Automatic series
Automatic Vacuum Ultrasonic Cleaning System with PLC & Manipulator Robot Arm
Full-automatic ultrasonic cleaning machines feature PLC control, HMI interface, and manipulator robot arm for fully automated operation. With adjustable ultrasonic power (0-100%), heating up to 95°C, automatic frequency tracking, and multi-stage processes including cleaning, rinsing, and hot air drying, the system ensures high efficiency, consistent results, and significant labor savings. Optional filtration, lifting system, and custom tank configurations are available.
Core Advantages & Features
Overview
The AUTO Series represents the pinnacle of industrial automation in precision cleaning. This fully integrated system features a PLC-controlled Manipulator Robot Arm and Vacuum Washing technology, designed to handle complex, high-volume cleaning tasks with zero manual intervention. From rough cleaning to hot air drying, this multi-stage system ensures medical-grade cleanliness for the most demanding industrial components.
Key Technical Features
- Intelligent PLC & HMI Control: Equipped with a high-performance PLC and a user-friendly HMI touch screen, allowing for precise programming of the 8-stage cleaning cycle and real-time monitoring of all parameters.
- Precision Manipulator Robot Arm: The automated robot arm manages the entire transfer process between tanks, ensuring consistent dwell times and eliminating the risk of human error or heavy lifting.
- Vacuum Washing Technology: Specifically designed to eliminate air pockets in blind holes and complex geometries, the vacuum system ensures that ultrasonic cavitation reaches every microscopic crevice for a 100% clean result.
- Automatic Frequency Tracking: The modular generator automatically tracks the optimal frequency, ensuring constant power output and a homogeneous ultrasonic field regardless of load or liquid level.
- One-Button Degassing: Quickly removes dissolved gases from the cleaning solution to maximize cavitation force and improve cleaning efficiency from the very first second.
Typical Applications
- Automotive Powertrain: Deep cleaning of engine blocks, cylinder heads, and transmission housings.
- Precision Mold Maintenance: Removing residues from intricate injection and die-casting molds.
- Electronics & PCB: Flux removal and particulate cleaning for high-density circuit boards.
- Heavy Hardware & Tooling: Automated batch cleaning of screws, nuts, and industrial tools.
Durable Construction
- Precision Manipulator Gantry: The overhead robot arm is built on a high-stability reinforced rail system, ensuring smooth, vibration-free transport of heavy industrial loads between all 8 stages.
- Vacuum-Rated Tank Integrity: The vacuum washing chambers are constructed from extra-thick 2.5mm SUS304/316 stainless steel, engineered to withstand repeated pressure cycles without structural fatigue.
- Industrial PLC Control Cabinet: Features a centralized, dust-proof electrical housing for the PLC and HMI, protecting sensitive electronics from factory humidity and ensuring 24/7 operational reliability.
- Advanced Safety Interlocks: Equipped with liquid level sensors and abnormal alarm functions to prevent dry-running, protecting both the high-performance transducers and the robotic components.
Customization Available
We offer full customization services and cleaning solutions.
Including tank capacities, ultrasonic power, heating power, filtration system, and additional functions such as spraying, automatic lifting, bubbling, cooling, agitation, gantry robot arms etc., to meet your specific project requirements.
Customer Benefits
- Total Labor Elimination: The manipulator robot arm automates the entire workflow, allowing your staff to focus on higher-value tasks while the machine handles the heavy lifting.
- Unmatched Process Consistency: PLC-driven cycles ensure that every batch of parts is treated with the exact same time, temperature, and ultrasonic intensity.
- Enhanced Safety & Compliance: Certified by CE/ROSH/FCC and tested at 2500V, the system includes abnormal alarms for low liquid levels to protect your investment.
- Superior ROI: By combining 8 stages (including spray rinsing and wind dewatering) into one automated line, you significantly reduce cycle times and chemical waste.
Technical Data & Specifications
Note: As this is a fully automated multi-stage system, specifications are typically customized to your specific production line requirements. Below is a representative configuration for the 8-stage automated series.
Tank No. | Process Description | Technical Configuration |
|---|---|---|
#1-2 | Ultrasonic Rough Cleaning | Dual-tank, High-power Ultrasonic + Heating |
#3 | Spray Rinsing | High-pressure Nozzle System |
#4 | Ultrasonic Fine Cleaning | Precision Frequency + Vacuum Degassing |
#5 | Bubbling Rinsing | High-flow Air Bubbling for Residue Removal |
#6 | Ultrasonic Rinsing | Final Polish Ultrasonic Stage |
#7 | Wind Blow Dewatering | High-velocity Air Knife System |
#8 | Hot Air Drying | 20-95°C Adjustable Forced Air |
Control | PLC & HMI | Manipulator Robot Arm Integration |
Material | SUS304 | 2.0mm - 2.5mm Thickness + Chrome Plating |
Why You Need an Ultrasonic Cleaner?
Traditional cleaning methods often fail to reach the deep recesses of complex industrial parts, leading to high labor costs and surface damage.
Comparison Item | Traditional Cleaning (Manual/Soaking) | Ultrasonic Cleaning | Advantages of Ultrasonic |
|---|---|---|---|
Cleaning Time | 30–60 mins or longer | 5–15 mins | Reduces time by 60%–85% |
Contaminant Removal | Low (Blind holes & gaps remain dirty) | Extremely High (99%+) | Significantly cleaner & better consistency |
Microbial Reduction | Low (typically 20%–60%) | Up to 99.9% | Dramatic 98%+ reduction |
Chemical Usage | High (Strong solvents needed) | Low (Mechanical force) | Reduces chemical cost by up to 80% |
Water Consumption | High (Repeated rinsing) | Low (Recyclable solution) | Reduces water usage by 70%+ |
Labor Intensity | High (Heavy manual work) | Low (Automated process) | Drastically reduces human error & labor |
Consistency | Variable (Depends on operator) | Highly Consistent | Stable, reliable results every time |
How Ultrasonic Cavitation Works?
- Generation: High-performance transducers create 40kHz ultrasonic waves.
- Cavitation: Millions of microscopic bubbles form and penetrate deep into crevices.
- Implosion: Bubbles collapse to release energy, scrubbing away dirt from blind holes instantly.
Application Areas & Cleaning Effect
Main Application Fields:
- Vehicle Industry: Engine Blocks, Fuel Injectors, Tires, Car Parts, DPF.
- Aerospace Industry: Turbine Blades, Precision Machinery Parts.
- Electronics Manufacturing: PCB Boards, Electronic Components, SMT Molds.
- Machinery Industry: Gear Parts, Metal Valves, Diesel Injectors.
- CNC Industry: Precision CNC Machining Parts, Tooling.
- Motorcycle Industry: Engine Components, Carburetors, Gears.
- Heavy Industry: Automotive workshops, Mold cleaning, Factory lines.
Logistics & Support
- Shipping & Packing: 1 unit per wooden case with a protective wooden frame and stretch film.
- Lead Time: 15–25 days for standard industrial models.
- Business Terms: 30% deposit, balance before shipment. MOQ: 1 Unit.
- After-sales Support: Lifetime technical support and 1-year product warranty.
FAQ
Q: What are the benefits of the Manipulator Robot Arm compared to manual operation?
A: The robot arm ensures that the cleaning basket moves through all 8 stages (from rough cleaning to drying) with perfect timing. It eliminates the risk of parts being left in a tank too long or skipped entirely, and it removes the physical strain of moving heavy industrial loads between tanks.
Q: How does the Vacuum Washing feature improve cleaning for DPF and Engine Blocks?
A: Complex parts like DPFs or engine blocks often have "blind holes" where air gets trapped, preventing cleaning fluid from entering. The vacuum system removes this air, allowing the ultrasonic cavitation to penetrate deep into every internal passage for a truly thorough clean.
Q: Can the 8-stage process be customized?
A: Absolutely. The PLC and HMI system allow us to program the sequence specifically for your parts. We can add or remove stages, such as additional filtration, bubbling, or specialized rinsing, to meet your exact project requirements.
