CROSSFIRE
Patented CROSSFIRE Multiple Frequency Ultrasonic Systems
Zenith Ultrasonics is the original inventor, and dual patent holder, of the first multiple frequency ultrasonic cleaner that can be used for both high-technology parts cleaning, AND industrial cleaning applications. This revolutionary ultrasonic cleaner, known as CROSSFIRE, includes simultaneously operating transducers and generators of 2 or more frequencies to provide the ultrasonic cleaning characteristics of all included frequencies, a drastic improvement over any single-frequency system (US PATENT 5,865,199 and 6,019,852).
Each frequency of ultrasonics provides a cleaning action with certain characteristics. Low frequency ultrasonic cleaners produce cleaning action which is more powerful, but less evenly distributed in the cleaning tank, leading to "hot spots" of activity which may lead to inconsistent cleaning results, and even damage to highly polished aluminum parts. High frequencies create cleaning action which is more evenly distributed, and has improved penetration capabilities to clean inside of blind holes and other detailed part areas, but less cleaning power. By combining high frequencies and low frequencies together, the characteristics of both frequencies are included. Low frequency power combined with high frequency penetration and even distribution of energy. The CROSSFIRE ultrasonic cleaner is the most technologically advanced ultrasonic cleaning system available. .
Most ultrasonic cleaning applications require the power, and penetration, that CROSSFIRE has to offer. Your cleaning application may have contaminants which require raw power, such as burned carbons, buffing compounds, rust, or others which are the domain of low frequency ultrasonic cleaners. Your parts may also have detailed areas, blind holes, threaded areas, and similar design patterns which require high frequency ultrasonics. The CROSSFIRE Multiple Frequency Ultrasonic system includes the power, and penetration, required to address these applications. All frequencies operate SIMULTANEOUSLY, not intermittently as with some copy-cat systems. And, transducers are NEVER forced to operate outside of their natural resonance frequencies, resulting in the most efficient multi-frequency system currently available.
For high-technology applications, your concern is more than likely with particles of varying sizes, while simultaneously preventing damage to critical components. Since ultrasonic cleaners of differing frequencies have tendencies to remove particles of differing sizes, CROSSFIRE ensures that the range of particles being addressed by the system is maximized. For industrial customers requiring power, and penetration, CROSSFIRE is the only system available that can provide both.
Perhaps the best part about a CROSSFIRE system is that YOU CAN EASILY PROVE ITS MANY ADVANTAGES OVER COMPETITIVE SYSTEMS WITH SIMPLE ALUMINUM FOIL. By submerging small strips of aluminum foil into an ultrasonic bath and holding the foil VERY still, holes will be created in the foil at ultrasonic hot spot locations, clearly indicating how evenly distributed the ultrasonic power, and powerful the scrubbing action at that particular tank location. By visually examining the foil, one can easily see the shortcomings of single frequency ultrasonic systems. CROSSFIRE will produce a more evenly distributed scrubbing pattern with NO DEAD SPOTS. All part surfaces will be addressed ultrasonically, with no surface left un-touched, yielding more consistent and faster parts cleaning results.