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No matter what materials you use in your process, you can’t avoid the problems that come with particulate buildup. Our standard acoustic cleaners cover a broad range of applications. Don’t see what you need or have a special requirement? We can custom fabricate a system for your exact needs – even sterile systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing and high-temperature rated systems for power & process.

MODEL AC – 60

Our next-generation acoustic cleaner. Built on the success of our AC-75 model, the AC-60 powered by the Magnum sound generator is a massive leap forward, both in power and function. By incorporating a revolutionary new sound generator, the AC-60 achieves dramatically improved cleaning performance in a much more compact package. At almost 30 inches shorter than its predecessor, the AC-60 can handle even the most demanding jobs in the tightest of spaces. Just watch the video to see the difference in cleaning power.

Since its introduction in 2014, the AC-60 has become the acoustic cleaner of choice for the United States SCR market, as well as other large applications. Compared to the older style 75 Hz cleaners, the bell on the AC-60 is shorter and much easier to properly insulate, reducing the possibility of buildup issues in the bell sections.

The AC-60 uses compressed air to flex a titanium diaphragm, producing pressure pulses that are amplified by the bell. This low-frequency, high-energy sound wave resonates and dislodges particulate deposits. The displaced particulates are then removed by gravity and/or gas flow.

Advantages:

Low initial investment
Easy installation
Low maintenance cost
Low operational costs
No structural damage
No mechanical wear on equipment surfaces
Cleans inaccessible areas

MODEL AC – 75

Based on an original design by the Drayton Corporation in 1987, the AC-75 and the AC-75C are reliable acoustic cleaners that have stood the test of time. These 75 Hz acoustic cleaners were the industry standard until the introduction of the AC-60 Magnum in 2014.

The AC-75 uses compressed air to flex a titanium diaphragm, producing pressure pulses that are amplified by the bell. This low-frequency, high-energy sound wave resonates and dislodges particulate deposits. The displaced particulates then are removed by gravity or gas flow.

Advantages:

Low initial investment
Easy installation
Low maintenance cost
Low operational costs
No structural damage
No mechanical wear on equipment surfaces
Cleans inaccessible areas

MODEL AC – 220

The AC-220 is our smallest model, delivering powerful cleaning capabilities in a compact package. The AC-220 cleaner is powerful enough to move large volumes of particulate while only requiring a 3.5-inch opening.

The AC-220 uses compressed air to flex a titanium diaphragm, producing pressure pulses that are amplified by the bell. This low-frequency, high-energy sound wave resonates and dislodges particulate deposits. The displaced particulates then are removed by gravity or gas flow.

Advantages:

Low initial investment
Easy installation
Low maintenance cost
Low operational costs
No structural damage
No mechanical wear on equipment surfaces
Cleans inaccessible areas

MODEL AC – 230

The AC-230 acoustic cleaner is our midsize model, perfect for medium-scale applications, including baghouses, boilers, fans, hoppers, and spray dryers. The AC-230 is an economical option for smaller applications.

The AC-230 uses compressed air to flex a titanium diaphragm, producing pressure pulses that are amplified by the bell. This low-frequency, high-energy sound wave resonates and dislodges particulate deposits. The displaced particulates then are removed by gravity or gas flow.

Advantages:

Low initial investment
Easy installation
Low maintenance cost
Low operational costs
No structural damage
No mechanical wear on equipment surfaces
Cleans inaccessible areas

What is acoustic cleaning?

Acoustic cleaning is a maintenance method used in processes that produce particulate materials to remove buildup on surfaces. It works by generating powerful sound waves that shake particulates loose from surfaces, reducing the need for manual cleaning.

The operation of an acoustic cleaner is simple – compressed air enters the sound generator, forcing a titanium diaphragm to flex. This flexing causes a pressure fluctuation that is amplified by the horn bell. The resulting pressure wave causes particulate matter to dislodge. The particulate matter then is removed by either gravity or gas flow.

Since there is no contact between the acoustic cleaner and the surfaces of the equipment, acoustic cleaning is a non-invasive, non-destructive method of particulate removal. Compared to traditional methods of particulate removal, acoustic cleaning is by far the most cost-effective and reliable way to keep your process moving without causing structural damage.

Compared to traditional cleaning methods, acoustic cleaning offers many advantages, including:

Continuous use during normal plant operations significantly reduces unscheduled shutdowns.
Elimination of particulate matter prevents blockages, improving material flow.
Reducing the buildup on heat exchange surfaces results in lower energy usage and increased efficiency.
Improved cleaning causes a reduction in health and safety risk for plant personnel.
Extended equipment life by reducing the need for aggressive cleaning regimes.
Automated acoustic cleaner operation does not increase plant workload.

Most importantly, the use of an acoustic cleaner prevents material buildup in the first place, extending maintenance intervals and reducing the need for expensive manual cleaning.

Leading the way with the most advanced acoustic cleaners on the market.

Acoustic Cleaning Systems is the premier manufacturer of acoustic cleaners (sonic horns) for particulate removal worldwide. Our unique designs and American craftsmanship come together to produce the most robust, most durable, and highest quality acoustic cleaning systems available. We pride ourselves on our innovative technology, including our ACS Magnum horn, the most powerful compact acoustic cleaner available.

Acoustic cleaning is the process of using sound waves both to remove particulate build-up and prevent recurrence in a variety of industrial applications. Unlike other methods, acoustic cleaning is non-invasive, non-destructive, and fully automated. Our customers include power plants, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical companies, petrochemical refineries, food manufacturers, and many more. If your process generates dry particulate buildup, we can help you minimize maintenance and increase efficiency with a custom solution, saving you time and money.

Mechanical Rapping

Destructive
Increased maintenance costs and reduced equipment life
High energy consumption

Steam Sootblowers

Expensive to purchase, install, operate, and maintain
Poor cleaning ability
Cannot run continuously

Vibrators

Can cause structural damage
Contribute to material compaction

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

Acoustic Cleaning Systems, Inc. has become the vendor of choice for acoustic cleaners within the utility industry. Acoustic energy is a viable and effective technique to clean SCR catalyst and has been specified on new SCRs since the late 1990s. The acoustic energy emitted by the acoustic cleaners is non-erosive to the catalyst modules. ACS has supplied thousands of acoustic cleaners for SCR applications worldwide.

Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP)

Acoustic cleaners are proven alternatives to supplement and, in some cases, completely replace mechanical rapping systems on collection surfaces, electrode wires, and inlet distribution plates. Eliminate hopper plugging by installing units in the hoppers, typically on a poke hole. Acoustic cleaning improves efficiency, increases precipitator uptime, reduces maintenance, and may prevent grounding problems. Acoustic cleaners also effectively clean turning vanes.

Heat Transfer Surfaces & Boilers

Acoustic cleaning is a proven alternative to conventional steam sootblowers in boilers burning fossil fuels and waste fuels. Acoustic cleaners supplement and even replace steam sootblowers in specific applications. Units have been applied in superheaters, generating sections, economizers, horizontal re-heat, and air heaters. Advantages of acoustic cleaning include reduction or elimination of opacity spikes due to more frequent cleaning, reduction of steam sootblower cycles for steam savings, and lower maintenance costs.

Fabric Filters & Elements

Acoustic cleaners are a proven method for cleaning in reverse-air and shaker-type baghouses. The units are effective in reducing pressure drop, increasing bag life, decreasing manual cleaning, and reducing hopper plugging. There are also potential applications in Pulse Jet Collectors – cleaning of the elements if the compartments can be isolated – and in the hoppers.