In this article, we made a summary about the problems and troubles that are likely to occur when using stainless steel containers.
This article also explained how we respond to inquiries from customers using Nitto Kinzoku’s containers.
Also, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the questions which are not listed.
Nitto-stainless has several types of lids for stainless steel containers:
One kind of open type and two airtight types.
Recently, demand for alcohol and sodium hypochlorite has been increasing.
I think your company is doing the following.
Buy large-capacity items such as 18-liter cans and bag-in-boxes and divide them into small portions. Also, depending on the type of disinfectant, you may need to dilute it, but “Stainless steel products suitable for subdividing” is recommended in this case.
In this column, in addition to “What about the compatibility of antiseptic solution and stainless steel?” we will introduce 2 stainless steel products that are best suited to subdivide disinfectants.
It is called “have poor fluidity of powder” when the hopper used for charging the powder is clogged or cannot be discharged to the next process.
But do you know exactly what factors determine the “The fluidity of powder”?
This article provides a brief overview of the factors that influence The fluidity of powder.
Roughly speaking, liquidity is “ease of powder flow”.
In our company we say simply, “slippiness”.
For example, the sand inside an hourglass flows smoothly and continuously.
These powders are evaluated as “have good liquidity” and those that do not flow smoothly are evaluated as “The fluidity of powder is bad.”.
Powder with a poor fluidity of powder can clog the hopper and prevent the contents from being loaded or discharged.
“Clogging” which tends to cause problems when the powder is discharged from the container.
Discharge may take a long time or stop, resulting in uneven product quality.
In the first place, why does the phenomenon of powder clogging occur??
Due to the pressure of the powder in the container and the friction generated on the surface, the powder becomes difficult to slip and discharge.
Depending on the compatibility of the gasket and the liquid, the gasket may absorb the liquid and expand, resulting in flabby. This is called “swelling”.
This phenomenon is caused by the liquid getting into the intermolecular space of the rubber of the gasket.
As an image, it is similar to the condition when wakame is rehydrated.
Piping and valves are connected to stainless steel containers and related equipment when water or raw materials are fed into them. These connections use “joints” such as threaded fittings, flanges, and ferrules.
We will introduce their applications, types in this article, and we will also introduce the related products of “Tri-clamp ferrules” which are used in processes that require a more hygienic environment.
1.How tri-clamp ferrule works and how it is used
2. Various standards of tri-clamp ferrule
3. Basic knowledge of tri-clamp ferrule and its connecting joints
Ferrule is a fitting which is easy to assemble and disassemble and easy to clean.
It is also called “sanitary piping” or “sanitary fitting”.
Ferrule has a groove in the connection and holds the cruciform shaped gasket between them. It can be fastened with a clamp band.
Tightening and loosening can be done easily by hand without tools.
Gaskets are widely used to seal the stainless steel container. To use the container safely and correctly, compatibility with the gasket is very important, too.
In this article, we will introduce the materials used in the gaskets of stainless steel container.
Silicon rubber gasket has characteristics such as weather resistance, chemical resistance, non-adhesiveness, and ozone resistance. Also, it has excellent flame resistance, water repellency, electrical insulation, etc.
Not only for industrial purposes, the silicon rubber is also used for household products.
This is a standard gasket material for Nitto Kinzoku’s stainless steel sealed container.
Operating temperature range: -70 ° C to + 200 ° C
We will participate in 6th INTERPHEX Week Osaka 2020 in February!
INTERPHEX Week Osaka is a B to B trade show specialised in pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing which will be held in Osaka, the largest city in western Japan.
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing professionals from all over Japan are expected to visit the show.
The customers will have in-depth business meeting chances and will see products/services demonstration on-site.
Nitto-Kinzoku welcome all kinds of business negotiations actively.
Please come to our booth and contact with us!
[Show Name] 6th INTERPHEX Week Osaka 2020 – INT’L PHARMACEUTICAL R&D AND MANUFACTURING EXPO OSAKA
[Dates] February 26 (Wed) – 28 (Fri), 2020 10:00-18:00 (last day until 17:00)
[Venue] INTEX Osaka, Japan
[Organiser] Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.
[Concurrent Shows of INTERPHEX Week Osaka 2020]
・6th Regenerative Medicine Expo OSAKA
・MEDICAL JAPAN 2020 OSAKA – 6th Int’l Medical and Elderly Care Expo Osaka
[Booth Position] Hall 1, Booth 2-36