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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
- Removing plastic films and shards
- Removing cerium oxide-based compound residues
- Removing manufacturing and handling residues from lenses before coating
- Removing blocking wax or low-melt-temperature alloys and cerium oxide residues
- 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

Ordering available for gallon, case, pail, 55-gallon drum, and tote sizes. Items generally shipped within 24 hours.
Chem-Crest® 515
Chem-Crest® 14
Chem-Crest® 103
Chem-Crest® 200
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 >>
