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 ItemDetails
Equipment DimensionsL11000 × W2200 × H3000 (mm)
Cleaning Tank DimensionsL650 × W650 × H650 (mm)
Cleaning Basket DimensionsL500 × W500 × H600 (mm)
Cleaning and Drying Cycle per Tank6–10 minutes per basket

Cleaning Process Specifics:

SequenceProcess NameCleaning MediumTemperatureHeatingUltrasonicCirculationBubblingFiltration
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1PolishingDeionized Water + DetergentRT~60°CYes/375 W/10 μm
2Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
3Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
4Ash RemovalDeionized Water + Detergent//////
5Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
6Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
7Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
8PassivationDeionized Water + SolventRT/////
9PassivationDeionized Water + SolventRT/////
10Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
11Bubbling RinseDeionized WaterRT///Yes/
12Ultrasonic RinseDeionized WaterRT~60°CYesYes///
13Ultrasonic RinseDeionized WaterRT~60°CYesYes///
14Hot Air KnifingHot Air KnifeRT~100°CYes////
15Hot Air DryingCirculating Hot AirRT~100°CYes////
16Hot Air DryingCirculating Hot AirRT~100°CYes////
17Vacuum DryingVacuum DistillationRT~100°CYes////
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