Tuttnauer CSU6 6-Gallon Ultrasonic Cleaner – New
The Tuttnauer CSU6 Clean & Simple 6-Gallon Ultrasonic Cleaner is a high-capacity ultrasonic cleaning system designed for reusable dental instruments, clinical instruments, laboratory tools, veterinary instruments, instrument cassettes, and other compatible items that require thorough cleaning before subsequent rinsing, disinfection, sterilization, or further processing.
As the basic configuration in Tuttnauer's 6-gallon Clean & Simple family, the CSU6 provides the same large stainless-steel cleaning tank and 60 kHz ultrasonic cleaning system as the basket- and heater-equipped versions while allowing facilities to add accessories only when they are needed.
The large tank provides an actual capacity of approximately 6.5 gallons / 24.6 L and can accommodate a standard assortment of instruments or up to six full-size instrument cassettes. This makes the CSU6 particularly useful for busy dental practices, veterinary facilities, research laboratories, university laboratories, clinics, and other environments that require substantially more instrument throughput than a compact ultrasonic bath can provide.
Tuttnauer's 60 kHz ultrasonic system creates cavitation throughout the cleaning solution, helping loosen contamination from instrument surfaces, joints, serrations, hinges, grooves, recesses, and other areas that can be difficult to clean consistently by hand.
This Tuttnauer CSU6 ultrasonic cleaner is sold brand new by American Instrument Exchange and includes the applicable Tuttnauer manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
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Brand-new Tuttnauer Clean & Simple ultrasonic cleaner
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Model CSU6
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6.5-gallon / 24.6 L actual tank capacity
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Holds up to six full-size instrument cassettes
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60 kHz ultrasonic cleaning frequency
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Stainless-steel cleaning tank
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Durable vinyl-clad steel exterior housing
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Designed for quieter ultrasonic cleaning
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High-capacity configuration for busy facilities
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Basket available as an optional accessory
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Non-heated standard configuration
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Compatible with Tuttnauer Clean & Simple ultrasonic enzymatic cleaning tablets
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Manufacturer warranty included
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Available new from American Instrument Exchange
Overview
The Tuttnauer CSU6 is designed for facilities that need high-capacity ultrasonic cleaning without necessarily requiring an integrated heater or included instrument basket.
Ultrasonic cleaning uses high-frequency sound waves transmitted through a liquid cleaning solution. These sound waves create microscopic cavitation bubbles throughout the tank. As the bubbles repeatedly form and collapse, they generate localized cleaning action against submerged surfaces.
Because this cavitation occurs throughout the solution, ultrasonic cleaning can reach areas that may be difficult to address consistently with brushes or manual wiping alone.
The CSU6 provides this cleaning action across a large stainless-steel tank capable of accommodating up to six full-size instrument cassettes, making it well suited to higher-volume instrument-processing environments.
Key Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Tuttnauer |
| Product Line |
Clean & Simple |
| Model |
CSU6 |
| Equipment Type |
Ultrasonic Cleaner |
| Nominal Size |
6 Gallon |
| Actual Tank Capacity |
6.5 gal. / 24.6 L |
| Ultrasonic Frequency |
60 kHz |
| Cassette Capacity |
Up to 6 Full-Size Cassettes |
| Heater |
No |
| Safety Basket |
Optional / Not Included |
| Tank Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Housing |
Vinyl-Clad Steel |
| Tank Dimensions |
19.8"W × 6.5"H × 11.8"D |
| Overall Dimensions |
21.8"W × 12.7"H × 13.8"D |
| Cleaning Chemistry |
Compatible with appropriate ultrasonic cleaning solutions |
| Condition |
Brand New |
| Warranty |
Tuttnauer Manufacturer Warranty |
Common Applications
The Tuttnauer CSU6 is designed for cleaning reusable instruments and compatible equipment before additional processing.
Common applications include dental instrument cleaning, instrument cassette cleaning, reusable clinical tools, veterinary instruments, laboratory implements, stainless-steel components, and other items approved by their manufacturers for ultrasonic cleaning.
Its large tank is particularly useful when several instrument sets need to be processed together rather than in multiple small batches.
Ideal Laboratory and Clinical Environments
The CSU6 is well suited for busy dental practices, multi-provider dental offices, medical clinics, veterinary hospitals, research laboratories, teaching laboratories, universities, biotechnology facilities, and centralized instrument-processing areas.
It can also be useful in larger organizations that want a dedicated ultrasonic cleaner for a particular department, instrument group, or cleaning chemistry.
6.5-Gallon / 24.6-Liter Tank Capacity
Although Tuttnauer markets the CSU6 as its 6-gallon Clean & Simple model, the manufacturer's published actual tank capacity is approximately 6.5 gallons / 24.6 L.
The tank measures approximately 19.8 inches wide × 6.5 inches high × 11.8 inches deep.
This large cleaning area allows the CSU6 to handle significantly larger instrument loads than Tuttnauer's 1- or 3-gallon systems.
For facilities processing instruments throughout the day, increased batch capacity can help reduce the number of separate ultrasonic cycles required and improve overall workflow efficiency.
Holds Up to Six Full-Size Instrument Cassettes
Tuttnauer specifies capacity for up to six full-size instrument cassettes.
This makes the CSU6 particularly useful for facilities that already organize reusable instruments in cassette systems.
Processing several cassettes together can help keep instrument sets organized and reduce unnecessary handling during portions of the cleaning and reprocessing workflow.
Exact cassette compatibility should be verified according to the cassette dimensions and the facility's existing instrument-processing procedures.
60 kHz Ultrasonic Cleaning
The CSU6 operates at 60 kHz.
During operation, ultrasonic energy produces microscopic cavitation bubbles throughout the cleaning solution. When these bubbles collapse, they create localized cleaning action against submerged instrument surfaces.
Tuttnauer describes the 60 kHz Clean & Simple system as providing quieter cleaning power while being less aggressive to instruments than many lower-frequency ultrasonic cleaners.
This can be particularly useful in environments where instruments are cleaned repeatedly throughout the working day.
Cleaning Complex Instrument Surfaces
One of the main advantages of ultrasonic cleaning is its ability to act on complex and recessed surfaces.
Hinges, serrations, box locks, grooves, textured areas, narrow spaces, and recessed features can retain contamination even after manual wiping.
Because cavitation occurs throughout the cleaning solution, ultrasonic energy can reach many of these areas simultaneously.
Ultrasonic cleaning should still be used according to the instrument manufacturer's instructions and as part of an appropriate overall cleaning procedure.
High-Throughput Instrument Cleaning
The CSU6 is designed for significantly greater throughput than compact ultrasonic cleaners.
Its six-cassette capacity can help busy facilities process larger batches without continually stopping to unload and refill a small tank.
This can be especially valuable in dental practices, veterinary hospitals, teaching laboratories, and clinical environments where several instrument sets may need cleaning at approximately the same time.
Larger capacity can also help prevent cleaning from becoming a bottleneck before downstream inspection, packaging, or sterilization.
Non-Heated Standard Configuration
The basic CSU6 does not include an integrated heater.
This makes it a good choice for facilities whose cleaning procedures do not require elevated solution temperature or where the selected cleaning chemistry performs effectively at ambient temperature.
Not every ultrasonic cleaning application requires heat.
The appropriate cleaning conditions depend on the instrument, type of soil, cleaning solution, and manufacturer recommendations.
Facilities that do require heated ultrasonic cleaning can choose the CSU6H or CSU6HBK configurations.
Optional Safety Basket
The standard CSU6 does not include the stainless-steel safety basket supplied with the CSU6BK and CSU6HBK versions.
A compatible basket can be added when desired.
Using a basket helps prevent instruments from resting directly on the bottom of the ultrasonic tank and can make loading, draining, and removal more convenient.
Customers who know they require a basket from the beginning may prefer the CSU6BK package, while the standard CSU6 provides flexibility for facilities that already own compatible accessories or do not require a basket.
Ultrasonic Cleaning Before Sterilization
The CSU6 is an ultrasonic cleaner, not a sterilizer.
Its purpose is to help remove soils and debris from compatible instruments before whatever additional processing is required for their intended use.
For reusable instruments that require steam sterilization, ultrasonic cleaning may be used as part of the cleaning process before autoclaving.
After cleaning, instruments may still require rinsing, drying, inspection, lubrication, packaging, disinfection, or sterilization according to the manufacturer's instructions and applicable facility procedures.
Cleaning and Sterilization Perform Different Functions
Cleaning removes contamination from instrument surfaces.
Sterilization is a separate process intended to destroy viable microorganisms when required by the instrument's intended use.
An ultrasonic cleaner therefore cannot replace an autoclave when sterilization is required.
The CSU6 and an appropriately sized Tuttnauer autoclave can instead serve complementary roles within the same instrument-processing workflow.
Why Cleaning Matters Before Autoclaving
Effective cleaning should take place before steam sterilization.
Organic debris, proteins, chemicals, and other residues can remain attached to instrument surfaces if cleaning is incomplete. These materials can interfere with subsequent processing and may become more difficult to remove after exposure to elevated temperatures.
Ultrasonic cleaning can help remove contamination from complex instrument geometry before the instruments are inspected, packaged, and sterilized.
Clean & Simple Enzymatic Cleaning Tablets
Tuttnauer offers Clean & Simple ultrasonic enzymatic cleaning tablets for use with its ultrasonic cleaner family.
The tablets are designed to dissolve directly in a tank filled with tap water, simplifying preparation compared with measuring liquid concentrates.
Tuttnauer describes the resulting solution as non-ionic, non-corrosive, non-toxic, biodegradable, and non-caustic. The enzymatic formulation is designed to help break down protein-containing soils.
Facilities should follow current Tuttnauer instructions for tablet quantity, water volume, solution replacement, contact time, and operating conditions.
Simple Cleaning Solution Preparation
The tablet format is intended to make routine solution preparation easier.
Users add the specified number of tablets directly to the water-filled tank, where the tablets dissolve to create the working solution.
This approach can reduce the need to store bulky containers of liquid concentrate and can help standardize solution preparation among multiple staff members.
The appropriate number of tablets should always be based on the current instructions for the cleaner's tank size.
Stainless-Steel Cleaning Tank
The CSU6 uses a stainless-steel ultrasonic tank designed for repeated cleaning cycles.
Stainless steel provides a durable and easily maintained surface suitable for routine clinical and laboratory use.
Only cleaning solutions approved for ultrasonic cleaning and compatible with the tank and instruments should be used.
Flammable liquids, inappropriate solvents, or incompatible chemicals should not be placed directly in the ultrasonic cleaner.
Durable Exterior Housing
Tuttnauer surrounds the stainless-steel tank with a vinyl-clad steel housing.
The exterior is designed to resist routine scratching and provide a surface that can be cleaned easily.
This can be particularly useful in busy instrument-processing areas where the cleaner may be operated and wiped down repeatedly throughout the day.
Quiet Operation
Tuttnauer emphasizes quiet operation as a benefit of its 60 kHz Clean & Simple ultrasonic systems.
This is useful when the cleaner is located near staff workstations, treatment support areas, teaching spaces, or laboratories occupied throughout the day.
A high-capacity cleaner may operate repeatedly during normal working hours, making operating noise an important practical consideration.
CSU6 vs. CSU6BK
The CSU6 and CSU6BK use the same basic ultrasonic cleaning platform.
The CSU6BK adds a stainless-steel safety basket.
Customers who want organized basket-based instrument handling immediately may prefer the CSU6BK. Facilities that already have an appropriate basket or do not require one can choose the basic CSU6.
CSU6 vs. CSU6H
The CSU6H adds an integrated heater to the basic CSU6 configuration.
The standard CSU6 is appropriate when cleaning at ambient solution temperature is sufficient.
The CSU6H is better suited to workflows where compatible cleaning chemistry benefits from controlled heating.
CSU6 vs. CSU6HBK
The CSU6HBK is the most fully equipped version of the 6-gallon Clean & Simple system.
It includes both an integrated heater and stainless-steel basket.
The standard CSU6 provides the same core high-capacity 60 kHz ultrasonic cleaning platform without those included accessories.
For facilities that value simplicity and lower initial equipment cost, the CSU6 can be an attractive starting point.
CSU6 vs. Tuttnauer CSU3
The CSU3 provides approximately 3.25 gallons / 12.3 L of tank capacity and holds up to three full-size cassettes.
The CSU6 approximately doubles the cassette capacity to six full-size units and provides 6.5 gallons / 24.6 L of actual tank volume.
The CSU3 can be a good fit for moderate instrument volumes, while the CSU6 is better suited to higher-throughput environments.
CSU6 vs. Tuttnauer CSU1
The compact CSU1 has an actual tank capacity of approximately 0.85 gallon / 3.2 L and accommodates up to two half-size cassettes.
The CSU6 is designed for substantially larger instrument loads and full-size cassette workflows.
Small practices and laboratories may prefer the CSU1, while busy facilities can benefit from the CSU6's greater batch capacity.
Choosing the Right Tuttnauer Ultrasonic Cleaner
Choosing among the Tuttnauer Clean & Simple systems depends primarily on instrument volume, cassette size, available counter space, and accessory requirements.
The CSU1 is suited to smaller instrument batches. The CSU3 provides an intermediate capacity for up to three full-size cassettes. The CSU6 family provides the greatest throughput, accommodating up to six full-size cassettes.
Within the CSU6 range, the standard CSU6 provides basic ultrasonic cleaning, the CSU6BK adds a basket, the CSU6H adds a heater, and the CSU6HBK includes both basket and heater.
Brand-New Tuttnauer Equipment from American Instrument Exchange
American Instrument Exchange supplies the Tuttnauer CSU6 brand new with the applicable Tuttnauer manufacturer warranty.
Purchasing new Tuttnauer ultrasonic cleaning equipment through AIE allows dental practices, veterinary facilities, clinics, research laboratories, and other organizations to source instrument-cleaning equipment alongside Tuttnauer autoclaves and other laboratory equipment through a single supplier.
Customers building or expanding an instrument-processing area can also compare multiple Tuttnauer cleaner and sterilizer sizes to better match cleaning and sterilization throughput.
Pairing the CSU6 with a Tuttnauer Autoclave
For reusable instruments that require steam sterilization, the CSU6 can serve as the cleaning stage within a broader instrument-processing workflow.
Compatible instruments can first undergo ultrasonic cleaning to remove soils and debris. Following appropriate rinsing, drying, inspection, and packaging, instruments can then be processed in a suitable Tuttnauer autoclave.
For higher-volume facilities, it is useful to select cleaning and sterilization equipment with compatible throughput so that one step does not become a bottleneck.
Related Equipment
Facilities purchasing the Tuttnauer CSU6 may also require stainless-steel ultrasonic baskets, instrument cassettes, Clean & Simple cleaning tablets, tabletop or larger-capacity autoclaves, laboratory glassware washers, water purification equipment, and other instrument-processing accessories.
American Instrument Exchange also supplies new and refurbished laboratory equipment for sterilization, sample preparation, centrifugation, cell culture, cold storage, and general laboratory applications.
Tuttnauer CSU6 6-Gallon Ultrasonic Cleaner FAQs
What is the Tuttnauer CSU6?
The CSU6 is Tuttnauer's high-capacity basic Clean & Simple ultrasonic cleaner designed to hold up to six full-size instrument cassettes.
What is the actual tank capacity?
Tuttnauer specifies approximately 6.5 gallons / 24.6 L of tank capacity.
Why is it called a 6-gallon cleaner?
Tuttnauer markets the CSU6 as its 6-gallon model even though the published actual tank capacity is 6.5 gallons / 24.6 L.
What ultrasonic frequency does the CSU6 use?
The CSU6 operates at 60 kHz.
How many cassettes does it hold?
It can accommodate up to six full-size instrument cassettes.
Does the CSU6 include a heater?
No. The standard CSU6 is the non-heated configuration.
Does the CSU6 include a basket?
The standard CSU6 should not be assumed to include a safety basket. Basket-equipped configurations are available separately.
What are the tank dimensions?
The tank measures approximately 19.8"W × 6.5"H × 11.8"D.
What are the overall dimensions?
The unit measures approximately 21.8"W × 12.7"H × 13.8"D.
What is the tank made from?
The ultrasonic cleaning tank is stainless steel.
What does 60 kHz ultrasonic cleaning mean?
The system uses 60,000 ultrasonic cycles per second to generate cavitation within the cleaning solution.
What is ultrasonic cavitation?
Cavitation is the formation and collapse of microscopic bubbles in the cleaning solution that helps remove contamination from submerged surfaces.
Can the CSU6 clean dental instruments?
Yes. Dental instrument cleaning is a primary application for the Clean & Simple product family.
Can laboratories use the CSU6?
Yes. It can be used to clean compatible laboratory tools, instruments, and components approved for ultrasonic cleaning.
Can veterinary facilities use it?
Yes. It can be appropriate for cleaning compatible reusable veterinary instruments.
Does the CSU6 sterilize instruments?
No. Ultrasonic cleaning removes soils and debris but does not sterilize instruments.
Can it replace an autoclave?
No. Ultrasonic cleaning and steam sterilization are different processes.
Can the CSU6 be used before autoclaving?
Yes. When appropriate for the instrument, ultrasonic cleaning can be part of the cleaning process before steam sterilization.
Can I use Tuttnauer Clean & Simple tablets?
Yes. Tuttnauer offers Clean & Simple enzymatic ultrasonic cleaning tablets for its ultrasonic systems.
What is the difference between CSU6 and CSU6BK?
The CSU6BK includes a stainless-steel safety basket. The basic CSU6 does not.
What is the difference between CSU6 and CSU6H?
The CSU6H includes an integrated heater. The basic CSU6 does not.
What is the difference between CSU6 and CSU6HBK?
The CSU6HBK includes both a heater and stainless-steel basket. The CSU6 is the basic configuration without those included features.
How does the CSU6 compare with the CSU3?
The CSU6 accommodates up to six full-size cassettes, while the CSU3 accommodates up to three.
Is the Tuttnauer CSU6 brand new?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange sells this CSU6 as brand-new equipment.
Does it include a warranty?
Yes. The unit includes the applicable Tuttnauer manufacturer warranty.
