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Cleaning Chemistry – Water-Based Chemistry – Caustic
Acidic cleaning chemistries were discussed in a preceding blog. Now let’s talk about the second of the three classifications of chemistry we defined – caustics. Caustics are materials that are basic as opposed to acidic in nature. The use of … Continue reading
Ultrasonics – Cleaning Orifices with Ultrasonics III
Dimensions of orifices and typical contaminant scenarios were discussed in preceding blogs. Today, let’s consider the role of ultrasonics in removing contaminants from orifices. First, we’ll consider the “classic” orifice consisting of a passageway through a solid. Then we’ll talk … Continue reading
Ultrasonics – Cleaning Orifices with Ultrasonics II
The preceding post defined two dimensions of concern when considering cleaning orifices. Before moving on, let’s now consider how the various types of contamination that might be found in an orifice and how each affects the cleaning task. Liquids – … Continue reading
Ultrasonics – Cleaning Orifices with Ultrasonics
A few days ago, one of our customers asked one of our sales people what would seem like a very simple question. The question, in paraphrase, was – - ”Do you know the relationship between ultrasonic frequency and the ability of … Continue reading
Cleaning Chemistry – Introduction – Solvents
It doesn’t matter if you call it soap, solvent, surface preparation, or whatever, chemistry is an important part of nearly every cleaning process. The first purpose of the chemistry in a cleaning application is to either dissolve the contaminant or, … Continue reading
Washing Clothes With Ultrasonics
Blackstone Ultrasonics was founded in the mid 1950′s in the hope that the addition of ultrasonic agitation to a conventional clothes washer would revolutionize laundering of fabrics. It didn’t take long before it was recognized that ultrasonic techniques weren’t going … Continue reading
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Dishwashers and Ultrasonics
Gee Whiz! I was sure somebody would challenge me on the last blog about washing dishes at home. But, since there are no comments (or fire bombs) in my inbox, I guess everybody agrees that the most efficient way to wash … Continue reading
What Makes A Cleaning Requirement Challenging?
The preceeding blog discussed what is probably the “granddaddy” of all cleaning challenges – burned-on carbon. But, as those of us who have been in the cleaning business since Noah launched the ark know, there are a bunch of other … Continue reading
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