みつわポンプ製作所 List of Products and Services

There are various IoT services available, but when people actually hear the explanations, they often encounter difficult terms like "server" or "installing dedicated software," leading many to think, "It sounds complicated, so I'll pass." In fact, we at Mitsuwa Pump felt the same way. We tried several IoT devices with the idea of "providing pumps together with IoT devices to add value," but most of them stumbled at the initial setup stage, were cumbersome to manage, or produced data that was hard to understand. Therefore, Mitsuwa Pump aimed to create "IoT that anyone can use." We developed an extremely simple IoT service that can be easily implemented even by those who are not well-versed in IT. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

"RANDX," an IoT solution that anyone can use and connect in just one minute. Why can it connect so easily in just one minute? The reason lies in RANDX's communication. In the first place, why is network setup necessary for IoT? It's because most devices need to connect to the network within the company to send data to servers or the cloud. This means going through the company's IT department to apply for network access, setting up WiFi, and dealing with various hassles. But with RANDX, there's no need for such complications. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

In the factory, various machines are working to protect the equipment. For example, to ensure that production does not stop due to the weather, there are air conditioners that can handle both heat and cold, as well as drainage systems to remove rainwater, among others. However, when record-breaking heat waves or concentrated heavy rains occur occasionally, it can be difficult to cope, and this may impact the factory's production. Therefore, this time, we will introduce emergency pumps that are useful when suddenly faced with heavy rain. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

The wave of digitalization is sweeping through the manufacturing industry, and the introduction of IoT is gaining attention. However, when people look into the materials, many may feel anxious, thinking, "It seems like a server is needed and it might be costly," or "The setup and usage seem difficult." This time, we will introduce an IoT system that anyone can easily start using. *For more detailed information, you can view it through the related links. Please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us for more information.

Sometimes, I hear voices saying, "It's dangerous to store internal data in external clouds." Is this true? The major factors contributing to the notion of "danger" are twofold: disaster risk and security risk. This time, I will explain the disaster risk. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

It is often heard that "it is dangerous to store internal data in external clouds." This time, I will explain one of the major factors that is said to be "dangerous," which is security risk. Is the cloud really that high in security risk? *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related link. For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

Shopping online, watching videos, creating documents for work... It's hard to imagine life without cloud services anymore. But what if suddenly, due to a disaster, cloud services become unavailable? In such cases, important indicators to minimize the impact on business are "RTO" and "RPO." This time, we will introduce RTO and RPO as one of the key points in choosing cloud services for business. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us for more information.*

There are many foods, such as chocolate, dairy products, and eggs, that are prone to quality deterioration due to temperature changes. Recently, many shipping companies offer refrigerated and frozen delivery, which is reassuring, but occasionally we hear about issues like "the items arrived melted" or "they were spoiled." While it is difficult to completely prevent such situations, there are IoT services that can monitor the product temperature during transportation. That said, managing the packages delivered to users is challenging, but there is potential for IoT to be used in the transfer of raw materials between food manufacturers, such as when transporting to the final manufacturer. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For more details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

In the field of industrial waste disposal, various types of waste liquids are handled daily. At one site, in addition to strong corrosive liquids such as hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, and ammonia, there are also metal components present, and quite harsh liquids are transported. The process involves transferring these liquids from tank trucks to receiving tanks, and then from receiving tanks to neutralization tanks, but there are various challenges hidden in the process of handling such harsh liquids. *For detailed information, please refer to the related links. For more information, please view the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

In factories, pumps are used to transfer various liquids. Especially in the field of aluminum smelting, it is necessary to handle unique liquids, making the selection of pumps an important issue. In this article, we will introduce common pump troubles encountered in aluminum smelting and their solutions. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

In recent years, the term "IoT" has become commonly heard in the manufacturing industry. While it seems somewhat beneficial, many people might not quite grasp what specific actions to take or what effects it could have. In fact, Mitsuwa Pump was one of those "IoT beginners." We were eager to implement IoT at Mitsuwa Pump, gathering information and even trying to introduce devices. However, we encountered a significant barrier along the way. *For more details, you can view the related links. For further information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

Many people are likely facing minor troubles such as 'the factory gate occasionally stops and it's a hassle' and 'machines in areas without Wi-Fi often break down.' This time, we will introduce an easy-to-install alarm service that solves such concerns. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

Pumps used in factories are essential equipment that supports daily production activities. In particular, slurry pumps that handle slurry liquids tend to require more frequent maintenance compared to pumps that draw clean water. However, that maintenance might be able to be done more easily and in a shorter time. This time, we will introduce the "BPO (Back Pull-Out)" method, which holds the potential to reduce the time and cost associated with pump maintenance. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

In recent years, the "speed" of various things around us has been accelerating. Among them, there is actually a speed that has been shortened by 960 times. This time, we will share about this shortened speed, its reasons, and its impacts. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

I want to understand the operational status of the equipment without stopping the production line at the factory. However, implementing a large-scale system takes too much time and cost... Are you facing such concerns? Factory equipment is an important asset that supports daily production activities. However, its operational status is often surprisingly unclear. If you cannot grasp the operational status, you might miss signs of equipment failure or neglect inefficient operations. Therefore, this time, we will introduce a simple way to visualize the equipment in the factory. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Pumps play a crucial role in the production line of a factory. What would happen if this machine, which operates continuously without rest for 24 hours, suddenly stopped? Not only would there be delays in production, but recovery would also require time and cost. However, in most cases, pump abnormalities do not occur "suddenly"; rather, signs appear gradually. If we can capture those small changes, we can prevent troubles before they happen and enable early detection. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related link. Feel free to contact us for more details.

"My smartphone's storage is always almost full... I want to subscribe to cloud storage, but the monthly fees are too high..." For those of you feeling this way, there is a service I can recommend. It is a one-time purchase cloud storage. This service is not very well known in Japan, but in fact, it is used by over 20 million users worldwide. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related link. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

Recently popular IoT. While it brings many benefits such as increased efficiency and productivity, there can be quite a few hurdles when it comes to implementation. There are several challenges when introducing IoT. One of them is the ancillary equipment. In some cases, a dedicated server is needed to store and handle IoT data. Of course, purchasing a server incurs costs, so it can turn out to be "more expensive than initially thought." *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Smartphones are an essential tool in our lives. However, in places where signals are hard to reach, such as deep in the mountains, over the ocean, or during disasters, they may become unusable. In such situations, "satellite communication" is reliable. Until now, the ability to use satellite communication on smartphones was limited to an advanced iPhone feature for "emergencies" only. This feature allows users to send messages to emergency services or share their location when they are lost. However, the new service announced by au, "au Starlink Direct," is a bit different from previous satellite communications. A satellite communication service that can be used "anytime" has finally begun. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Are you struggling with liquid leaks from pumps handling slurry? Some may think that "liquid leaks are just a given," but the truth is, we are no longer in that era. This time, we will introduce a revolutionary pump that not only eliminates liquid leaks but also achieves significant cost reductions. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

In a chemical plant, the "filtration process" is essential for the treatment and reuse of wastewater generated during manufacturing. In particular, to remove fine impurities contained in the wastewater, "filter aids" such as diatomaceous earth and perlite are often used, and a slurry mixed with these materials is transported by pumps. However, this filter aid slurry may appear to be just water at first glance, but it actually contains highly abrasive fine particles. This creates a quite harsh environment for the pump. In this article, we will discuss the challenges of transporting liquids containing such filter aids and the solutions to these issues. *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

Various liquids are used in factories, and pumps are essential for efficiently and safely transporting them. There are many types of pumps, but one that is commonly heard of is the submersible pump. Due to its convenience and ease of use, it is used in many places. Similarly, there is a type of pump called a self-priming pump that can be used in the same way. What are the differences between these two types of pumps? *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

Across the country, there is an increasing number of facilities using membrane treatment instead of sedimentation tanks. This is because membrane treatment offers the advantages of being space-efficient and providing stable water quality. That said, it is not perfect in every aspect. In this article, we will introduce the benefits of membrane treatment, its challenges, and potential solutions. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

A commonly mentioned name in wastewater treatment facilities is "slaked lime slurry." It is a slurry-like liquid made by dissolving powdered calcium hydroxide in water, often used in neutralization processes. However, this slaked lime can be quite tricky to handle. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more details.*

Pumps used daily in factories. Pumps that transport various liquids such as slurry, wastewater, and chemicals are essential to the site. But what if that pump is running "dry"? If it has been operating for hours without anyone noticing, it could lead to early pump failure and unexpected costs. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

When transferring wastewater containing hydrofluoric acid (approximately 3%, up to 5%) at semiconductor factories, immersion-type resin pumps in a vertical configuration are often chosen for their corrosion resistance. Since they are immersion-type, they can be directly submerged in the liquid tank, resulting in shorter piping and more stable operation, which is why they have been used for many years. However, feedback from actual operational sites includes concerns about "high maintenance costs" and "unpredictable downtime." *For more details, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

Japan has many factories where various liquids are exchanged. Of course, the aluminum manufacturing site is no exception. In aluminum production, various liquids are used in processes such as melting, processing, and surface treatment. This time, we will focus on a somewhat special liquid used in the aluminum manufacturing process. It is a liquid that consists of a mixture of magnesium chloride and aluminum slurry. This liquid has a high temperature, is alkaline in pH, and contains a slurry with abrasive properties. In other words, it is a tough liquid to pump with standard pumps. Therefore, we will introduce common challenges when transporting this liquid mixture of magnesium chloride and aluminum slurry, as well as suitable pumps that can solve these challenges. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the related link. For more information, feel free to contact us.

"I am troubled because the company has asked me to come up with energy-saving proposals." If that's you, why not consider energy-saving proposals for compressors? Compressors use a lot of electricity due to their mechanism of converting electricity into air pressure. Since they are converting electrical energy into air pressure energy, their efficiency tends to be poor. However, this also means that if you can achieve energy savings with compressors, the impact can be significant. If you are looking for "energy-saving ideas," how about conducting an energy-saving assessment related to compressors? *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

Recently, the term "IoT (Internet of Things)" has been heard more frequently. In places like factories, there is an active movement to use IoT to collect and analyze various data in order to improve operations and increase efficiency. While IoT allows for visualization, some may think, "Even if we visualize it, won't it just end up costing money without changing anything?" Therefore, this time, we will explain the beneficial effects of visualization and ways to lower the hurdles for its implementation. To say it upfront, simply visualizing data can significantly contribute to cost reduction. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

Recently, many factories have been accelerating their efforts towards DX (Digital Transformation). "I want to increase productivity." "I want to reduce troubles." "I want to compensate for the labor shortage." The introduction of IoT is gaining attention as a solution to these challenges. However, it is also true that many companies stumble at the initial stage when they actually try to start. This time, I will talk about the "two walls" that make IoT implementation in factories difficult, and some hints on how to overcome them. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related link. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

We usually use our smartphones casually, but in reality, smartphones communicate with base stations located all over the country. Just like the utility poles standing in the streets, base stations emit signals from various locations, allowing us to make calls and access the internet on our smartphones. However, there is a weakness to this. In remote areas such as deep mountains or over the sea, there may not be a base station nearby. Furthermore, even if there is a base station, mountains or buildings can obstruct the signals, preventing them from reaching us. Occasionally, in such cases, we may find ourselves unable to use our smartphones, which can be quite inconvenient. Recently, there has been growing attention on "satellite communication," which sends signals from above in the sky. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

Semiconductors are used in electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and home appliances, which are essential in modern life. In factories that produce such semiconductors, various chemicals are used in the manufacturing process, but among them, hydrofluoric acid is particularly difficult to handle. Hydrofluoric acid is an indispensable chemical for semiconductor manufacturing, but due to its extremely strong acidity, special care is required for the disposal of waste liquid after use. Moreover, did you know that the choice of pumps for transporting this waste liquid significantly impacts the operational costs of the factory? *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

Spending hours creating documents, struggling to reply to emails, and being troubled by a lack of ideas for projects. We are constantly pursued by various "time thieves" in our daily lives. Whether at home, planning trips, or preparing documents for school and community activities, there is never enough time to get everything done. A powerful ally that can solve these problems and help you reclaim your time is "AI (artificial intelligence)." *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

AI has grown remarkably without us realizing it, and recently, new news is coming out almost every day. Publicly, it gained significant attention with ChatGPT 3.5 in November 2022, but at that time, there were still rough edges, and many people felt, "Is this really what AI is like?" However, when you interact with recent AI, you might be surprised to think, "Wait, it couldn't do anything just a little while ago, and now it can do this much?" Therefore, this time, I would like to introduce a report predicting the near future called "AI 2027," as well as a book that predicts even further ahead titled "AI 2041." *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

The water used in factories contains various components, so it cannot be discharged into nature as it is. That is why many factories have wastewater treatment facilities that clean the water to meet specified standards before discharging it. This time, we will discuss "calcium hydroxide," which is often used in wastewater treatment processes. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

"Electronic components" are essential for many products around us, such as our smartphones, computers, and cars. Have you ever imagined how these are made? This time, we will introduce the treatment of troublesome wastewater generated from the manufacturing factory of a particularly important electronic component, the "multilayer ceramic capacitor," and the key points for selecting the pumps used in that process. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

Many factories have "wastewater treatment facilities" that clean the water used. This time, we will introduce the causes and solutions to the "pump troubles," which many people surprisingly struggle with in the wastewater treatment process. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

In recent years, the spread of electric vehicles and the expansion of renewable energy have led to a rapid increase in the demand for storage batteries. However, in the manufacturing process of storage batteries, special liquids such as lead slurry are handled, making the establishment of an appropriate treatment system an important issue. This time, we will introduce the challenges faced on-site regarding the treatment of process wastewater in storage battery factories and their solutions. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

Dry running refers to a state in which a pump continues to operate without any fluid (water) present. If this dry running continues, the pump becomes more susceptible to damage. In other words, if the awareness of dry running is delayed, the damage to the pump can escalate rapidly. This can lead to increased costs and disruptions in production plans, so having a method to know "what is happening right now" even during times when there are no personnel on site can be beneficial. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*