[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

The pinhole inspection for packaging engineering is fully automated, eliminating packaging defects based on certain quality standards. The judgment results and operational status can be managed via a monitor screen. - Quantitative management of quality standards for the pinhole inspection process - Ensuring the quality of the product's shelf life - Establishing evaluation criteria for the manufacturing process, achieving quantitative quality assurance - Slim and space-saving design that can be connected to existing production lines - Quick changeover for product variety switching can be handled in a short time by exchanging chambers - Fully domestically produced, allowing for rapid maintenance and troubleshooting - Example target works: pillow packaging, packaged rice (packaged cooked rice), etc. *Please consult us regarding the use of this product for pharmaceuticals.

Fukuda Co., Ltd. has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is committed to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing properties. We will propose the appropriate testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

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We will be exhibiting at the Green Cross Exhibition 2026. This year, it will be held at the Sapporo City Sports Exchange Facility, Tsudome (Sapporo City, Hokkaido). You can actually try out various cutters, including safety cutters. If you have any concerns about preventing cutting accidents, our cutter professionals will provide suggestions. We look forward to your visit.