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Purity is in the life-blood of Switzerland. Since 1982 an epicentre for ultrasound-based cleaning has been established here in the form of KKS. It is motivation and the power to innovate that move us. Along with technical knowledge and control of our actions. Above all it is our ability to perceive vibrations. This means: we listen to our customers. We address their needs and explore their applications. We consider it our mission to create technologically leading solutions for ultrasound-based cleaning and surface finishing processes for our customers. In this way we provide greater performance,...

Ultrasonic technology in general | 5 Ultrasound-based cleaning is a very effective and gentle process for intensively cleaning materials of all types, as well as finely structured, porous, openpored surfaces and very complex geometries, in a very Purity through ultrasound short time, without additional manual effort and without damage. The range of applications extends from the smallest components for microelectronics and optics, through medical implants, to bulky parts for the automotive industry. Ultrasound and ultrasonic cleaning – a varied and broad spectrum of applications • Medical technology/pharmaceutical...

Purity through research Purest flexibility All KKS ultrasonic equipment can be provided with SINGLE, DUAL or MIX frequency technology to fit needs and requirements. SINGLE: 27 / 30 /40 / 60 / 80 / 100 kHz Purest performance KKS generators, designed for industrial use with powers of up to 2000 watts, feature maximum performance with minimal space requirements. Sound Definition: propagation of very low pressure and density fluctuations in an elastic medium (gas, liquid, solid body). Properties: physically the term "sound" covers all signals that human or animal hearing can perceive and acquire acoustically....

| Technology of ultrasonic cleaning Technology of ultrasonic cleaning | 9 In the ideal case the oscillating cavitation bubbles are therefore filled with pure liquid vapour. However, in reality there are also gas bubbles in the liquid. These are always created when filling the cleaningtanks for example. Gas bubbles impair the behaviour of the cavitation bubbles, the cleaning liquid must therefore be degassed prior to use. Cavitation effect During the low pressure phase of the sonic field, the radius of the cavitation bubble increases over a few vibration cycles. During this process each bubble absorbs...

10 | Technology of ultrasonic cleaning Technology of ultrasonic cleaning | 11 The nature of the item to be cleaned and its surface a function of the sonic frequency Components of ultrasonic cleaning properties are as important in ultrasonic cleaning as for other cleaning methods. Other factors are also The vibrations are transmitted to a stainless steel mem- The principle of ultrasonic cleaning is based on the brane via coupling pieces. The liquid medium in the application of high-energy sonic waves to a liquid cleaning tank is put into oscillation by the deflection of • Ultrasound-specific:...

12 | Technology of ultrasonic cleaning Technology of ultrasonic cleaning | 13 Ultrasonic transducer designs Cleaning agents Solvent systems Ultrasonic transducer designs can be divided into two main As water is only of limited suitability for ultrasonic Solvent systems remove grease very well, however cleaning, in general it is recommended to use cleaning they can often only be used for clearly defined contami- agents (cleaning liquids with chemical additives, in nation and under very specific technical conditions. • Surface transducers with directional emission particular surface active substances)....

14 | Technology of ultrasonic cleaning Technology of ultrasonic cleaning | 15 General information on the usage of ultrasonic cleaning baths • The bath or tank is filled with cleaning agent (pay The cleaning time is between a few seconds and attention to level and displacement volume of large several minutes, depending on the contamination and the volume parts!) and if necessary, heated to chemical dissolving properties of the cleaning liquid. operating temperature. With older or dried soiling, as can arise above all during • The chemical cleaning additive is added. maintenance work, the treatment...

16 | Technology of ultrasonic cleaning Technology of ultrasonic cleaning | 17 DUAL or MIX frequency ultrasonic technology Installation examples for immersible transducers and transducers bonded directly onto the tank By means of sequential or simultaneous sonic treatment with two matched frequencies, e.g. 27 kHz and 80 kHz, excellent cleaning results can be achieved in relatively short process times. KKS dual frequency ultrasonic systems We develop and manufacture these systems with high quality. For the highest possible efficiency Individually adapted dimensions Ultrasonic membranes with thicknesses...

KKS Ultrasonic system technology | 19 High-performance ultrasonic transducers KKS ultrasonic transducers feature extreme durability, The domain of KKS ultrasonic technology is in particular reliability and constant power output. They com- cleaning tasks that require several ultrasonic frequen- prise two piezo-ceramic discs that are mechanically cies. The powerful KKS ultrasonic transducers, together pre-stressed via two metal end pieces. The nomi- with our ultrasonic generators, make it possible to nal power of a transducer at all frequencies is generally equip ultrasonic systems with SINGLE,...

High performance ultrasonic generators RS-K: the powerful compact unit The generator RS-K is designed for industrial usage up to 1000 watts. Due to its compact design without active ventilation it is ideally suited to installation in the base of a cleaning system. FT-TM: the bench-top model with all options The generator FT-TM is designed for industrial use with powers up to 2000 watts. Of particularly compact design, it leaves nothing to be desired thanks to its very high efficiency and flexibility. All functions can be controlled both manually and also integrated into a control system. FT-MG:...