Volume 4 of the 'Understanding the Basics' booklet series! A booklet that explains the basics of slide rails is now available.

What is a slide rail? Basic knowledge explained with illustrations.

What is a slide rail? It is a linear motion component for straight motion mechanisms. It is also called a telescopic rail. There are high-performance rails equipped with self & soft-closing mechanisms that suppress impact when closed, and structures that are less prone to creep phenomena. This publication includes almost all the fundamentals of slide rails, ranging from ultra-small and ultra-thin models in the smallest class of the industry to ultra-high load capacity, ultra-heavy, and ultra-large models in the largest class! 【Table of Contents for the Book on the Basics of Slide Rails】 ● Structure of Slide Rails ● Basics of Slide Rails ● Various Lineups ● Guide Rails are Also Available! ● Selectable Mechanisms ● Solutions to These Challenges! ● Case Studies / Application Examples ● Precautions When Installing Slide Rails ● Considerations for Load Capacity (22 pages in total)

• Other machine elements
• Beverage Production Equipment
• Food Packaging Machinery

Illustrated Basic Knowledge of Gas Springs

What is a gas spring? It is a mechanical component suitable for assisting in the operation of lifting or pushing down heavy objects. Sugatsune Industrial will joyfully introduce the mechanism and benefits of "gas springs" with illustrations. [Table of Contents for the Basic Understanding of Gas Springs] ● What is a gas spring? ● The mechanism of gas springs ● The advantages of gas springs ● Changes in the force of extension and contraction ● Types of gas springs

• Other Auto Parts

Basics of Torque Hinges Explained with Illustrations

What is a torque hinge? A hinge that holds doors and lids at any desired angle securely. We will introduce the mechanism, usage, and examples of "torque hinges" in an enjoyable way with illustrations. [Table of Contents for the Basic Guide to Torque Hinges] ● What is a torque hinge? ● Three benefits of using it ● Why does it stop securely? ● Case studies ● Types of torque hinges ● Advanced applications (door moment, selection of torque hinges)

• Other machine elements
• Beverage Production Equipment
• Food Packaging Machinery

An easy-to-understand booklet on "hinges" with illustrations.

What is a hinge? It is a component that allows doors and lids to open and close. From the mechanism and installation of "hinges" to interesting trivia, we will explain the knowledge of "hinges," which you may think you know but actually don't, in a fun way using illustrations. 【Table of Contents】 ● What is a hinge? ● How hinges are made ● The mechanism of hinges ● Installing hinges ● Types of hinges ● Hinge selection tools *The booklet can be downloaded from the link below.

• Other machine elements
• Beverage Production Equipment
• Food Packaging Machinery

SPACECOOL Inc. has received the Excellence Award in the "JA Accelerator Program 8th Term," an open innovation program hosted by the "AgVenture Lab," an innovation lab by eight JA Group organizations nationwide, which supports startup companies with innovative ideas and technologies in the agriculture, forestry, and livestock sectors. In this program, startups that passed the preliminary screening from a record number of over 270 applications presented at the final selection meeting held on May 21, 2026. During this event, our company proposed a new solution utilizing the radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL" to maintain and improve productivity in the agriculture and livestock industry and to reduce the risk of heatstroke for agricultural workers, earning the Excellence Award. Due to the worsening heat waves associated with recent climate change, the importance of heat countermeasures in the agriculture and livestock industry has increased. Taking this recognition as an opportunity, our company aims to further contribute to various challenges related to heat in the agriculture and livestock sector through the radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL." Additionally, to accelerate our expansion into the agriculture, forestry, and livestock sectors, we will participate in the upcoming "Livestock Week" this month to recruit demonstration sites.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs often change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which constantly carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can cause changes in the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

On our company's website introducing vehicle detection sensors, you can easily find products that meet your needs from three categories: "Purpose of Use," "Location of Use," and "Product List." [Introduction to Vehicle Detection Sensors] The sensors detect the passage of vehicles and notify you with a rotating light or switch the display of parking availability. They contribute to safe driving within parking lots and smooth management operations. They are used in various areas, from coin parking to large-scale parking lots. We will continue to improve our webpage to provide information about Hotron's "Vehicle Detection Sensors."