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Droplet volume 50 … 200 μl Diaphragm dosing pump

Contact liquid materials RP: PPS / EPDM RT: PPS / PTFE / FKM Droplet volume: 50 … 200 μl Maximum flow rate (dosing mode): 40 ml/min Maximum flow rate (priming mode): 65 ml/min Setpoint accuracy: ± 2% RD Reproducibility accuracy: less than 0.5% Maximum suction lift: ≥ 4.5 / 13 @ 200 μl shot volume Maximum discharge lift: 60 mH2O

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Achieves high pump performance in a compact size. Supports wafer manufacturing.

In the semiconductor industry, particularly in wafer manufacturing, precise control of the vacuum environment is a crucial factor that affects product quality and yield. To prevent foreign matter from adhering to the wafer surface and to ensure uniform processing, it is essential to maintain a stable vacuum level. If the vacuum level is unstable, it can lead to deterioration in wafer quality and delays in the manufacturing process. The NVC830.3 series achieves precise control of the vacuum environment in the wafer manufacturing process through closed-loop vacuum control, ensuring stable quality and high productivity. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Wafer transport - Etching process - Film deposition process 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved yield through stabilization of vacuum levels - Increased productivity through process optimization - Enhanced product quality

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Stable supply of reagents through flow control. Contributing to the efficiency of mining.

In the mining sector, the accurate supply of reagents influences the precision of the extraction process and analysis. If the flow rate of the reagents is unstable, the reliability of the analysis results may be compromised, and the efficiency of the process may decline. The FMS-FC 1.400 metering pump with flow control achieves a stable flow rate through closed-loop control, addressing the challenges of reagent supply in mining. 【Application Scenarios】 - Ore analysis - Flotation concentration - Reagent mixing 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improved analysis accuracy through stable reagent supply - Enhanced process efficiency - Consistent flow supply throughout the product's lifespan

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Achieves high pump performance despite its compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump configuration - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and failure management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust of laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance despite its compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump setup - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and fault management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust for laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance in a compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump setup - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and failure management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust for laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance despite its compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump setup - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and failure management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust for laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance despite its compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump setup - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and failure management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust for laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance in a compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump setup - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and failure management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust for laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance despite its compact size.

Main Features - Long lifespan - Compact size with high air pressure performance - Quiet and low vibration operation - Configurable pump setup - Boost function - Expanded flow adjustment range - Analog and digital speed control - Enhanced safety features - New warning and failure management system Typical Application Areas - Fuel cells – Hydrogen recirculation - Measurement technology – Transfer pumps for environmental analysis - Equipment analysis (including sample pretreatment) - Diagnostic technology – Extraction of sample residues - Vacuum technology – Pick and place applications - Medical technology – Surgical suction devices, diagnostics, histology, and cardiology applications - Laser technology – Exhaust for laser chambers

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Achieves high pump performance despite its compact size.

Main Features - Closed-loop vacuum control - Configurable pump interface and performance - Contamination-free flow - Customizable - Maintenance-free - Operates regardless of installation position - Long lifespan - High air pressure performance - Compact size / high power density - High dew condensation resistance Typical Application Areas - Medical - Analytical instruments - Gas sampling - Inkjet printers - Degassing - Safety/Security

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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.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding 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 Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed 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 production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.