Mining Benefits | Sunflower Ultrasonic

Solutions for the
Mining Industry.

The mining industry relies on heavy duty machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders and dump trucks etc. This equipment is subjected to harsh operating conditions which is more often than not, covered in dirt, grime and other contaminants. Proper maintenance is therefore essential to keep these machines operating at peak efficiency and to extend their longevity. Cleaning systems such as Ultrasonics are commonly used to effectively clean and maintain these machines.

Industrial ultrasonic cleaning is a process in which high frequency sound waves are used to agitate a cleaning solution, creating microscopic bubbles that implode and generate tiny shock waves. These shock waves are highly effective at removing dirt, grime, and other contaminants from the surface of the object being cleaned. Industrial ultrasonic cleaning is a non-invasive and environmentally friendly process that is safe for most materials and can be used on a wide range of objects, including machine parts, tools, and other equipment.

Within the mining industry, ultrasonic cleaning tanks are often used to clean heavy duty machinery and equipment. These machines are typically more powerful and durable than standard ultrasonic cleaners, as they are designed to handle the rigorous demands of the mining industry.

One example of an industrial ultrasonic cleaning machine that is suitable for heavy duty use in the mining industry is the High Power Ultrasonic Cleaner. This machine is normally quipped with a high power ultrasonic generator, transducers and a large cleaning tank, making it ideal for cleaning large and heavy parts and equipment.

Sunflower Ultrasonics can assist you with custom built heavy duty fabricated tank sizes to accommodate large mining equipment.

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Sunflower Ultrasonic Tanks

All ultrasonic tanks use ultrasound (usually from 20–400 KHZ) together with an appropriate cleaning solution to normally clean items. While ultrasound can be used in just water, it is more effective using an appropriate solvent to enhance the cleaning effect. Cleaning normally lasts between three and six minutes.
Industrial Ultrasonic tanks are frequently used to clean engine parts and other components, such as:
• Filters: Mining operations often utilize filters to separate solids from liquids or gases, and the filters can get clogged with dirt, minerals, and other contaminants. Ultrasonic cleaning can effectively remove these deposits from filter elements, restoring their efficiency and extending their lifespan.

• Screens and Sieves: Ultrasonic cleaning can help remove particles, debris, and mineral build-up from screens and sieves used for separating and classifying materials. Whereby Improving performance and accuracy.

• Drill Bits: Ultrasonic cleaning effectively cleans and maintains drill bits. It removes drilling fluids, rock dust, and other residues that can accumulate on the bits, ensuring optimal drilling performance and prolonging their lifespan.

• Conveyor Belts: Conveyor belts accumulate dirt, dust, and mineral deposits while transporting materials. Ultrasonic cleaning can help remove these contaminants, improving belt efficiency and reducing the risk of material contamination.

• Pump Components: Harsh operating conditions mean mining pumps accumulate scale, sludge, and other deposits. Ultrasonic cleaning can effectively remove these deposits, enhancing pump performance and preventing premature wear and failure.

• Valves and Fittings: Ultrasonic cleaning can help remove these mineral deposits and scale build up from valves and fittings, ensuring smooth operation and preventing leakage, blockages and/or corrosion.

• Laboratory Equipment: Mining laboratories often use a variety of equipment, such as beakers, test tubes, and sample holders in analytical processes and testing. Ultrasonic cleaning is an efficient method to remove residues, contaminants, and trace elements to maintain accuracy and reliability.

• Small Components: Ultrasonic cleaning can effectively clean bolts, nuts, washers, and fasteners, ensuring proper functionality and reducing the risk of equipment damage and failure.

Whether you are cleaning heavy machinery or small parts and components, ultrasonic cleaners can quickly and easily remove dirt, grime, oil, grease and other contaminants, leaving surfaces clean and free of residue. Unlike other cleaning methods that may involve harsh chemicals or abrasive scrubbing, ultrasonic cleaning uses only a cleaning solution and sound waves to effectively remove contaminants.

Industrial ultrasonic cleaning is a very effective and efficient way to clean and maintain large and small machinery and parts used in the mining industry. It will assist in helping keep your mining operation running smoothly and efficiently.

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Types of
Sunflower Ultrasonic Cleaners

Table-Top Ultrasonic Cleaners
Table-top units are small and can sit on a table, on a shelf or on a workbench. Given their size, they are portable, and their single tanks generally range in size from a half-gallon to eight gallons. Table-top units are ideal for small and light-duty applications.

Bench-Top Ultrasonic Cleaners
Bench-top units offer larger capacity options and more cleaning power than table-top units. Tanks on bench-top units run as large as 20 gallons, and they are ideal for industrial, automotive, aerospace and engineering industries.

Large-Capacity Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaners
Large-capacity ultrasonic industrial cleaning units are designed to handle large and heavy duty equipment and parts, including a variety of industrial parts, automotive and aerospace parts. These units typically feature rinse and dry stations and other features.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

Ultrasonic cleaning provides reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions in mining facilities and industrial plants.

Systems can be used to clean parts and components in the field, in mines, in industrial plants and within manufacturing facilities reducing the amount of time that it takes to render components safe, clean and ready for use.

Ultrasonic cleaning technology is safe for use on metals, plastics, glass and nonferrous surfaces.

2L 60W 40kHz Laboratory Ultrasonic Cleaner with Timer and Heater – numerous sizes are available.