Old time clock
Position the clockworks or disassembled parts in the basket(s). Place the lid on the tank, turn on the ultrasound and activate the degas mode to mix and degas the solution.
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Here’s a suggested start:įill the tank half full of water, add the correct amount of cleaning solution concentrate and elma-KS for a full tank and then fill the tank. A Cleaning Cycle for Old ClocksĪs we say in many of our posts, with experience you’ll develop your routine. Add 0.05 to 0.5% to the bath and to rinse water before drying. To avoid potential rusting of steel parts such as springs and verges ask us for elma-KS to provide temporary corrosion protection until parts are dried and lubricated. A recommended dilution is to 5% with water at a temperature of 60?C (140?F). Ask us for biodegradable elma tec clean N1, a liquid neutral concentrate for gently cleaning various metals to remove oil, grease, dust and other contaminants. Cleaning time can be set up to 30 minutes with remaining time shown or continuous with an auto shutoff after 12 hours.Ĭleaning solution chemistry is likewise important.
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The SH-EL series has controls to indicate set and actual cleaning solution temperature and has an auto-start feature that initiates sonic cleaning when the set temperature is reached. Auto-degas is recommended if the solution has not been used for a period of time. no cleaning.Ī degas mode is useful when preparing fresh cleaning solutions because it drives off trapped air that slows the cleaning process. Dead zones are areas where there is no cavitation, i.e.
If the ultrasonic cleaning is too intense this can cause etching on delicate parts with fine features, on polished surfaces, on soft metals, or on thin metal layers. By way of explanation hot spots are areas with a high concentration of cavitation bubbles, i.e. Sweep avoids what are called hot spots and dead zones. This is especially important when cleaning materials such as brass because it provides a homogenous distribution of sonic action throughout the cleaning solution. The 37 kHz frequency Elma SH-EL series, available in 13 sizes, has what is called a “sweep” mode. Ultrasonic cleaner features are important. If you clean disassembled parts these can be placed in the optional cleaning basket or optional fine screen immersion baskets. For example, basket dimensions of the 1-gallon capacityĮlmasonic SH100EL ultrasonic cleaner are 7.5 x 4.1 x 3 in. Basket dimensions, not internal dimensions of the cleaning tank, are the important criteria.
A key consideration is the size of the cleaning basket used to fully immerse clockworks in the cleaning solution, especially if the movement is cleaned as a unit. Ultrasonic cleaners come in a range of sizes and features. Ultrasonic Cleaner Selection for Old Clocks
Dried lubricants and dirt accumulations are quickly and safely blasted away by the implosion of millions of minute cavitation bubbles. The value of sonic cleaning clock mechanisms is that cavitation action produced by the cleaner’s ultrasonic transducers reaches every clock component immersed in an ultrasonic cleaning solution formulated for the job. Ultrasonic cleaners are available in a variety of sizes suitable for both hobbyists and owners of antique clock repair services. We will try to make a fair offer based on our marketįor ease of reference we have produced our pages in specialist segments ie., Electric, Novelty, Mystery etc.Collectors who clean their own old clocks or provide a service for owners of vintage clocks may find an investment in a benchtop ultrasonic cleaner to be a great time saver (no pun intended). To sell - we have to buy! If you have an unusual clock, please contact us. Bookmark this page and return regularly to see the new Old Father Time website.
We are currently redeveloping this site and plan to be back with you shortly. Our attempts to satisfy the interest and demand for these more obscure timepieces has led us to focus particularly on these esoteric markets.Ī customer once described Father Time as "The King of the Quirky Clocks" - and we are happy with that!įor the temporary lack of content. The regular mechanical impulse necessary for the measurement and recording of the passage of time has been diverted to anĮxtraordinary range of captivating, amusing and always fascinating clocks. They have shown us the great interest there is in the less obvious categories of clock, which have been made through the centuries. We are fortunate in our Portobello Road location, with the cosmopolitan, international spread of our visitors, because