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Better Cleaning Explained
You Think It’s Clean? Think Again.
If you're relying on traditional hydroblasting to clean your heat exchangers, chances are… they’re not actually clean.
Tech Sonic's advanced cleaning process goes beyond what hydroblasting can achieve—delivering true "bare metal" results that restore performance, prevent future corrosion, and extend the life of your equipment.
Why “Bare Metal” Matters
Traditional hydroblasting might make your equipment look clean, but under the surface, a film of heavy hydrocarbons and embedded corrosion usually remains—especially on carbon steel U-tube bundles fouled with heavy hydrocarbons.
That leftover fouling:
- Reduces heat transfer efficiency
- Accelerates under-deposit corrosion
- Shortens asset life
Tech Sonic changes that.
Our combination of ultrasonic cleaning, specialty chemistry, and fully automated high-pressure rinsing removes 100% of the fouling—down to the bare metal. That means better performance now and fewer headaches down the road.
See the Difference for Yourself
Take a look at bundle tubes cleaned with hydroblasting vs. Tech Sonic.
Still see water beading on the tubes after hydroblasting? That’s because a film of hydrocarbon is still there.
With Tech Sonic? No beading. No residue. Just clean, dry, ready-to-inspect metal.
That’s the power of true surface restoration.
Tackling the Tough Stuff—Safely
Our cleaning chemistry is tailored to the job:
- Powerful Surfactants release and loosen the toughest hydrocarbon fouling
- Chelating agents lift off corrosion safely in our surfactant bath
- For severe scale buildup, our organic acid bath dissolves scale and corrosion without harming the base metal
No matter the fouling or metallurgy, Tech Sonic delivers clean, safe, inspection-ready surfaces.
Not Just for Heat Exchangers
Our process works on virtually any equipment:
- Filters
- Demister pads
- Structured/unstructured packing
- Complex internal parts
When parts are fully clean, inspections go faster, servicing is easier, and repairs are more effective and cost-efficient.
Finally—A Way to Clean Welded Plate Exchangers
Have Compabloc™ or other compact welded designs?
Traditionally, these units were nearly impossible to clean once fouled. With Tech Sonic, even the most plugged-up units are restored to like-new performance - quickly and safely.
Spiral, finned tube, twisted tube, diagonal pitch - bring it on. We handle what hydroblasting can’t touch.
Bottom Line: Better Cleaning = Better Performance
If you're still relying solely on hydroblasting, you're leaving efficiency, asset life, and reliability on the table.
Tech Sonic delivers better cleaning, safer equipment, and fewer surprises during turnarounds. It’s time to clean smarter.
How Much Better is Tech Sonic Ultrasonic Heat Exchanger Cleaning?
Fouled heat exchangers don’t stand a chance.
When heat exchangers run in “fouling services,” they can become so packed with hydrocarbon gunk or tube-side scale that they lose more than half their designed heat transfer performance. At Tech Sonic, we don’t just clean them - we bring them back better than 95% of their original clean specs. Most of the time, they’re performing like they just rolled off the line.
Traditional cleaning methods?
According to engineers we've worked with, even the best hydroblasting efforts usually tap out around 75% clean on heavily fouled bundles. But with Tech Sonic, those same bundles get restored to like-new performance - 100% clean by the numbers.
Yeah, but where’s the proof?
Glad you asked. We’ve been collecting real-world operating data from our clients - tracking performance before and after Tech Sonic cleaning. In 11 separate studies, Tech Sonic delivered an average 21% improvement over previous methods. Many bundles came back with a Qactual/Qclean ratio of 1.0 - fully restored.
Here's a prime example:
A slurry steam generator bundle from an FCC unit. After days of hydroblasting, the best result was 73–78% clean. We cleaned it in just one day, and it came back at over 97% clean performance.
And when it comes to cleaning parts?
We’ve salvaged components that were deemed uncleanable—parts that were headed for the scrap heap. Tech Sonic’s gentle, high-efficiency process means we can clean fragile, complex parts that no other method can touch. The result? Lower replacement costs, faster turnarounds, and less risk.
How much better is Tech Sonic?
Let’s just say this: if no one else can clean it, and we can, the difference isn’t just better - it’s infinite.
Fragile and Complex Parts
Don’t Trash It—Tech Sonic It.
Fouled filters. Fragile flame arresters. Plugged packings.
Traditionally, when delicate or complex parts get dirty, they get scrapped. Conventional cleaning methods—hydroblasting, chemical soaks—just can’t touch them without doing damage.
What if you could save those parts—and the budget?
Tech Sonic’s powerful-yet-gentle cleaning tech is built for the stuff no one else can clean. Those fine mesh filters, demister pads, structured packings, and delicate screens are restored to like-new condition.
The results?
✅ Up to 100% restored performance
✅ A fraction of the cost of replacement
✅ Millions saved by clients who now clean and reuse
And it's not just for fragile parts.
Got bins full of fouled scaffolding, valves, fittings, or column internals? Manual hydroblasting is too slow, too messy, and too ineffective. That’s why so many of those parts get scrapped.
Tech Sonic changes that.
We clean hundreds - even thousands - of parts fast, cleanly, and thoroughly, slashing turnaround time and eliminating schedule risk.
You Think It’s Clean? Think Again.
If you're relying on traditional hydroblasting to clean your heat exchangers, chances are… they’re not actually clean.
Tech Sonic's advanced cleaning process goes beyond what hydroblasting can achieve—delivering true "bare metal" results that restore performance, prevent future corrosion, and extend the life of your equipment.
Why “Bare Metal” Matters
Traditional hydroblasting might make your equipment look clean, but under the surface, a film of heavy hydrocarbons and embedded corrosion usually remains—especially on carbon steel U-tube bundles fouled with heavy hydrocarbons.
That leftover fouling:
- Reduces heat transfer efficiency
- Accelerates under-deposit corrosion
- Shortens asset life
Tech Sonic changes that.
Our combination of ultrasonic cleaning, specialty chemistry, and fully automated high-pressure rinsing removes 100% of the fouling—down to the bare metal. That means better performance now and fewer headaches down the road.
See the Difference for Yourself
Take a look at bundle tubes cleaned with hydroblasting vs. Tech Sonic.
Still see water beading on the tubes after hydroblasting? That’s because a film of hydrocarbon is still there.
With Tech Sonic? No beading. No residue. Just clean, dry, ready-to-inspect metal.
That’s the power of true surface restoration.
Tackling the Tough Stuff—Safely
Our cleaning chemistry is tailored to the job:
- Powerful Surfactants release and loosen the toughest hydrocarbon fouling
- Chelating agents lift off corrosion safely in our surfactant bath
- For severe scale buildup, our organic acid bath dissolves scale and corrosion without harming the base metal
No matter the fouling or metallurgy, Tech Sonic delivers clean, safe, inspection-ready surfaces.
Not Just for Heat Exchangers
Our process works on virtually any equipment:
- Filters
- Demister pads
- Structured/unstructured packing
- Complex internal parts
When parts are fully clean, inspections go faster, servicing is easier, and repairs are more effective and cost-efficient.
Finally—A Way to Clean Welded Plate Exchangers
Have Compabloc™ or other compact welded designs?
Traditionally, these units were nearly impossible to clean once fouled. With Tech Sonic, even the most plugged-up units are restored to like-new performance - quickly and safely.
Spiral, finned tube, twisted tube, diagonal pitch - bring it on. We handle what hydroblasting can’t touch.
Bottom Line: Better Cleaning = Better Performance
If you're still relying solely on hydroblasting, you're leaving efficiency, asset life, and reliability on the table.
Tech Sonic delivers better cleaning, safer equipment, and fewer surprises during turnarounds. It’s time to clean smarter.
Fouled heat exchangers don’t stand a chance.
When heat exchangers run in “fouling services,” they can become so packed with hydrocarbon gunk or tube-side scale that they lose more than half their designed heat transfer performance. At Tech Sonic, we don’t just clean them - we bring them back better than 95% of their original clean specs. Most of the time, they’re performing like they just rolled off the line.
Traditional cleaning methods?
According to engineers we've worked with, even the best hydroblasting efforts usually tap out around 75% clean on heavily fouled bundles. But with Tech Sonic, those same bundles get restored to like-new performance - 100% clean by the numbers.
Yeah, but where’s the proof?
Glad you asked. We’ve been collecting real-world operating data from our clients - tracking performance before and after Tech Sonic cleaning. In 11 separate studies, Tech Sonic delivered an average 21% improvement over previous methods. Many bundles came back with a Qactual/Qclean ratio of 1.0 - fully restored.
Here's a prime example:
A slurry steam generator bundle from an FCC unit. After days of hydroblasting, the best result was 73–78% clean. We cleaned it in just one day, and it came back at over 97% clean performance.
And when it comes to cleaning parts?
We’ve salvaged components that were deemed uncleanable—parts that were headed for the scrap heap. Tech Sonic’s gentle, high-efficiency process means we can clean fragile, complex parts that no other method can touch. The result? Lower replacement costs, faster turnarounds, and less risk.
How much better is Tech Sonic?
Let’s just say this: if no one else can clean it, and we can, the difference isn’t just better - it’s infinite.
Don’t Trash It—Tech Sonic It.
Fouled filters. Fragile flame arresters. Plugged packings.
Traditionally, when delicate or complex parts get dirty, they get scrapped. Conventional cleaning methods—hydroblasting, chemical soaks—just can’t touch them without doing damage.
What if you could save those parts—and the budget?
Tech Sonic’s powerful-yet-gentle cleaning tech is built for the stuff no one else can clean. Those fine mesh filters, demister pads, structured packings, and delicate screens are restored to like-new condition.
The results?
✅ Up to 100% restored performance
✅ A fraction of the cost of replacement
✅ Millions saved by clients who now clean and reuse
And it's not just for fragile parts.
Got bins full of fouled scaffolding, valves, fittings, or column internals? Manual hydroblasting is too slow, too messy, and too ineffective. That’s why so many of those parts get scrapped.
Tech Sonic changes that.
We clean hundreds - even thousands - of parts fast, cleanly, and thoroughly, slashing turnaround time and eliminating schedule risk.