Copper Parts Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine
After processing, the surfaces of small hardware copper components are often contaminated with significant oil stains and debris. Compounded by the presence of blind holes and deep holes, these features present considerable cleaning challenges. In modern industrial production, traditional cleaning methods have proven inefficient and liable to damage copper components. By contrast, ultrasonic parts cleaning machines are high-efficiency, environmentally friendly solutions. Leveraging the “cavitation effect“ of ultrasonic waves, they effectively eliminate contaminants from copper component surfaces—even in hard-to-reach areas like blind holes.
Ultrasonic parts cleaning delivers thorough surface decontamination for copper components, enhancing both product quality and visual finish. Furthermore, to improve corrosion resistance and extend the service life of copper components, passivation treatment is essential. This process forms a dense protective film on the copper surface, enhancing its corrosion resistance while boosting wear resistance.
Beyond boosting the cleaning efficiency of copper components, ultrasonic cleaning machines bring significant economic benefits to factory production lines—reducing labor costs, minimizing material waste, and optimizing production throughput.
As illustrated in the figure above, the GTK Copper Component Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine is a specialized system engineered specifically for copper component manufacturers. It integrates polishing, passivation, and drying processes in a single unit, streamlining post-processing workflows.
This parts cleaning system is primarily designed for components featuring blind holes or deep holes at the workpiece base—addressing the core cleaning pain points of such precision parts.
Key Design and Manufacturing Features:
To address the blind holes at the bottom of target components, a dedicated cleaning basket is custom-engineered, complemented by a vacuum generator (as shown in the figure). Vent pipes are routed deep into the blind holes to facilitate efficient air purging and water circulation. In conjunction with an integrated bubbling system, this configuration delivers high-performance cleaning results—even for hard-to-reach areas.
To accommodate the pickling stage of the cleaning process, the entire unit (tank bodies, frames, and door panels) is constructed from PP (Polypropylene) material—ensuring superior corrosion resistance against acidic cleaning agents.
GTK engineers have developed versatile basket loading configurations tailored to diverse product profiles. Customers can select from a range of compatible main baskets and sub-baskets, customized to their unique product dimensions, geometries, and cleaning requirements.
Equipment Parameters:
| Specification Item | Details |
| Equipment Dimensions | L11000 × W2200 × H3000 (mm) |
| Cleaning Tank Dimensions | L650 × W650 × H650 (mm) |
| Cleaning Basket Dimensions | L500 × W500 × H600 (mm) |
| Cleaning and Drying Cycle per Tank | 6–10 minutes per basket |
Cleaning Process Specifics:
| Sequence | Process Name | Cleaning Medium | Temperature | Heating | Ultrasonic | Circulation | Bubbling | Filtration |
| – | Loading | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1 | Polishing | Deionized Water + Detergent | RT~60°C | Yes | / | 375 W | / | 10 μm |
| 2 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 3 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 4 | Ash Removal | Deionized Water + Detergent | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| 5 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 6 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 7 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 8 | Passivation | Deionized Water + Solvent | RT | / | / | / | / | / |
| 9 | Passivation | Deionized Water + Solvent | RT | / | / | / | / | / |
| 10 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 11 | Bubbling Rinse | Deionized Water | RT | / | / | / | Yes | / |
| 12 | Ultrasonic Rinse | Deionized Water | RT~60°C | Yes | Yes | / | / | / |
| 13 | Ultrasonic Rinse | Deionized Water | RT~60°C | Yes | Yes | / | / | / |
| 14 | Hot Air Knifing | Hot Air Knife | RT~100°C | Yes | / | / | / | / |
| 15 | Hot Air Drying | Circulating Hot Air | RT~100°C | Yes | / | / | / | / |
| 16 | Hot Air Drying | Circulating Hot Air | RT~100°C | Yes | / | / | / | / |
| 17 | Vacuum Drying | Vacuum Distillation | RT~100°C | Yes | / | / | / | / |
| – | Unloading | – | – | – | – |
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