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Ultrasonic Cleaning Solution Selection Guide
Selecting the correct ultrasonic cleaning solution is simplified when you have a clear understanding of what you are cleaning and the contaminants you want to remove. We offer a variety of biodegradable formulations, one or more of which should satisfy your cleaning requirements. All cleaning solutions are shipped as concentrates and are diluted per instructions in the water-filled ultrasonic cleaner tank, then mixed and degassed before you start the cleaning cycle.
We also offer special formulations* for ultrasonic firearm lubrication and corrosion protection.
Shipments include material safety data sheets (MSDS).
| Parts to Clean | Contaminants to Remove | Solution to Use | Dilution with Water | Order Online |
| Electronics, PCBs, glass, ceramics, plastic parts | Polishing suspensions, grease, oil, fluxes, spilled liquids, water damage | Elma tec clean A1 | 3-10% | |
| Ferrous & non-ferrous metals, precious metals, glass; brighten brass & copper | Oil, fat, grease, sweat, oxides, buffing compounds | Elma tec clean A2 |
3-5% | 2.5L |
| Engine parts, all metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, rubber | Grease, oils, soot, wax, combustion residues, organic contaminants | Elma tec clean A4 | 1-5% | |
| Non-ferrous and light metals, PCBs, glass, plastics, tarnished brass and copper, scuba diving gear | Corrosion and lime deposits, water damage, grease, oil, oxide layers | Elma tec clean S1 | 1-5% | |
| Gentle cleaning metallic plastics, glassy and ceramic surfaces, jewelry | Oils, greases, grinding, lapping & polishing residues, dust, fingerprints | Elma tec clean N1 | 5% |
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| Medical, dental and surgical instruments before sterilizing or disinfecting | Blood, tissue, ointments, light oils, bodily excretions | MedClean C7 | 1-3% | 1Gal |
| Metal, aluminum parts to be anodized, glass, ceramic, plastics | Lime scale, aqueous cooling emulsions, light mineral greases and oils | Elma clean 260 dip & splash | 2% | 2.5L |
| Jewelry made of gold, silver, platinum and their alloys. | Brightens jewelry within seconds. Removes tarnish from silver. Not suitable for soft stones, pearls or corals | Elma Noble Clean | 50% | 1L |
| Rifles, shotguns, pistols and other firearms | Dried lubricants, firing residues, lead shavings, dirt | GunClean L6 | 10% | 1Gal |
| *Firearm lubrication | For use after cleaning, leaves dry oil film | GunLube L5 | Full strength | 1Gal |
| Silver, Platinum, Jewelry and Gems | Dirts, Grease, Buffing compounds, Rouge, Tripoli, Oxides | JewelryClean S8 | 2-5% | 2Qt |
| Heavily soiled metal parts, printing plates | Ink, dyes, grease, heavy soils, varnish | Hydro-Sonic Non-ammoniated | Makes 8 gallons of solution per bottle | 1Gal |
| *Corrosion inhibitor | Prevents corrosion of metals during/after aqueous cleaning | Elma-KS | 0.05-0.5% | 2.5L |
| Heavily soiled carburetors and engine parts, production equipment, tools, mixing vats, tanks and drums | Carbon, varnish, shellac, rust, printing inks, paints, adhesives, powder coatings, grease and oil | Shellac Buster | Full Strength | 1Gal |
If you do not see what you need here please contact us to discuss your cleaning challenges. Chances are we’ll be able to recommend a formulation that does the job.
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