Cleaning Metal Stampings with Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment
Cleaning metal stampings is one of the most common uses for an ultrasonic cleaning system. Contaminants typically include lightly-bonded stamping lubricants, and fine metal particles. Some stamping designs may include complex metal folds and highly detailed stamped patterns. As such, Zenith normally recommends the CROSSFIRE Multiple Frequency Ultrasonic Cleaning System for these applications. Having the perfect combination of power and even energy distribution, this system rapidly removes all contaminants from the most detailed stamped components.
In addition, many stamping firms produce these parts at very high volumes, which require a cleaning system that can keep up with the enormous amount of parts being produced in a single day. Fortunately, Zenith provides systems for both lower volume applications, as well as high volume applications, and provides the technology required to produce absolute zero-residue cleaning results when required.
VORTEX High-volume System for Cleaning Metal Stampings
For cleaning metal stampings at ultra-high volumes, our VORTEX Centrifugal Ultrasonic Cleaner is an excellent choice. This fully-automated metal stampings cleaner is a 4-stage system, composed of a CROSSFIRE Multiple Frequency Ultrasonic Cleaning Tank, dual cascade overflow rinse tanks, and a dryer tank.
- Parts are cleaned using ultrasonics and submerged rotation in 2 directions.
- Centrifugal rotation reduces detergent drag-out into rinse tanks to reduce water consumption.
- Parts are not tumbled during processing thereby reducing potential scratching or damage to parts.
- Includes centrifugal drying to eject baskets faster than any known design.
- Capable of transferring multiple baskets simultaneously to eject baskets every 5-7 minutes.depending on design of the parts
- Includes 3-position automated load and unload conveyors.
- Color touch-screen operator interface with choice of PLC & display vendors.
- Many options available to customize to your needs
Progressive Die Stamping & Inline Metal Stamping Cleaning
For those applications which require cleaning metal stampings in strip-form, our SSS-960 and SSS-132 Ultrasonic Cleaners for Strip Material are the perfect choice. These systems can produce medical-quality cleaning results when properly equipped.
- Designed specifically for cleaning metal tape or strip materials, flat or stamped with complex shapes and metal folds.
- Replacement for high-maintenance spray washing systems that can damage sensitive metal stamping designs.
Includes ultrasonic cleaning and ultrasonic rinsing. - Strip materials pass through the system horizontally without any re-direction.
- Can be activated and deactivated by signals from stamping press.
- Ultrasonic radiating surfaces are coated to prevent erosion in continuous-duty environments.
- Prevents floating oils from re-depositing onto material as it exits the cleaning chamber.
- Filtration, digital heating, and color touch-screen interface are standard equipment.
- Low maintenance requirements
Strip can be immediately spooled after cleaning.
Lower-volume Cleaners for Metal Stampings
For applications where parts are cleaned at lower volumes, or those that are sensitive to scratching and cannot touch one-another, Zenith’s line of multi-tank cleaning systems would be a great option. These systems are available in a number of formats to provide the results you need, from rough cleaning to medical-quality zero-residue cleaning results.
- Most common aqueous ultrasonic cleaning system design purchased.
- Multi-tank cleaning systems available in a number of different formats to suit any need.
- Baskets can be designed to prevent metal stampings from bumping or touching to prevent scratching or damage.
- Available as manually operated, semi-automated, and fully-automated.
- Include features such as filtration, digital heating systems, cascade overflow rinse tanks, high volume drying tanks, digital timers and all stainless construction.
- Large selection of options available to customize the system for your specific requirements.
- Capable of producing medical-quality zero-residue cleaning results when properly equipped.
