineering industry, an ultrasonic bath plays the role of a unit that removes contaminants from pipes and other large parts after polishing and grinding;
- these devices are also widely used in jewelry, when periodically there is a need to clean jewelry that has lost its presentable appearance;
- printers use the ultrasonic bath primarily to clean the structural parts of printers and other devices responsible for printing;
- Clean silicon and quartz wafers, which are the basis of electronic production, this multifunctional instrument also helps;
- car enthusiasts know firsthand the need to clean structural vehicle components such as injectors, filters, injectors, etc.
The main advantages of ultrasonic baths
If we compare such a system with other devices, then one cannot fail to note a number of its undeniable advantages, including:
- An ultrasonic bath is a very easy-to-use product. For heroperation, it is only necessary to fill the container with the necessary solution, and the cleaning process can begin.
- Any contamination, even in the most inaccessible parts of an object, can be removed with it without any problems.
- High performance performance. The ideal cleaning result can be achieved by holding the item in the tub in just 2-3 minutes.
- After the end of the procedure, no mechanical damage will appear on the surface of the product, since its processing takes place without the use of any aggressive means.
Main selection criteria
In order for the purchased ultrasonic bath to work as efficiently as possible, you need to familiarize yourself with some factors that affect the quality of its work.
As mentioned earlier, the presence of a heating element in its design is welcome, since the cleaning time in this case is significantly reduced, and the positive result is more obvious. However, it is worth noting that if the ultrasonic bath liquid contains a disinfectant solution, then it is not necessary to use additional energy to raise the temperature.
In addition, it is important to immediately decide which items will be cleaned, since the capacity of the device must correspond to the volume of products immersed in it.
Next, a few words should be said about how to make a similar device for removing dirt from car nozzles. Exactlythese parts of the vehicle most often require cleaning, so the specifics of the work need to be described in more detail.
Materials for making an ultrasonic bath for nozzles
Every car owner knows that for the stable operation of the engine it is very important to keep all its components in order. When an ultrasonic bath is used to clean the injectors, we can confidently talk about the safety of the vehicle. However, such work performed at any service station will be very expensive. Therefore, you should figure out what ultrasonic baths for nozzles are in order to make such a device yourself.
But first you need to decide on the list of materials required for your own installation. These include:
- Capacity that will serve as the base. She can be any not too big basin.
- Washing machine with ultrasonic function. You can buy such a device in almost any household supply store.
- The simplest washing powder that does not have impurities and additional properties like a bleaching effect.
- Hot water.
- If available, a special spray for cleaning nozzles. However, it is quite possible to do without it.
Self-made ultrasonic bath for nozzles
The process of creating such an aggregate does not carry any complexity. First you need to take a clean basin and draw hot water into it, in which you subsequently need to dilutewashing powder in about the same proportion as for washing. After that, the nozzles that need to be cleaned should be immersed in the liquid, and the ultrasonic washing machine should be lowered. Its running time is about 30 minutes. At the same time, it is important to remember that the water in the basin should be changed until the smell of gasoline completely disappears during the operation of the device.
After the unpleasant odor is no longer felt, the nozzles should be placed directly in the center of the device, which will speed up the cleaning process. 6 hours is the standard time for which the bath should operate. Ultrasonic treatment will completely remove dirt and oil residues from car parts. In addition, this cleaning option will enable the owner to save a significant part of the financial resources.
Ultrasonic bath mounting kit
In order to construct such a device with your own hands, it is important to correctly understand the principle of its operation, otherwise complex manipulations will not lead to anything good. Having studied the features of the functioning of such a mechanism as an ultrasonic bath, you can assemble it yourself with the following list of materials:
- plastic or glass tube;
- round magnet (you can find this detail in many old speakers);
- coil;
- liquid designed for ultrasonic bath;
- porcelain container;
- pulse-based transformer;
- pump;
- steel frame.
After all the parts are prepared, assembly can begin.
Ultrasonic cleaning bath manufacturing process
As mentioned earlier, such work must be carried out in strict accordance with a pre-prepared plan, so that the end result is positive. The diagram of an ultrasonic bath, which is shown below, will help to understand the device of a home-made device.
The installation process begins with the fact that the coil must be wound on the prepared plastic or glass tube. A magnet should be placed on the remaining section of the rod. The resulting device is nothing more than a transducer called a magnetostrictive.
All the following actions must follow the following algorithm:
- A porcelain vessel should be installed in the steel frame.
- After that, the bottom of this part should be equipped with a hole where the already manufactured transducer should be placed.
- Then in the design of the vessel it is required to build nozzles. These elements are designed so that liquid enters through them and subsequently drains. In the event that you plan to design a large bath, it will not be out of place to take care of installing a pump that accelerates the flow of the solution.
- At the end of the installation, an impulse transformer is installed, the main function of which is to increase the voltage. For these purposesany mechanism of this kind, taken from a TV or computer, will do.
The work is completed by checking the functioning of the ultrasonic bath. If the assembly process was carried out correctly, then the operation of such a device will save a significant part of the budget and will provide an opportunity to thoroughly and efficiently clean all the necessary parts.
