Conducting aluminum melting tests using a hydrogen gas burner! (March 2024)

A test furnace based on actual equipment that uses a hydrogen burner for melting and an electric heater for holding. It is possible to conduct thorough tests for decarbonization in aluminum casting sites together with our customers!

It is possible to conduct aluminum melting tests using hydrogen combustion with ingot input. Please use it to verify the quality of the molten metal and its impact on the products. The melting gas burner employs a hydrogen burner and electric heaters for retention! It is a hybrid furnace that enables carbon neutrality. By exchanging burner components, you can switch between fuel gases (hydrogen/LNG (natural gas)/LPG), allowing for adaptability based on gas supply trends. Additionally, the furnace structure has a high oxide suppression effect, which you can verify in actual operation. We are committed to solving problems in aluminum casting sites and promoting low carbonization. Please feel free to reach out to us. ~Equipment Overview~ Test Furnace: Aluminum Handheld Melting Retention Furnace (Oxide Suppression Structure) Model: SMH-150H2 Melting Capacity: 150kg/h Retention Capacity: Retention Chamber 800kg/ch *Actual effective capacity during continuous melting, specific gravity 2.4 Melting Temperature: 660–680℃ Control Accuracy: ±5℃ ~Heat Source Configuration~ Melting Burner: Hydrogen Combustion Burner 116kW x 1 unit Retention Heater: Immersion Type Electric Heater 9kW x 2 units Fuel Used: Hydrogen (city gas 13A and propane gas are also possible) Power Supply: 200V/60Hz for power, 100V for operation

• Electric furnace

Contributes to improving work efficiency in aluminum casting sites for automotive parts and others. Reduces the occurrence of oxides and significantly decreases the tedious cleaning of the holding chamber. (About once every six months to a year!)

Oxide Suppression Furnace: SMH Series (Aluminum Holding Melting Furnace / Aluminum Central Melting Furnace) 【Features】 ◇ Maintains a low atmosphere temperature in the holding chamber (below 800°C) and keeps the residual oxygen concentration below 1%, utilizing the protective effect of the aluminum oxide film to slow down the progression of oxidation with a new furnace structure. ◇ Equipped with a newly developed flat frame burner to prevent agitation of the molten surface without directly applying flame to the molten metal in the holding chamber, and incorporates a heat exchanger utilizing exhaust gas for energy savings (a hybrid version using electric heaters is also available). ◇ To significantly enhance forced convection heat transfer from the matching of the furnace structure, it is equipped with a newly developed melting burner that considers flame length, flame diameter, and flame speed. 【Expected Effects】 (Compared to our conventional furnaces) By using the oxide suppression furnace... ○ Reduction in the frequency of cleaning the holding chamber (proven to be unnecessary for up to 1 year) ○ Elimination of flux treatment (may be performed in the melting chamber depending on the amount of dross) ○ Improvement in molten metal quality (reduction of hydrogen gas and inclusions in the molten metal) ○ Increased yield due to reduction in material loss ○ Improved fuel efficiency through energy savings from waste heat recovery in the holding chamber ○ Improved working environment due to reduced furnace surface temperature

• Industrial Furnace
• Non-ferrous metals
• aluminum

Introducing the forefront of development! Hydrogen combustion without carbon dioxide emissions! SHOEI is advancing the hydrogen compatibility of its proven in-house burners.

【New Development! Hydrogen Gas Burner Lineup】 ◇ High-Temperature Furnace Hydrogen Gas Burner (EIS-H2) Achieves a wide combustion range and stable combustion Suitable for heat treatment furnaces, melting furnaces, heating furnaces, deodorization devices, etc. ◇ Package Burner (BJ-H2) ◇ Fan-Equipped Package Burner (SP-H2) Provides stable flames even under high furnace pressure conditions, with good operability and maintainability; suitable for low-temperature fields such as drying furnaces, as well as various industrial furnaces like heat treatment furnaces and deodorization devices. ◇ Hydrogen Combustion Recuperative Burner (STBW-H2) Equipped with a waste heat recovery device (heat exchanger), capable of reducing fuel usage by approximately 30% in addition to decarbonization. Developed in collaboration with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Co., Ltd.! Suitable for aluminum melting holding furnaces, preheating, heat treatment furnaces, etc. ◇ Hydrogen Combustion Single-End Radiant Tube Burner (TRFH-H2) Indirect heating method utilizing radiant heat With an integrated heat exchanger, the burner efficiency is 75%, achieving high efficiency. ◇ Hydrogen Combustion Duct Burner (SDC-H2) Converts duct burners mounted on hot air generation devices to hydrogen combustion Suitable for various drying furnaces such as painting drying and food drying.

• Drying Equipment
• Heating device
• Industrial Furnace

Experience the forefront of decarbonization technology, including hydrogen combustion gas burners. Test information is updated daily!

The "Thermal Technology Research Institute," established in May 2023, has conducted numerous tests since its opening. ~ Test Equipment Overview ~ ◇ Painting Drying Furnace (Testing Equipment) Tests can be conducted using equipment that is comparable to actual production sites, utilizing a heat source that combines gas, electricity, and hydrogen. It can accommodate various types of workpieces. 【From February 2026, the hot air zone will support hydrogen combustion! You can check the impact on painting quality.】 ◇ Aluminum Melting Holding Furnace Verification tests for "melt quality" and "melting efficiency" through hydrogen combustion melting are possible. This is an actual machine-based aluminum melting furnace. Melting capacity: 150 kg/h Melting: Hydrogen combustion gas burner Holding: Electric heater ◇ Direct Combustion Deodorization Device (On-site Testing Available) A portable testing device that can conduct tests using actual odors in customer factories. - Treatable components: VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and various other odors. - Treatment capacity/temperature: Max. 1.0 m³N/min / 760℃ ⚪︎ Hydrogen Combustion Gas Burner We have a rich lineup of hydrogen burners. The combustion observation of hydrogen gas burners has received great acclaim. Experience the forefront of efforts toward achieving a decarbonized society.

• Drying Equipment
• Heating device
• Industrial Furnace

In public construction civil engineering sites, there are many instances where sheets are used as common temporary facilities, such as construction roads, access roads, heavy machinery work yards, material storage areas, and worker pathways. Traditionally, steel plates were common, but due to their weight, transportation and installation can be cumbersome. Hyper CLT sheets are civil engineering materials made from wooden CLT for civil engineering use. The 5×10 sheet weighs about 230 kg, and the 5×20 sheet weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to transport, install, and remove, even with small machinery. They can be widely utilized for temporary roads, heavy machinery scaffolding, pathways within the site, and protection of material storage in public works. Since they are made of wood, they also contribute to environmental aspects such as reducing summer heat reflection, lowering noise, and fixing CO2. They can simultaneously address construction efficiency, safety measures, and environmental considerations, making them effective for innovative proposals in public works. Furthermore, they improve transportation efficiency and reduce labor in site operations as an alternative to steel plates. Hyper CLT sheets are registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS "TH-250021-A." They are recommended for companies considering civil engineering, civil engineering use, and civil engineering CLT. Feel free to request materials or consult about implementation. They are temporary materials that also help improve site evaluations in public works. Please consider them.

We have released a new video on our company’s YouTube channel. The theme of this video is "The World of Amino Acid-Based Shampoos." Amino acid-based shampoos have become popular in recent years, but the lather, feel, and finish can vary greatly depending on the cleansing ingredients used. In this video, we clearly explain the changes in user experience based on the differences in cleansing ingredients by comparing two types of amino acid-based shampoos. We hope you can use this as a hint for developing original shampoos and differentiation.

New York and Tokyo, June 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - This year's successful listing of PayPay Corporation (hereinafter "PayPay") on NASDAQ has provided a significant boost. The question now facing Japan's leading innovation companies is no longer "Is a U.S. listing feasible?" but rather "How can we attract global capital and build companies that align with global growth strategies?" The 2nd Japan Go IPO Summit will be held on September 16, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo to address this question. This summit is hosted by MarcumAsia and organized by AUM Advisors. To register for this invitation-only event, please apply here: Japan GO IPO Summit Attendee Information https://events.marcumasia.com/view.php?id=32

Our company representative, Shibata, will be speaking as a lecturer at the "Mikata Project" AI Utilization Seminar for the automotive industry, hosted by the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. ■ Title: AI Implementation Course Leading to Results - Learning Success Patterns and Practical Processes from Real Examples in Manufacturing Sites "We implemented AI, but it is not being used on-site and is left unattended" and "The implementation has become the goal without yielding results" - we have seen many such stumbling blocks in manufacturing sites. In the seminar, based on real examples, we will discuss common patterns for successful implementation that lead to results, pitfalls to avoid, and practical processes to ensure AI is continuously used. We will also propose specific measures for sites struggling with technology transfer and dependency on individuals. ■ Event Overview Date: July 3, 2026 (Friday) 13:30 - 16:00 Venue: TKP Meitetsu Nagoya Station Conference Center + Online Participation Fee: Free / Application Deadline: June 30 (Tuesday) Organizer: Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (Automotive Industry "Mikata Project") Co-presenter: Satoru Hayami, Waseda University For details and registration, please visit the official page of the Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. If you are struggling with AI implementation in manufacturing sites, please feel free to consult us, regardless of region or industry.

July 16 (Thursday) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Venue: Convex Okayama Small Exhibition Hall