Nikkei Industrial Newspaper March 25, 2025 Issue Announcement of Advertisements and Articles Published

Cutting fluids for machine tools can be reused! Tank cleaning time is drastically reduced!

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FF100 (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FS100 (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FB100 (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Automatically stops when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Enables reuse of cutting fluid ● Improves tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Designed specifically for JIS standard 200L open drums ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is capable of cleaning tanks of machine tools, as well as filtering and separating 'liquids' and 'solids'. Therefore, in addition to filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, it can be used in the following ways: ● Cleaning machine tool tanks (removing chips and sludge and reusing cutting fluid) ● Separating and sorting food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separating water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separating and sorting waste and sewage

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Reusing cutting fluids for machine tools and tank cleaning.

**APDQO Series** APDQO-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) APDQO-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) APDQO-FB (Bag Filter) ◎ No electricity used ◎ Automatic stop when full ◎ Equipped with a safety valve as standard **Benefits** ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes **Features** ● Dedicated to JIS standard 200L open drum cans ● Capable of separating cutting fluid and chips ● Safety valve and float included as standard **Applications** The air-operated tank cleaning filtration cleaner APDQO-F series is capable of not only cleaning tanks of machine tools but also filtering and separating 'liquids' and 'solids'. Therefore, it can be used for purposes other than filtering chips and sludge from machine tools, such as: ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge and reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in wastewater at food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

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Cleaning the coolant tank that used to take a whole day is now done in just 10 minutes! Improving cleaning efficiency and reducing unpleasant odors contribute to environmental improvement!

The automobile manufacturer Company I had three people working almost a full day to clean the coolant tanks of machine tools, and this had become the norm (standard operation). Therefore, we introduced the 'APDQO-F'. It allows one person to perform the task, and the working time was remarkably improved to about 10 minutes. Additionally, for machine tools that were difficult to manage, we had been outsourcing the work, which incurred costs. However, after the introduction, we were able to perform the work in-house, leading to cost reductions. [Solution] ■ APDQO-FF Non-woven fabric filter type for drum cans - Replaceable non-woven fabric, disposable type ■ APDQO-FS SUS filter type for drum cans - The filter is made of stainless steel, allowing for repeated use *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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It is possible to circulate and filter cutting fluid without stopping the machine tools.

**J-F Series** J-FF (Non-woven Fabric Filter) J-FS (Stainless Steel Filter) J-FB (Bag Filter) ◎ Does not use electricity ◎ Can be cleaned without stopping the machine ◎ Mesh can be changed as an option **Benefits** ● Cleaning can be done without stopping the machine ● Reuse of cutting fluid is possible ● Improved tool life ● Safe due to air drive with no electric leakage ● Cleaning time as short as 5 minutes ● Compact design allows work in tight spaces **Features** ● Diaphragm circulation type ● Continuous operation possible ● Filters available to match cutting fluid *Please be sure to use an air filter lubricator.* **Applications** ● Cleaning of machine tool tanks (removal of chips and sludge, reuse of cutting fluid) ● Separation and sorting of food waste in food processing plants (restaurants) ● Separation of water and sludge from mountains and rivers ● Separation and sorting of waste and sewage

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For daily maintenance! Since filtration cleaning can be done without stopping the machine tools, it allows for effective use of cleaning time.

The agricultural machinery manufacturer Y Company struggled with unstable processing accuracy and tried various filters without success. They had also purchased an expensive filtration cleaner in the past, but it remained unused. Then they introduced the 'J-FS'. By operating it 24 hours a day, they were able to recover sludge that had previously been uncollectible, and the accuracy stabilized. "We received feedback saying, 'The introduction cost was low, and now it’s an indispensable product.'" 【Solution】 ■ J-FS: Recirculating tank cleaning filtration cleaner - Can be operated while the machine tools are running - Reduces cleaning time - Suitable only for cutting processes *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Oil and wet/dry vacuum cleaner for collecting oil and metal shavings! Convenient for site cleaning due to its wet/dry capability.

◎ Simple structure, no breakdowns ◎ Equipped with new features for greater convenience and easy operation ◎ Convenient options 《Benefits》 ● Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available drum ● Continuous operation possible ● Usable as both a wet and dry vacuum pump ● Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ● Air-driven, safe for use in explosion-proof areas, no fire risk 《Features》 ● Dedicated for collection (general oil, oil, metal shavings, etc.) ● Compatible with JIS standard 20L open drums (recommended outer diameter of 300mm±1, plate thickness of 0.4mm or more) ● Usable with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ● Comes with air coupler 30PM 《Applications》 Cleaning around equipment and vehicles in automotive repair shops Cleaning in pulp, paper, and printing factories Collection of cuttings in rubber manufacturing factories Recovery of cutting fluids in metal processing Cleaning in shipyards and bilge areas Cleaning of warehouses and aisles Recovery of sludge and wastewater from septic tanks and pits Collection of welding spatter Recovery of grease traps and floating oil

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A vacuum cleaner for collecting oil and metal shavings, equipped with a drum for easy disposal. It's convenient for site cleaning as it can handle both dry and wet materials.

"APPQO Series" APPQO600S (For oil / Wet and dry use) APPQO600 (For oil / Wet and dry use) APPQO600-SET (For oil / Wet and dry use) APPQO600-TC200 (100/50) (For oil / Wet and dry use / Drum can specification *Drum can itself is not included) APPQO600-DTC200 (100/50) (For oil / Wet and dry use / Drum can specification) *Drum can specification (Top plate, Carry) ◎ Simple structure with no failures ◎ Equipped with new features for greater convenience, easy operation possible ◎ Convenient options "Benefits" ● Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available pail ● Continuous operation possible ● Usable as both a suction pump and a vacuum cleaner for wet and dry use ● Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ● Air-driven, safe for use in explosion-proof areas, no risk of ignition "Features" ● For collection only (general oil, oil, chips, etc.) ● JIS standard 20L open pail (for top outer diameter 300mm±1, recommended plate thickness 0.4mm or more) ● Usable with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ● Comes with air coupler 30PM

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Oil use / wet and dry use! Vacuum cleaner with silencer! A pail vacuum cleaner that can collect oil and metal shavings! Convenient for site cleaning due to its wet and dry capabilities.

◎ Simple structure, no worries about breakdowns ◎ Equipped with new features for greater convenience and easy operation ◎ Convenient options 《Benefits》 ● Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available drum ● Continuous operation possible ● Usable as both a wet and dry vacuum and an intake pump ● Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ● Air-driven, safe for use in explosion-proof areas, no risk of ignition 《Features》 ● Dedicated for collection (general oil, oil, metal shavings, etc.) ● Compatible with JIS standard 20L open drums (recommended outer diameter of 300mm±1, plate thickness of 0.4mm or more) ● Automatic stop when liquid is full ● Usable with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ● Comes with air coupler 30PM 《Applications》 Cleaning around equipment and vehicles in automotive maintenance shops Cleaning in pulp mills, paper mills, and printing factories Collection of cutting scraps in rubber manufacturing factories Recovery of cutting fluids and shavings in metal processing Cleaning in shipyards and bilge areas Cleaning of warehouses and aisles Recovery of sludge and wastewater from septic tanks and pits Collection of welding spatter Recovery of grease traps and floating oil

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Oil and wet/dry vacuum cleaner for collecting oil and metal shavings! Convenient for site cleaning due to its wet/dry capability.

◎ Simple structure that is trouble-free ◎ Equipped with new features for greater convenience and easy operation ◎ Convenient options 《Benefits》 ● Can be used simply by placing it on a commercially available pail ● Continuous operation possible ● Usable as both a wet and dry vacuum, functioning as an inhalation pump as well ● Less prone to breakage compared to electric vacuum cleaners ● Air-driven, making it safe for use in explosion-proof areas without fire risk 《Features》 ● Designed for collection only (general oil, oil, cutting chips, etc.) ● Compatible with JIS standard 20L open pails (recommended outer diameter of 300mm±1, plate thickness of 0.4mm or more) ● Automatic stop when liquid is full ● Usable with air compressors of 5 horsepower (3.75kw) or more ● Comes with air coupler 30PM 《Applications》 Cleaning around equipment and vehicles in automotive repair shops Cleaning in pulp mills, paper mills, and printing factories Collection of cutting scraps in rubber manufacturing factories Recovery of cutting fluids in metal processing Cleaning in shipyards and bilge areas of ships Cleaning in warehouses and aisles Recovery of sludge and wastewater from septic tanks and pits Collection of welding spatter Recovery of grease traps and floating oil

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You can easily tell if the liquid in the drum is full or empty with just one touch!

"Sensor Type Liquid Level Gauge for 200L Drum" GDB-CF / For Full GDB-CL / For Empty (For low viscosity oil, kerosene, diesel, wastewater, and waste liquid) *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that can damage materials "Advantages" ● You can check whether the liquid inside the drum is full or empty without tilting the drum or peering inside, using each product. ● You can confirm when the drum is full or empty during liquid transfer. ● The sensor can be adjusted according to the desired liquid level line using a position adjustment adapter. ● Lightweight and affordable. ● Enables management of liquids inside the drum. ● Usable liquids include low viscosity oil, kerosene, diesel, water, wastewater, and waste liquid. *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that can damage materials. "Features" ● Dedicated to JIS standard 200L drums. *Can be attached to the small plug (G3/4) of the drum. ● Confirmation work can be done within 3 minutes from startup (automatic stop after 3 minutes). ● The full and empty indicators light up in red and alert with a 15-second buzzer. ● Uses four AA batteries (approximately 1,000 uses). ● This product is for indoor use only. *Do not use outdoors.

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Non-contact detection of liquid in the container! A liquid level gauge that displays the remaining amount on a liquid crystal panel. With a wireless type and using a parent unit, you can manage the remaining amount in real-time with a dedicated PC application!

JIS Standard 200L Drum, Resin Drum, IBC Container (Tank) Compatible Laser Liquid Level Gauge Normal Type/Wireless Type/Main Unit (GDE-CL/GDE-CLW/GDE-W) GDE-CL / Normal Type - No Wireless - Battery Operated GDE-CLW / Wireless Type - AC100V GDE-W / Wireless Type Dedicated Main Unit - AC100V (Oil, Kerosene, Diesel) *Solvents and chemicals are not compatible due to laser detection considerations. Features: ● Measurement with various containers such as drums (display in %・L・mm) Can also be used with other containers if the maximum liquid height is set (display in %・mm possible / L display not possible) * % indicates the liquid remaining ratio from the total, L (liters) indicates the remaining liquid amount, mm indicates the remaining height from the bottom layer relative to the total liquid * Compatible with drum small plugs (G3/4) ● Select units from "%・L・mm" and display on the LCD panel (JIS Standard 200L Drum) ● Set the height at which a sound is emitted during "%” measurement ● The built-in laser at the bottom detects liquid non-contact ● Manage in real-time with a PC dedicated app ● Sends liquid volume data to the USB-connected main unit every 30 seconds ● Manage up to 15 units within the PC dedicated app.

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A liquid level gauge that can be connected to an air pump to check whether the liquid in a JIS standard 200L drum is full or empty.

"Sensor Type Liquid Level Gauge for 200L Drum" GDA-HH / For Full (Oil, Kerosene, Diesel) *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that may damage the material GDA-HL / For Empty (Oil, Kerosene, Diesel) *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that may damage the material "Benefits" ● You can check whether the liquid inside the drum is full or empty without tilting the drum or peering inside with each product. ● You can confirm that the drum is full or empty during liquid transfer. ● The sensor can be adjusted according to the desired liquid level line using a position adjustment adapter. ● Lightweight and affordable. ● Enables management of liquids inside the drum. ● Usable liquids are low-viscosity oil, kerosene, and diesel. *Not suitable for solvents or chemicals that may damage the material. "Features" ● Dedicated to JIS standard 200L drums. *Can be attached to the small plug (G3/4) of the drum. ● Since it is air-driven, the liquid level gauge can be used in fire hazard areas. ● Can be used in combination with air-driven handheld pumps (ACH, AMVH, AMH1 series). ● After the pump stops, only the GDA-HL can discharge additionally. The pump operates while pulling the quick discharge ring. ● This product is for indoor use only. *Do not use outdoors.

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An article has been published about the case of introducing the expense reimbursement system "Rakuraku Seisan" at TSP Corporation. ~ In the case of TSP ~ Before the introduction, there were challenges such as dealing with the "paper" sent from various locations and the reliance on specific individuals for the tasks. After the introduction, the input and checking of FB data, which used to take 2 to 3 hours, can now be completed in just 5 minutes. Additionally, the mindset of the accounting department, which was previously reliant on manual entry, has changed. [Case Overview] ■ Challenges before introduction - Dealing with "paper" sent from various locations, reliance on specific individuals ■ Key points of introduction - A robust support system for setup and operation - Easy to start from a small scale both financially and functionally *For more details, please refer to the related links or feel free to contact us.

The facility operating the nurse call system has made the bed exit sensor wireless, allowing it to notify in conjunction with the nurse call. By simply connecting the mat sensor "Foldable Thin Matt-kun," the body movement call "Ugo-kun," and the wheelchair body movement call "Ayumi-chan" to the transmitter HB-RS, you can make the bed exit sensor wireless. The infrared sensor "Just Place Pole-kun" has the transmitter HB-RS built-in. 【Features】 ○ Wireless conversion by simply connecting existing sensors to the transmitter HB-WSK. ○ The bed exit sensor notifies wirelessly in conjunction with the nurse call. ○ Up to 5 transmitters can be registered with one receiver. ○ The communication distance between the transmitter and receiver is approximately 10 meters. ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Full and empty management refers to the real-time display of parking availability and the management of efficient use of parking spaces. By utilizing Hotron's sensors, drivers can quickly discover available parking spaces, achieving efficient parking lot operations. ■ For large parking lots, the "floor management method" and "block management method," which focus on cost reduction, are recommended. Sensors are installed at regular intervals to count the number of vehicles passing through. This method offers the advantage of easy installation and low costs. 【Target Products】 - Vehicle Count Sensor CCS2 - Ultrasonic Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 ■ For smaller scale operations, the "space management method," which installs sensors in each parking space to display availability with high accuracy, is recommended. By ensuring accurate full and empty displays, it helps prevent unnecessary entry of new vehicles and enables safe parking lot operations. 【Target Products】 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-LC6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-LC7/LC7-FLS - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-S6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-S8

Castem Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "Monozukuri World Osaka - Mechanical Components Technology Exhibition" held at Intex Osaka from Wednesday, October 1 to Friday, October 3, 2025. We will showcase lost-wax precision casting and MIM (Metal Injection Molding) products, as well as introduce our new technology, mold-less casting "Digital Cast." In addition to our popular casting demonstrations, we will present case studies on solving issues related to metal parts. Please utilize our "Technical Consultation Booth" to learn about optimal manufacturing methods tailored to your needs, from ultra-small lots to mass production. 【Exhibition Overview】 Dates: October 1 (Wed) - October 3 (Fri), 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Venue: Intex Osaka (1-5-102 Nanko-Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) Exhibition Booth Number: Hall 6, B Hall 51-1 Pre-registration allows for smooth entry. It is convenient to register via the URL below before your visit. We sincerely look forward to your attendance. https://www.manufacturing-world.jp/osaka/ja-jp/register.html?code=1431877272389396-VEK

From November 11, 2025 (Tuesday), at Pacifico Yokohama, we will be exhibiting at interOpto2025 / Light and Laser Science and Technology Fair (organized by the Optical Industry Technology Promotion Association / Optronics Corporation) with a focus on: - UV-transmitting glass that can be molded - Diffusion glass that can uniformly diffuse incident light - A double-sided lens array that is molded without lamination 【About the Exhibition】 Event Name: interOpto2025 / Light and Laser Science and Technology Fair UV Fair Date: November 11 (Tuesday) to 13 (Thursday), 2025 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall C Booth Number: C-15 Organizer: Optical Industry Technology Promotion Association / Optronics Corporation Official Website: https://www.optronics.co.jp/interopto/ We invite everyone attending this exhibition to visit our booth "Gosuzumi Seiko Glass." We sincerely look forward to meeting you on-site.