Caution regarding fire incidents caused by products using lithium-ion batteries. Are the standards tests and safety evaluations for electrical products sufficient?

Are you having trouble conducting the necessary standard tests for the sale of new products? We offer testing services for public standards applicable to household and commercial electrical products!

There are many standard tests that are recommended to verify products for sale. For example: - JIS standards (JIS C 60335-1 Safety of household electrical appliances, etc.) - IEC standards (IEC 61960 Batteries for portable devices, etc.) - UL standards (UL 1642 Lithium batteries, etc.) and so on. We undertake public standards applicable to household and commercial electrical products. ■ Do you have any of these concerns? ■ - I want to conduct standard tests on developed or purchased products, but I do not own testing equipment. - A business partner has requested the implementation of standard tests, but I have no experience. - I cannot determine whether the test results from the supplier are appropriate.

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• Lithium-ion battery

Prevent smoke and fire accidents and short lifespan in advance! We offer safety evaluations for secondary batteries, power supplies, AC adapters, noise tolerance assessments, and characteristic evaluations.

Accidents involving products equipped with lithium-ion batteries, such as mobile batteries, are increasing year by year. There are calls for caution regarding the rise in fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries due to high temperatures. Lithium-ion batteries are composed of flammable materials and inherently carry the risk of smoke and fire. As secondary batteries have rapidly proliferated, fire incidents have also been on the rise each year. This is not only due to the harshening of usage environments and mechanisms but also because the risks of smoke and fire have not been fully verified. As a third-party verification of battery units, we assess battery performance through tests different from PSE testing: - Nail penetration test (simulating internal short circuits to assess performance) - Heating limit test (heating to thermal limits to assess performance) - 0V charging prohibition protection (assuming recharging after long-term storage) Do you have any of these concerns? - I recognize that it is dangerous, but I don't know what to do. - I lack experience and know-how in evaluation, and I am anxious about ensuring safety. - I want to determine not only safety but also whether the battery has characteristics suitable for the product. - I want to evaluate the product's durability against high temperatures, drops, and impacts to prevent fire incidents in the market.

• power supply
• Lithium-ion battery
• Charger

We want to prevent smoke and fire accidents and short lifespan! We offer safety evaluation of batteries, safety evaluation testing of power supplies and AC adapters, noise tolerance evaluation, and characteristic evaluation.

■Safety Evaluation, Lifespan Testing, and Characteristic Evaluation of Battery Units Lithium-ion batteries are composed of flammable materials and inherently carry the risk of smoke and fire. With the rapid proliferation of secondary batteries, fire incidents have been increasing year by year. This is partly due to the insufficient verification of smoke and fire risks. - Not all batteries are subject to PSE (Product Safety Electrical) regulations. - PSE certification tests do not fully verify safety. - Necessary protections may not be included. As a third-party verification of battery units, we assess the battery's capabilities through tests different from PSE testing: - Nail penetration test (simulating internal short circuit to assess capabilities) - Heating limit test (heating to thermal limits to assess capabilities) - 0V charging prohibition protection (assuming recharging after long-term storage) ■Power Supply Unit and AC Adapter Evaluation / Failure Analysis - Safety evaluation of power circuits, wireless power transmission, and USB PD (Power Delivery). - Conducting various noise injection tests to verify noise tolerance and characteristic evaluation in line with power supply specifications. - Evaluation of power supply devices such as power supply units, AC adapters, UPS, and DC-DC converters, including evaluation of the built-in power circuits and verification of power failures.

• power supply
• Lithium-ion battery
• Charger

CLT, which has been widely adopted in the construction field, is now expanding its applications into the civil engineering sector. The "Hyper CLT Mats" are civil engineering CLT products that utilize wood CLT as temporary materials. Traditionally, steel plates have been the mainstream choice for temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery yards. The Hyper CLT Mats introduce a new option of "wood" to that market. The 5x10 mats weigh approximately 230 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove with small machinery, with a maximum capacity of 40 mats on a 10-ton truck. They also have advantages in terms of workability and transportation efficiency. Moreover, they offer added value that can only be achieved with wood, such as glare reduction, noise control, CO2 fixation, and consideration for aesthetics. This product is expected to be a new proposal for not only construction companies but also building material firms, lumber companies, and material trading companies. It is a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS, with the registration number "TH-250021-A." The use of wood is not limited to construction anymore. The utilization of Hyper CLT Mats is expanding as a new market that connects civil engineering and wood.

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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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Stable adhesion to rough and uneven surfaces such as stone, sheet metal, textured glass, and wood. Piab's "PX Suction Cup Series" is designed for handling rough surfaces, patterned surfaces, and uneven workpieces that are difficult to hold with standard flat suction cups. The high-conformity EPDM sealing ring adapts to the irregularities and shapes of the work surface, while the rigid aluminum support plate and internal support pad provide a stable grip. The internal support pad helps stabilize thin sheets and delicate workpieces while minimizing suction marks. It is suitable for demanding industrial applications involving stone, metal, glass, and wood. Additionally, a cone valve integrated version is also available. By preventing leaks from suction cups that do not contact the workpiece, it enhances safety during transport while reducing air consumption. This is also effective for energy-saving measures in large-area grippers that use multiple suction cups.