Introduction
Ultrawave, a manufacturer of ultrasonic cleaning equipment, designed and supplied a 160L ultrasonic cleaning system to Redman Engineering, helping them improve cleaning quality, reduce cleaning time, and eliminate the use of solvent.
Founded in 1977, Redman Engineering provides high-quality machining services to precision engineering sectors, including Aerospace, Bio-Chemistry, Scientific Research, and Imaging Equipment.
Challenges for Redman Engineering
Redman Engineering produces specialised light boxes widely used by researchers at universities and laboratories. These light boxes use beams of light, prisms, and mirrors to generate data that helps researchers study, detect, and determine protein variations for specific applications.
Previously, the company vacuum sealed the light boxes and cleaned them manually using isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Then followed by rinsing with a power washer to remove chemical residue.
Since the company no longer vacuum seals the light boxes, contaminants left on the mirrors can trigger chemical reactions that affect light reflection. As a result, mirror surfaces can become coated, reducing reflectivity and preventing the light boxes from functioning effectively.
Solutions for Redman Engineering
After assessing the strict cleanliness requirements, Ultrawave recommended an ultrasonic cleaning system with an integrated pump and filtration system.
The 160L ultrasonic cleaning system removes contaminants effectively, while the pump and twin filtration system maintain fluid cleanliness. This reduces how often the liquid needs replacing, lowering costs and minimising environmental waste.
Results
Melvyn Goodchild of Redman Engineering states: “The cleaning quality of the light boxes has improved significantly compared to the previous IPA cloth and power washer method.”
“Cleaning time has also reduced dramatically. The light boxes contain many fine tapped holes, which previously took an entire day to clean thoroughly. With Ultrawave’s ultrasonic cleaning system, cleaning now takes just 25 minutes.”
“The Ultrawave system performs exactly as promised. It is highly effective, easy to use, and has delivered zero downtime.”