Metal Crack Repair: MS Method for Repairing Cracks and Fractures in Machinery Equipment

We will repair the cracks that have occurred in the metal without applying any heat. This is a crack repair that does not involve heat. It is a crack repair that does not cause any thermal distortion.

The "MS Method (Mechanical Stitch)" is a groundbreaking repair technique (Mechanical Stitching Method) that addresses metal cracks using mechanical methods. Since it does not apply any heat, there is no "thermal distortion." It prevents residual stress from occurring in other areas and also prevents secondary damage such as new cracks. Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. In general welding repair methods, the base material around the crack changes due to heat, leading to residual stress and distortion, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." **Features of the MS Method** - No hardening or residual stress due to heat - Elimination of secondary damage - Maintenance of stable quality → Integrated system repairs using jigs, etc. → Accumulation of know-how, experience, and achievements - Completion of construction in a short period → Does not significantly reduce the operating rate of equipment - Advantages in safety and environmental aspects → Since no fire is used, there is no impact on the operating rate of other equipment or the environment For more details, please contact us.

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Are you having trouble with the delivery date for your cast metal prototypes? "Casting Prototype Service!" for cast iron, aluminum castings, and stainless steel castings (lost wax casting)!

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model production is not required, the time needed to produce prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly creating sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be modeled at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

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Our company has added new products "MRS-019" and "MRS-020BK" to the "MRS Coating" series, which exhibits excellent release properties for adhesives, resins, and adhesive tapes, intended for use in food contact applications. We propose these as a new option for environments where compliance with regulations and high release performance are both required for equipment and components that come into contact with food. The MRS Coating series offers a range of surface treatments that not only provide excellent non-stick properties but also feature solvent resistance and high hardness, which are not found in traditional silicone treatments. In food manufacturing processes that handle materials prone to sticking, such as rice, dough, and seasonings, it contributes to reducing adhesion issues, lowering cleaning burdens, and improving work efficiency. You can utilize this coating on metal components that come into contact with food, such as conveyor parts, hoppers, chutes, guides, plates, and components of filling and molding equipment.

Our company will be exhibiting at the largest agricultural and livestock exhibition in Japan, the "4th Kyushu Agricultural WEEK Livestock Materials EXPO," which will be held at Gran Messe Kumamoto from May 27 (Wednesday) to May 29 (Friday), 2026. This material is a new type that enables zero-energy cooling by converting heat into infrared radiation and emitting it into space, without using any external power. By implementing it on building roofs and outdoor electrical equipment, it helps suppress internal temperature rises, contributes to maintaining and improving food productivity, ensures stable operation of equipment, and reduces air conditioning energy consumption. It is being recognized as a new carbon-neutral technology. Due to its energy-saving performance, this material has received the 2025 Energy Conservation Award. We invite you to visit our booth when you come to the venue. Exhibition Overview: Dates: May 27 (Wednesday) to May 29 (Friday), 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Venue: Gran Messe Kumamoto Our Booth Number: 5-66 (High-Temperature Countermeasures and Weather Risk Response Fair Zone) Moving forward, our company will continue to contribute to maintaining and improving food productivity through reducing internal temperature and air conditioning energy consumption, supporting Japan's agricultural and livestock industries as a behind-the-scenes player, and working on the evolution of product performance, durability, and application methods.

We are pleased to announce that our waterproof sheet "Innovation Proof RR," integrated with our radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL," has been introduced in two elementary schools in Setagaya, Tokyo. In recent years, the severe heat during summer has worsened the environment in schools. A report by UNICEF points out that high temperatures may affect school attendance rates and children's concentration. Additionally, in Japan, there have been many cases of heatstroke occurring during physical education and sports activities under school management, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has reported that school sports activities are closely related to children's heat exposure risks. Furthermore, the heatstroke prevention guidelines for school sports specify criteria for exercise implementation based on the WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature), indicating that specialized management is necessary for activities in hot environments. As the need for heat countermeasures in schools has become more urgent than ever, we aim to contribute to creating a more comfortable educational environment for teachers and students by introducing our radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL," which cools spaces with zero energy, thereby reducing heat gain from roofs and lowering indoor temperatures in gymnasiums and school buildings.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs 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 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 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 Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without the application of 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.