Introduction
Global carmaker Nissan has adopted ultrasonic cleaning technology from specialist British manufacturer Ultrawave. To ensure the paint finish on its vehicles is perfect as they roll off the UK production plant.
At the Nissan Motor Manufacturing plant in Sunderland. The colour application process involves high volumes of paint sprayed on through electrostatic bells.
Challenges
During the process, paint can collect in small holes around the bell cup. Requiring regular cleaning to ensure a consistent quality paint finish.
Cleaning has to be a delicate operation. As any sort of abrasive process would scar and damage the bells, affecting the surface finish and gloss.
Solution
Ultrawave undertook some cleaning trials. Working with Nissan to develop customised basket carriers for the different size bells. Ensuring the bells were correctly positioned in the four Qi-400 ultrasonic cleaners.
Following the installation and adoption of the ultrasonic cleaners. Nissan reported that cleaning quality has improved by as much as 20%. The process itself has become a much simpler task to programme than in previous methods used.
Ultrawave’s new Qi-Series combines the highest quality design with advanced Frequency Leap technology for optimum ultrasonic cleaning performance.
Designed for operation in manufacturing applications. The Qi-Series are used in many industries from pharmaceutical to medical device manufacturing. Also in heavy duty cleaning such as automotive and engineering processess.
The Qi-400 is a 30L ultrasonic cleaner, with heating. Incorporating a digital control panel for easy and accurate process control. With a 2mm thick stainless steel tank for extra durability.
Supplied complete with a stainless steel lid and, in this case a customised basket. The Qi-Series is effective and reliable, giving customers consistent cleaning results time after time.