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The welded joint "automatic welded joint" is a joint compatible with automatic welding machines used in high-purity gas systems such as semiconductor and liquid crystal manufacturing equipment. It is made from specially formulated clean stainless steel and is vacuum double-packaged in a clean room. Due to precision machining, there is extremely little dimensional variation, and a diverse lineup is available to meet various applications. For more details, please download the catalog.

"E-fit" is a welding-free joint for pipe sizes. It can cut various costs associated with welding (such as labor time, labor costs, material costs, etc.) by about one-third. Additionally, since there are no irregularities in the flow path, pressure loss can be reduced by approximately 40%, resulting in about a 20% energy-saving effect. For more details, please contact us.

The "Metal Gasket Seal Joint" is a type of joint that uses a metal gasket surface sealing method, similar to AWF, designed for high-purity gas systems. It provides leak-free connections across a wide range from ultra-high vacuum to high pressure, making it a high-performance sealing joint suitable for high-purity piping. The welded components are made from composition-adjusted clean stainless steel and are vacuum double-packaged in a clean room. For more details, please download the catalog.

Customers select fittings from the catalog. Therefore, when connecting items with three or more different sizes or materials, there is no choice but to use multiple adapters and connectors. As a result, leak troubles may occur, work hours may increase, and costs may rise. Ihara manufactures custom fittings for different diameters and shapes without using adapters. Moreover, we deliver at reasonable prices and with the shortest lead times. **Benefits** - No connections mean leak troubles are resolved. - Combining multiple fittings into one fitting (adapter-less) reduces costs by about 20%. - Having a single fitting reduces labor hours. *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.*

"Swivel joints" are fittings for general hydraulic use. They allow for low-speed rotation and oscillation (reciprocating rotational motion), which helps prevent improper installation and abrasion of rubber hoses. *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.*

High-pressure pipe fittings "screw fittings / socket welding fittings" are connectors for high-pressure piping up to medium diameter for general hydraulic use. They do not require threading, welding, flare processing, or brazing, and can accommodate pipe bending, which allows for reduced connection processes, improved quality, and selection of components tailored to specific applications. By keeping material costs down, we provide a low-cost yet high-quality piping system. We also offer "low pressure" options suitable for water, gas, and infrastructure applications. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

■Double Ferrule Type Fitting 'BI-LOK' ◎ A fitting that reliably seals various fluids from low to high temperatures The front ferrule prevents fluid leakage, while the back ferrule holds the pipe securely, ensuring a reliable seal for the fluid. High quality at a low price! ■Stainless Steel Pipe 'I-Tube' ◎ Cost reduction of about 50% because it is made by a fitting manufacturer By pursuing "the most suitable piping for double ferrule fittings," we achieve cost reduction through waste elimination! We can also provide set delivery with fittings and valves, as well as pipe bending processing. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

"FF Datchakun" is a fitting that allows for quick attachment and detachment while having valve functionality. Moreover, it enables full flow without constriction inside, allowing for greater flow rates compared to typical quick joints. Traditionally, larger pumps were used with the assumption that flow would be restricted, but by using Ihara's "FF Datchakun," it is possible to flow without pressure loss, allowing for a reduction in pump size. This results in significant energy savings. Additionally, the foolproof feature ensures that detachment cannot occur when the handle is in the "open" position, eliminating concerns about incorrect operation. *Catalog downloads are available. Please feel free to contact us for more details.*

Are you using a manifold block at the connection point of the rubber hose? In fact, there are many issues with manifold blocks, such as being heavy and unsafe for installation on equipment. By simply changing to "combined piping" with sheet metal + partition joint + pipe, you can significantly resolve these issues. *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.

Ihara's coolant check nozzle is a nozzle developed to solve common problems that occur in machine tools. It not only allows for concentrated one-point discharge to the desired area, but also stops the discharge immediately when turned off, resulting in minimal liquid dripping. For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.

Designing piping is a hassle! Managing parts delivery and inventory is a hassle! Assembling piping is a hassle! At Ihara, we have a system that can handle all those "hassles!" from piping design to installation, and even after-sales support. *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.*

【Features】 - Double ferrule fittings for stainless steel pipes. - Available in various sizes, including inches, millimeters, and schedules. - Capable of accommodating special shapes and connections (please feel free to consult us). - A diverse and extensive range of products made possible by a production system that supports a wide variety of small-lot production. - A manufacturing method that achieves the fastest and most cost-effective production in the world.

Are you using double ferrule fittings with inserts for resin tubes, or the commonly known "bamboo joint" for vinyl hoses? At Ihara, we have developed specialized fittings that match the characteristics of each material, ensuring consistent workability.

The hose adapter "NNT" has a smooth R-shaped flow path, which reduces pressure loss! It minimizes friction resistance! This achieves energy savings for the device. *For more details, please download the materials or feel free to contact us.*

The "hose joint" is a hose adapter for high-pressure hoses. We offer a range of products that match user needs, including the smoothly flowing NNT series. It helps create piping with minimal fluid resistance from the fluid inlet to the use point. We provide piping equipment with low pressure loss and reduced power consumption. Please contact us for more details.

Due to the clamp type, it resolves any troubles caused by the nut (such as thread seizing, particle generation, and leaks due to backflow). For more details, please contact us.

The "Quick Joint" fitting is a stainless steel one-touch connection fitting that allows for easy and speedy connection and disconnection of fluid piping such as air, water, and gas. In addition to threaded connections, we offer fittings like BI-LOK and EP-Fit. It helps create piping with minimal fluid resistance from the fluid inlet to the use point. We provide piping systems with low pressure loss and reduced power consumption. For more details, please contact us.

The "compression joint" is a fitting for medium to high-pressure piping used in general hydraulic applications, suitable for medium diameter pipes. It accommodates schedule pipes and does not require threading, welding, flaring, or brazing, which reduces the number of piping work hours. Additionally, since it involves pipe bending, the total number of fittings used is decreased, allowing for lighter and more compact equipment. For more details, please download the catalog.

"BI-LOK" is a double ferrule type fitting. It reliably seals the fluid with a front ferrule that prevents fluid leakage and a back ferrule that holds the pipe! Only Ihara offers high quality at a low price! *For more details, please download the catalog or feel free to contact us.

Our company is a piping system manufacturer with many years of experience in the design and manufacturing of fittings. From the unique perspective of a fitting manufacturer, we have developed a variety of original "valves" that break conventional wisdom, pursuing cost reduction, lightweight and compact designs, and trouble avoidance. This time, we would like to introduce three carefully selected products from our lineup. *Please also take a look at the catalog that clearly presents the benefits.

Ihara's large-diameter bellows valve "PYB" can be delivered in one-third the lead time (compared to our previous products) and is a large-diameter bellows valve. Have you ever felt that large-diameter bellows valves have long delivery times? [In the case of conventional products] 1. Manufacturing of castings 2. Internal surface treatment, polishing, and repairs 3. Cleaning and polishing After repeatedly performing these steps, the products were shipped, and customers had to spend a lot of time purging them after delivery. Manufacturing castings takes time, and in addition, castings can develop cavities, which require significant time for surface treatment to remove. We thought that these issues might stem from the use of castings. Is it possible to create a large-diameter bellows valve without using castings...? From that idea, "PYB" was born. Delivered in one-third the lead time of castings (compared to our previous products) → By using pipes for the body, we resolved the issues associated with castings and enabled quick delivery by internalizing the process from material to completion. Additionally, since the internal surface is clean, there is no need to spend a lot of time purging after delivery.

Our company provides comprehensive support for all tasks related to the "manufacturing of piping systems," from piping design to material selection, processing, assembly, and inspection. Based on the information gathered through consultations, we create systems tailored to each customer using our extensive know-how in areas such as piping design. We can also propose improvements for cost reduction and weight reduction. Currently, we are offering materials that introduce piping components compatible with secondary battery and fuel cell manufacturing equipment. You can view the materials by clicking the download button. 【Featured Products (Excerpt)】 ■ Corrosion-resistant double ferrule fittings "BI-LOK Series" ■ Compact diaphragm valves "DVF Series" ■ Easy and reliable sealing resin tube dedicated fittings "EP-fit Series" *If you have any concerns regarding piping, please feel free to contact us.

Piping construction is inherently associated with on-site adjustments (gen-gou). Even if pipes are manufactured according to the drawings, on-site adjustments may be necessary during installation. Ihara has a piping manufacturing and construction method that eliminates the need for on-site adjustments, providing piping designed with 3D CAD using our unique know-how, resulting in adjustment-free piping. This significantly reduces the time and cost associated with piping installation. Ihara Science originally started as a fitting manufacturer, but now operates as a piping system manufacturer, offering optimal piping systems for various markets and fluid applications. If you have any questions or requests regarding piping, please feel free to contact us.

Ihara Science Co., Ltd. provides optimal piping systems tailored to our customers' fluid applications with our technological expertise. We have been a specialized manufacturer of high-pressure fittings for hydraulic applications, focusing on bite fittings. Now, we continue to pursue optimal piping by scientifically studying "all fluids" for all industrial equipment. There are various methods of piping for different industrial equipment. Ihara Science seriously considers how to improve fluid flow and, from piping design to assembly, our team of experts responds to our customers' needs. For more details, please watch the video below or feel free to contact us.

Our company provides comprehensive support for all tasks related to the "manufacturing of piping systems," from piping design to material selection, processing, assembly, and inspection. Based on the information gathered through hearings, we manufacture systems tailored to each customer using our extensive know-how in areas such as piping design. We can also propose improvements for cost reduction and weight reduction. Currently, we are offering materials that can be used for piping components suitable for cleaning devices. - Are you spending time on pre-shipment inspections such as dimensioning and leak testing for threaded piping? - Have you ever struggled with material selection when dealing with uneven cleaning or connecting dissimilar materials? By making slight changes to the piping, you can achieve cost reductions and productivity improvements beyond your expectations. The materials can be viewed via the download button. [Featured Products (Excerpt)] ■ "Bifurcation-kun," which allows you to create bifurcation headers in your preferred pitch, size, and shape. ■ "TVR Series," a ball valve with flexible connections made by a fitting manufacturer. ■ "Ai Nozzle," a nozzle that can be easily installed in desired locations. If you found anything intriguing, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Piping is intended for the flow of fluids, but the presence of resistance in the flow path can cause various troubles such as temperature rise due to friction, noise from vibrations, and energy loss due to pressure drop. Therefore, Ihara believes that it is better for the flow path of fluids to have less resistance and is always thinking about how to reduce fluid resistance. This document introduces three points on how to reduce fluid resistance. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ Threaded joints → Ihara's pipe-insert joint "e-fit" Achieving large flow rates by eliminating steps in the piping and increasing the inner diameter ■ L-shaped joints → Ihara's bent piping Achieving low pressure loss through a smooth flow path ■ Connection of T-shaped joints → Ihara's branching joint Achieving low pressure loss by eliminating steps with joints and reducing labor during installation *For more details, please download the PDF document or feel free to contact us. You can also view more details in the video below!

[The two products introduced this time, "Nozzle" and "NTFF"] ■ Aiming for pinpoint accuracy, it stops perfectly! Ihara's "Nozzle" Common troubles related to chips often heard in machine tools: ● The coolant does not flow well to the targeted area... ● Accumulated chips do not flow... Ihara's "Nozzle" resolves these troubles all at once! It prevents a decrease in operating rate due to machine stoppage. ■ Eliminating troubles caused by nut tightening! Nut Trouble-Free Joint "NTFF" A metal gasket seal joint used in high-purity gas piping. Common troubles heard when tightening the joint: ● The piping rotates along with it... ● The installation space is narrow, and a wrench cannot fit... Ihara's nutless joint "NTFF" resolves these troubles all at once! It is possible to fundamentally eliminate troubles caused by nuts. *For more details, please download the PDF materials or feel free to contact us. You can also view more details in the video below!

Piping, like humans, dislikes stress. When stress is applied to piping, it later manifests as phenomena such as cracking or corrosion. Therefore, we are considering methods to minimize the stress on piping as much as possible. In this document, we introduce one example, the "SLB Method" (Stress Less Bending - a method of bending pipes to prevent residual stress). What are the benefits of bending with the SLB Method? How does the SLB Method differ from conventional bending processes? We provide a detailed introduction along with case studies. *For more details, please download the PDF document or feel free to contact us. You can also view more information in the video below!

We consider all piping components as "fittings." When viewed this way, valves can be thought of as "fittings" with functions such as opening, closing, and adjusting. Therefore, the valves made by Ihara are different from those of "specialized manufacturers." By not being bound by conventional wisdom and thinking from a zero base, we believe we can create products that are unique. We constantly consider what we want to achieve, what challenges we face, and how we can be of service to our customers, based on the type of fluid and application. Through this approach, our company offers a variety of valves with different connections tailored to our customers' needs. *For more details, please download the catalog or feel free to contact us.*

We consider all piping components as "fittings." When viewed this way, valves can be thought of as "fittings" with functions such as opening, closing, and adjusting. Therefore, the valves made by Ihara are different from those of "specialized manufacturers." By not being bound by conventional wisdom and thinking from a zero base, we believe we can create products that are unlike any other. We constantly consider what we want to achieve, what challenges we face, and how we can be of service to our customers, based on the type of fluid and application. Through this way of thinking, our company offers a variety of valves with different connections to meet our customers' needs. *For more details, please download the catalog or feel free to contact us.*

In piping construction, on-site adjustments (known as "gen-gou") are inevitable. Even if the piping is manufactured according to the drawings, during installation, there may be instances where: - Dimensions are insufficient - Positions do not align - Adjustments are needed for installation, which can necessitate on-site adjustments. However, with Ihara's prefabricated piping method called "Pittari-kun," it is possible to eliminate on-site adjustments. This can significantly reduce the time and costs associated with piping construction. Ihara's unique technology, "Pittari-kun!" can eliminate on-site adjustments. ↓↓ For more details, please watch the "related videos" at the URL below ↓↓

A pipe leak has occurred! I want to replace the pipe immediately! "Hey! Please do it right away!" In such cases, you would typically rely on specialized contractors or skilled workers for the piping. If the piping contractor or skilled worker can respond quickly, there is no problem, but have you ever struggled with this urgent response? Our company offers a fitting that responds to "Hey! Right away!" called the "Oi-sugu Flange." It is commonly accepted that "flanges are welded," but the Oi-sugu Flange is a flange that can be connected without welding. Since it is weld-free, it does not require fire, and it is characterized by being "easy and reliable for anyone to install." Benefits: - No need for treatments like acid washing - Easy maintenance due to no fire hazard measures required - No variation in quality - No harmful substances like welding fumes are generated Additionally, to better respond to the on-site "Hey! Right away!" we introduce an evolved "tightening device." What if piping assembly could be done without special skills? Our company offers a wide range of fittings that anyone can easily and reliably install. *For more details, please refer to the PDF catalog.*

Due to the popularity of the "Oi-sugu Flange," we are introducing an evolved "tightening device" to better respond to the needs of the field, 【Oi! Sugu!】. Thank you for the many inquiries and requests for demonstrations. The most common feedback we received was, "I would like the tightening device to be more compact." "It would be great if it could be used with tools available on-site, like impact wrenches, rather than a dedicated device." We have quickly responded to our customers' voices and evolved the tightening device.

Piping still primarily relies on "welded construction" and "threaded piping." I believe this is due to the "myth" that it is simple, reliable, and safe. However, there are various challenges associated with "welding" and "threading" in piping, such as: - Decrease in skilled workers due to aging - Variability in quality - Time and effort required for preparation, post-processing, and dimension alignment In response to these challenges, "screw joints" do not require threading, welding, flaring, or brazing, which reduces the labor involved in piping and allows anyone to easily and quickly use the product anywhere. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

In many industries, "screws" are often used to connect objects. The same applies to piping, where "screws" are used as well. In particular, the screws used in piping are "tapered screws," which can achieve sealing and fastening simultaneously. We refer to piping that uses tapered screws as "screw-in piping." While screw-in piping is used in many industries, it requires skills such as direction adjustment and dimensional alignment, can produce debris inside the piping (such as sealing materials), and may have issues with screws getting stuck. Additionally, due to the declining birthrate and aging population in recent years, there are fewer craftsmen who can create screw-in piping. A method that allows anyone to easily handle piping is... *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

Piping still primarily relies on "welding construction." I believe this is due to the "welding myth" that welding is easy, reliable, and safe. However, there are various challenges associated with piping welding: - Decrease in skilled workers due to aging - Variability in quality - Time and effort required for preparation and post-processing In response to these challenges, we propose optimal methods tailored to fluids and applications using products like the "Kui Komi Joint" (length-adjustable joint) and "Oi-sugu Flange," which can be easily and quickly implemented by anyone, anywhere. This achieves approximately a 76% reduction in construction time compared to welded piping. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

In the current situation where responses to "declining birthrate and aging population" are being called for, I will propose a solution with Iihara's "stylish piping with 3E-fit." What is 3E-fit? - Ecology: Energy-saving - Economy: High cost performance - Easy: Anyone can easily and reliably install it And it looks stylish too! People are not gathering, skilled workers are not being trained, and there is reluctance to engage in welding and piping... The solution is the "e-fit joint," which can be easily and reliably installed by anyone! <Features of e-fit> 1. It consists of two parts Therefore, it won't get lost! No mistakes! 2. It is a tightening type Therefore, anyone can do it easily and reliably! It can be visually confirmed.

Do you have any of these anxieties or concerns? - Difficulty securing plumbing skilled workers - Rising outsourcing costs - Delays in construction schedules 3E-fit plumbing can be done quickly and cost-effectively at your company. - Ecology: Energy-saving, use of renewable materials - Economy: Reduced material costs with minimal connections, reduced labor, and lighter maintenance - Easy: Anyone can install it without failure Implementation is completed in three steps. 1. Purchase e-fit fittings 2. Prepare plumbing tools (can be purchased or leased from us) 3. Two days of plumbing installation training We are conducting demonstrations. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.