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Reusing cutting fluid for machine tools and tank cleaning.

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FB (Bag Filter) ◎ No electricity used ◎ Automatically stops when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe with no electric leakage due to air drive ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series can not only clean tanks of machine tools but also filter and separate 'liquids' and 'solids'. Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can be used in the following ways: ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in wastewater at food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Reusing cutting fluid for machine tools and tank cleaning.

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FS100 (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FF100 (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FB100 (Bag Filter) ◎ No electricity used ◎ Automatically stops when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Air-driven, ensuring safety without electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is not only suitable for cleaning tanks of machine tools but also capable of filtering and separating 'liquids' and 'solids'. Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can be used in the following ways: ● Cleaning machine tool tanks (removing chips and sludge and reusing cutting fluid) ● Separating and sorting food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separating water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separating and sorting waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Reusing cutting fluid for machine tools and tank cleaning.

"APDQO Series" APDQO-FS100 (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FF100 (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FB100 (Bag Filter) ◎ No electricity used ◎ Automatically stops when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard "Benefits" ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Air-driven, ensuring safety without electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes "Features" ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard "Applications" The air-operated tank cleaning and filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is not only suitable for cleaning tanks of machine tools but can also filter and separate 'liquids' and 'solids.' Therefore, it can be used for purposes beyond just filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, including: ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Reusing cutting fluids for machine tools and tank cleaning.

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FS100 (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FF100 (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FB100 (Bag Filter) ◎ No electricity required ◎ Automatic stop when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is capable of cleaning tanks in machine tools as well as filtering and separating 'liquids' and 'solids'. Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can be used for the following purposes: ● Cleaning machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separating and sorting food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separating water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separating and sorting waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Reusing cutting fluids for machine tools and tank cleaning.

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FB (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Automatically stops when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Enables reuse of cutting fluid ● Improves tool life ● Safe with no electric leakage due to air drive ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is capable of cleaning tanks of machine tools and filtering and separating both "liquids" and "solids." Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can also be used for the following purposes: ● Cleaning machine tool tanks (removing chips and sludge and reusing cutting fluid) ● Separating and sorting food waste in wastewater at food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separating water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separating and sorting waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Reuse of cutting fluids for machine tools and tank cleaning.

"APDQO Series" APDQO-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FB (Bag Filter) ◎ No electricity required ◎ Automatic stop when full ◎ Standard safety valve equipped "Benefits" ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no risk of electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes "Features" ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Standard safety valve and float equipped "Applications" The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is capable of cleaning tanks of machine tools and filtering and separating both 'liquids' and 'solids.' Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can be used for the following purposes: ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in wastewater at food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Cutting fluids for machine tools can be reused! Tank cleaning time is significantly reduced!

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FF100 (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FS100 (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FB100 (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Automatically stops when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Enables reuse of cutting fluid ● Improves tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is capable of cleaning tanks of machine tools as well as filtering and separating 'liquids' and 'solids'. Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can be used for the following purposes: ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in wastewater at food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

Cleaning the coolant tank that used to take a whole day is now done in just 10 minutes! Improving cleaning efficiency and reducing unpleasant odors contribute to environmental enhancement!

The automotive manufacturer Company I had three people cleaning the coolant tanks of machine tools, which took almost a whole day and had become the norm (standard operation). Therefore, we introduced 'APDQO-F'. It can be operated by one person, and the work time was remarkably improved to about 10 minutes. Additionally, for machine tools that were difficult to manage, we had been outsourcing the work, which incurred costs. However, after the introduction, we were able to perform the work in-house, resulting in cost savings. 【Solution】 ■ APDQO-FF Non-woven fabric filter type for drum cans - Replaceable non-woven fabric, disposable type ■ APDQO-FS SUS filter type for drum cans - The filter is made of stainless steel, allowing for repeated use *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other pumps

It is possible to circulate and filter cutting fluid without stopping the machine tools.

**J-F Series** J-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) J-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) J-FB#1/#2 (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Can be cleaned without stopping the machine ◎ Mesh can be changed as an option **Benefits** ● Cleaning can be performed without stopping the machine ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air-driven operation with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes ● Compact design allows work in tight spaces **Features** ● Diaphragm circulation type ● Continuous operation possible ● Filters available to match cutting fluids *Please be sure to use an air filter lubricator.* **Applications** ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge, reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

It is possible to circulate and filter cutting fluid without stopping the machine tools.

**J-F Series** J-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) J-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) J-FB#1/#2 (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Can be cleaned without stopping the machine ◎ Mesh can be changed as an option **Advantages** ● Cleaning can be performed without stopping the machine ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe with no electric leakage due to air drive ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes ● Compact design allows for work in tight spaces **Features** ● Diaphragm circulation type ● Continuous operation possible ● Filters available to match cutting fluids *Please be sure to use an air filter lubricator.* **Applications** ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge, reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge in mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

It is possible to circulate and filter cutting fluid without stopping the machine tools.

**J-F Series** J-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) J-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) J-FB#1/#2 (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Can be cleaned without stopping the machine ◎ Mesh can be changed as an option **Benefits** ● Cleaning can be performed without stopping the machine ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air-driven operation without electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes ● Compact design allows work in narrow spaces **Features** ● Diaphragm circulation type ● Continuous operation possible ● Filters available to match cutting fluid *Please be sure to use an air filter lubricator.* **Applications** ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge, reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

It is possible to circulate and filter cutting fluid without stopping the machine tools.

**J-F Series** J-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) J-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) J-FB (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Can be cleaned without stopping the machine ◎ Mesh can be changed as an option **Benefits** ● Cleaning can be performed without stopping the machine ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes ● Compact design allows work in narrow spaces **Features** ● Diaphragm circulation type ● Continuous operation possible ● Filters available to match cutting fluids *Please be sure to use an air filter lubricator.* **Applications** ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge, and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

• Filtration Equipment

For daily maintenance! Since filtration cleaning can be done without stopping the machine tools, it allows for effective use of cleaning time.

The agricultural machinery manufacturer Y Company struggled with unstable processing accuracy and tried various filters without success. They had also purchased an expensive filtration cleaner in the past, but it remained unused. Then, they introduced the "J-FS." By operating it 24 hours a day, they were able to recover sludge that had previously been uncollectible, and the accuracy stabilized. "We received feedback saying, 'The introduction cost was low, and now it’s an indispensable product.'" 【Solution】 ■ J-FS: Recirculating tank cleaning filtration cleaner - Can be operated while the machine tools are running - Reduces cleaning time - Suitable only for cutting processes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other pumps

Oil and wet/dry vacuum cleaner for collecting oil and metal shavings! Convenient for site cleaning due to its wet/dry capability.

◎ Simple structure, no risk of failure ◎ Equipped with new features for greater convenience and easy operation ◎ Convenient options 《Benefits》 ● Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available drum ● Continuous operation possible ● Usable as both a wet and dry vacuum pump ● Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ● Air-driven, safe for use in explosion-prone areas, no risk of ignition 《Features》 ● Designed for collection only (general oil, oils, metal shavings, etc.) ● Compatible with JIS standard 20L open drums (recommended outer diameter of 300mm±1, plate thickness of 0.4mm or more) ● Usable with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ● Comes with air coupler 30PM 《Applications》 Cleaning around equipment and vehicles in automotive maintenance shops Cleaning in pulp mills, paper mills, and printing factories Collection of cutting scraps in rubber manufacturing factories Recovery of cutting fluids and shavings in metal processing Cleaning in shipyards and bilge areas of ships Cleaning of warehouses and aisles Recovery of sludge and wastewater from septic tanks and pits Collection of welding spatter Recovery of grease traps and floating oil

• Other pumps

Oil and wet/dry vacuum cleaner for collecting oil and metal shavings! Convenient for site cleaning due to its wet/dry capability.

◎Simple structure, no worries about breakdowns ◎Equipped with new features for greater convenience and easy operation ◎Convenient options 《Benefits》 ●Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available pail ●Continuous operation possible ●Can be used as both a wet and dry vacuum pump ●Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ●Air-driven, safe for use in explosion-proof areas, no risk of ignition 《Features》 ●For collection only (general oil, oils, metal shavings, etc.) ●Compatible with JIS standard 20L open pails (for top outer diameter 300mm±1, recommended plate thickness of 0.4mm or more) ●Automatic stop when liquid is full ●Can be used with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ●Includes air coupler 30PM 《Applications》 Cleaning around equipment and vehicles in automotive maintenance shops Cleaning in pulp mills, paper mills, and printing factories Collection of cutting scraps in rubber manufacturing factories Recovery of cutting fluids in metal processing Cleaning in shipyards and bilge areas Cleaning in warehouses and aisles Recovery of sludge and wastewater from septic tanks and pits Collection of welding spatter Recovery of grease traps and floating oil

• Other pumps

Oil use / wet and dry use! Vacuum cleaner with silencer! A pail vacuum cleaner that can collect oil and metal shavings! Convenient for site cleaning due to its wet and dry capabilities.

◎ Simple structure, no worries about breakdowns ◎ Equipped with new features for greater convenience and easy operation ◎ Convenient options 《Benefits》 ● Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available pail ● Continuous operation possible ● Usable as both a wet and dry vacuum pump ● Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ● Air-driven, safe for use in explosion-proof areas, no risk of ignition 《Features》 ● Dedicated for collection (general oil, oil, metal shavings, etc.) ● Compatible with JIS standard 20L open pails (recommended outer diameter of 300mm±1, plate thickness of 0.4mm or more) ● Automatic stop when liquid is full ● Usable with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ● Comes with air coupler 30PM 《Applications》 Cleaning around equipment and vehicles in automotive repair shops Cleaning in pulp mills, paper mills, and printing factories Collection of cutting scraps in rubber manufacturing plants Recovery of cutting fluids in metal processing Cleaning in shipyards and bilge areas Cleaning of warehouses and aisles Recovery of sludge and wastewater from septic tanks and pits Collection of welding spatter Recovery of grease traps and floating oil

• Other pumps

Non-contact detection of liquid in the container! A liquid level gauge that displays the remaining amount on an LCD panel. With the wireless type and using a parent unit, you can manage the remaining amount in real-time with a dedicated PC application!

"JIS Standard 200L Drum, Resin Drum, IBC Container (Tank) Compatible Laser Liquid Level Gauge Standard/Wireless/Parent Unit/Repeater (GDE-CL/GDE-CLW/GDE-W/GDE-R)" GDE-CL / Standard Type, No Wireless, Battery Operated GDE-CLW / Wireless Type, AC100V GDE-W / Wireless Type Dedicated Parent Unit, AC100V GDE-R / Wireless Type Dedicated Repeater, AC100V (Oil, Kerosene, Diesel) *Solvents and chemicals are not compatible due to laser sensing considerations "Features" ● Measurement in various containers such as drums (display in %, L, mm) Can also be used for other containers if the maximum liquid height is set (display in % and mm / L display not available) * % indicates the remaining liquid ratio from the total, L (liters) indicates the remaining liquid volume, mm indicates the remaining height from the bottom layer relative to the total liquid * Small plug (G3/4) can be attached to the drum ● Select units from "%, L, mm" and display on the LCD panel (JIS Standard 200L Drum) ● Set the height at which a sound will be emitted during "%" measurement ● Sends liquid volume data to the USB-connected parent unit every 30 seconds ● Can manage up to 15 units in real-time within a dedicated PC application ※Please note that this is available for sale in Japan only.

• Liquid level control/level switch

You can easily tell if the liquid in the drum is full or empty with just one touch!

"Sensor-type Liquid Level Gauge for 200L Drums" GDB-CF / For Full GDB-CL / For Empty (For low-viscosity oil, kerosene, diesel, wastewater, and waste liquids) *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that can damage materials. "Benefits" ● You can check whether the liquid inside the drum is full or empty without tilting the drum or peering inside, using each product. ● You can confirm when the drum is full or empty during liquid transfer. ● The sensor can be adjusted according to the desired liquid level line using a position adjustment adapter. ● Lightweight and affordable. ● Enables management of liquids inside the drum. ● Usable liquids include low-viscosity oil, kerosene, diesel, water, wastewater, and waste liquids. *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that can damage materials. "Features" ● Dedicated to JIS standard 200L drums. *Can be attached to the small plug of the drum (G3/4). ● Confirmation work can be done within 3 minutes from startup (automatic stop after 3 minutes). ● The full and empty indicators light up in red and alert with a 15-second buzzer. ● Uses four AA batteries (approximately 1,000 uses). ● This product is for indoor use only. *Do not use outdoors.

• Other pumps

A liquid level gauge that can be connected to an air pump to check whether the liquid in a JIS standard 200L drum is full or empty.

"Sensor-type Liquid Level Gauge for 200L Drum" GDA-HH / For Full (Oil, Kerosene, Diesel, Solvent) *Not suitable for corrosive substances like chemicals GDA-HL / For Empty (Oil, Kerosene, Diesel, Solvent) *Not suitable for corrosive substances like chemicals "Benefits" ● You can check whether the liquid inside the drum is full or empty without tilting or peering into the drum. ● You can confirm when the drum is full or empty during liquid transfer. ● The sensor can be adjusted according to the desired liquid level line using a position adjustment adapter. ● Lightweight and affordable. ● Enables management of liquids inside the drum. ● Suitable liquids include low-viscosity oil, kerosene, diesel, and solvents. *Not suitable for corrosive substances like chemicals. "Features" ● Specifically designed for JIS standard 200L drums. *Can be attached to the small plug (G3/4) of the drum. ● Since it is air-driven, the liquid level gauge can be used in areas where open flames are prohibited. ● Can be used in combination with air-driven handheld pumps (ACH, AMVH, AMH1 series). ● After the pump stops, only GDA-HL can discharge additionally. The pump operates while pulling the dispensing ring. ● This product is for indoor use only. *Do not use outdoors.

• Liquid level control/level switch

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

Parking space management refers to the real-time display of parking availability and the management of efficient use of parking spaces. By utilizing Hotron's sensors, drivers can quickly discover available parking spaces, enabling efficient parking lot operations. For large parking lots, we recommend the "Floor Management Method" and "Block Management Method," which focus on cost reduction. Sensors are installed at regular intervals to count and manage the number of passing vehicles. This method offers the advantages of easy installation and low costs. 【Target Products】 - Vehicle Count Sensor CCS2 - Ultrasonic Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 For smaller facilities, we recommend the "Parking Space Management Method," where sensors are installed in each parking space to display availability with high accuracy. By providing reliable occupancy information, this method helps reduce unnecessary entry of new vehicles and ensures safe parking lot operations. 【Target Products】 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-LC6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-LC7/LC7-FLS - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-S6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-S8

To everyone who wants to develop new chocolate products without worrying about the soaring cocoa prices. Cluster products that enhance texture, aroma, and appearance while reducing the amount of chocolate used, adding value to the products. We offer three types of cluster manufacturing equipment that can be selected according to your application and goals. We can propose the most suitable equipment based on your objectives. 1) K&S / GFT | One-bite snack & cereal bar molding machine 2) Trkino / Nuts-i | High-end depositor that can deposit ingredients like nuts together 3) Wolf / PORTIOMAT – CLUSTER FORMING | Cluster former equipped with innovative technology

Los Angeles (California, USA) / Paris (France), May 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the mid-market, announced today that its affiliate has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire ESE World (hereinafter "ESE") from Amcor, one of the world's leading packaging companies. With the support of Pacific Avenue, ESE will focus on responding to customer needs while implementing multiple growth initiatives related to operational improvements, regional expansion, and strategic add-on acquisitions. Pacific Avenue plans to work closely with ESE's existing management team to drive these initiatives and accelerate the company's next phase of growth.

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)