Ultrasonic cleaners..any good?

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Hi all..Ive got my 1100 in bits now...frame away being repaired ready for powder coat or paint, so leaves be with the fun stuff of un-seizing brake calipers and master cylinders and cleaning parts. I stumbled across an article regarding ultrasonic cleaning of parts...by all reviews on youtube the look like they do a really good job. I would want one for cleaning carbs and brake parts mainly but there a lot of the smaller bits and pieces..nuts, bolts and the likes..
Has anyone got one or experienced using one..whats your thoughts...
 
Have one of these units because of Gerry's thread, same one, sitting on the shelf and do use on occasion. Had the brothers and sisters get it as an Xmas present. Works well.
 
I have a cheap Harbor Freight unit that is only good for light weight parts. Had a heavy-duty large unit, but fried it rebuilding CB750F carbs. I plan to get a ~$200 unit off ebay the next bike I rescue.
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=213676#p213676:oohkxh8h said:
mcgovern61 » Today- 8:04[/url]":eek:ohkxh8h]
I have one and it is invaluable! Here is my thread on mine in use:

viewtopic.php?p=186975#p186975

IM SOLD!! Ordering one today..ebay here I come...6litre job for $168 aussie...bout $90 something in USD.
Impressed with how yours worked out...ive got lots of brake parts and carbs....and probably lots of nuts and bolts to clean up before reassembling my wing.
I need one big enough to drop my fuel tank in..that'd be handy..:)
 
Ordered 15litre one today... $235aus...i can get my bits all cleaned next time Im home... Happy days
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=213703#p213703:2ze6va6g said:
brianinpa » 22 minutes ago[/url]":2ze6va6g]
I use one for some of my ammo brass. I just wish it were bigger to hold carb parts :)
Hey brian, yeah a mate of mine.. Ex military ex police force was saying same that couple of his mates use em for that but he uses a needle tumbler for all his brass.
I cant wait for mine to get here...
 
Yep, I've got one... it's secondhand, well used, industrial/scientific grade, came to me through a pointy-headed friend, apparently removed from lab service due to a broken timer and burned-out switch. I fixed it with $2.50 in parts from the Re-Store. holds about three gallons of fluid, it's heated, and yep, I love it!

Here's my suggestions:

Always fill them with distilled water... about 2/3rds of the way.

Put your parts in a sealable plastic bag, filled with your choice of solvent chemistry. Then put THAT bag in another bag, leave a little airspace at the top, drop it in, and go:
--This keeps the water, and the unit tank clean
-- The parts are suspended, but the baggies transmit ultrasonic energy and heat right through to the solvent and the part. The part is NOT sitting on the bottom of the tank or tray, so damage to neither occurs.
--You can run several groups of parts, with several different solvent choices AT THE SAME TIME! ;-)

For fasteners that aren't super-tiny, a better choice will be a small rock-polishing can on motorized rollers. Use a fine garnet abrasive... well-screened sand, etc... drop the parts in, and when you dump it, use a screen to retrieve the parts and larger crud... THEN put 'em through the ultrasonic if you so desire.

You'll also wanna have a benchtop bead-blaster... and an air compressor with a dryer... just because you probably don't already... and should...

:music:
 
You'll also wanna have a benchtop bead-blaster... and an air compressor with a dryer... just because you probably don't already... and should...

Man, I would be happy if I could even just find a place to set up a bench wheel! :smilie_happy:

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It's called FAFS, Gerry-

First Available Flat Surface...

:doh: you're not alone, Brother... believe me...

(but now I'm jealous- I don't have a piano in MY shop... )
 
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=213714#p213714:40g7sls1 said:
DaveKamp » Today- 7:32[/url]":40g7sls1]
Yep, I've got one... it's secondhand, well used, industrial/scientific grade, came to me through a pointy-headed friend, apparently removed from lab service due to a broken timer and burned-out switch. I fixed it with $2.50 in parts from the Re-Store. holds about three gallons of fluid, it's heated, and yep, I love it!

Here's my suggestions:

Always fill them with distilled water... about 2/3rds of the way.
Great advise... Thanks man...
Put your parts in a sealable plastic bag, filled with your choice of solvent chemistry. Then put THAT bag in another bag, leave a little airspace at the top, drop it in, and go:
--This keeps the water, and the unit tank clean
-- The parts are suspended, but the baggies transmit ultrasonic energy and heat right through to the solvent and the part. The part is NOT sitting on the bottom of the tank or tray, so damage to neither occurs.
--You can run several groups of parts, with several different solvent choices AT THE SAME TIME! ;-)

For fasteners that aren't super-tiny, a better choice will be a small rock-polishing can on motorized rollers. Use a fine garnet abrasive... well-screened sand, etc... drop the parts in, and when you dump it, use a screen to retrieve the parts and larger crud... THEN put 'em through the ultrasonic if you so desire.

You'll also wanna have a benchtop bead-blaster... and an air compressor with a dryer... just because you probably don't already... and should...

:music:
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=213767#p213767:26axr1hi said:
DaveKamp » Today- 18:14[/url]":26axr1hi]
Was there supposed to be a comment in there, GC?

Yes there was... Thought I did...
And what thought I had said but obviously hadn't was... Awesome advice...
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=213714#p213714:14c5t8ad said:
DaveKamp » Yesterday- 7:32[/url]":14c5t8ad]
Yep, I've got one... it's secondhand, well used, industrial/scientific grade, came to me through a pointy-headed friend, apparently removed from lab service due to a broken timer and burned-out switch. I fixed it with $2.50 in parts from the Re-Store. holds about three gallons of fluid, it's heated, and yep, I love it!

Here's my suggestions:

Always fill them with distilled water... about 2/3rds of the way.

Put your parts in a sealable plastic bag, filled with your choice of solvent chemistry. Then put THAT bag in another bag, leave a little airspace at the top, drop it in, and go:
--This keeps the water, and the unit tank clean
-- The parts are suspended, but the baggies transmit ultrasonic energy and heat right through to the solvent and the part. The part is NOT sitting on the bottom of the tank or tray, so damage to neither occurs.
--You can run several groups of parts, with several different solvent choices AT THE SAME TIME! ;-)

For fasteners that aren't super-tiny, a better choice will be a small rock-polishing can on motorized rollers. Use a fine garnet abrasive... well-screened sand, etc... drop the parts in, and when you dump it, use a screen to retrieve the parts and larger crud... THEN put 'em through the ultrasonic if you so desire.

You'll also wanna have a benchtop bead-blaster... and an air compressor with a dryer... just because you probably don't already... and should...

:music:

Awesome advice there...
 

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