Aeronautical & Marine Benefits | Sunflower Ultrasonic

Industrial Ultrasonic Tank Cleaners for the Aero and Marine Industry

The Sunflower Group and partners manufacture and distribute some of the most powerful industrial ultrasonic tank cleaners available to the global aero and marine markets.

We recognize the importance in maintaining critical cleaning procedures required for delivering both smooth and safe operations within both industries

How Ultrasonic Cleaning Works

Ultrasonic cleaning technology reaches the most inaccessible surface areas of complex aerospace components used in manufacturing, overhaul, servicing and in maintenance stages. Ultrasonic cleaning operates on the principle of agitating cleaning solvents using high frequency sound waves.

The agitation creates millions of microscopic bubbles that implode releasing vast quantities of energy. This action, known as cavitation, dislodges any contaminant stuck to the surface of a part and beyond. Including internal areas which are not accessible by other cleaning methods using sprays and mechanical agitation.

Essentially cavitation provides the physical "push" required to break the mechanical and ionic bonds that come into contact with the cleaning fluid.

Ultrasonic cleaning delivers a much faster and better quality cleaning result. Most ultrasonic cleaning takes 5 to 6 minutes. It’s a far more environmentally friendly alternative to solvent cleaning.

Sunflower ultrasonic cleaning tanks are ideal for:

Aero structures
Titanium components
Turbine blades
Engine parts
Landing gear
Overhaul elements
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Actuators
Generators
Braking systems
Wheel hubs
Oxygen systems
Tubes

SEAMLESS SETUP

ENERGY EFFICIENT

BUILT TO LAST

Examples of Sunflower ultrasonic cleaning tanks used in the aviation industry

Model UT-1144s 1000L Aerospace ultrasonic metal cleaner & degreaser with separate generator controls. Also showing additional transducers if required for custom built tanks

UT-1108s Heated ultrasonic cleaning tank for Helicopter metal parts

UT-72s – 360 L 28 KHz/40 Ultrasonic industrial cleaner with oil filtration and pneumatic basket lift

Sunflower Industrial Ultrasonic tank models for your choice:

Ultrasonic cleaning tanks for industrial applications. Includes separate washing, rinse and dry basins. Oil filtration and hydraulic basket lifts can be added options. Custom built tanks are our specialty if required.

Benchtop Ultrasonic Tanks are perfect for cleaning smaller engineering parts.
See our range and product specs for all benchtop models. Custom sized Benchtops together with added transducers, also available.

All of our ultrasonic cleaning machines are backed by a 12-month comprehensive warranty.Contact us for custom built inquiries

Marine & Naval

Ultrasonic technology provides powerful, highly effective cleaning solutions for the marine industry including manufacturing and repairs to engines, parts and components. Sunflower provides highly effective ultrasonic cleaning solutions to remove salt deposits, silts and debris as well as oils, grease and other harmful contaminants from marine systems to extend the life and condition of your equipment.

Trusted Marine cleaning equipment

Ultrasonic systems can also be used on-board to effectively clean both sturdy and fragile engine parts with ease. No more hand scrubbing marine engine components with harmful chemicals that are toxic both to you and to the environment—ultrasonic cleaning provides thorough, powerful, deep cleansing to break down salt, grease and oil but gentle enough to be used on small engine components.

Most ultrasonic cleaning is done with everyday tap water. Additional heat and detergents can be added. Total time required for most cleaning is between 5 to 6 minutes.

Ultrasonic cleaning is ideal for the following marine engine components:

Pistons
Valve spindles
Cylinder heads
Engine blocks
Heat exchangers
Fuel filters
Fuel injectors
Wheel hubs

UT-288s 1800 L heated industrial ultrasonic tank cleaner for marine valves, pistons and cylinder heads. Also showing added transducer with generator if required

Model UT-72s 360 L 28 KHz/40 Ultrasonic standard industrial cleaner with oil filtration and pneumatic basket lift

Rear view of multi basin Industrial ultrasonic tank showing typical oil filtration system including built-in internal basket lift accessory

UB20 40 + 80 KHz double frequency Ultrasonic stainless steel bench top tank cleaner for smaller marine parts. Many different types and sizes available

What do I need to consider when purchasing a large ultrasonic cleaner?

When dealing with large liquid volumes and ultrasonic cleaners, there are several considerations:

Tank Integrity: The tank needs to be able to withstand the pressure of the liquids and the weight of the parts being cleaned. This requires a specific tank design that moves the stress points away from welded edges.
Ultrasonic Power: There needs to be enough ultrasonic power to provide the cleaning performance you need.
Ultrasonic Frequency: The frequency chosen will usually be in the low frequency range when cleaning heavy parts, or Multiple Frequency Ultrasonic System operating at 25 and 40 kHz.
Heating Systems: Large tanks may require extended time to heat to operational temperatures due to the large liquid volume in the tank.
Filtration Systems: Need to be large enough to remove the dirt being removed from the parts, and to push it towards the filter system suction port. Filter housings and pumps may need to be larger.
High-volume Oil Skimming: When removing greases and oils, a high volume oil skimmer may be needed to prevent oils from re-depositing onto parts when they are removed.

The Sunflower group and partners have manufactured tanks from 1000-3500 gallons in size. That’s large enough to accommodate a small car. If you already have an existing tank and require additional submerged transducer systems, please contact us.

Sunflower specialize in providing custom built marine ultrasonic tanks.