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A thickening agent that exhibits viscosity in a system of benzyl alcohol (Bz-OH) used in release agents and cleaning agents.

CALYTONE Series: - Can achieve near thixotropic viscosity - Used for preventing separation and sedimentation - Also effective for color stabilization For medium to high polarity CALYTONE-VZ: Standard amount of organic modification CALYTONE-MPZ: Uniform modification of VZ CALYTONE-APA: Increased amount of organic modification GARAMITE Series: Improves mixability and ease of mixing by combining rod-shaped minerals Transforms into pseudoplastic viscosity, accelerating viscosity recovery after application = Reduces sagging in spray painting Organic modification: Standard amount GARAMITE-1958: For medium polarity GARAMITE-7303: For low to medium polarity GARAMITE-7305: For medium to high polarity

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BYK-1789 is a solvent-free, silicone-based defoamer for water-based thick films, quick-drying coatings, and adhesives. It improves defoaming and effectively prevents microfoam.

BYK-1789 is a very effective defoamer for water-based paints that is solvent-free. It particularly removes microfoam in thick film systems. BYK-1789 is also effective in fast-drying water-based systems. Additionally, it improves wetting of the paint on the substrate. Therefore, it is especially recommended for DTM (direct-to-metal) coatings. BYK-1789 has been specially developed for use in water-based epoxy systems. This additive has shear stability and is particularly suitable for airless spray painting. At the same time, it shows good compatibility and significant effectiveness in other systems, such as air-drying acrylates. Even after long-term storage of the paint, it retains its properties. With excellent defoaming and wetting properties, it can be considered the first choice for challenging water-based systems.

• Other polymer materials

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If you require a detailed technical explanation, please contact us.

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" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair 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 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.

We will be exhibiting our products at "JECA FAIR 2026 (the 74th Electrical Construction Exhibition)" held at Tokyo Big Sight. At this exhibition, we will be jointly exhibiting with Mibu Electric Manufacturing. Our booth will focus on the "Panel Manufacturing Skill-less Solution," which addresses the labor shortage issues in panel manufacturing that have required skilled workers, enabling less experienced operators to achieve high-quality manufacturing in processes such as wire processing, component assembly, and wiring work. We will also introduce various other products. We invite you to visit our booth during your visit. ■ Exhibition Name: JECA FAIR 2026 (the 74th Electrical Construction Exhibition) ■ Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Halls 1-3 ■ Booth Numbers: 1-01 ECAD Solutions, 1-02 Joint Exhibition with Mibu Electric Manufacturing ■ Dates: May 27 (Wednesday) - May 29 (Friday), 2026, for three days ■ Hours: May 27 (Wednesday) 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM May 28 (Thursday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 29 (Friday) 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM *For more information about the exhibited products, please download the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

We would like to express our gratitude for your continued support and announce a campaign where you can purchase consumables at a great price. We will offer various consumables that need to be replaced regularly for high-precision and stable analysis, as well as safe decomposition work, at a special price of 20% off. For more details, please refer to each leaflet.

To customers considering the introduction of vehicle detection sensors for parking lot construction, design, and management: Are you facing any issues with the challenges you currently have or selecting the right sensors for parking lot management? Hotron offers free materials that explain how to utilize vehicle detection sensors and the benefits of their introduction! ▽ Here is the lineup of materials ◉ Basic Guide to Vehicle Detection Sensors This guide focuses on the challenges and solutions in parking lot operations, introducing the overview of vehicle detection sensors. ◉ Key Points for Introducing Vehicle Detection Sensors This material discusses the benefits of introduction based on installation locations and specific challenges. ◉ Case Studies of Vehicle Detection Sensor Implementation This document introduces the challenges before implementation and the results after introduction. For more details, please download from our website and check it out. https://www.hotron.co.jp/download/