[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 Hino Smart Cabinet provided by Nichinichi Shimizu Machinery Co., Ltd. is a material management solution that allows for the management of factory tools and consumables like a vending machine. This system automates inventory management and ordering processes, preventing the risk of production stoppages due to stockouts and significantly reducing the burden of inventory tasks. The cabinet comes in various types, such as drawer-type and spiral-type, allowing for the proper storage of drills, measuring instruments, protective gear, and more according to their intended use. Furthermore, the history management function through user authentication accurately tracks "who took out what and when," contributing to loss prevention and cost reduction. Operating 24/7 with no maintenance required, it is introduced as an efficient tool to promote the digital transformation (DX) of factories.

We have published a technical column titled "How to Choose Camera-less Monitoring" (A4, 4 pages, with illustrations). When considering monitoring devices, the discussion often revolves around "whether to use a camera or not," but what truly matters is the perspective of what you want to notice in that location. This document organizes the differences between three methods: camera, millimeter-wave radar, and mat/load-based systems, and summarizes how to choose based on suitability for different locations. [Contents] - There are three main types of monitoring methods (Camera / Millimeter-wave radar / Mat/load-based) - Quick reference table of differences between methods (What can be detected / Installation and environment / Usability / Privacy) - Choosing based on scenarios (Falls at night / Toilet and changing room / Confirming presence in living spaces, etc.) - Three common decision points that can cause confusion on-site, and three frequent mistakes - Five items to check during selection This document organizes the general trends for each method. Since the actual feasibility and specifications vary by product, if you let us know the location and what you want to notice, we can assist you with choosing the right option.

Nikken Coating Industry will exhibit at the "Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2026" held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 11 (Wednesday) to November 13 (Friday), 2026! At our booth in the "Tokyo Business Frontier" area, we will introduce various functional coatings that address challenges such as "sticking," "slipping," and "wear" in manufacturing environments. On the day of the event, we plan to showcase the following coating technologies and product samples: ■ PEEK Coating "PEEKCOAT" A functional coating with excellent durability, wear resistance, and sliding properties. Grades compliant with PFAS regulations are also available for consultation. ■ High-Temperature Durable Release Coating "Thermo Pro Release" Prevents adhesion and scorching during thermal crimping and thermal welding. ■ Ultra-Thin Film Coating "NonStick STC" Suitable for parts that require dimensional accuracy, such as cutting tools and precision molds. We also welcome technical consultations regarding improvements in release properties, wear resistance, and sliding properties through coatings, as well as prototype and contract processing. Please stop by our booth! 【Event Dates】November 11 (Wednesday) to November 13 (Friday), 2026 【Venue】Tokyo Big Sight 【Booth】B-01 in the Tokyo Business Frontier area

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.

The hyper CLT flooring has an appeal that is difficult to convey with just the numbers in the catalog. It is a lightweight wooden flooring made using CLT, with a 5×10 panel weighing about 230 kg. Because it is relatively lightweight, it is easy to install, remove, and relocate on-site, and its ease of handling becomes more apparent when actually used. Additionally, the heat reflection and radiant heat during summer, as well as the metallic sounds from vehicle traffic, are points where you can easily notice the differences compared to traditional steel plates. By trying it out in a few specific locations such as temporary roads, delivery routes, and heavy machinery work yards, the unique characteristics of wooden flooring become evident. Furthermore, the hyper CLT flooring is registered as a technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS as "TH-250021-A." It can also be an option when considering new technologies for civil engineering sites. Wooden flooring, NETIS, civil engineering, CLT. The hyper CLT flooring is a lightweight wooden flooring that has value that can only be understood through use.