General lab & storage
Ultrasonic bath (sonicator)
A stainless-steel tank of water vibrated by ultrasound. It is used to dissolve and extract samples, degas mobile phases and clean small glassware.
- Pharmaceutical
- Chemicals
- Food testing
- Electronics
- Jewellery and precision cleaning
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Daily / each use
- Use fresh purified water
- Drain and dry the tank after use
- Check the timer and heater work
Weekly
- Clean the tank with a mild detergent and rinse well
- Check for leaks around the drain valve
Monthly / quarterly
- Performance check, e.g. the aluminium foil test: a strip of foil in the bath should show even perforation or pitting after a set time, as per your SOP
- Check the heater temperature against a calibrated thermometer if the method relies on it
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Sonicator
- Do not put your hands in the bath while it is running.
- Wear hearing protection or use a lid if the noise is uncomfortable.
- Never sonicate flammable solvents directly in the tank; use closed flasks standing in water.
- Switch off and unplug before draining or cleaning.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Sonicator in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.