TierraTech has developed a fully automatic industrial ultrasonic cleaning machine for Willi Elbe Group. The installation includes a 650-liter ultrasonic cleaning tank, an ultrasonic rinsing tank, and two drying tanks — one with air knives to remove liquid from inside tubes and another with hot forced air for final drying. A 10-inch touch screen control panel in a separate module ensures precise control of all operations.
This system is specifically designed for degreasing double yoke parts used in steering assemblies, achieving high-quality cleaning in 8-minute cycles, including loading and unloading.
Multistage Ultrasonic Cleaning for Automotive Components
The equipment integrates three key stages:
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Ultrasonic cleaning tank for removal of oils, grease, and machining residues
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Ultrasonic rinsing tank to ensure thorough contaminant elimination
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Drying tanks with air knives and hot forced air for complete moisture removal
This multistage process ensures repeatable, precise cleaning, preparing parts for assembly or subsequent surface treatments.
Supporting High-Precision Automotive Manufacturing
Willi Elbe Group, a German company with over 60 years of experience in the automotive sector, specializes in steering components for passenger cars, including cardan shafts, intermediate shafts, and steering column parts. By integrating this TierraTech ultrasonic cleaning system, the company achieves consistent part quality, process efficiency, and reduced manual handling.
The installation demonstrates how industrial ultrasonic cleaning machines can be customized for complex automotive components, combining automation, precision, and ergonomic design for high-volume production environments.
