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Case Study 3: Polystyrene Reduction Machine RE-E1000 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Reduction of Polystyrene (Fish Boxes and Packaging Materials) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company had been using an oil-fired reduction machine introduced over 20 years ago, but due to aging, they experienced an increase in breakdowns and difficulties in securing parts, prompting them to consider updating their equipment. Previously, the company waited for the ingots in the receiving box to cool down before removing them and stacking them on pallets, which was very time-consuming and labor-intensive. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 2: EPS Reduction Machine RE-E502X Industry: Market Relations Application: EPS Reduction in Singapore Customer's Challenges: In Singapore, which has a very small land area and limited arable land, a large portion of food products is reliant on imports, leading to significant waste generated from logistics involving expanded polystyrene (EPS). However, unlike in Japan, the discarded EPS is not recycled but is instead transported and incinerated along with other waste. The bulky nature of EPS results in inefficiencies in storage and transportation, causing various issues. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 5: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E201 ■Industry: Government ■Application: Styrofoam (such as lunch boxes) reduction in Indonesia 【Customer's Challenges】 Indonesia ranks 4th in the world by population and is the 2nd largest emitter of marine plastic waste, following China, making it a serious social issue domestically. With landfills under pressure, there are various challenges, including pollution prevention. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The "Beverage Container Three-Types Mixed Sorting Machine" is equipped with a near-infrared sensor that has a proven track record in plastic material identification through our Plashiru device. It can not only sort PET bottles, cans, and glass bottles but also determine the presence of residual liquid. Existing sorting machines, even those labeled as PET sorters, do not actually recognize PET bottles as a device; instead, they focus on the characteristics of PET bottles, such as being lightweight and transparent, which can lead to contamination of good products with foreign substances or mixing of bottles with residual liquid into glass. In this regard, our "Beverage Container Three-Types Mixed Sorting Machine" sorts based on a reliable recognition of PET material, allowing for the sorting of good products, bottles with residual liquid, and those with foreign substances. At the 2024 New Environmental Exhibition, we will showcase a "Vertical Conveyor (reference exhibit)" that allows for space-saving input of beverage container collection bags, along with the "Bag Breaking Machine" and the "Beverage Container Three-Types Mixed Sorting Machine" connected as a single line. Additionally, we will conduct demonstrations of the "Beverage Container Three-Types Mixed Sorting Machine," allowing you to observe the actual sorting process. We invite you to visit our booth during this opportunity!

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Case Study 3: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E1500 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Reduction of Styrofoam (fish boxes) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which operates industrial waste management in Hokkaido, processes Styrofoam primarily from fish boxes generated by nearby supermarkets and restaurants. They owned two units of Yamamoto Seisakusho's Styrofoam reduction machine, the High Melter RE-E1000 (processing 100kg per hour), but struggled to secure time for reduction processing due to a shortage of manpower. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 4: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E201 ■Industry: Government ■Application: Reduction of Styrofoam (such as food trays) 【Customer's Challenges】 The town, rich in nature and thriving in forestry, is promoting "sustainable urban development" as an SDGs Future City. At the local cleaning center, Styrofoam and food trays are collected separately from residents for material recycling, and processed into ingots (recycled raw materials) using a reduction machine for shipment. This cleaning center had been using our kerosene-based reduction machine for about 20 years, but there was an issue with the use of fossil fuels. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 3: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E201 ■Industry: Recycling Business ■Application: Reduction of Styrofoam 【Customer's Challenges】 Founded in 1979 on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the company has built a strong track record in the collection and processing of waste, including scrap metal, and has been protecting the environment of Miyako Island for over 20 years. They are particularly recognized by many customers on the island for properly processing approximately 7,000 abandoned vehicles that had been a long-standing issue in terms of processing technology and transportation costs from remote islands, and for exporting them off the island. While the company has supported waste processing and recycling on Miyako Island, they had no means to materially recycle Styrofoam. With the increase in tourists, waste issues have become more pronounced, and the handling of bulky Styrofoam has become a significant challenge for the company. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 3: Styrofoam Volume Reduction Machine RE-E2000 ■Industry: Market Relations ■Application: Volume reduction of Styrofoam (fish boxes) 【Customer's Challenges】 In Nagasaki Prefecture, blessed with rich fishing grounds such as the East China Sea and Goto Nada, the fish market association is involved in the overall operation, including environmental improvement of the fish market. This fish market uses a large number of Styrofoam fish boxes daily, with approximately 2,500 boxes (about 450 kg) being disposed of each day. The association was processing the disposed Styrofoam fish boxes using two machines from another manufacturer (150 kg/h) for volume reduction. Simultaneous operation of the two volume reduction machines increased power consumption and raised the basic fees. The association gave up on simultaneous operation and opted for operating one machine at a time while installing a demand monitoring device to keep the basic fees down. However, even with these measures, the electricity costs remained high, which was a source of concern for the association. Additionally, during the crushing of Styrofoam and the discharge of ingots, Styrofoam dust would scatter, requiring considerable effort for cleaning. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 2: EPS Volume Reduction Machine RE-E1000A ■Industry: Recycling ■Application: Volume reduction of expanded polystyrene (fish boxes, food trays, cushioning materials for home appliances) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company located in Oita Prefecture is engaged in the material recycling of lightweight and bulky expanded polystyrene generated from fish boxes and food trays from supermarkets and markets, as well as cushioning materials from electronics retailers. The expanded polystyrene, crushed into small pieces by a shredder, is formed into sheets called ingots by the volume reduction machine, allowing it to be reborn as a raw material for re-commercialization. Previously, they were using our old model of the expanded polystyrene volume reduction machine, but due to aging from long-term use, they faced issues such as "powder from the crushed expanded polystyrene leaking through the gaps of the volume reduction machine" and "the ingots formed into sheets not being cut properly." *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 10 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Material confirmation during raw material acceptance, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which operates intermediate processing of general waste and collection and transportation of industrial waste in Tokushima Prefecture, is challenging plastic recycling as a new business in response to the decrease in mixed plastic acceptance locations in Tokushima City. To promote material recycling, it is necessary to sort the collected business plastic by material before intermediate processing, but they started from a state with no experience or know-how. The challenge for the company venturing into this new business was how to identify the material of the raw materials, which is difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Many splash prevention partitions have different materials for the screen and the legs, and they cannot be recycled as materials unless they are sorted by material type. However, since they are all transparent, it is extremely difficult to distinguish them visually. The plastic material identification device "Plashiru" has made it possible for anyone to easily perform this type of material identification work using the same standards. Simply place the sensor part on the object to be measured and press the identification button, and the identification result will be displayed on the tablet in about 3 seconds. Even transparent materials that allow near-infrared light to pass through can be identified by placing a reflective ceramic plate against them. Currently, we have received many inquiries and are conducting demonstrations across the country. Please feel free to consult with us first.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 9 ■Industry: Recycling Industry ■Application: Prevention of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) contamination in RPF solid fuel, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, engaged in recycling-based dismantling and waste recycling business in Yamagata Prefecture, compresses and processes "waste plastics" and "paper scraps" emitted from various business locations to produce RPF solid fuel. To manufacture high-quality RPF, it is crucial not to mix in raw materials containing halogens, such as PVC (polyvinyl chloride). However, it is difficult to determine the plastic material by appearance alone, and in the past, they used a flame color reaction with copper pipes for sorting, which posed a problem due to the labor involved for on-site workers. Additionally, there are concerns about health risks from inhaling combustion gases. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 8 ■Industry: Environmental Survey Company ■Application: Material identification of plastic waste in environmental education 【Customer's Challenges】 In environmental classes held as part of CSR/SDGs activities, participants collect plastic waste on the beach and investigate the material of the plastic waste. However, it was difficult to conduct material analysis on-site. FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), used for material analysis in the field of microplastic research, is generally expensive and, in addition to being a precision instrument, its size and weight pose portability challenges, making it difficult to use outdoors due to the need for a power supply. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 7 ■Industry: Recycling Industry ■Application: Material confirmation of recycled materials, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The proportion of home appliances in waste has increased, and there is a growing demand for scientific evidence on "how to identify materials and recycle them" from the sources of disposal. Therefore, the company introduced a plastic material identification device using FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), but it was a stationary model, making it difficult to easily bring it to the field for use. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Case Study 1: EPS Reduction Machine RE-E1000A ■Industry: Recycling ■Application: Reduction of Expanded Polystyrene 【Customer's Challenges】 The company located in Aomori Prefecture processes over 15 tons of expanded polystyrene, primarily from fish boxes and cushioning materials generated by food supermarkets, each month. Previously, they used a reduction machine from another manufacturer, but faced issues such as the physical burden on operators due to the need to cool the ingots accumulated in the receiving box, remove them from the box, and stack them on pallets, resulting in longer working hours. Additionally, it was necessary to open the door every time expanded polystyrene was added, raising concerns about health issues due to the odors generated. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 2: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E201 ■Industry: Other ■Application: Reduction of Styrofoam (packaging material) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, a group company of a major manufacturer headquartered in Nagano Prefecture, is responsible for logistics and recycling. They collect approximately 700 to 1,000 kg of cushioning material (Styrofoam) used for product packaging generated within the group each month. Until now, they had been using a competitor's Styrofoam reduction machine, but faced issues such as "increased maintenance costs due to aging," a structure that easily accumulates powdered Styrofoam in the crushing and reduction section leading to "complicated cleaning at the end of operations," and "high energy consumption" for electricity and exhaust (deodorization). Additionally, the equipment was large and occupied significant space, which was also a concern. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 3 for PET Bottle Preprocessing Machine PBD-5000 Industry: Waste Management Application: Punching and Dehydration of Business PET Bottles (Preprocessing before Compression) The company primarily collects business PET bottles from waste collection points within JR train stations and from beverage vendors, and ships the bottles to clients after pressing them with a compression packaging machine. However, many of the collected PET bottles still have caps on them, which causes issues during compression packaging due to their rebound. Previously, workers manually loosened the caps to de-gas the bottles, which was labor-intensive and challenging. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other processing machines

Case Study 1: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E502X Industry: Waste Management Application: Styrofoam Reduction [Customer's Challenges] The company, which has been collecting Styrofoam mainly from fish boxes from supermarkets in the prefecture and recycling it, has been using the High Melter for over 10 years. Since the introduction of the first unit (RE-E501X) in 2009, they have been operating at full capacity for reduction work every day for 12 years. In 2011, they introduced the second unit (RE-E502) due to an increase in processing volume. Since the Styrofoam collected by the company primarily comes from fish boxes, some rust occurred on the reduction machine body and various parts due to salt damage, often necessitating part replacements. Therefore, when considering the update of the first unit, they were looking for a "rust-resistant reduction machine." The High Melter RE-E502X met this requirement. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 6 ■Industry: Recycling Industry ■Application: Material confirmation during raw material acceptance, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company contributes to the establishment of a circular society by recycling products that have completed their mission into products needed by people again. They primarily use container and packaging plastics collected from households as raw materials to manufacture recycled plastic compounds. The materials arrive in the form of crushed products or pellets, such as "PS," "PP," and "PE," but there are instances where materials of unknown composition are mixed in, which has been a source of concern. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 5 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Material verification during raw material acceptance, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 To achieve a safe, secure, and stable community through its business activities, the company, which engages in intermediate waste processing, management of water supply and sewage facilities, building management, and cleaning services, sorts and recycles the plastics brought in by material type. The material of the plastics was determined based on product labeling, but for items with unknown materials, the only option was to confirm with the source of disposal, leading to delays as they had to wait for a response. Additionally, the halt in processing during this time was also a problem. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

PET Bottle Label Separator PLS-5000 Case Study 2 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Label separation of business-related PET bottles (pre-treatment before compression) 【Customer's Challenges】 To achieve a safe, secure, and stable community through their business activities, the company, which engages in intermediate waste processing, management of water supply and sewage facilities, building management, and cleaning services, compresses and ships PET bottles collected from Kumamoto Prefecture. The majority of the collected PET bottles come with labels and caps, and some contain leftover liquids or foreign objects. Until now, they have been compressing and packaging the bottles with labels and caps intact and shipping them to recycling companies for further processing. However, they have been facing issues as the selling price for bottles with labels and caps has been declining, and there has been an increasing number of cases where such bottles are not accepted at all. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Separation device

Case Study 2: EPS Compactor RE-E1000 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Reducing volume of expanded polystyrene and food trays (EPS, PSP) 【Customer's Challenges】 To achieve a safe, secure, and stable community through their business activities, this company, which engages in intermediate waste processing, management of water supply and sewage facilities, building management, and cleaning services, collects fish boxes, cushioning materials for home appliances, and food trays from within Kumamoto Prefecture. They had been using a competitor's expanded polystyrene compactor, but due to aging, it was unable to deliver the expected processing capacity, resulting in longer production times for ingots. Additionally, because it was a large heat source type compactor, it took even longer for warm-up, and the workspace became hot, with odor generation also becoming a problem. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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■Video Content This video provides a concise explanation of how to use the plastic material identification device "Plashiru" (Easy Mode and Pro Mode).

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

■Video Content This briefly explains the features of the plastic material identification device "Plashiru" and provides an example of its usage scenario.

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Case Study 1: EPS Reduction Machine RE-E201 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Reduction of Expanded Polystyrene 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, engaged in the collection and processing of used paper and a wide range of recycling efforts in Hiroshima Prefecture, collects approximately 500 to 1,000 kg of expanded polystyrene per month from nearby supermarkets and retail stores. In the past, they transported the collected expanded polystyrene to other waste management companies with reduction facilities, but they faced issues with securing storage space in their own factory and the high transportation costs associated with bulky expanded polystyrene. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Expanded Polystyrene Reduction Machine RE-E502 Case Study 1 ■Industry: Distribution ■Application: Reduction of expanded polystyrene and food trays (EPS, PSP) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 1: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E1000 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Styrofoam Reduction 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which engages in waste collection, transportation, and cleaning services, collects Styrofoam from wholesale markets and department stores in Niigata City. They had been using a competitor's Styrofoam reduction machine, but due to an increase in collection volume, the processing capacity of the equipment could not keep up, and frequent operational stoppages occurred due to issues related to aging equipment. Therefore, the company considered updating their reduction machine. Given that many senior workers are on-site, they consulted our sales representative, requesting a proposal that prioritizes "reducing the burden on workers." *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 2: EPS Reduction Machine RE-E1500 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Reduction of Expanded Polystyrene 【Customer's Challenges】 The company located in Fukuoka Prefecture collects and transports approximately 15 tons of expanded polystyrene, primarily fish boxes and cushioning materials from retail stores, food factories, and offices, using a packer truck each month. Until now, they had been processing the collected expanded polystyrene with a competitor's reduction machine, but they faced issues with frequent breakdowns due to aging, resulting in underperformance. Additionally, the daily cleaning efforts and high electricity costs were significant burdens. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Polystyrene Reduction Machine RE-E1500 Case Study 1 ■Industry: Distribution ■Application: Reduction of polystyrene volume *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 2 of the EPS Reduction Machine RE-E2000 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Reduction of Expanded Polystyrene 【Customer's Challenges】 The company located in Fukuoka Prefecture collects and transports expanded polystyrene, primarily fish boxes and cushioning materials from retail stores, food factories, and offices, using packer trucks. Until now, they had been processing the collected expanded polystyrene with a reduction machine from another company, but they faced issues with frequent breakdowns due to aging equipment, resulting in inadequate performance. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 1: Styrofoam Reduction Machine RE-E2000 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Styrofoam Reduction 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which collects Styrofoam from major supermarkets in Miyagi Prefecture, had been using our older model reduction machine RE-1202 (processing 120 kg per hour) for Styrofoam reduction. However, during rainy days and busy periods (such as Obon and New Year's), they struggled to complete the work on time, leading to employees working overtime to manage the workload. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 2 of the PET Bottle Preprocessing Machine PBD-5000 ■Industry: Employment Support Facility for People with Disabilities ■Application: Punching holes and de-liquidizing business-related PET bottles (preprocessing before compression) 【Customer's Challenges】 At an employment support facility for people with disabilities in a certain city in Aichi Prefecture, business-related PET bottles are pressed using a vertical compression packaging machine and shipped to clients. Many of the collected PET bottles still have caps on them, and to suppress the rebound during compression packaging, workers have been manually loosening the caps. However, during the summer, the volume of work increases, making it a very demanding task. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Case Study 1: PET Bottle Preprocessing Machine PBD-5000 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Punching and De-liquidization of Business PET Bottles (Preprocessing before Compression) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, engaged in waste collection, transportation, and cleaning services, collects approximately 6 tons of PET bottles monthly from convenience stores and office buildings in Niigata Prefecture, compressing and packaging them for shipment. Many of the collected PET bottles contain residual liquid and still have caps attached. In the past, the removal of residual liquid and punching operations were performed manually, which was inefficient and costly, posing a significant challenge. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other processing machines

PET Bottle Label Separator PLS-2000 Case Study 2 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Label separation of business-use PET bottles (pre-treatment before compression) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which is engaged in the collection and processing of used paper and recycling of a wide range of items in Hiroshima Prefecture, collects approximately 6,000 to 7,000 kg of business-use PET bottles monthly from nearby supermarkets and convenience stores. Many of these collected PET bottles have labels, and until now, they have been processed and shipped in compressed packaging with the labels still attached. However, they faced the issue of lower selling prices due to the presence of labels. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Separation device
• Automatic sorting machine
• Other conveying machines

PET Bottle Label Separator PLS-2000 Case Study 1 ■Industry: Government ■Application: Label separation of PET bottles from municipalities (pre-processing before compression) 【Customer's Challenges】 At a PET bottle recycling facility in a certain city, PET bottles collected from households are compressed and packaged before being handed over to re-commercialization businesses. Until now, the facility has been manually removing leftover labels using tools like utility knives to ship bales in accordance with the guidelines of the Container and Packaging Recycling Association, which has placed a significant burden on the workers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Separation device
• Automatic sorting machine
• Other conveying machines

PET Bottle Label Separator PLS-5000 Case Study 1 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Separation of PET bottle labels and removal of caps (pre-treatment before compression) 【Customer's Challenges】 The company conducts intermediate processing of resource waste generated from general households in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture, compressing and shipping 12 to 14 tons of PET bottles per month. Among these, about 30 to 40% are PET bottles with labels and caps, which were previously removed by part-time employees manually, placing a significant burden on the workers. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Separation device

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 4 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Material confirmation of raw materials, proposals for recycling to the source of discharge, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which conducts intermediate processing of general and industrial waste in Niigata Prefecture, is working to recycle waste as efficiently as possible, minimizing incineration and landfilling. Therefore, for the collected plastics that do not have material labeling, they were identifying the material by the smell produced when the edge is heated. However, the method of "heating and checking the smell" resulted in significant differences in identification ability depending on the experience of each staff member, leading to the problem of increasing final disposal costs for unknown materials. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 3 ■Industry: Waste Management ■Application: Material verification during raw material acceptance, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, engaged in the collection and processing of used paper and a wide range of recycling efforts in Hiroshima Prefecture, collects various types of plastics from suppliers. In material recycling, it is necessary to sort plastics by material type, but until now, only specific skilled workers could identify the materials, leading to delays in operations due to "waiting for skilled workers to identify materials." *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 2 ■Industry: Recycling Industry ■Application: Material confirmation during raw material acceptance, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, which operates plastic recycling and sales in Niigata Prefecture, performs material recycling for plastics that can be reused and thermal recycling for those that cannot be reused. When accepting raw materials from customers, material confirmation is essential, but it relied on the experience of specific employees regarding how the resin burns and its smell. On the other hand, there are few personnel who can identify resin by smell, and there was a problem of lacking certainty when there was uncertainty in judgment. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Plastic Material Identification Device Case Study 1 ■Industry: Waste Disposal Contractor ■Application: Prevention of PVC (vinyl chloride) and PET contamination in RPF solid fuel, etc. 【Customer's Challenges】 The company, engaged in the disposal of industrial and general waste, performs material recycling for plastics that can be reused and thermal recycling for those that cannot be reused. For the latter, on-site workers are responsible for sorting PVC, but the accuracy varies depending on the experience of the workers, which has been a source of concern. Additionally, items that cannot be identified visually are checked using a vinyl checker with a flame color reaction, and in some cases, the smell of smoke when burned is used for judgment, which poses a risk to the health of employees. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Spectroscopic Analysis Equipment
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

The Kapika DP series dry non-washing rice machine removes approximately 0.8% of the surface bran from white rice by weight without using any water or media, resulting in shiny, clean rice. 【Processing Capacity】 DP-370: 240–300 kg/h DP-1100N: 1000–1200 kg/h DP-1500: 1600–2100 kg/h 【Features】 ■ Minimal bran adhesion on the rice surface With almost no dirt or bran on the rice surface, there are fewer bacteria, reduced oxidation, and extremely low insect occurrence. In addition to long-lasting storage when placed in a rice container, the taste of the rice improves. ■ Low cost, high yield, easy operation The durability of consumable parts is almost equivalent to that of vertical rice milling machines. Being dry, it can be installed at a low cost. The operation is the same as that of a rice milling machine, requiring no complicated procedures. It can operate simultaneously with the rice milling machine (interlocking type), allowing the polishing work to be completed within the milling time. There is very little breakage during polishing, resulting in a high yield. ■ Significant savings on washing water Compared to the amount of washing water used in regular rice milling, washing water can be reduced to one-fifth, leading to substantial savings on water and sewage costs in commercial rice cooking.

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The Kapika DP-3001 dry non-washing rice machine removes about 0.8% of the surface bran from white rice by weight without using any water or media, resulting in shiny, clean rice. Its processing capacity is 3000 to 5000 kg/h. 【Features】 ■ Almost no bran attached to the surface of the rice Since there is no dirt or bran on the surface of the rice, there are fewer bacteria, it is less prone to oxidation, and the occurrence of insects is extremely low. In addition to its long-lasting storage capability when placed in a rice container, the taste of the rice also improves. ■ Low cost, high yield, easy operation The durability of consumable parts is almost equivalent to that of vertical rice milling machines. Being dry, it can be installed at a low cost. The operation is the same as that of a rice milling machine, requiring no complicated procedures. It can operate simultaneously with a rice milling machine (interlocking type), allowing the polishing process to be completed within the milling time. The breakage during polishing is extremely low, resulting in a high yield. ■ Daily bran cleaning completed in 10 minutes The bran cleaning that took 60 minutes with older models can now be completed in 10 minutes due to the open structure, and the time required for resistance part replacement is reduced to about 1/5 to 1/6 of what it used to be. ■ Significant savings on washing water Compared to the amount of washing water used in regular rice milling, washing water is reduced to 1/5, leading to significant savings on water and sewage costs in commercial rice cooking.

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The Shifta SF-301 is a white rice sorting machine (sieving sorter) that sorts into four categories: bran balls, whole grains, small broken grains, and bran, using sieves with different mesh sizes. It offers high performance sorting while being compact and easy to maintain. The processing capacity is up to 3,000 kg/h. 【Features】 ■ Significant reduction in maintenance time and effort To maintain high sorting accuracy, regular maintenance such as cleaning the sorting screens is essential. However, many existing Shifta machines require considerable time and effort for disassembly and maintenance, even for skilled operators. The Shifta from Yamamoto Manufacturing does not require tools for daily inspections and cleaning inside the machine. Access to the sorting screens can be achieved in just 60 seconds. ■ High-performance sorting of various raw materials into four categories As hygiene management in rice milling factories becomes stricter, there is a demand for equipment that offers high sorting accuracy and good maintainability. The Shifta from Yamamoto Manufacturing stacks three layers of sieves with different mesh sizes to sort into four categories: bran balls, whole grains, small broken grains, and bran. *There are also achievements with materials other than white rice. Please feel free to consult us.

• Other food machinery

The Shifter SFN-602S is a white rice sorting machine (sieve sorting machine) that sorts into four categories: bran balls, whole grains, small broken grains, and bran, using sieves with different mesh sizes. It offers compact design and high maintenance efficiency while performing high-performance sorting. The processing capacity is up to 6,000 kg/h. 【Features】 ■Significantly reduces maintenance time and effort To maintain high sorting accuracy, regular maintenance such as cleaning the sorting screens is essential. However, many existing shifters require considerable time and effort for disassembly and maintenance, even for experienced operators. The Shifter from Yamamoto Manufacturing does not require tools for daily inspections and cleaning inside the machine. Access to the sorting screens can be achieved in just 60 seconds. ■High-performance sorting of various raw materials into four categories As hygiene management in rice milling factories becomes stricter, there is a demand for equipment that offers high sorting accuracy and good maintenance. The Shifter from Yamamoto Manufacturing stacks three layers of sieves with different mesh sizes to sort into four categories: bran balls, whole grains, small broken grains, and bran. *There are also achievements with materials other than white rice. Please feel free to consult us.

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The Mini Melter "RE-E201" boasts a space-saving design while demonstrating a volume reduction capacity of 20 kg per hour. We guarantee safe and comfortable operation. 【Features】 ■ Easy and Simple Operation for Anyone Normal operations can be performed easily by anyone with just the push of a button. ■ Reduces Stress Related to Work The warm-up time before operation is only 5 minutes. There is no waiting for operators at the start of work or after breaks. Additionally, it comes standard with a circulation cooling function, eliminating the need to cool ingots by immersion in water. ■ Consideration for the Working Environment The heat source is small, and the odors generated are difficult to disperse. It is also equipped with a standard activated carbon adsorption deodorization device, ensuring a comfortable working environment. ■ Safety Design to Prevent Accidents Covers are provided for chains and blades, and dangerous areas are designed to be out of reach of hands and feet. A safety switch is employed, ensuring that the equipment cannot be activated when the cover is open. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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