Typical cleaning methods have involved degreasing baths, a wash in petrol, a blast with the pressure cleaner, a blow-out with compressed air or even a hot wash with a steam cleaner.

But a heavy-handed approach to cleaning parts is not always the best approach. Sensitive items can be damaged, parts lost, and the cleaning method itself may simply not be appropriate for the component. Cleaning attempts may often lead to dirt and debris finding there way into areas they shouldn't be.

Ultrasonic cleaning may be an unfamiliar method to many of us, but it has a lot to offer the average farm workshop. In the past, small ultrasonic cleaners have been used for cleaning jewellery, dentures and medical equipment. But they are also ideal for cleaning sensitive items like carburettors, injectors, hydraulic valves and engine parts. 

View the PDF report here: Ultra cleaning with ultrasonics