Quantrex 650 Ultrasonic Cleaning & Lubrication System Q-650 Gun Cleaning Package

Fast, Hands-Free, Microscopic Cleaning For Dirty Guns & Parts

Add superfast, ultrasonic cleaning to your shop; save yourself a lot of time and make money in the process. 43KHz, Ultrasonic sound waves, plus CA2 Heat create the proven, aggressive action that’s a must for thorough gun cleaning. Incremental, consistent heat along with billions of tiny scrubbing bubbles remove powder fouling, lead and jacketed bullet fouling, light rust, dirt and grease; better, faster and easier than ever before. CA2 Heat eliminates the need to use ammoniated cleaning solutions to remove copper fouling. To clean most firearms, only the most basic field strip is needed. Drop the parts into the basket, turn on the Ultrasonic cleaner and you’re free to do other jobs while the cavitating action in the tank gets everything microscopically clean in as short a time as 7 to 10 minutes. The Gun Cleaning Package used for simultaneous cleaning and lubricating tactical weapons. Includes the Q-650 Ultrasonic Cleaner, Timer and Heater, (1) Q-650 Auxiliary Pan, (2) Q-650 Accessory Baskets, (1) Cover, (4) Gallons, non-ammoniated, L&R Gun Cleaning Concentrate (makes 32 gallons of ready-to-use solution), plus (8) Gallons of L&R Ultrasonic Gun Lubricating Solution (ready-to-use). All the units are heavy duty, built for constant use in a busy shop or department. Not recommended for use with ammoniated solutions.

Input: 117V; 50/60 Hz; 410 Watts
Dimensions: 213⁄4" x 13¾" x 13¼"
Peak Output: 1230 Watts
Tank Dimensions: 19¾" x 11¾" x 6½"
Output Frequency: 42 KHz
Tank Capacity: 23 Quarts

SPECS: Tanks, lids, Accessory Baskets and Auxiliary Pans are stainless steel, outer shell is vinyl-coated steel. Fully transistorized with automatic frequency control, 30 minute timers, pilot lights, drains.

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Ultra Sonic Cleaning

An ultrasonic cleaner, sometimes called a sonicator, is a cleaning device that uses ultrasound (usually from 20–400 kHz) and an appropriate cleaning solvent (sometimes ordinary tap water) to clean delicate items. The ultrasound can be used with only water but solvent is advised; it enhances the effect of a solvent appropriate for the item to be cleaned and the soiling.

Ultrasonic cleaners are often used to clean jewellery, lenses and other optical parts, watches, dental and surgical instruments, fountain pens, industrial parts and electronic equipment. They are used in many jewellery workshops, watchmakers' establishments, and electronic repair workshops.

Process characteristics

Ultrasonic cleaning uses high frequency sound waves to agitate in an aqueous solution or organic compound. Cavitation bubbles induced by the agitation act on contaminants adhering to substrates like metals, plastics, glass, rubber, and ceramics. This action also penetrates blind holes, cracks, and recesses. The intention is to thoroughly remove all traces of contamination tightly adhering or embedded onto solid surfaces. Water or other solvents can be used, depending on the type of contamination and the workpiece. Contaminants can include dust, dirt, oil, pigments, grease, polishing compounds, flux agents, fingerprints, soot wax and mold release agents, biological soil like blood, and so on. Ultrasonic cleaning can be used for a wide range of workpiece shapes, sizes and materials, and may not require the part to be disassembled prior to cleaning.

Design and operating principle

In an ultrasonic cleaner, the object to be cleaned is placed in a chamber containing a suitable solution (in an aqueous or organic solution, depending on the application). In aqueous cleaners, the chemical added is a surfactant which breaks down the surface tension of the water base. An ultrasound generating transducer built into the chamber, or lowered into the fluid, produces ultrasonic waves in the fluid by changing size in concert with an electrical signal oscillating at ultrasonic frequency. This creates compression waves in the liquid of the tank which ‘tear’ the liquid apart, leaving behind many millions of microscopic ‘voids’ or ‘partial vacuum bubbles’ (cavitation). These bubbles collapse with enormous energy; temperatures and pressures on the order of 5,000 K and 20,000 lbs per square inch are achieved [citation needed]; however, they are so small that they do no more than clean and remove surface dirt and contaminants. The higher the frequency, the smaller the nodes between the cavitation points, which allows for cleaning of more intricate detail.

Transducers are usually made of piezoelectric material (e.g. lead zirconate titanate or barium titanate), and sometimes magnetostrictive (made of a material such as nickel or ferrite). The often harsh chemicals used as cleaners in many industries are not needed, or used in much lower concentrations, with ultrasonic agitation. Ultrasonics are used for industrial cleaning, and also used in many medical and dental techniques and industrial processes.

Cleaning solution

Ultrasonic activity (cavitation) helps the solution to do its job; plain water would not normally be effective. The cleaning solution contains ingredients designed to make ultrasonic cleaning more effective. For example, reduction of surface tension increases cavitation levels, so the solution contains a good wetting agent (surfactant). Aqueous cleaning solutions contain detergents, wetting agents and other components, and have a large influence on the cleaning process. Correct composition of the solution is very dependent upon the item cleaned. Solutions are mostly used warm, at about 50–65 °C (122–149 °F), however, in medical applications it is generally accepted that cleaning should be at temperatures below 38 °C (100 °F) to prevent protein coagulation.

Water-based solutions are more limited in their ability to remove contaminants by chemical action alone than solvent solutions; e.g. for delicate parts covered with thick grease. The effort required to design an effective aqueous-cleaning system for a particular purpose is much greater than for a solvent system.

Some better machines (which are not unduly large) recycle the hydrocarbon cleaning fluids. Three tanks are used in a cascade. The lower tank containing dirty fluid is heated causing the fluid to evaporate. At the top of the machine there is a refrigeration coil. Fluid condenses on the coil and falls into the upper tank. The upper tank eventually overflows and clean fluid runs into the work tank where the cleaning takes place. Purchase price is higher than simpler machines, but such machines are economical in the long run. The same fluid can be reused many times, minimising wastage and pollution. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4, also formerly used in fire extinguishers for electrical fires) was used in the past, but is now prohibited as dangerous. If CCl4 fumes are inhaled through a lit cigarette, carbonyl chloride (COCl2, also called phosgene, a poison gas used in warfare) could be produced.

Uses

Most hard, non-absorbent materials (metals, plastics, etc.) not chemically attacked by the cleaning fluid are suitable for ultrasonic cleaning.

Industrial ultrasonic cleaners are used in the automotive, sporting, printing, marine, medical, pharmaceutical, electroplating, disk drive components, engineering and weapons industries.

Ultrasonic baths are also used to experimentally determine the elastic constants of many anisotropic materials. Ultrasonic waves can usually only be sent through a material at right angles to the material's surface (normal incidence). In water the angle of incidence for a longitudinal wave can be set, inducing both longitudinal and transverse waves in the material. Then, by measuring the time of flight for both waves, the elastic constants can be determined

FAQ Ultrasonic Cleaning

Frequently Asked Question on Ultrasonic Cleaning 

1. Do large machines clean better than small ones?

2. Can I use water alone in my machine?

3. Is heat required?

4. How often does solution have to be changed?

5. What is an EMI Filter?

6. What is your Quality Assurance Program?


1. Do large machines clean better than small ones?
All L&R Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems have similar cleaning abilities regardless of the tank size. This is due to the fact that the amount of ultrasonic power generated is proportional to tank dimensions.

You will notice a difference in cleaning ability with larger Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems when the size of the object(s) being cleaned becomes disproportionately smaller than the tank size. The dimensions of the tank ultimately chosen should be proportional to the size and mass of the object(s) you are going to clean. Avoid overloading, which reduces cleaning efficiency and may increase cleaning time.

L&R manufactures certain machines with the same internal tank dimensions but have different frequencies (such as the Quantrex 140, and 2014). The 2014 Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine was designed for a more exacting cleaning process. The frequency of the 2014 creates a tighter, smaller cleaning bubble which is able to penetrate extremely small cracks, crevices and hidden areas more easily than other units.

2. Can I use water alone in my machine?
Water should never be used alone in the Ultrasonic Cleaning System. The use of a cleaning solution such as L&R's General Purpose Cleaner Non-ammoniated (or any one of our aqueous-based cleaners), when properly diluted, effectively reduces the surface tension of the solution and increases ultrasonic cavitation. The increase in cavitation enhances the overall cleaning ability of the process.

3. Is heat required?
The use of a heater is generally recommended for jewelry, industrial applications and dental laboratories. The addition of heat helps soften and breakdown materials such as waxes and similar compounds for a quicker cleaning cycle. These materials would ultimately be removed at a slower rate without using heat.

It is generally not necessary to use heat in medical fields, such as dental, as there is no measurable improvement in the cleaning ability or time when heat is applied.

Remember, heat is a separate function and cannot be added to an existing machine. Therefore, if there is a possibility that the need for a heated unit may arise later, it would be wise to invest in a heated machine now.

4. How often does solution have to be changed?
The frequency with which you change your solution depends on the use of your machine.

For the medical fields (including dental), it is recommended to discard your solution at least once a day for instrument cleaning and after every use when performing a specialized cleaning task. This is to further reduce the chance of cross-contamination in the office or laboratory.

For other industries, such as the jewelry, industrial and optical fields, you should change your solution when the cleaning cycle time increases and/or when the objects are no longer meeting your cleaning requirements.

5. What is an EMI Filter?
The EMI Filter is an electronic noise suppressor required by the Federal Communication Commission (see Part 18 of FCC Rules and Regulations). This filter acts as a barrier to radio frequency interference which can cause disruption of other electronic devices within your work area, including computer and phone systems.
L&R Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems contain this EMI Filter as a standard feature.

6. What is your Quality Assurance Program?
We put every machine through a series of rigorous tests, to insure that it meets or exceeds our rigid standards, which are the most stringent in the industry. Every new L&R machine is accompanied by the Quality Assurance Program seal, assuring you that it is worthy of the L&R name.

Our research and development team continuously seeks new and innovative ways to maximize the effectiveness of our machines, solutions and accessories, so we may provide you with the best products possible. Our goal is to remain in the forefront of the industry, by further advancing ultrasonic cleaning technology.

The L&R Quality Assurance Program and Research and Development effort are ways in which L&R works harder, to remain your choice for reliable, quality Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems


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Weapons/Firearms Cleaning Systems

L&R Ultrasonic Weapon Cleaning Systems are available in a wide range of models for a variety of applications. From handguns to tactical weapons to shotguns and rifles, L&R has a system and solution that will get even your toughest cleaning challenges looking brand new. All provide hands-free cleaning, lubricating and conditioning in minutes. L&R Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems are backed by the most comprehensive warranty in the industry up to 2-1/2 years.