Automotive gas spring

[INQ. NO. 1505M37] Since 1998, Yo-Jung Metal has been a specialized foundation in gas springs, piston rod for using shock absorbers. Domestically it is the only one manufacturing, polishing, and surface handling all core facilities. As a result of various attempts towards enterprise that holds market dominating technology over its competitors, it has succeeded in manufacturing more upgraded gas springs in terms of quality, price competitiveness.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry The gas spring from the company is mainly installed in automobiles’ tail gate and hood and helps doors easily open and close. It is a very optimal device to cushion the shock generated at a time when the driver opens and closes the door. With built-in competitive function, it allows the user to easily open, close and hold a heavy door and cover with less power. Such competitive features have resulted in such wide application as automobiles, railroads, agricultural machines, various industrial machinery, kitchen furniture and appliances, and office machines. Recently the gas spring started being used in various purposes of robots.

Automotive-gas-springIt has been striving to secure market leadership with its best class products. As part of such moves, it has begun exploring potential foreign markets in anticipation of expanded business opportunities in cooperation with governmental agencies.

 
 
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The nation’s first roadster, Yebbujana R

[INQ. NO. 1505M36] Founded in 1993, Power Plaza has developed, produced and sold 700 kinds of standardized SMPS (Switching Module Power Supply), such as DC-DC and AC-DC converter through constant technology innovation. Currently, it is playing a major role in the domestic industrial power supply market.

In 2007, Power Plaza declared its “Environment Friendly Management Policy” and secured technical skills for electric vehicles through the power-train solution research and EV conversion business based on its accumulated power electronics technology.

Furthermore, Power Plaza has developed “PEACE (0.5 ton electric pick-up truck)” and obtained the national certification from KATRI (Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute) of Korea Transportation Safety Authority for commercialization.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry From 2015, the Ministry of Environment has appointed “PEACE” for its public supply of electric vehicles, so now it is striving to supply the very best eco-friendly electric car.

Power Plaza has adopted high-quality software and hardware for the development of electric vehicles and aims to develop new technology safely and constantly with reliability

Yebbujana R was recently released featuring adding traditional roadster design to future-oriented technology. Yebbujana R, with both its unique dolphin-shaped front and dynamics as well as elegant curve-shaped rear, is drawing plenty of attention.

Through the one-piece monocoque method, it highlights the beauty and simplicity of the body accentuating the elegant curve to the maximum. Kang Min-sung (a top designer) has created and directed the overall design of Yebbujana R.

When driving at 60 km/h an hour, it is possible to travel 571 kilometers on one charge. It has a maximum speed of 198 km/h an hour and can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

The-nation’s-first-roadster,-Yebbujana-R

The-nation’s-first-roadster,-Yebbujana-R_1 Power Plaza has unveiled autonomously the Yebbujana series at Seoul Motor Show since 2011. Power Plaza obtained the nation’s patent of one-piece under floor which is applied to Yebbujana R.

The characteristic of one piece under floor for the body of Yebbujana is a huge reduction of manufacturing facility cost comparing to the normal car’s frame method or monocoque method. Simple manufacturing process is possible to make an electric car in small production facilities.

Driving distance of 571 kilometers on one charge is due to the 54kWh battery and carbon fiber construction, which makes it lighter by up to 745 kg. Powertrain is applied to Bosch’s 80kW motor and inverter . And manual transmission is used too, so it has a maximum speed of 198 km/h an hour and can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

The battery pack consists of 18650 battery cell which has safety and high performance as serial-parallel system such as Tesla Model S.

Power Plaza plans to unveil the next-generation Yebbujana R at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany in the second half of the year.

PEACE, half-ton pickup truck which the Ministry of Environment adopted as public supply

PEACE, an electric pick-up truck which is supplied first nationally was displayed at the Seoul Motor Show. Power Plaza has developed environment friendly electric vehicles since 2007 and succeeded in the development of a half-ton and one-ton electric pick-up truck in 2009. But the car was a “test bed” to develop power module for electric cars, so it is not suitable for national standard.

From the end of 2011, Power Plaza has developed a commercial light electric car which is suitable for national regulation and started sales through R&D for two years and certification process for one year. Power Plaza received applications from 21 customers on Jeju island, which is more than the allocated 15 pcs during 15 days from March 6 to March 20. The price for the PEACE is set at 36.9 million won and Jeju residents can receive subsidy of 17 million won and a battery charger from the Government.

The-nation’s-first-roadster,-Yebbujana-R_2 It is expected to sell in Seoul and on Jeju island as a pilot project this year and Power Plaza received applications during the Seoul Motor Show also. In Seoul, customers will receive subsidy of 18 million won and battery charger from the Government. Additionally, as a subcompact and cargo car, tax breaks are also applied such as individual consumption tax, education tax and acquisition tax and yearly car tax. Corporation and individual businesspersons can get a tax rebate.

PEACE is equipped with 26kW induction motor, so performance is maximum output of 35ps and maximum load weight of 500 kgs. It is equipped with 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery and can travel 67.5 kilometers on one charge. Power Plaza will release PEACE which can travel 100km on single charge in 2015. Battery charging time is about four hours.

Regarding warranty, battery, motor and inverter is 7 years or 150,000 km and lifetime free service of EV component is ensured.

PEACE is used to manual transmission considering improvement of climbing performance as well as energy efficiency and gear shift is the same of normal engine car. Safety driving speed is 80km/h.

PEACE is a car of purpose of parcel cargo and for a small trader from the first stage of production. It will attract attention from a farmer, a small trader and individual businesspersons.

Powertrain of 1 ton pick-up truck, as the next generation

Power Plaza unveiled the e-Powertrain of its one-ton truck as the next generation pickup at the 2015 Seoul Motor Show. The one-ton electric pick-up truck has great market potential and air quality improvement. This truck is equipped with 100kW brushless motor, so it has maximum horsepower of 136hp and maximum torque of 30kgf.m. A 54kWh motor is fitted, so one can travel about 150km on a single charge. Power Plaza has a plan to obtain national certification and sell this truck in the second half of the year.

 
 
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Cold-forged parts for automobiles

[INQ. NO. 1505M35] Taeyang Metal is a company manufacturing cold-forged and precision-processed parts for automobiles, since its founding in 1954. Its accumulated business experience makes it possible for the company to cover a wide variety of coldforged parts for automotive engines such as cylinder-head bolts, bearing-cap bolts, connecting rod-bolts, fly wheelbolts, crank shaft pulley-bolts, etc. and thus allowing the company to play a leading role in the development of the automobile industry in Korea.

Cold-forged-parts-for-automobileshttps://korean-machinery.com///inquiryKey domestic customers are Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors etc. and international customers include GM, Sankei, Chrysler etc. Its strength is in-house design capabilities for high tensile strength bolt, precision threaded fasteners and components and equipped with accredited fastener testing & calibration laboratory.

After accomplishing the accumulated export performance of $30,000,000 in 2004, the maker has started accelerating its drive for expanding its offshore presence while aggressively establishing foreign corporates in India, the U.S.A and a factory in China. As a recent noteworthy move, the company started expanding its business activities by delivering its high-class products to wind energy enterprises in Korea.

As of 2013, the company has witnessed significantly improved export performance, up 23 percentage points from the year before, thanks to an increase of exports to the U.S.A, etc. – backed by the growing pace of the global economy.

Taeyang Metal’s active outreach activities in foreign markets propelled its remarkable contribution to the nation’s export drive, as of 2013, recording US$100 million in export performance, following its US$ 30 million in 2004, US$ 50 million in 2006, and US$ 70 million in 2008.

 
 
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Automotive Components

[INQ. NO. 1505M34] Daegu-based Young Auto has relatively short business history but rapidly growing into one of the nation’s leading automotive part manufacturers.

The young and strong venture’s commitment is to deliver the best value to its customers in continuously pursuing the quality, service, technology and price utilizing global OEM’s purchasing and supplier performance development processes.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry The company maintains close business relationship with global OEMs and Top-tier suppliers such as GM-Daewoo, Hyundai-Kia Group, Ford, DCS, and Korea Delphi by providing exceptional solutions to engineering and business challenges utilizing the self-developed auto product-related exceptional technology.

Current global trading partners of the company reaches 8 counties located in North America, the EU, and Asia. Young Auto is currently engaged in delivering a wide range of commodities in the area of electrical, metallic, chemical, and machinery and equipment mainly for Korea’s Tier 1 & Tier 2 suppliers.

Automotive-Components The company’s current manufacturing areas ranged from forging products, brake parts, steering parts, casting products, heat treatment parts, compressor parts, stamping products, to machined parts.

 
 
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4 wheeled electric motorcycle

[INQ. NO. 1505M33] MINT is a venture established in 2009 for professionally developing and producing electric automotives and eco-friendly vehicles. It has no long-history of business but holds solid base of developing new concept of products based upon years of experience and special know-how.

4-wheeled-electric-motorcyclehttps://korean-machinery.com///inquiry The company works in cooperation with advanced cooperative firms so as to generate better business outcomes including speedy and stable product production and supply.

It has recently ambitiously prepared its flagship model named “TAGO”.

Classified as Quadricycle in Europe, the 4-wheeled electric motorcycle with single seat weighs 230kg excluding battery.

4-wheeled-electric-motorcycle_1 Permitting only one person, the model is very fun and clean transportation for the unique works such as doing small errands, carrying out some activities in short trips, etc.

It shows maximum speed of 50km per hr. It boasts mileage of 50km with only one time of charging. With the 2.5Kw of rated power, it basically delivers 50kg of intake weight.

Employing 4-wheeled disc brake system, it ensures excellent safety in running. For the convenience and comfort of driver, the seat favored in passenger vehicles is adopted.

TAGO CLASSICO is electric version of Runabout. Its classic design derived from the early 1900s, TAGO CLASSICO is ideal for resorts, parks and other recreational destinations. TAGO CLASSICO can be classified as low speed vehicle.

 
 
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Asia’s first company in the commercialization of EGS geothermal power generation

Nexgeo-Inc

[INQ. NO. 1505M32]

Nexgeo is medium-sized but is swiftly growing into one of the global leading energy companies by strategically focusing on the sector of EGS geothermal power generation despite its relatively short energy business history over global rivals in advanced nations, based on the strong background on its own differentiated technologies and innovative way of approach for the field. The following is a script after the interview with the company’s CEO Yoon Woonsang. It will give an insight and challenge for global energy companies in their respective energy businesses.

Nexgeo-Inc_1https://korean-machinery.com///inquiryEstablished in August 2001 for the business of utilizing geotechnology and IT, Nexgeoo became interested in geothermal resources as a concept of renewable energy while focusing on its value in terms of stability in quality, economy, and environmentalfriendliness in 2007.

Nexgeo-Inc_2 At present, Nexgeo is working to commercialize the first EGS geothermal development in Asia. Nexgeo is carrying out a joint R&D project for the development of commercialization technology of MW-Class geothermal power generation, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and managed by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology and Planning (KETEP).

For the project, Nexgeo is jointly working with two domestic institutes (Korea Institute of Geological Resources, Korea Institute of Construction Technology), two companies (POSCO, ENO geo- technology), and Seoul National University. Nexgeo secured a new drilling technology effective deep underground (more than 4km) for reaching the targeted degree of temperature, obtained a technology of hydraulic stimulation demonstration for the creation of the layer of artificial geothermal storage by extending a crack in rocks. It designed and manufactured MW-Class geothermal power generation plant and finished trial driving recently.

Furthermore, it established a plan for disseminating the technologies of geothermal power generation and a scheme for the extended business for geothermal power generation. In a particular, Nexgeo has recorded the completion of the digging operation to a depth of 4,127m for the first time in Korea in October 17, 2013.

Nexgeo is becoming an energy-specialized company with advanced technology

Nexgeo has been carrying out a joint R&D project (strictly speaking R&D&B according to the view of the company) for the development of commercialization technology of MW-Class geothermal power-generation from December to now (scheduled to be finished by June 2016). Through this project, Nexgeo is reshaping into an energy-specialized company equipped with advanced technology that helps the commercialization of the EGS (Enhanced Geothermal System) in non-volcanic regions for the first time in Asia. If the company successfully completed this project, it will be the only company armed with the capacity to supply geothermal power generation plant to the non-volcanic region of Korea. Accordingly, the company expects to exert its leadership in the spread of geothermal power-generation plants to the domestic market in the near future.

Nexgeo-Inc_3 The drilling technology so deep underground has so far been developed mainly overseas through the development of gas and oil. So, the infrastructure for the technology was not installed in non-oil-producing nations like Korea. Nexgeo, for this project, is carrying out drilling construction together with professional engineers from overseas in Pohang. Through operating a drilling machine (Drilling Rig ZJ50/3150) for the development of oil wells for the first time in the domestic ground drilling history while successfully performing the deep depths of drilling (more than 4,000m). Through this, it has introduced advanced technologies from leading enterprises overseas and applied them at the actual construction site. Thus, it is obtaining the so-called “Korean-style” of drilling t echnologies o f deep depths suitable for Korea’s geological features.

Nexgeo-Inc_4 Once this project is successfully completed and the company’s EGS geothermal power-generation technology thus systematized, this technology is expected to be one of the most stable and competitive renewable energy sources required by non-volcanic regions across the world, although now this company is in the stage of technology development in Korea, based on the fact that the global size of the EGS geothermal power-generation business related to the technologies of the reduction of greenhouse gases is in a swift upward trend of growth.

“When initiating such kinds of very challenging R&D projects, a lot of concerns are raised over the business feasibility among industrial circles. Actually, difficult and unpredictable issues frequently occur. However, we have been overcoming these challenges in order to utilize this experience of solving difficulties and problems as a productive course that elevates the level of our knowledge and technology, said Lee Jun-hee, the representative director of the company. But, at the same time, we can’t deny the fact that there are challenges an individual company can’t solve with only the technologies it holds,” the company’s CEO Yoon Woonsang, stressed.

 
 
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Brake syste

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[INQ. NO. 1505M26] Finetro is one of the renowned auto braking products manufacturers in Korea with nine years firm business record by supplying bestquality aftermarket products for major auto makers such as Hyundai, Kia, GM Korea, and Renault Samsung. Now, it is developing overseas markets with customers who are looking for a reliable supplier in this field, inspired by the motto, “Our Goal is to complete customer satisfaction.”

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry Finetro’s NAO (non-asbestos organic) disc brake pads consist of about 100 types of chemicals like potassium, microfiber, and titanium. The brake pad is a well known product in the industry with outstanding capabilities. It can noticeably abate the braking noise. The product’s capability of anti-moisture and excellent heat resistance makes it possible for itself to be treated as a potential hot player in the automotive parts industry in the global market. Moreover, it helps realization of smooth braking. Designed to be free of heavy dust, it contributes to the longer use of the pads and the entire brake system.

Brake-syste The maker’s shoe assembly is designed to maintain a stable braking force of the brake linings for various optimal productions, especially in high-speed driving and very bad weather. For the product, the special friction material is used to minimize noise and dust, which is pursuing the production of environmentally friendly products. In fact, all of its products are manufactured focusing on environmentally friendly materials, for which the maker uses ceramic powders & fibers, potassium titanate, rubber and resins – thus, the maker calls it semi-ceramic.

 
 
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Pulse jet solenoid valve

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[INQ. NO. 1505M25] Since 1979, HPC has manufactured pulse jet diaphragm valves for dust collectors, gas turbine filtration systems, and other solenoid valves, continuously expanding its business into an area of large-scale plants. Pulse jet solenoid valve is used in dust collectors, gas turbines applications, environmental equipment and desulfurization equipment, in particular for reverse pulse jet filter cleaning and its variations including bag filters, envelope filters, ceramic filters, and sintered metal fiber filters. There are two kindsnormal type and tube type. This valve ensures high performance diaphragm, rust preventive coating, low power-consumption, with reliable quality.

Pulse-jet-solenoid-valvehttps://korean-machinery.com///inquiry The company’s pulse jet air-operated valve is also utilized for dust collector, gas turbines applications, environmental equipment and desulfurization equipment, in particular for reverse pulse jet filter cleaning and its variations including bag filters, envelope filters, ceramic filters, and sintered metal fiber filters. It connects to a remote solenoid for pilot control and operates the reverse pulse of air that cleans the filter. Two types of this product are also manufactured – normal type and tube type. It does not need electrical wires and allows operators to install and uninstall it easily. This explosion-proof valve guarantees no electrical noise.

The limit switch from the company is specially manufactured for large-scale plants. It performs excellently in high-impact, high vibration environments, and can also used in high temperature environments up to 120ᵒC. In particular, rust-preventive coating treatment is applied on the surface, ensuring longer lifespan than other products.

 
 
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HI-DR joint

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[INQ. NO. 1505M24] HI-STEN, established in 1994, has supplied only reliable and safety products to various fields, from home to industries, as a certified manufacturer of stainless steel valves, joints and fittings. It is based in the southern part of of South Korea, has independent manufacturing facility lines for casting, assembly, solution heat treatment and R&D center.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiryAll products are based on casting with solution heat treatment. And its unique technology has been developed from concerns to prevent leakage and breakaway between pipes due to quake or shock and to supply high quality water without any contamination.

HI-DR-jointWhile other coated metal joints can be easily peeled off by metal tools during installing and thus cause corrosion, HI-DR Joint is free from this kind of problem because it is wholly made of stainless steel. It is designed as leverage type for improved breakaway obstructive power and performance of anti-vibration under the condition of high-pressure and ground sink or quake. The specially designed pushing washer and rubber packing prevent leakages caused by leaning to one side under conditions of ground subsidence or any external forces. Low construction cost is made possible thanks to the simple and easy assembly, with no welding required and no need for heavy equipment. It is vigorously used for stainless steel pipe (ASTM A269), PVC-U pipe, PFP pipe, PSP and Spool pipe. The DN15 ~ DN 300 in size is available. The customized models are available in various sizes and materials.

 
 
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Construction scaffolding products

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[INQ. NO. 1505M23] Since 2000, Hory Korea has been working to contribute to the protection of people and enviroment from the disaster at the construction site.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry Hory Korea is the first company to produce clamp in Korea. And now, as a well-reputed manufacturer of comprehensive scaffold materials, it covers manufacturing, sales and leases.

Hory Korea manufactures high quality construction scaffold materials such as system scaffold, system support, shoring props, various kinds of clamps as two-way clamps, support clamps, square clamps, different type of square clamps, triple type of clamps, catch clamp(quick type),single clamp…etc.

Construction-scaffolding-productsHory Korea has expanded its business into structural construction of solar power systems for residential and industrial in 2011 and received $20Million Export Tower while contributing to the growth of the nation’s export.

To serve full satisfaction and safety to its valuable customer’s needs, “Hory Korea” will make further eff ort to supply the best quality products.

 
 
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