Supmile KQ5200B Benchtop Ultrasonic Cleaner

Overview

The Supmile KQ5200B is a benchtop ultrasonic cleaner engineered for precision cleaning, degassing, dispersion, and sample preparation in academic, industrial, and quality control laboratories. It operates on the principle of piezoelectric transduction: high-frequency electrical energy (40 kHz) is converted into mechanical vibrations transmitted through the cleaning solution, generating controlled cavitation bubbles. Upon collapse, these microbubbles release localized energy sufficient to dislodge particulate contaminants, biofilms, and residual solvents from surfaces—without mechanical abrasion or thermal degradation. Designed for routine use in analytical sample prep, glassware decontamination, and pre-ICP/MS component cleaning, the KQ5200B delivers reproducible cleaning performance across diverse substrates including glass, metal, ceramics, and PTFE components. Its robust 304 stainless steel tank ensures long-term corrosion resistance against aqueous and mild solvent-based cleaning media.

Key Features

• Optimized 40 kHz ultrasonic frequency with 200 W total output power—balanced for effective cavitation intensity and minimal sample erosion
• Integrated heating system (400 W) enables temperature-controlled cleaning between ambient and 80 °C, supporting accelerated dissolution of waxy, oily, or polymerized residues
• Mechanical timer with precise 1–20 minute adjustment range, providing repeatable exposure duration for standardized cleaning protocols
• Full 304 stainless steel construction—including tank, lid support frame, and mesh basket—for chemical compatibility and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling
• Automatic frequency sweeping circuitry improves energy transfer efficiency and stabilizes cavitation field uniformity across the tank volume
• Manual inlet and drain valves allow flexible integration into lab water management workflows without requiring permanent plumbing

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The KQ5200B accommodates standard laboratory vessels up to 300 × 240 × 150 mm internal dimensions, making it suitable for beakers, flasks, crucibles, pipette tips, filters, and small instrument parts. Its non-aggressive, solution-mediated cleaning mechanism complies with common laboratory safety and material compatibility guidelines for Class A glassware (per ASTM E438) and ISO 8573-1 cleanroom component pre-cleaning. While not certified for medical device reprocessing (e.g., ISO 15883), it meets general-purpose cleaning requirements aligned with CLSI GP26-A4 and USP recommendations for equipment cleaning validation support. The unit operates within standard electrical safety limits per IEC 61010-1 and carries CE marking for EMC and low-voltage directive compliance.

Software & Data Management

The KQ5200B features a fully analog, knob-based control interface—intentionally designed for operational simplicity, reliability, and immunity to software failure modes. No embedded firmware, touchscreen, or network connectivity is included; this architecture eliminates cybersecurity concerns, reduces maintenance complexity, and ensures uninterrupted operation in GxP environments where audit trail generation is managed externally. Users document cleaning parameters (time, temperature, solution type) manually in lab notebooks or LIMS-integrated SOP records. For labs requiring electronic data capture, external timers or PLC-linked relay modules may be interfaced via the unit’s dry-contact auxiliary outputs (optional add-on).

Applications

• Routine cleaning of HPLC vials, GC autosampler trays, and ICP-MS nebulizer components prior to trace-metal analysis
• Removal of organic residues from quartz cuvettes and optical lenses used in UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy
• Preparation of catalyst supports and nanomaterial dispersions via ultrasonic-assisted exfoliation and deagglomeration
• Cell lysis and nucleic acid extraction support in molecular biology workflows (when paired with appropriate lysis buffers)
• De-gassing of mobile phases and calibration standards to minimize bubble formation in flow-based instrumentation
• Post-machining cleaning of precision metal parts in R&D prototyping and metrology labs

FAQ

Is the KQ5200B suitable for cleaning delicate optical components?
Yes—when operated at lower time settings (1–5 min) and without heating, using deionized water or low-surface-tension solvents, it effectively removes submicron particulates without scratching coated or polished surfaces.
Does the unit include a lid or noise-dampening cover?
No—the KQ5200B ships without an acoustic lid. For noise-sensitive environments, users may install third-party acrylic enclosures rated for 40 kHz attenuation.
Can the heater and ultrasonics operate simultaneously?
Yes—both systems are independently controllable and may run concurrently to enable hot ultrasonic cleaning, a method validated for removal of thermally stable organics.
What maintenance is required for long-term reliability?
Routine descaling with 5% citric acid solution every 2–3 months (depending on water hardness), inspection of transducer mounting integrity, and periodic verification of timer accuracy constitute the recommended maintenance protocol.
Is the unit compatible with flammable solvents?
No—this model is rated for aqueous and polar solvent use only. Flammable liquid applications require explosion-proof ultrasonic cleaners meeting ATEX/IECEx Class I Div 1 specifications.