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This document presents the achievements of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" in various fields. It introduces applications such as "hard disk polishing" for the separation and removal of diamond abrasives and "cleaning of LCD panels" for the separation, removal, and classification of glass powder. Clear diagrams before and after implementation are also included, making it a useful reference when considering adoption. We encourage you to read it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ Factory exhaust gas treatment ■ Cooling tower circulating water ■ Industrial water storage tanks ■ Well water pumping ■ Pretreatment of industrial wastewater *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Interview with a customer who has introduced our products! In the sixth installment, we spoke with Akikawa Seiki Co., Ltd., a metal processing company that specializes in high-precision machining of materials such as iron and aluminum using machining centers. This time, we had the opportunity to interview Mr. Toru Takagi, the representative director, and discussed the effects of introducing filters for coolant cleaning, which is essential for stabilizing high-precision machining. For customers struggling with machining accuracy and those seeking to reduce the number of defective products, Akikawa Seiki Co., Ltd.'s initiatives are very appealing. We encourage you to take a look.

Interview with customers who have introduced our products! In the seventh installment, we spoke with Masashi Satake, the representative director of Satake Special Steel Co., Ltd. Satake Special Steel Co., Ltd. is engaged in a wide range of businesses, from semiconductor-related equipment to communication and medical devices, as well as rockets and aircraft, focusing on the manufacturing and processing of highly precise components. By introducing our filters, we have contributed to the coexistence of "enhanced productivity" and "reduced overtime," which are two opposing situations. Many people may be struggling with the balance between "enhanced productivity" and "reduced overtime." The case of Satake Special Steel is a very attractive initiative. Please take a look!

We conducted an interview with a customer who has introduced our products. The fifth installment features an article about Rex Industries, Inc., which boasts the top market share in Japan for pipe machines (thread cutting machines). ■ Rex Industries, Inc. ■ As a comprehensive manufacturer of piping equipment, Rex Industries specializes in the manufacturing and sales of piping tools and environmental equipment, and holds the top market share in Japan for pipe machines (thread cutting machines). They aim to create a comfortable working environment as a "working amenity creation company" and are committed to solving various troubles and challenges related to piping facilities. Their business includes planning, development, design, manufacturing, and sales of pipe machines, various cutting machines, fusion machines, copper pipe tools, diamond machine tools, and environmental equipment, as well as water treatment and hose (horse) amenity businesses. This time, we interviewed Mr. Tsutomu Terao and Mr. Yuichi Katagiri from the manufacturing department. We discussed the effects of introducing our filters in the sludge recovery and tank cleaning processes in the casting cutting and processing stages. As a result of introducing our filters, we received feedback that it led to improvements in the working environment, product quality, and workplace satisfaction and motivation. Please take a look.

We had the opportunity to interview Mr. Kunihiro Sahara, President and CEO of TBM Co., Ltd., who has introduced our products. TBM Co., Ltd. is a unique company specializing in the "decarbonization and resource utilization" of "unused food waste." Their corporate mission is to contribute to the creation of a decarbonized society by developing and providing resource utilization technologies and services. During our discussion on promoting the circular economy, they also shared insights on their technological collaboration with industria. TBM's pioneering efforts in creating a circular society make their business highly attractive. We encourage you to take a look. ■ TBM Co., Ltd. ■ A unique company that develops and provides technologies and services for maximizing the decarbonization and resource utilization of unused food waste (drainage oils, food loss, and residual sludge). They continue to innovate with the fundamental philosophy of "Simple is the Best" in technology development, challenging the creation of a resource-circulating decarbonized society. Business activities include the development of new technologies and services related to the decarbonization and resource utilization of unused food waste, as well as the establishment of resource circulation systems.

We conducted an interview with a customer who has introduced our products. The third installment features an article about Mitutoyo Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring instruments. ■ Mitutoyo Corporation ■ A leading global manufacturer of precision measuring instruments, handling over 5,500 types of products. As a leading company in the precision measurement industry, they are also actively engaged in sustainability and CSR initiatives. Business activities: Manufacturing and sales of precision measuring instruments. This time, we interviewed Masaki Yasui from the Production Technology Division, Measurement Instruments Factory at the Utsunomiya plant. They are using our FILSTAR to address the issue of abrasive contamination in grinding processes. We explore why Mitutoyo, which is committed to carbon neutrality, decided to adopt FILSTAR. This content is highly appealing for customers considering environmental impact reduction, so please take a look.

We conducted an interview with a customer who has introduced our products. The second installment features an article about Hagiwara Industry Co., Ltd., a top manufacturer of domestic blue sheets. ■ Hagiwara Industry Co., Ltd. ■ A company that manufactures and sells plastic products and related machinery, with flat yarn (*) as its core technology. It is the top manufacturer of domestic blue sheets. In 2020, it launched Japan's first "Used Blue Sheet Recycling Project: ReVALUE+" and is actively working on promoting SDGs across the entire plastic industry and addressing environmental issues caused by waste plastics. (*Flat yarn: A flat thread made by cutting plastic film into strips and stretching it to enhance strength.) 【Business Description】Manufacturing and sales of related products using synthetic resin fibers and industrial machinery applying related technologies. This time, we interviewed Mr. Yoshihiro Sasahara, Executive Officer and Head of the Environmental Business Promotion Office. Hagiwara Industry Co., Ltd. is making the know-how of its blue sheet recycling project open and is working towards promoting SDGs across the entire plastic industry. This is an attractive initiative aimed at solving environmental issues in the plastic industry. We hope you take a look.

We conducted an interview with a customer who has implemented our products. The first installment features an article about Kubo Paint Co., Ltd., which specializes in industrial painting. ■ Kubo Paint Co., Ltd. ■ A dedicated industrial painting company that handles a wide range of products from automobiles to aerospace-related items. They focus on reducing environmental impact and are actively engaged in the research, development, and implementation of cutting-edge painting and eco-technologies. Business activities: Painting for automotive interiors and exteriors, home appliances, architectural hardware, and aerospace-related products. ■ Effects of Implementing Our Filters ■ 【Before Implementation】　　　　　　　　【After Implementation】 Tank Cleaning: 5 hours/week　→◎ 1 hour/week (Labor cost reduction of 960,000/year) Liquid Replacement: 1 time/year　→◎ 1 time/2 years (Wastewater cost reduction of 120,000/year) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ◎ Reduction of unpleasant odors This time, we interviewed the president, Mr. Kaname Kubo. President Kubo is committed to creating a "future painting factory" that thoroughly focuses on reducing environmental impact. The environmental challenges in the industrial painting industry and how Kubo Paint Co., Ltd. addresses them are very compelling topics when considering SDGs and a circular society. We hope you will take a look.

"FILSTAR" is a filter that achieves high-precision filtration without using consumable filters, relying solely on the flow of water. 【Do you have the following needs?】 ■ Want to easily collect sludge from cutting and grinding processes ■ Want to reduce tank cleaning ■ Want to reduce industrial waste ■ Want to decrease the cleaning of consumable filters ■ Want to reduce electricity and water usage, promoting energy conservation ■ Want to reduce maintenance work and improve productivity in processing sites 【Benefits of Implementation】 ■ Achieves high-precision filtration and reduces tank cleaning Sludge larger than 10μm can be recovered at over 98%. This reduces the frequency of tank cleaning. ■ Zero running costs, zero maintenance, zero industrial waste Since no filter media or paper filters are needed, there are no costs for purchasing or replacing consumable filters. In other words, it reduces industrial waste. ■ Energy Saving 1 [Stable Cleaning Quality of Water] Sludge and sediments are collected in a dedicated cup and not returned to the tank, maintaining clean liquid. This reduces the usage of processing fluids and water. ■ Energy Saving 2 [Electricity Savings] The filter itself does not require power and operates solely on the flow of water from the pump, thus reducing electricity consumption.

"FILSTAR" is a high-precision filter that can separate and remove over 98% of 10μm fine particles using only the flow of water, without the use of industrial filters. 【Case Study in Painting Sites】 ■ Current Situation: Paint sludge (paint residue) is accumulating in the water of the painting booth. 　↓ ■ Challenge: Manual cleaning of the paint sludge (paint residue) accumulated in the tank is burdensome. 　↓　　Using industrial filters results in industrial waste. ■ Function: Collecting sludge with FILSTAR. 　↓ ■ Solution: Reduces manual maintenance work, allowing engineers to focus on higher value-added tasks. 　　　　Eliminates industrial waste. <Before Implementation>　　　　　　 <After Implementation> Tank cleaning 5 hours/week　→ 1 hour/week (Labor cost reduction of 960,000/year) Fluid replacement 1 time/year　→ 1 time/2 years (Wastewater cost reduction of 120,000/year) 【Case Study in Pre-Painting Treatment (Degreasing Cleaning Process)】 ■ Current Situation: Iron powder remains in the degreasing cleaning solution. 　↓ ■ Challenge: Iron powder adheres to the cleaning target in the next process as well. 　↓ ■ Function: Remove iron powder with FILSTAR and discharge a cleaning solution free of iron powder. 　↓ ■ Solution: Continuously discharges clean degreasing cleaning solution.

"FILSTAR" is an elementless filter that achieves high-precision filtration solely through water flow control, without using industrial filters. Since this product does not contain filter media or filter elements, no replacement work is necessary. The internal structure has no parts that obstruct the flow path or any complex mechanisms, making inspection work easy and hassle-free. ■ Want to improve grinding processing accuracy ■ Want to achieve high-precision filtration of abrasive particles ■ Unsure about the timing for cleaning sediment ■ Want to reduce the burden of cleaning and decrease the workload ■ Want to promote filterless operation in grinding processing sites ■ Want to eliminate industrial waste disposal of used paper filters If you have any of the above concerns, please try our products. 【Benefits of Implementation】 ■ Achieves high-precision filtration and improves quality More than 98% of fine particles over 10μm can be recovered ■ Stable cleaning of liquids Filtered debris, sludge, and sediment are collected in a dedicated cup and not returned to the tank, maintaining clean liquid ■ Zero industrial waste, zero maintenance, zero running costs No need for filter media or paper filters, eliminating filter replacement work.

"FILSTAR" is a filter that achieves high-precision filtration using only water flow, without the need for consumable filters. 【Do you have the following needs?】 ■Preventing foreign matter contamination →FILSTAR recovers over 98% of particles as small as 10μm, preventing foreign matter contamination. ■Reducing the cost of purchasing consumable bag filters →FILSTAR can be installed before existing bag filters to be used as a pre-filter, extending the life of bag filters and reducing purchase costs. ■Reducing cleaning frequency due to filter clogging →FILSTAR features a non-clogging filter, significantly reducing the burden of traditional filter replacement and cleaning tasks. 【Case studies in the food industry】 - Preventing foreign matter contamination and recovery during the manufacturing line - Recovering seeds from vanilla beans - Recovering burnt residues from cooking oil - Recovering activated carbon from sake - Removing excess ingredients from dairy products

"FILSTAR" is a filter that can achieve high-precision filtration using only the flow of water, without the need for consumable filters. 【Do you have the following requests?】 ■Reduction of clogging from plating stripping materials →FILSTAR is a filter that does not clog, eliminating the hassle of filter replacement. ■Reduction of environmental impact in wastewater treatment during polishing →FILSTAR is a high-precision filter that recovers and removes over 98% of 10μm fine particles, improving the state of wastewater filtration and reducing environmental impact and industrial waste disposal costs. ■Reduction of industrial waste →Consumable industrial filters become industrial waste once used. FILSTAR is a product that can be used for a long time once introduced. 【Benefits of Introduction】 ■Collect stripping materials from the plating stripping tank and sell them as valuable materials. ■Zero costs for regular purchases of consumable filters, zero replacement costs, and zero disposal costs. ■Reduce wastewater volume with high-precision filtration and implement water-saving measures.

"FILSTAR" is a filter that achieves high-precision filtration using only the flow of water, without the need for consumable filters. 【Do you have the following requests?】 ■ Prevention of unpleasant odors ■ Reduction of tank cleaning burden ■ Efficiency in collecting and cleaning paint residue ■ Reduction of water usage and continuation of water recycling ■ Elimination of consumable filters and reduction of industrial waste ■ Reduction of maintenance work and improvement of factory productivity 【Benefits of Implementation】 ■ Achieves high-precision filtration and reduces tank cleaning More than 98% of particles larger than 10μm can be collected. ■ Stable cleaning quality of liquids Filtered paint residue, paint sludge, and sediments are collected in a dedicated cup and not returned to the tank, maintaining clean liquids. ■ Zero industrial waste, zero maintenance, zero running costs Since no filter media or paper filters are needed, industrial waste can be reduced. 【Effects of Implementation in Painting Factories】 ■ Before Implementation ■ After Implementation Tank cleaning 5 hours/week → ◎ 1 hour/week (Labor cost reduction of 960,000/year) Liquid replacement 1 time/year → ◎ 1 time/2 years (Wastewater cost reduction of 120,000/year) ◎ Reduction of unpleasant odors

We would like to introduce a case where our elementless filter "FILSTAR" was used for the recovery of liquid plating materials (gold and silver) in the plating stripping process. Since the stripping materials in the stripping tank were removed using a conventional filter, they clogged the element, making recovery difficult. With our product, the stripping materials can be recovered and sold as valuable materials. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Using conventional filters incurs running costs due to regular purchases, replacements, and disposal of elements. ■Results - Our product has no elements, thus reducing the running costs mentioned above. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" used in general water treatment. It can be used for the removal of foreign substances in industrial water storage tanks and for pre-treatment filtration of industrial wastewater. Additionally, it can be utilized for the removal of sand and foreign substances in well water, as well as for the removal of foreign substances in cooling tower circulating water. 【Case Summary (Excerpt)】 ■ Removal of sand, debris, and other foreign substances in industrial water storage tanks ・Number of units introduced: 100 units (standard adoption) ■ Pre-treatment of industrial wastewater ・Number of units introduced: 30 units *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where our elementless filter "FILSTAR" was used to remove copper solids remaining in copper plating solution. During the adjustment of the copper plating solution (dissolving copper in nitric acid), a costly centrifuge was used for the primary treatment of the remaining copper solids. With our product, it is possible to achieve filtration performance equivalent to that of a centrifuge at less than one-fourth of the initial cost. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenge - Centrifuges are relatively large in size and require a wide installation space. ■Result - The introduction of our product achieved space-saving (effective utilization of factory space). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study where the elementless filter "FILSTAR" was implemented for cleaning LCD panels. During the cleaning of LCD panels, wastewater containing glass powder was discharged and disposed of untreated (resulting in significant environmental impact and waste disposal costs). By using this product to separate and classify the glass powder before discharging the wastewater, we can reduce environmental impact and waste disposal costs. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Using conventional filters incurs running costs due to the purchase, replacement, and disposal of elements. ■Results - Since this product has no elements, it achieves environmental measures at a low cost. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where our elementless filter "FILSTAR" was used for the separation and removal of diamond abrasives during hard disk polishing. The wastewater generated during the diamond polishing of hard disks was discharged and disposed of untreated (environmental impact). By using this product to separate and remove abrasives before discharging the wastewater, we can reduce environmental impact (environmental measures). [Case Overview] ■Challenge - Using conventional filters incurs running costs due to the purchase, replacement, and disposal of elements. ■Result - Since this product does not have any elements, it achieves environmental measures at a low cost. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" for factory exhaust gas treatment. When using conventional filters, running costs arise from the regular purchase, replacement, and disposal of elements. Since this product does not have any elements, it can reduce the aforementioned running costs. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - The hassle of regular element replacement when using conventional filters ■Results - No hassle of element replacement with the adoption of this product *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where our elementless filter "FILSTAR" was used for the removal of foreign substances in cooling tower circulating water. When using conventional filters, there is the hassle of regular element replacement. By adopting this product, the hassle of element replacement is eliminated. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenge - When using conventional filters, running costs arise from the purchase, replacement, and disposal of regular elements. ■Result - Since this product does not have any elements, the above running costs are reduced. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" for pumping well water. When using only a general filter for the removal of foreign substances during well water pumping, daily element replacement is essential. After removing foreign substances with this product (primary treatment), final processing can be done with the filter. This enables the extension of element life and reduction of running costs. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - When using only general filters, the frequency of element replacement is high, leading to significant running costs. ■Results - The primary treatment with this product reduces the frequency of element replacement and lowers running costs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study on the introduction of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" for the removal of foreign substances such as sand and debris in industrial water and storage tanks. When using only general filters for the removal of foreign substances in industrial water storage tanks, daily element replacement is essential. With this product, after the removal of foreign substances (primary treatment), final treatment can be performed with a filter. (Extending the life of the element and reducing running costs) 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - When using only general filters, the frequency of element replacement is high, leading to high running costs. ■Results - The primary treatment with this product reduces the frequency of element replacement and lowers running costs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" for the pretreatment of industrial wastewater. Before the introduction, only general filters were used, resulting in high running costs and frequent element replacements. After the introduction, by performing primary treatment with our product, the frequency of element replacements was reduced, and running costs were also lowered. 【Features】 ■Challenges - Only general filters were used for the removal of foreign substances in industrial wastewater, making daily element replacements essential. ■Results - After removing foreign substances with our product (primary treatment), final treatment was performed with a filter (extending the life of the elements and reducing running costs). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where the elementless filter "FILSTAR" was implemented as an alternative to sedimentation tanks in the manufacturing of chemical materials. Previously, the residues in the stripping tank were removed using a standard filter, which caused the residues to clog the elements, making recovery difficult. With this product, the residues can be collected and sold as valuable materials. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Large sedimentation tanks require sedimentation time ■Results - No need for large sedimentation tanks, one-pass processing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" implemented in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. It can be used for the separation and recovery of solid catalysts in reaction liquids during the manufacturing of plastic, adhesives, and moisture-absorbing agent raw materials. Additionally, it can be utilized for the recovery and classification of manufactured fine particles during the production of precious metal fine particles (such as gold and silver). [Case Overview (Excerpt)] ■ Manufacturing of plastic, adhesives, and moisture-absorbing agent raw materials - Year of implementation: 2010 - Number of units implemented: 20 units *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the elementless filter "FILSTAR" in the semiconductor industry. In gold and silver (precious metal) plating on substrates, it is used for the recovery of plated materials during the plating stripping process, and in factory exhaust gas treatment, it removes foreign substances from the circulating water in scrubbers. Additionally, in copper plating for IC packages, it can be used for the removal of foreign substances in the stripping tank, separation and recovery of plating sludge, and removal of foreign substances in the plating bath. [Case Overview (Excerpt)] ■ Hard Disk Polishing - Year of Introduction: 2010 - Number of Units Introduced: 20 units *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This is the eighth interview article featuring customers who have adopted our products! This time, we had the pleasure of interviewing Nishihara Riko Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer focused on cutting-edge semiconductors and electronic components, particularly in "plating processing." The person we spoke with was Daisuke Hasegawa from the Production Technology Department of the Technical Headquarters. His department aims to create equipment that contributes to profits. During this time, they considered our filters and evaluated their performance through filter tests. The installation site is the filtration process for sludge generated during the plating process. What does it mean to create equipment that contributes to profits? Nishihara Riko's initiatives are highly appealing for companies looking to improve their operations and start new projects. We encourage you to take a look.

Do you have any of the following concerns? ■ Want to reduce tank cleaning caused by fine sludge contained in coolant ■ Reduce running costs for tank cleaning, filters, etc. ■ Improve production loss during tank cleaning and discharge issues caused by sludge ■ Maintenance of sludge accumulation in tanks and reduction of work processes ■ Measurement errors due to sludge adhesion on workpieces causing production halts Industria can solve all of these! Please take a look at our case studies. Feel free to contact us.