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

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily understandable at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

On September 15, 2026, we issued a press release regarding the wooden lightweight sheet "Hyper CLT Sheet." The Hyper CLT Sheet is a civil engineering sheet that utilizes CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) stacked in an orthogonal direction. It can be used in various locations such as temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery work yards, and material storage areas. The 5×10 version weighs approximately 230 kg, making it relatively lightweight and easy to install, remove, and relocate. Additionally, it offers environmental benefits such as reducing glare and metallic sounds typical of wood, as well as CO2 fixation. Furthermore, it can be proposed for the use of new technologies in public works as a **registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism "TH-250021-A."** Through this press release, we aim to expand the new wooden lightweight sheet that combines wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT to more construction sites.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing 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 molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

The "HA-T Series" is an energy-saving automatic door sensor that opens only for those who wish to enter, whether on a busy street or in a narrow passageway. The automatic door opens simply by bringing your hand close, addressing hygiene concerns even in facilities used by a large number of people. You can choose between "Non-vision Mount Type/HA-T401" and "Non-vision Built-in Type/HA-T520" depending on the application and installation location. 【Recommended for such places!】 ☑ Entrance facing a busy corridor ☑ Presence of counters or signs near the door ☑ Buildings facing narrow passages ☑ Buildings that prioritize aesthetics ☑ Hospitals and facilities that consider hygiene ☑ Large facilities with many doors 【Features】 ● Adaptable to various door types with four detection spot settings ● Reduces unnecessary opening and closing, contributing to energy-saving by minimizing wasteful power consumption ● Equipped with a light touch function, allowing the door to open and close just by waving your hand, ensuring hygiene ● Can also be used as a wide detection range non-vision infrared sensor ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods 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 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 carried out 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.