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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

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

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Introducing the "Tank Cleaning and Filtration Cleaner" for customers using NC lathes and MC lathes, designed to reduce work burden and achieve efficient cutting fluid management.

Are you facing any of these cleaning issues? - Cleaning tasks are cumbersome and labor-intensive, causing back pain. - Prolonged cleaning leads to unpleasant odors. - You have to stop the machines during cleaning, resulting in decreased productivity. - Accumulation of chips leads to unstable processing accuracy and defective products. When chips and sludge accumulate, it can shorten the lifespan of machine tools and increase manufacturing costs. That's where our "Filtration Cleaner" comes in as a solution! The key to the solution is the introduction of a "Filtration Machine"! We have prepared the following two types according to your needs. 1. Large Capacity Open Drum Type (APDQO-F Series) This model is compatible with 200L or 100L open drums. - Reuse of cutting fluid: Efficiently reuse filtered chips. - Improved cleaning efficiency: Significantly reduce work time. - Versatile: Capable of filtering liquids other than cutting machines. - Thorough management: Completely drain liquids to keep the tank clean. 2. Compact Circulation Type (J-F Series) This model is suitable for work in tight spaces. - Maintain production efficiency: Work without stopping the machines. - Space-saving design: Easy to install even in narrow areas. - Continuous maintenance: Regular filtration keeps cutting fluid clean at all times.

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Reduce downtime by cleaning the cutting fluid tank! Easy collection and disposal. Continuous operation is OK. J-F series, APDQO series.

We manufacture and sell the "Air-Powered Tank Cleaning and Filtration Cleaner" to reduce the burden of daily cleaning of cutting fluid tanks. This product is recommended for those who face issues such as "machines stop during cleaning, leading to inefficiency," "difficulties in collecting and disposing of cutting fluid," "time and costs associated with tank cleaning," and "frequent breakdowns of electric vacuum cleaners." 【Product Lineup】 Circulation work without stopping the machine! Separates cutting fluid and chips! ■ Air-Powered Circulation Filtration Cleaner "J-F Series" - Separates cutting fluid and chips without stopping the machine - No risk of electric leakage during continuous operation - Easy disposal of chips - Filtration capacity of 60L/min < J-FS > Chip-specific SUS filter type Standard mesh < J-FF > Polishing-specific non-woven fabric filter type For aluminum, stainless steel, BC (CAC), resin, etc. Solving cleaning tasks in as little as about 5 minutes! ■ Air-Powered Tank Cleaning Filtration Cleaner "APDQO Series" - High-speed cleaner - Can be washed thoroughly - Continuous operation is possible < APDQO-FS > Chip-specific SUS filter type < APDQO-FF > Polishing-specific non-woven fabric filter type

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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

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A new filter ideal for chip recovery has arrived! A must-see for customers using NC lathes and machining centers!

Cleaning time for our conventional stainless steel filters When dirt is severe, it takes about 30 minutes or more, now reduced to just a few minutes! *The time is an approximate guideline and may vary depending on the cleaning method, environment, and usage conditions. ◎ Filter cleaning has become easier ◎ It now includes a dehydration function ◎ Compatible with both stainless steel and non-woven fabric types *Not included with the main unit and sold separately. 【Compatible Products for Filters】 ■ Air-operated circulation filtration cleaner 'J-F Series' 　＜J-FS＞ Dedicated for chips, SUS filter type 　＜J-FF＞ Dedicated for polishing, non-woven fabric filter type ■ Air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner 'APDQO Series' 　＜APDQO-FS＞ Dedicated for chips, SUS filter type 　＜APDQO-FF＞ Dedicated for polishing, non-woven fabric filter type

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We have newly added a **"Frequently Asked Questions Q&A"** section to the Hyper CLT sheet website. It clearly summarizes many questions frequently asked by those considering the introduction of the product, such as "What types of civil engineering sites can it be used on?", "Can it be used on rainy days?", "Is it compatible with large machinery?", and "What is NETIS?". The Hyper CLT sheet is a lightweight wooden sheet utilizing wood CLT, suitable for a wide range of applications including temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery work yards. It is also registered as a **Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism NETIS registered technology "TH-250021-A"**. Since it is a new material, we will not leave any uncertainties unaddressed. We aim to create a website that makes it easy to resolve questions before introduction, including information on wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT, and we will continue to enhance the Q&A section.

We have added a new **"Glossary"** to the Hyper CLT sheet website. In the civil engineering and construction industries, there are many specialized terms such as "CLT," "NETIS," "temporary roads," and "wooden lightweight sheets." Therefore, we have introduced related terms in an easy-to-understand manner so that those who are encountering Hyper CLT sheets for the first time can understand the products and technologies. Hyper CLT sheets are wooden lightweight sheets for civil engineering that utilize wood CLT and are registered under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS technology as **"TH-250021-A."** We hope that by not only conveying the features of the product but also sharing the underlying technologies and terminology, users will feel a closer connection to Hyper CLT sheets. We will continue to enhance our website and provide clear information related to wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT.

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.

We have published the latest issue (No. 94) of the ISO-related information magazine "Intertek News." Intertek News delivers information and various topics related to ISO audits, certifications, and verifications. This issue features a special section titled "Interpreting Standard Revisions," which introduces key points of management system standard requirements that new personnel should understand as preparation for standard revisions. Additionally, we have included customer case studies, articles contributed by auditors, and information on certifications and standards, as well as the latest topics, so please take a look.