Yoshida SKT, a manufacturer of surface treatment technology, has launched an information media focused on surface treatment and coating! We will share essential information for everyone involved in manufacturing, including coating materials, processing methods, selection tips, effects, and technical insights. Please take a look!

On March 2nd, the "Best Selection" of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun published an article about our trial set for "High Durability, Release, and Slip Coating" that improves molding and packaging processes. Please take this opportunity to apply. The coating used in this trial set is Yoshida SKT's original surface treatment "Bicoat." "Bicoat" is a coating system that excels in release properties and lubricity. It enhances the wear resistance of metals and ceramics while achieving high hardness. Through our unique technology that combines organic and inorganic surface treatment techniques, we can provide an ideal function that leverages both properties. In particular, it demonstrates excellent release properties with molten resins and rubber. Additionally, it shows strength against physical pressure and wear, with some cases allowing for over two years of use in rubber injection molding molds. ▼ You can apply through the related links below.

On February 10th, an article titled "Meeting Needs" about the "Coating Performance Measurement Service" was published in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. Yoshida SKT (President Hiroyo Kato) has launched a coating performance measurement service. The service measures release force, water repellency, oil repellency, sliding angle, and slip properties (friction coefficient) to provide customers with the optimal coating. It responds to customer needs such as wanting to confirm effectiveness before introducing it into actual sites and equipment, and wanting to compare multiple coatings. *Excerpt from the article*

On February 7, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun featured the highly durable fluorine-based organic coating system "Bicoat" in its "Noteworthy Best Selection." Yoshida SKT (President Hiroyo Kato) offers "Bicoat," a leading product known for its excellent release and lubricating properties. It enhances the wear resistance of metals and ceramics while achieving high hardness. Through a unique technology that combines surface treatment techniques of organic and inorganic materials, it provides an ideal function that leverages both properties. In particular, it exhibits excellent release properties with molten resins and rubber. It also demonstrates strength against physical pressure and wear, with some cases allowing for over two years of use in rubber injection molding molds. *Excerpt from the article We are also accepting applications for the "Experience Kit," which allows you to easily try Bicoat. We are offering a free "Experience Kit" that includes samples and trial seals. Please take advantage of this opportunity. ▼ You can apply through the related links below.

What is the representative characteristic of Teflon fluoropolymer, "chemical resistance"? What kind of characteristic is it? I will explain by comparing it with the representative plastic polyethylene. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■INDEX 1. What is chemical resistance? 2. The impact of chemicals on resins 3. Reasons why Teflon fluoropolymer excels in chemical resistance 4. What can be done using chemical resistance ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー For more details, please download the materials or visit the product page.

Teflon fluoropolymer, used for corrosion-resistant lining to protect substrates from chemicals. This explains the corrosion resistance of fluoropolymer thick film coatings. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー 1. What is corrosion resistance? 2. How to prevent corrosion 3. Corrosion resistance of Teflon fluoropolymer coatings 4. Characteristics of Teflon fluoropolymer coatings for corrosion-resistant applications 4-1. No pinholes or defects in the coating film 4-2. Thickening of the coating film 5. What can be achieved by utilizing the corrosion resistance of Teflon fluoropolymer coatings ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー For more details, please download the materials or visit the product page.

What are the representative properties of Teflon fluoropolymer coatings, "water repellency and oil repellency"? What kind of characteristics are they? We will provide materials that outline their mechanisms and methods of verification. ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□ 1. What are water/oil repellency? 2. Reasons why Teflon fluoropolymer excels in water/oil repellency ~Surface free energy~ 2-1. What is surface free energy? 2-2. The relationship between water repellency and surface free energy 3. Methods to verify water/oil repellency ~Contact angle~ 4. What can be done using water/oil repellency? ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□ For more details, please download the materials or visit the product page.

On January 19, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun featured our "Coating Performance Measurement Service." To meet the needs of those who want to verify the effectiveness before coating, Yoshida SKT measures the coating surface using our unique know-how. "I want to test the effectiveness of the coating with materials produced in-house." "I am considering introducing a coating but am struggling with how to select it." To address such concerns, we propose measuring coating performance with our unique know-how, allowing for comparison and consideration before introducing a coating. Please feel free to consult us about preparing sample pieces. ▼ You can download the brochure from the link below!

On January 13, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun featured the highly durable fluorine-based organic coating system "Bicoat" in its "Best Selection of Noteworthy Products." Yoshida SKT (President Hiroyo Kato) offers "Bicoat," a leading product known for its excellent release properties and lubrication. It enhances the wear resistance of metals and ceramics while achieving high hardness. Through a unique technology that combines surface treatment techniques of organic and inorganic materials, it provides an ideal function that leverages both properties. In particular, it exhibits excellent release properties with molten resins and rubber. It also demonstrates strength against physical pressure and wear, with some cases allowing for over two years of use in rubber injection molding molds. *Excerpt from the article We are also accepting applications for a "Sensory Kit" that allows you to easily try Bicoat. We are offering a free "Sensory Kit" that includes samples and trial seals. Please take advantage of this opportunity. ▼ You can apply through the related links below.

What is a release agent? A release agent used for mold release. Even release agents that are considered versatile can have unexpected challenges! We will introduce silicone coatings that are effective for the challenges of silicone release agents.

Coating to prevent sticking inside the vacuum nozzle reduces maintenance work. Prevents nozzle clogging and improves productivity! 【Issues Addressed】 - Reduction of cleaning time - Increased productivity - Cost reduction 【Adopted Coating】 In experiments measuring release torque with strong tape, the force required to peel off was nearly zero compared to other coatings! It can maintain water and oil repellency and slip properties even with solvent cleaning! Mold Release Silicone (MRS series) exhibits excellent release properties against sticky substances and adhesive tapes, achieving top-level solvent resistance, film hardness, and heat resistance. ＜Reasons to Choose This Product＞ - Reduces sticking when cutting adhesive materials - Expected increase in productivity during cutting processes - Release effect lasts long without diminishing even with solvents *For more details, please download the catalog.

On December 7th, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun featured our "Coating Performance Measurement Service." To meet the needs of those who want to verify the effectiveness before coating, Yoshida SKT measures the coating surface using our unique know-how. "I want to test the coating effectiveness with materials produced in-house." "I am considering introducing coating but am struggling with the selection process." To address such concerns, we offer measurement of coating performance using our unique know-how, allowing for comparison and consideration before introducing coatings. Please feel free to consult us about preparing sample pieces. ▼ You can download the brochure from the link below!

On December 8, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Hot Information" featured a campaign offering "high durability, release, and slip coatings" aimed at improving molding and packaging processes. This is a limited-time campaign running until December 24, so please take this opportunity to apply. The coating used in this campaign is Yoshida SKT's original surface treatment "Bi-Coat." "Bi-Coat" is a coating system that excels in release properties and lubrication. It enhances the wear resistance of metals and ceramics while achieving high hardness. Through a unique technology that combines organic and inorganic surface treatment techniques, it provides an ideal function that leverages both properties. In particular, it exhibits excellent release properties with molten resins and rubber. Additionally, it demonstrates strength against physical pressure and wear, with some cases allowing for over two years of use in rubber injection molding molds. ▼ You can apply through the related links below.

What is the property of non-stickiness? Why do food items not stick to Teflon-coated frying pans? We present a document explaining non-stickiness that answers such questions! Teflon fluoropolymer, known for its Teflon coating and fluorine coating. What mechanism allows it to have the characteristic of being difficult for things to stick? This is a three-part document explaining non-stickiness. ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□ INDEX 1. The property of non-stickiness 2. Reasons why Teflon fluoropolymer excels in non-stickiness 2-1. High repellency 2-2. Low affinity 2-3. Chemically stable molecular structure 3. Examples of solutions utilizing non-stickiness - Case studies - ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□ For more details, please download the document or visit the product page.

Improving the thermal fusion process of the filter case through surface treatment. We will introduce coating examples that achieve reduced stringing and extended lifespan with heat-resistant fluorine coating.

On November 16, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Hot Information" featured a campaign offering "High Durability, Release, and Slip Coating" aimed at improving molding and packaging processes. This is a limited-time campaign running until December 24, so please take this opportunity to apply. The coating used in this campaign is Yoshida SKT's original surface treatment, "Bicoat." "Bicoat" is a coating system that excels in release properties and lubrication. It enhances the wear resistance of metals and ceramics while achieving high hardness. Through a unique technology that combines surface treatment techniques of organic and inorganic materials, it provides an ideal function that leverages both characteristics. In particular, it demonstrates excellent release properties with molten resins and rubber. Additionally, it shows strength against physical pressure and wear, with some cases allowing for over two years of use in rubber injection molding molds. ▼ You can apply through the related links below.

On November 4th, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Noteworthy Best Selection" featured the ultra-durable fluorine-based organic coating system "Bicoat." Yoshida SKT (President Hiroyo Kato)'s flagship product "Bicoat" is a coating system that excels in release properties and lubricity. It enhances the wear resistance of metals and ceramics while achieving high hardness. Through a unique technology that combines surface treatment techniques of organic and inorganic materials, it provides an ideal function that leverages both properties. In particular, it exhibits excellent release properties with molten resins and rubber. It also demonstrates strength against physical pressure and wear, with some cases allowing for over two years of use in rubber injection molding molds. *Excerpt from the article We are also accepting applications for the "Experience Kit," which allows you to easily try Bicoat. We are offering a free "Experience Kit" that includes samples and trial seals. Please take advantage of this opportunity. ▼ You can apply through the related links below.

Eliminate production troubles caused by stickiness on the manufacturing line! 'MRS Coating' In experiments with release torque using strong tape, the peeling force is almost zero compared to other coating processes! It can maintain water repellency, oil repellency, and slip properties even after solvent cleaning! Mold Release Silicone (MRS Series) exhibits excellent release properties against sticky substances and adhesive tapes, achieving top-level solvent resistance, film hardness, and heat resistance. This coating can reduce the occurrence of sticking when cutting adhesive materials in processes such as label/tape cutting. It leads to improved efficiency and productivity in cutting operations. Additionally, the release properties do not diminish even after cleaning with solvents, and the effects last long. Test results show overwhelmingly low release torque values compared to SUS304 and Teflon coatings. <Reasons to Choose This Product> - Reduces sticking when cutting adhesive materials - Expected improvement in productivity in cutting processes - Release effect remains strong and long-lasting even with solvents *For more details, please download the catalog.

[Materials listing the properties of all 13 types of super engineering plastics] ■PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) ■PFA (Tetrafluoroethylene-perfluorovinyl ether copolymer) ■FEP (Tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer) ■PCTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene homopolymer) ■ETFE (Tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymer) ■ECTFE (Chlorotrifluoroethylene-ethylene copolymer) ■PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride homopolymer) ■PBI (Polybenzimidazole) ■PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) ■PI (Polyimide) ■PAI (Polyamide imide) ■PES (Polyether sulfone) ■PPS (Polyphenylene sulfide) *For more details, please download the PDF and take a look. The property tables are for general characteristics and do not guarantee the physical properties by our company. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

[During the Campaign] A must-see for those struggling with surface treatment in the molding and packaging processes! Experience the "Kaizen" that is difficult with plating and fluororesin coating. Do you have any concerns like these regarding surface treatment in the molding and transport processes? <Molding Process> - Mold damage - Dimensional accuracy of the mold - Coating peeling <Packaging Process> - Poor flow of powder - Resin sticking to sealing jigs not improving - Coating peeling and contamination *For more details, please download the materials or contact us through our website.

Waste hidden in conveying devices and processes. With convex coating, why not start your improvement now for "profit enhancement" and "productivity increase"? [We are giving away a collection of case studies on process improvement through coating.] Yoshida SKT's unique convex coating, which excels in "anti-stick and slip properties," will improve your conveying processes and contribute to profit enhancement. For more details, please take a look at our related products.

Production process of CFRP laminated with epoxy resin. Improve production efficiency with surface treatment technology that excels in release properties! Also solves issues related to release agents. Yoshida SKT specializes in functional surface treatments that provide a "non-stick function" to the surfaces of equipment and components, solving problems where highly adhesive materials "stick" or "adhere" to molds and surrounding equipment, hindering production or reducing production efficiency. With Yoshida SKT, improve the CFRP production process with surface treatment technology. For more details, please see related products.

We have prepared a new brochure for our "Coating Performance Measurement Service," which has been well received by our customers since the start of the service. To meet the need of those who want to verify the effectiveness before coating, Yoshida SKT measures the coating surface using our unique know-how. If you want to "try the effectiveness of coatings with materials produced in-house" or if you are "considering the introduction of coatings but are unsure of how to select them," we propose measuring coating performance with our unique know-how to facilitate comparison and consideration before introducing coatings. Please feel free to consult us regarding the preparation of sample pieces.

With our unique surface treatment technology, we enable the prevention of sticking for particularly sticky materials such as molten plastic, labels, adhesive tapes, and raw rubber! We have prepared a series that demonstrates excellent non-stick and release properties specifically for sticky materials like adhesives, molten resins, and adhesive tapes. *Product documentation available.

Silicone," which excels in non-stick and release properties. Explaining the differences from the easily confused "silicon." "Silicone coatings," which excel in non-stick and release properties, are often referred to as "silicon coatings." Here, we will introduce the differences between "silicon" and "silicone," as well as the superior release properties of "silicone coatings.

The surface treatment technology for ultra-thin films, "Nano Process TC-10S," enables nano-coating with a surface treatment technology for ultra-thin films of less than 100μm, excelling in precision, visible light transmittance, water repellency, and oil repellency. *Product documentation available.

A surface treatment technology that imparts high hardness and non-stick properties to the surfaces of resins and metals! Introducing a revolutionary non-stick treatment that maintains the flexibility of the processed materials and can be applied to rubber and curved surfaces. *Product documentation available.

Amazing durability that surpasses fluoropolymer coatings! A coating system suitable for applications with mechanical loads. *Product catalog and case study materials available!

Non-stick coating suitable for cutting blades. A coating that extends the maintenance cycle by 20 times. *Case studies on improving blade adhesion issues are available. We will introduce a case from the process of cutting thin PP sheets, such as those used for clear files. ■Key Issues - Problems arise when PP sheets stick to the cutting blade, causing the line to stop. - The blade type is a shearing type with two blades, like scissors. - When PP adheres, the cutting surface becomes rough, leading to product defects. *There are also case studies available for solving cutting process issues. Recommended for those who want to resolve cutting blade adhesion problems.

Protect metals from corrosion! What is the method to prevent corrosion by simply blocking one element? INDEX ■ What is metal corrosion ■ Three elements of corrosion ■ Preventing metal corrosion with Teflon coating ■ Teflon coating with excellent corrosion resistance We also have experimental videos available.