Introduction
Mussett Engineering has recently incorporated an Ultrawave ultrasonic cleaner, which has reduced cleaning time within its manufacturing process. This process involves subsea repeater housings used in fibre optic communication cabling systems.
Founded in 1978. Mussett Engineering provide engineering solutions, product development and precision components to worldwide companies in aerospace, oil & gas and automotive industries.
Challenges to reduce cleaning time
The precision components manufactured by the Norfolk based company must meet strict cleanliness. Which are requirements to withstand the pressures of subsea environments. The components are very intricate in form and manual cleaning is complex and time-consuming.
Due to constant production demands, Mussett required a robust and reliable cleaning system. That not only delivered the highest standards but met the demands of around-the-clock deployment and cuts time.
Solution to reduce cleaning time
To meet these exacting manufacturing requirements. Ultrawave supplied an IND5040D ultrasonic cleaner, designed for demanding maintenance and manufacturing applications.
Ultrawave supplies this 65-litre cleaner with a stainless steel basket, which is essential for Mussett. Allowing components to be safely and stably housed during the cleaning process.
Results
Since the Ultrawave cleaner was installed, cleaning time has been significantly reduced – by as much as half. Meaning components are effectively and consistently cleaned in as little as 6 minutes.
Ultrawave cuts Mussett Engineering cleaning by half.
According to Alex Bostock, Purchasing Manager at Mussett Engineering, “The machine is used on a virtually continuous basis. It has proven to be 100% reliable in operation. This tank has been excellent for our cleaning needs. Ultimately it is a great and efficient cleaning tank, which cleans very quickly (cuts time) and to a high standard. Basically it does exactly what is says on the tin.”