【Useful Information】What are valves and fittings?

It is a valve with excellent "air tightness" and "maintainability."

A diaphragm valve that controls fluid by lifting the diaphragm at the drive part or pressing it against the valve seat, features excellent sealing properties due to the elasticity of the diaphragm. Additionally, it has no pockets in the fluid passage and is streamlined, allowing for easy maintenance by simply removing the bolts and nuts that secure the body and drive part to replace the diaphragm. This diaphragm valve is widely used in various fields requiring sanitary conditions, such as pharmaceuticals, food, and chemicals.

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It is a valve that is widely used for adjusting the "flow."

A needle valve is a type of globe valve that excels in shut-off performance and ease of flow adjustment by pressing the valve body against the valve seat to control the flow. It is designed with a needle-shaped valve body to allow for precise flow adjustments. Needle valves, which are specialized for flow regulation, are used in applications across various industries to control "flow."

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It is a valve that plays a wide-ranging role in fields that must not leak.

This is a so-called packless type valve that uses a metal bellows for the external seal, which completely prevents fluid leakage by using a bellows, diaphragm, or other methods instead of a gland packing. It is suitable for hazardous, flammable gases, vapors, heat transfer fluids, and vacuum lines. The bellows valve, applicable from high pressure to vacuum and high temperature to ultra-low temperature, is used in a wide range of "leak-free areas" such as nuclear power, thermal power, semiconductors, chemicals, and vacuum applications.

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This valve is ideal for use with high-purity fluids in high airtightness and high durability applications.

This is a so-called packless valve that uses a metal diaphragm for the external seal (a sealing method in the gland section that completely prevents fluid leakage by using a bellows or diaphragm instead of a gland packing or other methods). In addition to the high airtightness characteristic of conventional packless valves, it also offers high durability and is free of dead space, making it an ideal valve for use with high-purity fluids.

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It is a valve with low fluid resistance and excellent operability.

A valve that controls fluid by rotating a spherical, hemispherical, or cylindrical valve body, allowing for full bore capability with a flow path that matches the inner diameter of the piping. Additionally, there are no obstacles in the fluid within the valve diameter, making it less likely for vortices or pulsations to occur, resulting in excellent flow characteristics. The simple structure and superior operability of ball valves make them widely used in various fields and applications.

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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.*

CLT, which has been utilized in the field of architecture, is now expanding its possibilities into civil engineering sites. The "Hyper CLT Mats" are wooden lightweight mats that utilize CLT. They can be used as wooden mats for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery work yards, and material storage areas, providing an alternative to traditional steel plates on site. 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, as well as CO2 fixation, thanks to its wooden composition. Moreover, the Hyper CLT Mats are registered under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS technology "TH-250021-A," making them eligible for proposals in the use of new technologies in public works. Transforming CLT from "building material" to "civil engineering material," it is expanding the new possibilities of civil engineering CLT in the form of wooden lightweight mats.

The power system is transitioning from DC12V / DC24V systems to DC48V systems. Therefore, we have launched the "48V Special Feature" page! On this special feature page, we will provide information useful for customers considering DC48V systems, including an introduction to products compatible with DC48V, the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning to a DC48V system, and related information that can assist in system construction. If you have any of the following concerns: "I am looking for products compatible with DC48V" "I am considering transitioning from DC12V / DC24V" "I want to know more about DC48V systems" Please take a look at the "48V Special Feature"! If you have any questions regarding product selection or specifications, please feel free to contact us through our website.

Japan is among the top 10 countries in the world with frequent earthquakes. The 2020 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has also reported an increase in the probability of significant earthquakes occurring. For the Nankai Trough earthquake, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70 to 80%. At Hotron, we recommend the introduction of seismic devices for earthquake measures in buildings and equipment. The seismic device 'HK-2' is a product that automatically performs various controls that have been pre-set when it detects strong shaking equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher. For example, it can automatically execute actions such as: "Open automatic doors and gates to secure evacuation routes and access for emergency vehicles" "Transmit signals to the control room and stop facility equipment" "Unlock the keys to locked lockers" "Automatically play voice guidance" ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs can cause changes in 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 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 at all. 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.