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Medical Technology

QQ Modular and customer-specific ultrasonic systems for pre-, intermediate and final cleaning with or without integrated passivationQQ Devices and systems with calibration certificate QQ Thoughout ancillaries and further accessoriesQQ Suitable cleaning chemistry - registered as medical product class I

Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems for Pre- and Final Cleaningof surgical instruments, endoscopes and implants made of metal, ceramic and plastic

Elma cleaning lines for medica engineering

Customer Requirements

Stage of cleaning process (pre- or final cleaning with or without passivation)

Cleaning process has not yet been established

Cleaning lines

Based on the required process, the required degree of cleanliness and the surface processing (passivation),

Elma configures the suitable cleaning line incl. tailor-cut cleaning processes

(aqueous, semi-aqueous or in combination with acids or solvents)

Processes with Elma Clean chemicals

In the Elma Process and Application Laboratory our chemical engineers establish

in close cooperation with the customer the tailor-cut cleaning process

with the suitable Elma Clean chemistry.

Advantages of Elma Cleaning Technology:

QQ Equipement and systems can be validated depending on cleaning and throughput requirementsQQ Quality assurance and its documentation via data-logger QQ System control acc. to FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (user management, audit trail)QQ Accompanying documents as HDS, FDS, SDS, FAT, IQ, OQ and SAT as basis for the validation of the systems are available on demandQQ Process Laboratoy for best process solutionsQQ Cleaning chemistry from in-house development and productionQQ After-sales-service in Europa, USA and Asia

Cleaning process is already established

At Elma you get an all-in-one solution for your individual cleaning task. Modern ultrasonic and cleaning technologies, experience in industrial cleaning and plant construction for decades as well as for medical technology cleaning developed cleaning agents - all from one single source.

As requirements can vary greatly depending on the product, Elma provides modular and customer-specific ultrasonic cleaning systems with integrated passivation for pre-, intermediate and final cleaning. Peripheral equipment for ultrasonic bath care ensures optimum cleaning conditions and durability of the cleaning systems.

Elmasonic X-tra line Fully-automated and optionally enclosed cleaning system

The modular Elmasonic X-tra lines pro and precision are multi- frequency systems with 25/45 or 37/130 kHz, offering 5 tank sizes. Ideally for pre-, fine and ultra-fine cleaning of medical devices as surgical instruments and implants.

All cleaning lines are ready for extensions as loading and unloading conveyors, etc. Furthermore a wide range of accessories like baskets, etc. is available. Accessories may also be added later on to adapt the system to changed requirements.

Equipped with sophisticated technology QQ Ultrasonic units are basically equipped with bottom ultrasound; optionally units with additional lateral ultrasound are availableQQ Individual power control integratedQQ Individually activatable Pulse-function for increased performance with difficult cleaning tasksQQ Sweep-function for an even sound field distribution and optimal cleaning resultsQQ Degas-function for quick degassing, esp. of a fresh cleaning bathQQ Rounded tank corners, electropolished tank surfaces and specially designed hard piping for optimised drainage and to prevent entrainments

Sustainable energy efficiencyQQ All units are sound and heat insulatedQQ Automated systems have a weekly time switch for starting and shutting down the system automaticallyQQ Cascaded, connected cleaning tanks to reduce water consumption

Modular software and user-friendly visualizationQQ Industry PC-based controlQQ Data-logger, OEE, trend analysis, SMS messenger and energy managementQQ Optional use of manual or automatic barcode/data-matrix code scanners or RFID-systemsQQ Connection to MES or customer IT-systems possibleQQ Touch panel for a user-friendly visualization of the control surfaceQQ User management and audit trail acc. to FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Elmasonic X-tra line with housing

Functions and ancillary devices for Elmasonic X-tra lines

Elmasonic X-tra line Modular cleaning lines - manual or fully automated

QQ 5 unit sizes from 30 to 160 liters for pre-, intermediate and final ultrasonic cleaningQQ Multi-frequency with 25/45 kHz or 37/130 kHz QQ Proven functions like Sweep (for an even distribution of the ultrasonic power in the whole ultrasonic cleaning bath), Pulse (for increased performance with difficult cleaning tasks) and Degas (for quick degassing, esp. of a fresh cleaning bath)QQ Large range of ancillaries and accessories (dosing systems, filtration systems, oil separators, pure water systems, ...)QQ Drying technology with hot air, infrared or vacuumQQ Process sensor systems and ultrasound with calibration certificates available

Elmasonic X-tra line with transport system

The modular X-tra line concept offers individual solutions n

QQ manual or fully automated cleaning lines QQ for pre- or final cleaningQQ with or without integrated passivation

Elmasonic X-tra line (ultrasonic and rinsing units)

Elmasonic X-tra line cleaning module

Elma STC robot systems and Elma MTC lift and push installationsCleaning systems made to measure

Both Elma STC and Elma MTC systems are available in 5 tank sizes. They are designed to meet high cleanliness require-ments at high throughput.

QQ Cleaning processes include a great number of individually selectable options to meet cleaning requirements, materials and parts to be cleanedQQ Various different drying systems are available (hot air, trough, continuous flow, IR or vacuum dryers)QQ Systems are easily expandable with suitable accessories and ancillaries (loading and unloading conveyors, wet loading tanks, etc.)QQ Optional bath care ancillaries (filter pump systems, oil separators, pure water systems)QQ Process-controlled production through data-logger and sensors with calibration certificates for validated, consistent product qualityQQ Industrial-PC control with intuitive visualizationQQ Remote control and maintenance optionsQQ Optional connection to MES or customer IT-systemsQQ Optional use of barcode/data-matrix code-scanners or RFID-systems

In close cooperation with our customers, we develope and provide tailor-cut cleaning solutions. We support our customers from cleaning tests in our process laboratory, to the development and design of individual cleaning processes and cleaning systems to system implementation and subsequent maintenance and servicing.

With Elma systems, customized and standardized cleaning solutions go hand in hand. Standardized ancillaries such as oil separators for extending the bath service life, filter pump devicesor water processing units can be easily integrated into your cleaning system to meet even changed requirements.

Customised Cleaning Systems

Elmasonic X-tra line cleaning module

Smart ancillaries and worldwide service

Rotation unitsAutomatic dosing units

For the dosage of the cleaning agents

QQ VolumetricQQ Guide value-basedQQ Based on the weight

For rotating the parts for cleaning

QQ Lift rotationQQ Vertical rotationQQ Rotary baskets

Customer-specific baskets and inserts

Bath care systems Water treatment systems

Worldwide service and consulting

Depending on requirements and cleaning tasks, there areQQ standardized and

QQ customized options

QQ Water softeningQQ Re-osmosisQQ Demineralised water systems

QQ Oil seperatorsQQ Filter pump units for surface or bottom skimming

A global network of service centres and sales partners ensures high system availability and fast response times for all Elma products.

QQ Worldwide service and sales partnersQQ Call center for technical advise and serviceQQ Remote maintenance and support via VPN or RASQQ Targeted service training for customer technicians and service personnelQQ Optional regular user trainingsQQ Fast and easy delivery of spare parts

Properties Contamination Surfaces pH-

valueRecommended concentration

Pre- and intermediate cleaning

EC 110Concentrate for use in ultrasonic cleaners; NaOH based, emulsifying - not suitable for oil separators.

Residues, e.g. emulsions, oil, grease, grinding and polishing media.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, ceramics and plastics.

12-133-5 vol%;

highly alkaline

EC 112 and EC 212

Alkaline tenside concentrate for use in ul-trasonic cleaners; KOH based, demulsifying - suitable for oil separators.

Residues, e.g. emulsion, oil, grease, grinding and polishing media.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, ceramics and plastics.

~134 vol% EC 112

+ 0,4 vol% EC 212,highly alkaline

Final or finest cleaning

EC 110Concentrate for use in ultrasonic cleaners; NaOH based, emulsifying - not suitable for oil separators.

Polishing and grinding media, finger prints, dust, particles.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, ceramics and plastics.

~133–5 vol%,

highly alkaline

EC 260 d&sConcentrate for ultrsonic immersion and spray cleaning; dissolves lime soap, demulsifying.

Grinding media, finger prints, dust, particles.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, AL-alloys, ceramics and plastics.

7,5-8,5

Immersion cleaning: 1-2 vol%,

Spray cleaning:0,5-1 vol%,

neutral

EC 275 d&sConcentrate for use in ultrasonic cleaners; KOH based, demulsifying.

Grinding media, finger prints, dust, particles.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, ceramics and plastics.

12 - 13

Immersion cleaning:1 – 2 vol%,

Spray cleaning:0.5 – 1 vol%,

alkaline

EC 115CConcentrate for use in ultrasonic cleaners; base on citric acid, emulsifying.

Polishing and grinding media, finger prints, dust, particles.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, AL-alloys, ceramics and plastics.

3 - 41–3 vol%,

acidic

Passivation of stainless-steel surfaces

EC 115CDissolves iron ions from the passive layer through formation of soluble iron compounds

Iron ions in stainless-steel surface (pas-sive layer) - present a risk of corrosion.

For stainless-steel, Titanium, ceramics and plastics.

~27–10 vol%,

acidic

Elma Med CleanCleaning chemistry for ultrasonic cleaning in the medical engineering

Due to the many years of experience, our industry know-how and de-tailed knowledge of production procedures, we are able to develop and produce tailor-made chemicals for cleaning in medical engineering.

In the Elma process laboratory, our process engineers develop together with our customers tailor-cut process solutions for individual cleaning tasks. A whole cleaning system concept is then developed and designed including cleaning processes and procedures as well as suitable cleaning chemicals.

Our process laboratory performs cleaning tests on a daily basis. In the adjacent application laboratory, we optimize our cleaning chemicals and develop new cleaning agents

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Perfect cleaning results and high quality products are the measure of all things. With the large and thought-out product range, Elma is offering sophisticated solutions for cleaning tasks in medical technology fields.

With ultrasonic and steam cleaning technologies as our core competencies and our process lab with its own cleaning agent development, we provide competent and reliable advice and tailor-cut cleaning solutions to our customers for even the most difficult cleaning tasks.

Furthermore we provide top quality in all manufacturing stages from design and development to service and after-sales-service.

About us Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology · Plant Engineering · Cleaning Chemistry

Our process laboratory develops our own for industrial applica-tions optimized cleaning agents which are produced in our plant.

A worldwide network of partners and distributors ensures high availability of equipment and systems with short response times. Years of experience in industrial precision cleaning, innovative research and development make us the partner of choice for you. We consider trust and reliability to be the foundation of a sustainable partnership.

By providing you with Elma products and services, we want to contribute to your success as reliable, competent partner!