The 'Large Drawer' was a project that can be considered the origin of Nihonbara Works, which specializes in custom-made steel furniture.
On October 1, 1964, the day the Tōkaidō Shinkansen was inaugurated, the predecessor, Kiyonosuke Nibari, resigned from his position as a designer at a safe manufacturer and established Nibari Works with two others. In the early days, they created large drawers for maritime charts, which they designed and built themselves. This work can be considered the origin of Nibari Works, which specializes in custom-made steel furniture. To create "non-standard" drawers that are not listed in the catalog, various know-how was necessary. These know-how, referred to as elemental technologies, have been retained as the company's intellectual assets. 1. The need for drawers outside standard sizes arises from... We have received requests from various customers. There were times when we learned, "Oh, so this is how it can be used in such and such a way." For example, we have worked with semiconductor manufacturing film factories, renowned photographers, painters who create large posters, collectors of insects and minerals, ISO-related companies managing measuring tools, general contractor designers for architectural drawings, engineering university research institutes, dental schools for storing dental materials, and museums for displaying ancient coins... and there are many more that we cannot fully introduce.
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2. Most of our products are custom-made and not listed in the catalog. Since these products often cannot be covered by catalog items intended for storing paper materials such as drawings and maps, we frequently receive requests for custom orders, which we highly recommend. ■ There are four things we would like to know when you are considering or requesting our services. First, please let us know the following four items: "Size of the items to be stored," "Required storage capacity," "Estimated weight per shelf," and "Any other requests." You can contact us via email or phone. Feel free to consult with us. The top three common requests are: "I would like it to have casters for mobility," "I want dividers inside to match the stored items," and "Since it's difficult to access the bottom, I would like a base to raise it up." 《Flow from Request to Delivery》 〈Hearing of Request Details〉→〈Proposal Drawing Creation (about 1 week)〉→〈Submission ⇒ Approval〉→〈Production (about 30-35 days)〉→〈Delivery〉
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■Things to keep in mind in manufacturing. The previous generation, during their lifetime, liked map cases and often watched with great interest during the welding process of extra-large sizes. 【Design】During the design phase, I pay attention to the load capacity per level (how much it can hold) and reflect this in the drawings. For heavy items, I consider upgrading the thickness of the bottom board of the drawer by one rank, welding reinforcement materials, or changing the rails (such as selecting slide rails instead of single rails). Sometimes, I propose reducing the storage capacity per level to the customer. 【Machining and Welding】In sheet metal processing, the precision of bending and the welding precision to prevent warping become important. We have a hybrid bending machine to ensure quality. Regarding welding, we boast high technology that allows skilled craftsmen to produce flat surfaces without warping. 【Painting and Finishing】For painting, since the size is too large to be hung on an automatic line, it is done with a vertical spray. In the finishing process, I carefully adjust the in-and-out movements. I keep in mind the customer's "stress-free" experience when using the product, ensuring smooth in-and-out operations.
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Since our establishment in 1964, we have been designing and manufacturing custom lockers, office furniture, and steel furniture for over half a century. We excel in collaborating with customers from the design stage, providing products through OEM and ODM, and creating made-to-order lockers. Our strengths lie in our extensive design know-how and processing achievements, allowing us to achieve consistent production and completion in-house due to our knowledge of sheet metal and abundant equipment. The original lockers developed from our experience vary widely and possess unique characteristics that differ from other companies' catalog products, including usability, durability, and design. Our unique product range, including valuable item lockers, smart lockers, sports lockers, work lockers, and mailboxes, is a confident creation that aggregates feedback from our customers. We can provide not only standard products but also customized made-to-order items in various sizes and colors quickly and at low prices, thanks to our in-house design, sheet metal processing, painting, assembly, and production system, along with our quality assurance system. Additionally, our production management system and the manufacturing network in Higashi-Osaka enable us to realize products that include components beyond sheet metal. By becoming your partner with our ISO-certified management system, we can assist in product development and sales expansion.