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Sansho Kogyo Transitions to More Heat-Resistant, Durable Rubber

on December 5, 2016 in Products

Tokyo-based rubber manufacturer Sansho Kogyo Co. Ltd. is moving toward more frequent use of hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) and fluororubber in its rubber materials, citing increased industry demand for durability and heat resistance. Traditionally, rubber products have been optimized for oil resistance, using high quantities of nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). The production of more compact engines in recent years,...

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Acquisition by Dow Chemical Creates Synergies, Complements Business: Dow Corning Toray CEO Sakurai

on December 2, 2016 in Industry, Materials

Dow Chemical Co.’s (TYO:4850) chemical technologies will complement Dow Corning Corp.’s high-growth silicone business sector, a point of pride in the company, and other segments in which demand is expected to grow in future, said Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd. CEO Eriko Sakurai at a recent press seminar held on Nov. 29. Talking about Dow Chemical’s full acquisition of Dow...

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Hakko Adds 25mm Conductive Super Fluorine Spring Tubing to E-SJSD Product Line

on December 2, 2016 in Products

Hakko Corp. has added the E-SJSD-25, with an inner diameter of 25 millimeters and an outer diameter of 33 millimeters, to its E-SJSD conductive super-flexible fluorine spring tube product offering, which has been selling well since its launch in June. Hakko products are the first in the industry to comply with both the ISO 8031 standard and IEC/TS60079-32-1:2013 (flammable parts...

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Interview: Continental Tire Japan’s Managing Director Soenke Schiricke

on December 1, 2016 in Interviews, Tires

This past August marked the passing of a full two years since German Continental AG’s founding of Continental Tire Japan Co. Ltd. The Japanese arm was established for the purpose of more strategically and efficiently conducting tire marketing operations in the country, and, furthermore, to put local customer care on the fast track. The company boasts a top-class record in...

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Recovery Trend Continues for High-Pressure Hoses

on November 30, 2016 in Market Background, Products

Demand is continuing to bounce back for high-pressure hoses used in construction equipment and machine tools, according to records compiled by the Japan Rubber Hose Manufacturers Association. Based on Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) statistics, the records show that production volume for September was up 8.7 percent year-on-year, hitting 398 tons. Shipment value was also up, increasing 8.1...

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Bando Develops Improved Narrow Bonded V-Belt

on November 30, 2016 in Innovation

Bando Chemical Industries Ltd. (TYO:5195) has developed Power Ace Aramid Combo, Japan’s first narrow bonded V-belt to use highly elastic Aramid cord. In addition to improving upon the Power Scrum bonded V-belt, this product uses highly elastic Aramid cord. Aramid cord improves dimensional stability and shock resistance, and also has superior thermal resistance and conductivity. This caters to the demand...

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