Experiment: When an airtight container is knocked over, how much water will leak out?

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NITTO KINZOKU KOGYO’s airtight containers have 2 different kinds of sealing lid: clip-down type “CTH” and lock lever ring type “CTL”.

All of them are sufficiently airtight for use in storage, etc. However, it is not clear how much of the contents will leak when the container is in an abnormal condition.

In order to confirm this, we checked the amount of water leakage by laying down two types of containers. So, how much difference do they have?

Differences between "clip-down" type and "lock lever ring" type sealing mechanism

NITTO KINZOKU KOGYO’s airtight containers have 2 different kinds of sealing lid: clip-down type “CTH” and lock lever ring type “CTL”. Let’s start with a brief explanation of each.

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Stainless Steel Craft Beer-brewing Equipment: Good Choice for Small-lot production!

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"It was really nice to be able to consult with NITTO KINZOKU KOGYO about the design and production of original containers, considering the balance between the size of our production site, the production volume, and the cost of the equipment."

LINA

LINA is engaged in a wide range of businesses related to food and beverage, including restaurant management and craft beer brewing.
To meet the demand for small-volume production of craft beer brewery, LINA applied fully custom-made stainless steel containers from Nitto Kinzoku Kogyo.
LINA has built a brewing facility with 100L size cylindrical containers and has achieved the goal for providing an original beer production service for restaurants and wedding ceremonies.
Recently we got a chance to talk with Mr. Masahiro Ogawa, the president of LINA Corporation.

LINA’s official website

Mr. Masahiro Ogawa, CEO and President

We make a wide variety of beers because we want as many people as possible to enjoy craft beer!

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Notice of Office Closure for Holidays

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Dear Valued Customer,

Due to the New year holidays, our office will be closed on the following days:

December 28 (Tue) ~ January 4 (Tue)

Please kindly note that there will delay in processing inquiries and orders during this period.
Our office will open from January 5th (Wed).

Importance of Tri Clamp and Tightening Torque Management

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When we’re trying to “tighten” something, we tend to think about fixing the object so that it cannot move at all.

However, “tight screwing” does not necessarily mean “secure tightening. ” It is important to tighten with appropriate torque. Excessive tightening may cause deformation or breakage of parts.

Also, the user should be careful about the protrusion of the gasket due to excessive tightening. The gasket between the piping or between the lid and the container may protrude into or out of the container or piping, resulting in poor sealing performance and contamination.

In this article, we will focus on the inside protrusion of the ferrule gasket. When the ferrule was tightened with a clamp, we experimented on how much the gasket protrudes due to the tightening torque.

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We will participate 23rd INTERPHEX Week Tokyo

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Nitto Kinzoku Kogyo will be exhibiting at INTERPHEX Week Tokyo.
INTERPHEX Week Tokyo is Japan’s largest professional technology exhibition, exhibiting all products and services related to the R & D and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

About Us

Nitto-Kinzoku have been manufacturing and selling stainless steel containers in Japan since 1957.Our business range is centered on the manufacture and sale of stainless steel containers used in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as a wide range of fields including cosmetics, foods, chemicals, semiconductors and more. 

Show Outline

At this exhibition, we will exhibit a measuring unit that can measure the contents of containers and a rotary drum mixer that can stir powder.

English is available.
Please feel free to ask.

[Show Name] 23rd INTERPHEX Week Tokyo
[Dates] December 8 (Wed) – 10 (Fri), 2021
[Venue] Makuhari Messe, Japan
[Booth Number] Hall 9, 6-14


[Organiser] RX Japan Ltd. (Formerly Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.)
[Concurrent Event] INTERPHEX Week Tokyo Technical Conference
[INTERPHEX Week Tokyo consists of]

[Concurrent Show of INTERPHEX Week Tokyo]

[Admission] FREE of charge for those with an exhibition ticket (To receive a ticket for free, click here.)
* JPY 5,000/person will be charged without a ticket.
* This exhibition is primarily open to trade, therefore those under the age of 18 are not permitted to enter.

Useful Tips, Flexible/Fixed Casters Mounting Location

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A stainless steel container is heavier than a resin container. If the container contains contents or is made to withstand pressure, it will be much heavier.
In such stainless containers, it is common to move by using a cart or attaching caster legs.

But isn’t it a little irritating when casters don’t move the way you want them to?
In fact, there are several different types of casters on the basis of their movement, and the workability can be improved greatly by selecting them according to different usages.

This article explains the combination and arrangement of “Flexible Casters” and “Fixed Casters” among various types of casters according to the usage.

Content 

  • This is annoying! The reason why casters don’t work well
  • 2 different types of casters: flexible casters and fixed casters
  • Things you need to consider to choose casters appropriately: mobility, convenience of going straight,  weight of objects to be carried
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Facts about Heat-resistance Temperature and Heating Process of Stainless Steel Containers

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Recently we got some questions from our customer about, how high is the heat resistant temperature of the stainless steel container. You may want to ask this question too.
This essay will introduce the heat-resistance of stainless steel containers, some precaution tips when heating/warming the contents by using stainless steel containers, and frequently asked questions about heating process from our customers.

Contents

・The heat-resistant temperature of stainless steel container
・Precautions when heating the contents by using a stainless steel container
・Frequently asked questions about heating with stainless steel containers

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3 Things to Know About the Sterilization of Stainless Steel Products

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 Although stainless steel is a kind of material that can be sterilized, but only a part of  stainless steel products can be sterilized, while others cannot.
Despite there are various types of sterilization, we will introduce the case of autoclaving (High-pressure steam sterilization / 121 ° C for 20 minutes) the stainless steel containers manufactured by Nitto Kinzoku Kogyo.
Please feel free to contact us regarding the sterilization of our products.

Contents

  • Is it possible to sterilize stainless steel products?
  • What should we be careful when sterilizing the stainless steel products?
  • Will stainless steel products get rusty after the sterilization?
  • Especially recommended stainless steel products for sterilization purpose
  • Actual instances related to sterilization
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“Bottom Line” Really Matters: How to Choose a Stainless Steel Container Fits You Most

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How to Choose a Stainless Steel Container

The cylindrical stainless steel container is often used in the storage of raw materials and products and the mixing of ingredients in various industries. What do you value most when you make a purchase?

This column article focuses on the bottom shape of the stainless steel container.
There are various types of bottoms for stainless steel containers, such as flat bottoms, rounded or slant bottoms. And this article is recommended for those who are hesitating in choosing which kind of stainless steel container, or who want to know more about the merits of different bottom shapes.

Flat-bottom Type

It is a stainless steel container with a flat bottom with no unevenness or inclination.

It is used for the storage and transportation of various materials regardless of the characteristics or shape of the content.

Because it is the most common shape among stainless steel containers, it is easy to manufacture, and many manufacturers produce it, so it is cheaper than containers with other types of bottom shapes, and there are many products that can be delivered immediately.

Most flat-bottom containers do not have an outlet. When you want to discharge the contents, you need to tilt or flip the container. Although it is possible to customize the outlet, its discharge performance is not as good as other bottom shapes, so it is a good choice for the situation where the cost is limited and a little content loss is tolerable.

Angular R structure with excellent detergency

In the case of stainless steel containers manufactured by Nitto Kinzoku Kogyo, there is an R (round) at the rising part of the bottom, making it easy to remove dirt. Since the inside of the container is easy to clean, it can be used hygienically.

Example of a flat-bottomed product
Airtight Container (Clip Type) [CTH]

It is a flat-bottomed stainless container with a clip that can be easily sealed. It is used in various processes from storage of materials to transportation of finished products.

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Suspended Sealed Container with Scale (Lock Lever Ring Type) [CTLB-M]

It is a stainless steel container that can be carried with one hand like a pail can. There is a scale on the side of the container, making it easy to measure and check the amount of contents.

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Slant-bottom Type

It is a stainless steel container with an inclined flat bottom (slope) and a discharge port at the lowest position of the bottom. It is mainly used for the storage and discharge (supply) of liquids and is used for the smooth discharge of liquids after temporary storage.

Since the content liquid naturally collects at the outlet, it has an excellent discharge performance compared to the flat bottom type container.

The outlet is sideways and easy to connect to piping, which is a feature that other bottom shapes do not have. If you are working with viscous liquids, we could change the angle of inclination to improve drainage.

Example of product of slant-bottom container
Steep Slant Bottom Container with Legs [KTTX-L]

In the case of conventional single-tapered bottom containers, the inclination of the bottom surface is    3 °, while in this product, the inclination is 10 °. This product is effective not only for smooth supply but also for reducing residual liquid loss.

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Hopper (Funnel) Type

It is a stainless steel container with an inverted conical bottom and a discharge port in the center.

It is mainly used for the storage and discharge (supply) of powders and granules.

Since the contents naturally gather at the outlet, it has an excellent discharge property compared to the flat bottom.

The angle of the hopper can be changed, and the eccentric type with the outlet at the end can also be manufactured, so that it can be manufactured with the specifications considering the characteristics of the contents.

It can also be used for liquid content.

The stainless steel container at the bottom of the hopper may be recommended even if the contents are liquid if you want to pour liquid into the device or mix when the liquid volume is few.

Example of Hopper (Funnel) Bottom product
Hopper with Dust Collection Hood Legs [HTD-L]

In combination with dust collectors and air transporters, this product can collect the powder that is blown up when the powder is put in. This device can also shorten cleaning time and improve workplace hygiene after powder injection.

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Eccentric Hopper for Input [TEHT]

An eccentric hopper with excellent discharge performance. It is attached to equipment and tanks and used for material input. It is also possible to adjust the space and evade interference by other parts in comparison with a normal hopper.

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Dished-head Bottom

It is a stainless steel container with a round shape like a bowl at the bottom (Head Plate) and a discharge port in the center. (* Some products do not have an outlet.)

It is mainly used as a container for preparing liquids for storage, agitation, and discharge.

Since the content liquid naturally collects at the outlet, it has an excellent discharge property compared to the flat bottom.

In addition, since there are convection currents at every corner so the content liquid can be agitated uniformly, it has superior agitation performance compared to the flat bottom.

It's also used in pressurized vessels.

Because the dished plate bottom is more resistant to pressure than the flat bottom, the end plate bottom is used for stainless steel containers that can be pressurized.

Examples of products with end plate bottoms
Dished-Head Type Container with Stand (with Agitating mount) [DT-ASC-K]

This product is equipped with a stirrer seat for installing a stirrer on the stand, and uses a stainless steel container with an dished head plate bottom suitable for agitation. The container can also be removed from the stand, providing excellent workability.

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If there's nothing close to the stainless steel container that you're looking for...

Nitto Kinzoku Kogyo can design and manufacture custom-made stainless steel containers based on your desired container image.

You can see some examples of custom-made products made so far on our website.＞

＞Look at custom-made cases

Please feel free to contact Nitto Kinzoku Kogyo if you have any concerns such as:

“I can’t get the same product because I don’t know where the old tank was made” 

“I have been turned down just because I only need to order 1 product” 

 “I’m looking for a manufacturer that can make containers that are not usually sold on the market”

or…

“I want to make customization to suit the exist equipment”.

Consult with about custom-made

Do you know the high grade stainless steel material “SUS 316 L” that is resistant to rust?

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Stainless steel is famous as a rust-resistant metal, but there are various kinds of stainless steel materials, and their performance of corrosion resistance is different. If you’re looking for a stainless steel container that’s safer and more functional than it’s cheaper, this article should help.

What stainless steel material is resistant to rust?

What stainless steel material is resistant to rust?

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