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Sonic Cleaning Adhesive Gun and Spray Paint Nozzles

Sonic Cleaning Adhesive Gun and Spray Paint Nozzles                            

We sometimes get a question along the lines “Can I use a sonic cleaner to clean sprayer tips?” There’s lots of advice on the Internet for cleaning adhesive gun and spray paint nozzles.  Many involve time-consuming manual cleaning and/or the use of volatile solvents such as acetone.  A better way is sonic cleaning adhesive gun…

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Gun Cleaning Solvent

Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning Tank for Firearms

By Bob Sandor | December 22, 2023

Investments in firearms by individuals and organizations can be substantial, and a regular cleaning regimen helps protect that investment.  A MilMag article titled “Weapons Cleaning for Dummies” notes that of four methods…

How to Select an Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner

How to Select an Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner

By Bob Sandor | November 22, 2023

Industrial and commercial ultrasonic cleaners can represent a sizeable investment. The global market, including industrial ultrasonic cleaners, is expected to reach $2.43 billion by 2028 according to Data Bridge Market Research.  The…

HPLC Flow Meter Cleaning Tips

HPLC Flow Meter Cleaning Tips

By Bob Sandor | November 17, 2023

Fast, accurate calibration of flow rates used in HPLC flow systems can be compromised if the flow meter is not maintained. Here are some maintenance tips.

Scientific Refrigerators and Freezers for Research and Healthcare Professionals

Laboratory Refrigerator Selection Criteria

By Rachel Kohn | October 27, 2023

Pharmaceuticals, blood and plasma must be stored within tight temperature ranges to avoid loss of potency or spoilage. Lab refrigerators and lab freezers are built to meet the demanding requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers.

Ultrasonic passivation of stainless steel

Ultrasonic Passivation for Stainless Steel

By Rachel Kohn | October 20, 2023

Stainless steels such as AISI* Types 304, 310 and 316, are favored for strength and corrosion resistance.  Applications include food, chemical and pharmaceutical processing, surgical implants, architecture and transportation.  Over time starting…

Ultrasonic Cleaner Degas

Ultrasonic Cleaner Degas: Why it’s Important

By Bob Sandor | September 28, 2023

Degassing fresh ultrasonic cleaning solutions in Degas mode allows normal cleaning operations to start within 10 minutes rather than the 30 minutes that may be required by using ultrasonic cleaning action to accomplish degassing.

Selecting Calibration Weights

Selecting Scale Weights for Calibration Testing

By Rachel Kohn | September 13, 2023

Calibrating precision digital scales, analytical balances and moisture analyzers that rely on accurate weight measurement requires periodic tests using a scale weight closely matching the maximum capacity of the instrument being tested.…

Selecting a Super Cold Freezer

How to Specify a Super Cold Freezer

By Rachel Kohn | August 14, 2023

Ultra low temperature freezers are used for long-term storage of pharmaceuticals and biological specimens, and for testing a product’s ability to perform in super-cold environments.

Clean Machined Parts with an Ultrasonic Cleaner

Efficiently Clean Machined Parts with Ultrasonic Cleaner

By Bob Sandor | July 18, 2023

Cleaning finely machined parts with ultrasonic energy avoids damage by abrasive compounds and mechanical scrubbing to remove grinding dust, metal shavings, lubricants, cutting and coolant fluid residues.   That’s why ultrasonic cleaners are…

Vaccine Storage

Specification Guidelines for Medical Refrigerators

By Rachel Kohn | July 12, 2023

Medical refrigerators – also called laboratory and scientific refrigerators – employed across healthcare and research facilities can be broadly classified into three categories: Temperatures shown are examples. Temperature capability is indicated on…

Calibrate a Flow Meter for HPLC Pumping Systems

Flow Meter Calibration for HPLC Pumping Systems

By Rachel Kohn | June 28, 2023

First of all, our HPLC flow meters are shipped factory calibrated along with an accompanying calibration certificate for a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min plus additional flow rates requested by the customer. The calibration certificate certifies that the displayed flow rate is within ±1% of the actual flow rate at each calibration point.

What is a Moisture Analyzer?

How to Determine Moisture Content

By Rachel Kohn | June 14, 2023

Incorrect moisture content affects shelf life of foods, flow ability, chemical reactions, the ability of a product to be processed, and overall product performance.