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Ultrasonic Optics Parts Cleaner

Precision clean optical lenses & eyeglasses.

The Crest Ultrasonics line of optical parts cleaners remove mold shards from plastic-molded optics and polishing compounds from glass and plastic lenses.

Our equipment and Chem-Crest® solutions also clean for anti-reflective and UV coatings, remove optic blocking waxes and alloys, and sanitize eyeglass lenses.

Optics cleaning challenges

  1. Removing plastic films and shards
  2. Removing cerium oxide-based compound residues
  3. Removing manufacturing and handling residues from lenses before coating
  4. Removing blocking wax or low-melt-temperature alloys and cerium oxide residues
  5. Cleaning and sanitizing eyeglass samples that are returned by customers

Optics-specific items that Crest can clean

  • Aluminum alloy blocks
  • Eyeglass frames
  • Glass lenses
  • Hi-index plastic lenses
  • Polycarbonate plastic lenses
  • Trivex plastic lenses

Crest equipment typically used

Digital Modular Series (DMS)

For higher throughput and larger components that can’t be handled manually. Standard plug-and-play options include filtration, frequencies, automatic fill/drain, conductivity, and much more. Our DMS system is expandable, versatile, and modular.

Ultrasonic Digital Sink (UDS)

A convenient modular design includes both wash and rinse, providing easy multi-tank precision process cleaning in a workhorse two-stage unit. Additional UDS units can be added to meet the new process requirements.

Optimum Console

With a compact, space-saving design and rugged, stainless steel tubular frame, it offers the convenience of an all-in-one, wash-rinse-dry design with a single-point facility connection for easy installation. Standard, automated, and custom.

Optimum Console Junior

Used for manually operated processes, this four-station ultrasonic cleaning system (wash/rinse/rinse/dry) cleans a wide variety of metal, plastic, and glass components, as well as composites.

Chem-Crest® chemistries typically used

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Ordering available for gallon, case, pail, 55-gallon drum, and tote sizes. Items generally shipped within 24 hours.

Chem-Crest® 515

A mild liquid detergent that is useful in many applications requiring good detergency and wetting, especially on hard surfaces. It is a non-etching and neutral pH detergent that was specifically developed for additional particle removal capability. It can also be used as an additive to other detergents to increase wetting capability. See detailed specifications >>
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Chem-Crest® 14

A multipurpose heavy duty phosphate-free liquid cleaner that is useful in many applications demanding removal of various contaminants such as those found in bio-medical and laboratory instruments and glassware. A detergent concentrate. Freely water soluble. See detailed specifications >>
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Chem-Crest® 103

A mild liquid detergent useful in many applications requiring good detergency and wetting, especially on hard surfaces. It is biodegradable, non-etching, and slightly alkaline. See detailed specifications >>
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Chem-Crest® 200

A multipurpose, mild, phosphate- and caustic-free alkaline cleaner that is useful in many applications demanding removal of various contaminants such as oils, greases, particulate matter, and carbon residues. This detergent finds uses throughout industrial, mechanical, aerospace, and maintenance cleaning operations. Freely water soluble. See detailed specifications >>
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Chem-Crest® SolvaClean

A unique, high-performing, non-flammable, azeotropic fluorinated solvent blend developed specifically as a safe, powerful, and environmentally favorable product for the critical cleaning of precision components and as a high purity carrier solvent. See detailed specifications >>

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