Detergents for industrial ultrasonic cleaning
Improve cleaning performance with the right detergent
Cleaning quality affects product quality, process stability and production performance. If the detergent is not suitable for the contaminant, component material or cleaning method, the required cleanliness level may not be achieved.
In ultrasonic cleaning, the detergent helps reduce surface tension, support the cavitation effect and keep removed contamination in the cleaning liquid. Correct detergent selection and process control help maintain reliable and repeatable results.
5 factors affecting the choice of detergent
Contamination
What must be removed, such as oil, grease, machining fluids, polishing wax, oxides or limescale?
Base material
Which materials must be cleaned without damaging or discolouring the component?
Cleanliness requirement
What level of cleanliness must the process achieve?
Cleaning method
Will the detergent be used in ultrasonic, immersion, spray or jet cleaning?
Health, safety and environmental requirements
What handling, operating and disposal requirements must be considered?
Detergent selection supported by process testing
Choosing a detergent is only one part of defining a reliable cleaning process. Concentration, temperature, treatment time, rinsing and bath maintenance must also support the required result.
FinnSonic specialists can assess your components, materials, contamination and cleanliness requirements. Cleaning tests can then be used to define a suitable detergent and process parameters before implementation.
This helps:
- Improve cleaning performance
- Achieve consistent and repeatable results
- Reduce cleaning time
- Protect the components being cleaned
- Support safe and economical operation
- Extend the service life of the cleaning solution
PFS & DST detergents
Industrial chemicals to use with ultrasonic cleaning, as well as for immersion and jet cleaning.
Find the right detergent for your process
Tell us what you need to clean, which materials are involved and what contamination must be removed. FinnSonic cleaning specialists will help you identify the appropriate detergent and the next step for process testing.