Surface World July 2019 Surface World July 2019 | Page 192

MECWASH The new facility allows achieving very high cleanliness requirements for a wide range of parts quickly and effi ciently. A major contribution here makes the ultrasound equipment. (Image source: MecWash Systems Limited) Fast and effi cient cleaning processes thanks to twin-frequency ultrasound Highest level of cleanliness for hydraulic components For a manufacturer of innovative hydraulic components, extending their capacity and meeting stricter cleanliness requirements were the key reasons to invest in a new cleaning system. The fi nal choice was a single- chamber aqueous cleaning machine that incorporates 25 kHz and 40 kHz ultrasonic frequencies from Weber Ultrasonics. The simultaneous use of both frequencies facilitates fast and economical cleaning at high process quality. 190 2019 - 2020 Since it was founded in 1985, Hydraforce has developed into the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic screw-in valves, electro-hydraulic controllers, electrical vehicle control systems and customer-specific control blocks. The products are used in industry and the mobile market, among other things for tractors and attachments, harvesters, wheeled loaders, excavators, lifting and conveying equipment, as well as hydraulic ramps. The company’s success factors include the high quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of its products, which result from high-grade and precise manufacturing. Quantitatively and qualitatively stricter cleaning requirements This also requires the stainless steel, carbon steel and aluminium components to be extremely clean. “In hydraulic systems, cleanliness plays an enormous role in equipment quality, reliability and lifespans. At HydraForce we take ownership of read online: www.surfaceworld.com