How Does It Work?

Ultrasonic cleaning works by applying high frequency sound to a vessel containing fluid. This creates millions of vacuum chambers that expand and subsequently implode. If they implode near or agains the component submerged in the fluid, the result is instand and impressive - a shock wave is produced, sucking away contamination for the component's surface.

It's a flexible technology too. Cleaning action can be gentle or it can be aggressive. This depends on the component to be cleaned and the ultrasonic frequency used. Dual frequency Alphasound technology has also been specifically developed to give the best results when cleaning delicated components such as high screen anilox rolls on a regular basis.

Alphasonics

Founded in Liverpool, England in 1983, Alphasonics has developed a worldwide reputation for innovation and technical excellence. Their broad product line ranges from cost-effective tabletop ultrasonic anilox roll cleaners to console systems for wide web applications. Alphasonic also offers two outstanding systems for cleaning Flexo printing plates, the compact PW Series and the high volume PC Series.

When selecting an ultrasonic cleaning system, three factors should be considered. FREQUENCY, POWER and FREQUENCY SWEEP are what go into producing an anilox cleaning system that will enable the user to clean his rolls effectively and safely. For additional information on these three critical features, Click here.

The complete Alphasonics equipment brochure is available for easy download. Click here.

Click here for a downloadable PDF Data Sheet

Conversource stocks all Alphaclean chemicals for immediate shipment to any U.S. mainland locations.

Alphaclean 1
The standard chemistry for removal of water-based and solvent-based inks.

Alphaclean 3
The enhanced Alphaclean 3 is the choice for removing standard inks plus UV inks.

Alphaclean 7
Powdered neutralizer often required before disposal of spent liquid chemicals.

Melanie Anilox Cleaning System

Available in either single or dual frequency, the benchtop Melanie system incorporates advanced Alphasound technology at an affordable price. Despite its small appearance and price tag; it has the potential to clean up to six rolls simultaneously with a cleaning ability usually found in high specification systems.

Features at a glance:

  • A budget bench top roll cleaning system
  • 5 tank lengths available: 23.6", 27.95", 35.4", 47.24"and 54.33".
  • Tank Widths: 9.85" and 13.78"
  • Includes manual fill and simple drainage
  • Can clean up to 6 x 15.75" face anilox rolls or 1 x 51.97" face anilox sleeve
  • Closed rotation
  • Largest Length will accommodate one offset coating, or flexible packaging anilox up to 42.9" face and 7.87" diameter.
  • Available in single or dual frequency
  

Mia Anilox Cleaning System

The Mia series incorporates the features of a high specification unit with the compact nature of a benchtop model. This system brings the most sophisticated cleaning technology to the benches of smaller printers, giving them an advantage usually reserved for only the largest print houses.

Features at a glance:

  • Compact and simple to control
  • Tank lengths available from 16.92" to 90.55"
  • Tank standard widths: 9.85" and 13.78"
  • Non-standard tank widths available
  • Includes rinse tank, spray wash facility and services management bulkhead
  • Manually activated pump and filtration system for tank cleanliness and chemical longevity
  • Closed rotation
  • Available in single or dual frequency
 		 

Miranda Anilox Cleaning System

These floor standing models can be found in pressrooms worldwide. The Miranda series utilise cutting edge technology and are ideal for rolls of low to mid range screen counts. They are manufactured to the strictest specifications to ensure the highest standards available in the flexo and gravure industries.

Features at a glance:

  • Safe, regular effective cleaning of rolls with screen counts up to 800lpi (315lpc)
  • Floor standing type machinery in single frequency only
  • Standard format includes lengths from 16.92" to 90.55"
  • Tank widths: 9.85" and 13.78"
  • Non-standard tank widths available
  • Automatic pump and filtration system for tank cleanliness and chemical longevity
  • Closed rotation
  • Includes rise tank, spray wash facility and services management bulkhead
 		 

Megan Anilox Cleaning System

The Megan series of floor standing models brings together the latest technology that has come as a result of years of Alphasound research. With a variety of easy to use cleaning options that can be selected using the simple menu system and an outstanding range of features, these systems are the absolute pinnacle of ultrasonic cleaning technology. What’s more, these systems revert to it’s most gentle setting at the end of the cycle and incorporate ‘temperature fall back’, giving payback potential through reducing energy costs.

Features at a glance:

  • Floor standing model
  • Dual frequency, for safe and precise cleaning of the highest screen counts
  • Keypad control system
  • Closed roll rotation
  • Auto pumping and filtration for tank cleanliness and chemical longevity Low level lock out
  • Temperature fall back
  • Includes rise tank, spray wash facility and services management bulkhead
  • Tank lengths from 16.92" to 90.55"
  • Standard tank widths of 9.85" and 13.78"
  • Non-standard tank widths available
 		 

PW Series Flexo Plate Cleaning System

This compact yet highly impressive lower cost system eliminates the problems associated with the cleaning and potential damage of high line flexo plates. The PW series cleans to supreme standards and now incorporates an air blade system which will dry the plate with absolutely no contact at any stage.

Features at a glance:

  • Systems available from narrow web through to corrugated
  • 15.75" up to 118.11" tank length
  • Alphasound technology
  • Totally non contact plate cleaning
  • Plates microscopically cleaned
  • Easy loading/unloading
  • Semi automatic process
  • Up to 6 plates cleaned at a time
  • Greatly reduced risk of plate damage – even high line plates
  • Air blade system for non-contact drying of the plate
  • Low pH chemistry
 		 

PC Series Flexo Plate Cleaning System

The Alphasonics PC Series breaks the mould for flexo plate cleaning systems through the use of sophisticated technology and unmatched excellence in engineering standards. This totally automatic unit requires zero skill level and again requires no contact with the image area of the plate in the cleaning or drying processes. These revolutionary systems are safe and effective and remove any margin for error.

Features at a glance:

  • Systems available from narrow web through to corrugated
  • 15.75" up to 118.11" tank width
  • Alphasound technology – totally non contact plate cleaning
  • Plates microscopically cleaned
  • Automated process – no operator needed
  • Greatly reduced risk of plate damage to high screen plates
  • Rinsing and drying stations – plates can be stored almost immediately after cleaning
  • Low pH chemistry