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Compared to general cut noodles, our extruded noodles have a strong chewiness, making them ideal for differentiating from other stores. About the noodle-making nozzles: Noodles with a square cross-section absorb soup evenly, making them perfect for infusing the flavor of the soup into the noodles. Rectangular cross-section noodles are suited for light ramen, while wide rectangular cross-section noodles are ideal for rich ramen. Although Hakata ramen uses extremely thin or thin noodles, we can customize the nozzle design to meet your specifications for medium-thick to thick noodles in millimeter increments according to the type of soup. You can also enjoy the unique sweetness of whole egg powder and the balance of wheat flavor by adding raw eggs to the standard kansui noodles, or by incorporating tapioca starch, you can create original noodles with a rich texture that combines a chewy and bouncy feel! This machine is compatible with making all types of noodles, including ramen, udon, pasta, and soba.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Food Cutting Equipment
• Other food machinery

We provide high-pressure burst and cycle testing services for hydrogen-related components and high-pressure hydrogen containers (on-board containers / storage tanks for hydrogen stations) in accordance with UN ECE Regulation R134. Our in-house testing equipment can achieve pressures of up to 300 MPa and is capable of repeatedly testing peak-to-peak pressure until bursting or exceeding 22,000 cycles.

• Contract Inspection
• Strength Testing Equipment
• Impact Test

HydrotechnikUK provides hydrogen pressure sensors used in the world's first hydrogen-powered crew transport vessel (Hydrocat) and the world's first tugboat (Hydrotug), both equipped with combustion engines that burn hydrogen in combination with conventional fuels manufactured by CMB.TECH. The same hybrid fuel technology is also used in the company's hydrogen trucks.

• Pressure
• Thermometer
• Other energy equipment

The Watchlog PRO hydraulic system monitoring unit, equipped with pressure, temperature, flow rate, and oil cleanliness management, can be installed in hydraulic systems to continuously send flow rate, pressure, temperature, and optionally oil cleanliness data to a dedicated cloud via 4G (SIM card) or Wi-Fi, or to your company's web server. The sensor measurements can be displayed and saved on your smartphone using an online cloud platform accessible from most web browsers. Alert options can be configured to notify on-site personnel with buzzers, stack lights, or a combination of both, and it is also possible to send email/SMS messages via the cloud. The Watchlog PRO hydraulic system monitoring unit is powered by AC100V and is installed inline with hydraulic equipment, providing a one-stop solution for remote hydraulic monitoring needs.

• Flow Meter
• Pressure
• Particle Counter

The new Blizard Dryer DBE (long-life model) was initially developed for the wind power industry, but it is now widely used in general industry. This model features a two-separation chamber structure that houses two types of absorbent silica gel with different moisture retention and absorption sensitivity. The base unit is integrated with four check valves at the bottom to protect the absorbent material, ensuring that air is bypassed and released externally in case of pressure buildup. The wide-area pleated filter increases the filter's dirt retention capacity, achieving a longer lifespan. The red silica gel changes to orange when it absorbs moisture, indicating that it has reached its maximum absorption capacity and is time for replacement. The DBE series consists of a base unit with four check valves and a replacement moisture-absorbing cartridge (with a 2-micron air filter), allowing you to choose from the three models below according to your installation capacity.

• filter
• Hydraulic Equipment
• Piping Materials

By achieving complete continuous automatic processing, including automatic laser engraving of cells that is not dependent on the operator's skill level, the occurrence rate of fine pores in the black pearl ceramic coating has dramatically decreased to around 0.5%. Additionally, the polished finish of the cell's inner surface, akin to black pearls, has resulted in a significant improvement in ink transfer rates and has greatly facilitated maintenance cleaning, leading to substantial benefits.

• roller
• Printing Machinery
• Paper Converting Machinery

The Black Pearl Ceramic Coating is a patented technology that overturns the conventional thinking of ceramic anilox. The core technology of this coating process has been uniquely designed and improved by CAE, resulting in an automated robotic system that integrates ceramic thermal spraying and the BPCC process. This has enabled the high reproducibility of cell patterns created by laser engraving, independent of the skill level of the ceramic thermal spraying operator. To ensure reliable adhesion, it is necessary to manufacture the axis runout (T.I.R.) and outer diameter (O.D.) of both the gluing roll and the doctor roll within tolerances. This ensures the most stable and narrowest gap tolerances possible, reducing the amount of starch adhesive used while achieving the required adhesion strength. Manufactured with the most stringent T.I.R. and O.D., the high-performance glue set consists of doctor rolls and gluing rolls made with a unique black Black Pearl mirror-finished ceramic coating, enabling high yield, increased production speed, reduced starch adhesive consumption, ease of cleaning, high reproducibility, and extended roll lifespan.

• Paper Converting Machinery
• roller
• Printing Machinery

The new MECO OFS-2 seal is the most suitable shaft seal newly developed for low-speed mixers and blenders in the food industry, where frequent cleaning is required (for instant noodle flour, spices, seasonings, soup powders, etc.). The OFS-2 seal overturns the conventional wisdom of mechanical seals by completing a groundbreaking technology that allows a soft material FDA-approved food-grade rotor (yellow part in the left photo) to slide on the surface of a SUS316L stator (MECO engraved part in the left photo). Existing shaft seals such as gland packing and lip seals are removed, and the stator is directly bolted to the machine body using the screw holes. The rotor of the rotating seal part, which has a low friction coefficient, rotates in close contact while being fully held by a spring against the precisely wrapped stator surface. An O-ring is fitted inside the rotor, which rotates in sync with the shaft, preventing leaks from the inside.

• shaft
• Other machine elements
• Food Processing Equipment

HB, which features a mechanical seal structure made of a soft material that forms a complete contact surface, offers models that accommodate both inch and metric sizes. There are options for three types of housing materials and three types of elastomers, covering most processes. Six types of inch sizes and thirteen types of metric sizes are always in stock. It is also possible to supply shaft sizes other than standard ones with a slight extension of the delivery time.

• shaft
• Conveyor
• Food Processing Equipment

The "ME-110INV" is a compact extruder suitable for laboratory and trial use in the food, cosmetics, and pet food industries. In the 50Hz area of Eastern Japan, it operates at 16 revolutions per minute, while in the 60Hz area of Western Japan, it operates at 20 revolutions per minute. However, the rotation speed can be adjusted by the user from 12rpm (40Hz) to 23rpm (70Hz) according to the hardness of the material and the working speed. The nozzle die can be easily replaced according to the application, and the extruding screw section can be completely disassembled for cleaning. 【Features】 - Compact size, ideal for small-scale production in research and development (laboratory, food, cosmetics applications) - The nozzle die can be easily replaced according to the application (two standard sizes included) - The extruding screw section can be completely disassembled for cleaning - The rotation speed can be adjusted by the user from 12rpm (40Hz) to 23rpm (70Hz) *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

• Extrusion Machine

In recent times, with the aging of on-site workers and the advancement of gender neutrality, the heavy traditional steel wrenches have proven to be inefficient for work, and labor accidents are not uncommon. There has been a demand for lightweight and labor-saving large wrenches. By manufacturing them with the latest carbon fiber reinforced plastic, we have achieved a reduction in weight to 30% of the traditional wrenches while maintaining strength. The ultra-lightweight large double-ended wrench is used in factory maintenance, machinery maintenance, tower maintenance, bridge maintenance, railway maintenance, shipbuilding maintenance, construction machinery repair, wind turbine maintenance, and more.

• Spanners and wrenches

The S120-PM is an oil particle counter that employs AI-driven digital image analysis technology for measuring particle sizes and identifying contamination types within various oil systems. It is capable of individually recognizing bubbles, allowing for the exclusion of these from the particle count to display the true contamination count. By recognizing the shapes of contaminants, it simultaneously conducts particle analysis necessary for machine diagnostics to identify root causes. Graphs indicating oil cleanliness and all other information are displayed on an interactive 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen. 【Features】 ■ Online oil particle measurement ■ High-resolution AI digital image analysis ■ 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen ■ Capable of individually recognizing bubbles, excluding them from the particle count to display the true contamination count ■ Displays graphs indicating oil cleanliness and all other information ■ IP65 rating *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Particle Counter

The "FS9V4" is a particle counter using AI digital image analysis technology, designed as a cost-effective model by omitting the image export function. It provides deeper verification results regarding the size and type of particles in hydraulic systems. Through bubble removal and shape recognition, it enables root cause particle analysis. Thanks to AI digital image analysis technology, measurements can be taken without being affected by silicone-based oil additives. Additionally, we offer the "FS9V4-HV," which can measure particles up to a viscosity of 2400 cSt. 【Features】 ■ Provides deeper verification results regarding the size and type of particles in hydraulic systems ■ Enables root cause particle analysis through bubble removal and shape recognition ■ Capable of measuring without being affected by silicone-based oil additives ■ Bubble measurement can also be conducted separately, making it suitable for measuring lubricants and gear oils at low temperatures *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Particle Counter

A highly convenient state-of-the-art oil particle counter has emerged, capable of obtaining images of the oil as well as cleanliness levels from remote offices, allowing for real-time continuous monitoring. Using Ethernet and Modbus TCP/IP, it is possible to incorporate measurement values, ISO codes, and contamination images into the PLC. By using an Ethernet unit with wind power generation as a local setup, up to 128 units (master + local) can be integrated into the PLC, enabling centralized management of all oil cleanliness from the master office. It is assumed that an existing network is already in place for the wind power generation system, allowing for easy connection and installation to that network, facilitating the remote acquisition of measurement data.

• Particle Counter
• Analytical Equipment and Devices
• Gearbox

Based on the principles of turbines that have been proven in the past, fluid acts on the inclined surfaces of precision turbine blades, causing them to rotate. The movement at the tips of each blade is detected by sensors built into the main body of the measuring instrument, converted into pulse signals, and then the frequency is converted into flow rate. With a rated pressure of 3.5 MPa (maximum 34.5 MPa optional) and a rated temperature of 110°C (optional 232°C), it can accommodate many industries. We offer 12 sizes (0.7 L/min to 18,000 L/min) with screw-type (straight G thread [male thread] and tapered R thread [female thread] up to 40 MPa) or JIS 10K-RF flange connections, allowing us to meet various customer requirements. You can choose from three methods: 1] millivolt sine wave, 2] rectangular wave (square wave), or 3] 4-20 mA analog signal.

• Flow Meter
• Water Hydraulic Equipment
• Hydraulic Equipment

The Lacoste separator is designed to remove sand from process water/low viscosity oil. It can achieve up to 98% separation and removal of particles larger than 200 mesh (74 microns) and can capture particles up to a maximum diameter of 6 mm, achieving even better results with heavier solids (such as metal fragments and lead).

• centrifuge

This is a moisture test kit for oil using a hydrogen compound reaction method, designed for daily oil quality management without the precision required by expensive Karl Fischer moisture meters. It is easy to measure and maintain, and can be used by anyone without training. We offer two models: a simple digital moisture measurement kit with a manual calculation formula and an automatic measurement DIGI moisture test kit.

• Viscometer
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments
• Analytical Equipment and Devices

Mini-Mess Connection Pressure Gauge Test Kit Each kit includes all the necessary items, such as an analog pressure gauge suitable for the application of the test point and conversion adapters prepared to fit most hydraulic equipment and systems. In addition, these kits come with Mini-Mess test points designed for pressure gauge connections, guaranteed against leaks. You can choose from the following standard Mini-Mess pressure test kits, or contact us separately if you require special specifications.

• Pressure

The contamination of hydraulic oil and lubricating oil with moisture can cause significant operational issues when the concentration is high, and it is the leading cause of failures. Performance and Function To measure the relative humidity of oil, it directly displays the saturation level of moisture in the oil. • 0%: Completely dry oil. • 100%: The oil is fully saturated with water. Any additional water will not dissolve and will become free water, beginning to emulsify. Mineral oils have low water absorption, indicating that 500 ppm is close to the saturation limit, increasing the likelihood of free water. In contrast, ester oils have a relatively high water absorption rate, showing approximately 15% saturation at 500 ppm. Relative humidity must also consider temperature characteristics. Warm oil can dissolve more water than cold oil. Therefore, even relatively dry oil at high temperatures can suddenly produce free water when the oil temperature drops. By detecting the saturation moisture content of oil, regardless of the type or temperature of the oil, we can contribute to the preservation of the system environment.

• Other temperature and humidity measuring instruments
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Industry first! New model: TM-110INV (variable speed model) now on sale. The basic capabilities of the main unit are the same specifications as the standard model TM-110HT, but the rotation speed can be adjusted according to the hardness of the buckwheat flour and your preferred noodle-making speed. Currently, it is set to 16 rotations per minute in the 50Hz area of Eastern Japan and 20 rotations per minute in the 60Hz area of Western Japan, but users can adjust it themselves within the range of 12 to 24 rotations per minute. If you send us your buckwheat flour, we will conduct a water absorption rate test free of charge. The only preparation needed to make soba noodles with the commercial soba noodle machine, TOWARI machine, is mixing the appropriate amount of water according to your buckwheat flour = water mixing! To allow you to choose the noodle size according to your dish, we offer a total of 8 sizes, including 6 square hole sizes and 2 round hole sizes, making it easy to prototype new menu items by swapping them out.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Food Cutting Equipment
• Other food machinery

Along with the pressure values, the sensor temperature will also be displayed as a reference value. The software recognizes all connected sensors and automatically scales according to the maximum value sensor connected. The measurement results are displayed in both graph and numerical formats. This software is designed to make it easy to display data, record tests, zoom in, and identify events. It is also possible to export data to PDF, CSV files, or customizable report templates. The Watchlog USB is a pressure sensor that achieves a high transmission speed of up to 500 times per second (0.002s = 2mS). Up to 8 Watchlog USB sensors can be connected simultaneously, supported by Windows PC/tablet software for rapid and cost-effective pressure measurement.

• Pressure

■Wind Power Generation According to statistics on the operational status of wind power generation in Europe, a leader in wind energy, it has been reported that a remarkable 42.8% of all mechanical troubles stem from gearbox failures. The U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) states that gearbox failures are more often due to contamination, such as fine metal particles suspended in lubricating oil, which lead to a chain of wear in bearings and gears, rather than being caused by design or quality issues. They emphasize the importance of managing the cleanliness of lubricating oil to prevent excessive costs associated with maintenance difficulties and energy production losses caused by operational downtime.

• Other filters
• Wind turbine
• Other machine elements

Concept We offer custom proposals for the widely adopted triple-action static mixer (inline mixer) used globally, delivering high-quality products in a short lead time, with materials tailored to various applications (carbon steel, SUS304, SUS316L, PVC, fluoropolymer PTFE) and pipe diameters ranging from 15A to special large diameters of 1200A. For SUS316L, PTFE, and PVC, we have stock available. The PTFE model is made entirely of fluoropolymer materials and can be used in applications requiring cleanliness, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance. Materials and fittings can be freely combined according to the application! ■SUS316L / PVC / PTFE ■JIS 10K RF flange / elbow / union PT thread ■Number of elements: 6 / 12 / 18

• Mixer/agitator

Watchlog Wireless is designed to enable pressure, temperature, and flow measurements in locations where cable wiring is not possible and power cannot be used. Data can be checked in multiple ways. There is free software for Windows tablet/PC that comes with all sensors, as well as separately sold software that has data visualization and data logging features. With the optional cloud service, you can log in from a PC anywhere in the world, set alarms, and receive notifications via email/SMS. 【Examples of Use Cases】 ■ Construction machinery (measurements can be taken while in operation) ■ Large press machines ■ Large factories such as steel mills, power plants, and paper mills Acquired Technical Standard Mark: R205-170296 Related items (Bluetooth pressure sensor/USB pressure sensor) https://www.watchlog-bluetooth.jp *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Thermometer
• Flow Meter
• Pressure

The FS9V3 Digital Imaging Particle Counter has completed an innovative new concept sensor that, through years of AI analysis research, achieves a wide wavelength distribution measurement of particles, recognizes the shapes of contaminants, and eliminates bubbles and droplets from measurement values. *Top model: FS9V3-OLU demo unit available for loan.

• Particle Counter
• Analytical Equipment and Devices

Watchlog Bluetooth is a short-range wireless pressure measuring device compatible with Apple iOS, Android mobile devices, iPads, and Android tablets. The uniquely developed convenient free app allows users to create custom projects and customizable dashboards to display measurement values and log data. It can monitor up to 12 pressure sensors at once, with a maximum of 10 readings per second on one device or multiple devices, and can transmit data up to 90 meters with the latest devices. Applications include oil, water, air, and gas. The power supply consists of two AA batteries (battery life chart available in FAQ). The more advanced Watchlog Windows software enables more sophisticated monitoring and data logging capabilities.

• Pressure
• Embedded applications for mobile phones and PDAs
• Wireless LAN

The SpinClean centrifuge is significantly different from conventional motor-driven centrifuges. It utilizes the pressure from a pump to send liquid, causing the built-in bowl to spin at high speeds, efficiently separating and removing impurities contained in the liquid. It operates without the use of filter media, enabling low running costs for oil purification. Additionally, there are no concerns about breakdowns, allowing for a worry-free introduction! *An SUS model that can handle water-soluble cutting fluids has been added to the lineup! SpinClean features a unique structure where the internal bowl spins at high speeds when liquid is supplied by a trochoid pump or similar device! 【Features】 ■ No expensive regular maintenance costs like traditional centrifuges! ■ The built-in bowl spins at high speeds with a liquid supply pressure of around 0.5 to 0.65 MPa! ■ No consumables for filters, resulting in low running costs! *For more details, please contact us or download the catalog to view.

• Other processing machines
• Oil-water separator

The upgraded PC9001-3-2 is an easy-to-use, low-cost online oil particle counter, and the upgraded model PC9001 can measure based on oil cleanliness standards from NAS, SAE, and GJB in addition to ISO. It displays cleanliness values on an LED screen and can connect to your PLC via Modbus communication, allowing for easy extraction of CSV raw data. Additionally, you can set cleanliness levels as needed and output warning alarms to facility managers.

• Electrical Instruments/Electrometers
• Particle Counter
• Hydraulic Equipment

The EZ Oil Cleanliness Checker from Israel I.H.S. is an analog cleanliness checker developed for managing the oil cleanliness of military vehicles/equipment exposed to harsh operating environments. Its greatest feature is that it allows for easy measurement of oil cleanliness on-site in a short amount of time. For more details, please contact us.

• Analytical Equipment and Devices
• Other environmental analysis equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

The Schröder company's air breather with a moisture-absorbing agent (desiccant) supports cost reduction and production improvement by protecting machinery and raw material powders from moisture and particulate contamination. When pressure changes occur inside the tank, humid air is drawn in, passes through a 2-micron filter and diffusion material, and moisture is absorbed as it passes through silica gel. The dry air is further purified by a second 2-micron contaminant filter, creating a structure that accommodates bidirectional airflow. Only filtered clean air, free of moisture and contaminants, can access the inside of the tank, and the absorbed moisture and filtered contaminants are trapped inside the breather without re-emitting. (Maximum operating temperature is 93°C) For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

• Other clean room equipment and facilities
• Temperature and Humidity Control

The particle counter developed by Spectrex in the United States is a microparticle measuring device that allows for cleanliness measurement of sampled cleaning water while it is in a beaker. It is also ideal for verifying contamination attached to electronics parts after cleaning. The particle size distribution from 1 micron to 100 microns can be easily printed using the included software. Additionally, the measurement time for a single test is short, within 20 seconds, allowing for stress-free repeat measurements to improve accuracy. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments
• Other physicochemical equipment
• Particle Counter

The MINIMESS test point, developed over half a century ago by the German company Hydrotechnik, allows for easy attachment and detachment of instruments, sensors, and measuring devices while maintaining a pressurized state, and is used in factories and plants around the world. Its applications are wide-ranging, compatible with most gases and oils, and it is an excellent fitting that guarantees no leaks at all. By randomly installing MINIMESS test points in the line without permanently setting up pressure gauges, thermometers, or other sensors, it supports ideal maintenance inspections and checks for defective areas on-site simply by attaching and detaching instruments when needed. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.

• Pipe Fittings
• Piping Materials

The "Portable Oil Particle Counter FS9V2" features a robust shock-resistant and waterproof dustproof case (IP66), enabling offline measurement of oil cleanliness in various environments. By using the included Windows-specific software, CSV data can be easily saved to a computer. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Particle Counter

The "ZT-100" is an inline continuous monitoring oil moisture monitor that detects and measures the moisture contained in oil flowing through pipes, even in the presence of saturated water, emulsions, or free water. It operates on loop power and provides a proportional output of 4-20mA. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Hydraulic Equipment
• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

To meet a wide range of needs, we keep a domestic stock of board knife leather blades, including 3 types of steel: high-speed steel / high-speed steel with ceramic coating / zirconia ceramic, and 4 types: 3-hole double-edged / standard single-edged / injector single-edged / slot double-edged, totaling 11 types available at all times for you to choose from as needed. Additionally, we can also procure zirconia ceramic blades in shapes not available in our domestic stock from the manufacturer. *Please refer to the catalog. We also offer custom manufacturing of blades for Erema and Erema Plus plastic recycling machines, as well as special-shaped blades in various types of steel (SUS410, 420, 440A, 440C, and super alloys, among others), and we can accommodate prototype production, so please feel free to consult with us.

• cutter

The status information within hydraulic equipment is extremely important, and maintaining and improving quality and performance requires essential maintenance management of the system, which also allows for the prevention of critical failures and issues that may not be apparent. It is compatible with CAN measurement and is a user-friendly device that requires no pre-configuration due to automatic sensor recognition by the Hydrotechnik ISDS system. Hydrotechnik specializes in the collection, recording, and evaluation of information specifically for hydraulic plant/equipment diagnostic monitoring. By developing the MINIMESS mini test point and connecting peripheral measuring devices such as gauges, sensors, and measuring instruments, effective maintenance management tasks have been realized. By installing pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters, and other sensors in the line via the mini test points, comprehensive support for maintenance inspections and checks for defective areas is provided.

• Data Logger
• Pressure
• Flow Meter