How to clean Camera Filters
Customers Criteria: Free from all contamination
Material: Resin and glass
Component: Camera filters
Contamination prior to cleaning: Grease
| Ultrasonic Cleaner | Cleaning Fluid | Temperature(s) | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemet 6 Wash | Galvex 20.01 | 45°C | 2% |
| Kemet 6 Rinse | Tap water | 30°C | 100% |
| Versa 120 Dryer | N/A | 65°C | N/A |
Process for cleaning camera filters:
Wash tank 1 was allowed to reach the required temperature and degassed for 10 minutes before cleaning.
Stainless steel 304 wire was used as a fixture to support the lens whilst cleaning; this enabled the lens to stand up without floating. The part was then submerged in the Galvex 20.01 and washed for 3 minutes.
Next the part was rinsed in tap water for 1 minute; this is necessary as to remove any remaining cleaning fluid which may cause staining. Finally the part was dried in a hot air dryer set at 65°C for 5 minutes.
Note: The lenses are not 100% spot free, this is due to the high mineral content in the tap water. To achieve a spot free finish an additional DI water rinse would be required.
Before cleaning camera filter
After cleaning camera filter
