In-line continuous applications are those in which the product is flowing in a continuous, uninterrupted path at operating speed. Typically these are wire, strip, rod, tube, cable and similar types of products. Products can be single lines or multiple lines through a single system.

Power Sonics personnel developed ultrasonic products to do this application over 25 years ago and have the longest experience in cleaning such products and applications with ultrasound. A unique product, the radial transducer, cleans with 360 degree exposure to the part providing the fastest, most even cleaning available. Systems can be a simple wash or more sophisticated wash, rinse, dry systems with filtration, sprays and other ancillary equipment. Typical applications include: 

• Remove drawing compounds prior to plating or coating operations
• Clean wire at speeds to 1500 fpm and faster
• Clean copper and aluminum strip prior to forming and welding
• Clean wire and rod during forming operations
• Remove compounds from bar stock
• Clean refrigeration tubing
• Remove lubricants from alloy wire
• Remover lubricants and dirt prior to annealing
• Clean formed copper rod and wire prior to coating
• Mix liquids both aqueous and non-aqueous
• Enhance chemical properties of liquids

• Electrically heated stainless steel process tanks
• Submersible radial transducer (SRT)
• Wash tank filter and pump
• GMR ultrasonic generators with self diagnostics
• Transducer liquid level interlock
• Low liquid heater protection
• Digital temperature controller
• Operator controls
• Maintenance access from either side of machine

• Special alloy transducer materials
• Entrance air blow off with collection chamber
• Pre-wash and/or post-wash spray
• Integrated rinse tank reservoir
• Filtered spray rinse section
• Various drying configurations
• Solution make-up
• PLC with touch screen controls
• Automatic level control for reservoirs
• Additional spray chambers, air blow offs, heated dryers, etc.