[Technical Column Update] How to Eliminate Rat Holes in Flour and Matcha? Testing the Effectiveness of Aeration Hoppers.

An accessory that eliminates powder blockages such as in rat hole bridges and promotes smooth discharge. It is used by attaching it to the hopper outlet.

【Smooth discharge by moving powder like a liquid, reducing labor and raw material loss】 It is used by connecting air. Air flows into the hopper, promoting the discharge by fluidizing the powder. 【Structure with excellent cleaning properties to prevent cross-contamination】 The inner hopper has fine holes that allow air to be drawn in. The interior of the holes has a structure close to straight, making it easier to clean even when powder gets inside compared to multiple layers of meshes with different roughness. This reduces the risk of contamination in cases of producing multiple types on the same line or in the pharmaceutical industry, where high hygiene levels are required. 【Would you like to experience powder fluidization?】 You can experience powder fluidization using the aeration hopper at "INTERPHEX OSAKA," one of the largest pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing technology exhibitions in Kansai! Please visit our booth. Event dates: February 25-27, 2025 Venue: Intex Osaka Booth location: Hall 5, 6-31 For visitor registration and other exhibited products, click here: https://www.monovate.co.jp/blog/blog/bipj-o2025/

• Other powder equipment

A stainless steel hopper that can be customized with up to 7 parts.

◆We solve these problems with stainless steel hoppers! "Poor usability," "Size doesn't fit," "Contents don't flow out smoothly." ◆Here’s what sets our stainless steel hoppers apart "You can specify the height." You can specify the height of the hopper body and the leg height in 10mm increments. This allows you to choose according to the installation location and work content, leading to increased work efficiency. "You can choose the discharge outlet." You can select fittings (such as unions, sockets, nipples, flanges) that match the connection destination. This prevents issues where the "type of fitting differs" or the "size of fitting differs" from the connection destination. "You can choose the hopper angle." You can choose the hopper angle from 45° (eccentric), 60°, or 90°. The hopper angle can affect the flowability of the contents, and selecting the hopper angle according to the contents can lead to improved workability, time savings, and stable quality. For more details, please refer to the PDF.

• Stainless steel utensils and containers

A feeding hopper with a surface treatment that allows powder to flow smoothly, ideal for feeding filling machines and large containers.

Powder Adhesion Prevention Input Hopper [THT-G] - The inner surface of the hopper has been treated with Gemini processing to prevent powder adhesion. - Since the surface is directly processed, there is no concern about the surface peeling off, unlike coatings. - It has good slip properties, making it less likely to experience bridging, allowing for smooth discharge. - The discharge port has a helix design, making installation, removal, and cleaning easy.

• Food Processing Equipment

[To the owners of parking lots and parking lot construction companies] "I’m worried about not colliding with pedestrians when exiting the parking lot..." Among vehicle entrances to parking lots, stores, residences, and factories, those particularly facing sidewalks or roadways are expected to pose risks of dangerous incidents such as collisions with pedestrians or between vehicles. To alleviate such concerns, Hotron proposes a [Vehicle Exit Warning Sensor] that detects vehicle departures using various sensors and alerts the surroundings with LED lights and buzzers. The device consists of a simple configuration of "Sensor" + "Controller" + "Switching Power Supply (24V)" + "LED Rotating Light." *Please note that a separate control panel is required to include the controller and switching power supply (24V) when using the exit warning system. *We kindly ask that customers arrange for the switching power supply (24V), LED rotating light, control panel, circuit breakers, etc. Since it can be retrofitted, it can also be used for existing parking lot entrances. We hope this will contribute to safer vehicle passage for everyone. ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

The "HM-S6" is an embedded park sensor that detects vehicles through changes in magnetic flux and can respond to various situations from passing to stationary. It can be used for the opening and closing of the input doors at waste treatment plants, as well as for gates where vehicles pass and in outdoor parking applications. It can also be installed on rebar and steel plates. 【Features】 - Resistant to the effects of natural environments such as rain, snow, temperature changes, and geomagnetism. - Protection rating IP68 reduces the risk of water ingress. - Ten times the load capacity compared to conventional embedded park sensors (according to our comparison). - Can distinguish between vehicles even when they pass continuously, one by one. - Can be installed on rebar and steel plates. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair 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.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If you require a detailed technical explanation, please contact us.

To customers considering the introduction of vehicle detection sensors for parking lot construction, design, and management: Are you facing any issues with the challenges you currently have or selecting the right sensors for parking lot management? Hotron offers free materials that explain how to utilize vehicle detection sensors and the benefits of their introduction! ▽ Here is the lineup of materials ◉ Basic Guide to Vehicle Detection Sensors This guide focuses on the challenges and solutions in parking lot operations, introducing the overview of vehicle detection sensors. ◉ Key Points for Introducing Vehicle Detection Sensors This material discusses the benefits of introduction based on installation locations and specific challenges. ◉ Case Studies of Vehicle Detection Sensor Implementation This document introduces the challenges before implementation and the results after introduction. For more details, please download from our website and check it out. https://www.hotron.co.jp/download/