Kia Motors to unveil the nation’s first carbon fiber car

Kia Motors to unveil the nation’s first carbon fiber car

Kia Motors released a new model of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) “Sorento” in last month, the nation’s first vehicle built with the dream material carbon fiber with 2,000-cubic centimeter engine displacement. Kia Motors is the first Korean carmaker to use carbon fiber as a material to build cars. Carbon fiber is the most popular material used for building lighter cars because it weighs one quarter of steel yet is 10-times stronger than steel.

An official at Kia Motors recently said “The redesigned Sorento is the first vehicle to feature the ‘panorama sunroof frame’ made with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), one of carbon fiber composites.” The CFRP-based sunroof frame weighs 10 kilograms, half of the steel-based frame, but is five times stronger.

Japan’s Toray Industries, the world’s largest producer of carbon fiber, supplies CFRP. According to Kia Motors, the use of the material for building the sunroof frame moves the car’s center of gravity downward and thus improves stability during driving. The use of CFRP also reduces the car’s weight and thereby improves gas mileage, in addition to strengthening the car’s intensity and as a result improving safety in case of accidents.

As Kia Motors started using carbon fiber for producing cars, Hyundai Motor Group is believed to have laid the groundwork for overcoming global automakers in the carbon fiber field.

As Kia Motors initiated adopting carbon fiber for manufacturing cars, Hyundai Motor Group is considered to have laid the groundwork for surpassing global top-ranked automakers in the carbon fiber field. The Group recently expressed its policy of steadily expanding the application of carbon fiber to vehicles.

 
 
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Eco-friendly electric motorcycle

This is an impressive enterprise that has not only a long business history but also considerable brand-power in the nation in the area of electric motorcycles. Among some numbers of brand-having makers in Korea, Seoul-based Ecocar, which was established in 2004, has become a leading company while playing a considerable role in the nation’s development of electric motorcycles.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry Ecocar’s years of competitive electric motorcycle brand “LUCE” is leading the maker’s sales in overseas markets. The brand is the nation’s first eco-friendly electric motorcycle model to be mass-produced.

The motorcycle works by operating an electric motor powered by a battery, a charger of electric energy.

Eco-friendly-electric-motorcycle Compared to the conventional electric motorcycles, it ensures swift charging and high output. And it also offers merits of city-style of compact design and ensures top-level of safety both by the nation and Europe. In particular, it can be used as motor scooter while permitting riders to enjoy greater satisfaction in application.

When considering the overall arrival of the era at a time when high prices of oil and restriction on discharge of CO2 is daily and deeper than now, this cute-appearance but highly future-oriented brand is a next-generation model that can be fully promoted not only in advanced nations, but also in developing countries.

 
 
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Gear hobs

Ever since its establishment in 1976, DTR has been a specialist in hobs and cutters. DTR puts it utmost efforts into continuously investing in research and development to meet the needs of its demanding customers.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry DTR is a leading company that produces automobile transmission gear hobs and cutters that are needed to produce the gears for all kinds of industrial machines. DTR aims to be a global company in the global hob markets with constant R&D. DTR is exporting its superior products to the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and some East Asian countries. DTR’s export grows larger every year partly attributable to the vigorous participation in trade shows worldwide.

Gear-hobs In 2006, DTR was appointed INNO BIZ while being officially recognized as a technology innovation company. As part of efforts to elevate its global presence, in 2008, DTR established a branch office in Chicago, United States, which meant it laid the framework for building an environment where it can more systematically increase the opportunities for business on the continent. And the year was also highly meaningful year in its history – it changed the company name from the existing Dragon Precision Tools into the current name.

 
 
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Crash cushion system

Shindo Industry is a leading manufacturer specializing in road safety products related to traffic, construction and parking. One of the most famous categories of products that this company covers includes a diverse range of crash cushion systems and associated equipment.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry Shindo was established in 1987 as a producer of automotive parts. With continuous research and development, Shindo was able to expand its range of products to safety equipment for various types of facilities. By achieving successful business diversification, Shindo now produces high-quality products with the various certifications such as CE mark, KS mark, Q-mark. Products manufactured by Shindo have been exported to many parts of the world including some EU countries, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa and constantly receiving positive feedback from distributors and customers.

Crash-cushion-systemShindo Industry’s crash cushion system, “hereafter called CCS,” is a piece of equipment installed in accident-prone areas such as entrances and exits of highways, intersections and toll gate. The CCS effectively absorbs impact energy when crashed resulting in minimizing damages on a driver and the vehicle. CCS is easily installed, maintained and repaired. Also various sizes of CCS are available depending on impact-absorbing ability(e.g. 50km/h, 80km/h, 100km/h and 110km/h)

 
 
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Chemical delivery system

STI (Systems Technology Inc.) has so far gained high marks in the world market for its high-end chemical delivery systems (CDSs). In the case of CDS, STI is receiving recognition for its excellent technology among industry circles by taking a global No.1 market share of FPD areas. Global recognition, especially, from Taiwan, China is most noticeable.

Chemical-delivery-systemhttps://korean-machinery.com///inquiryThe hot-selling products from STI include mixing & supply systems, slurry supply systems and chemical delivery systems. For CDS, turnkey package consists of chemical delivery module, piping, cabling (signal), valve manifold box (VMB), and monitoring system. CDS is easy to operate with touch screen.

Automatic/semi-automatic/manual mode with PLC is available. For easy maintenance, optimal design is available by using 3D CAD. Particle and metal impurities are controlled for customers’ quality standard. And CO2 fire extinguisher and auto fire damper basically provide for solvent. Warranty covers preventive maintenance service every six months. Currently, China is emerging as the most important destination for exports to the region. All of its products including CDS are ISO9001/14001-certified items.

 
 
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Hydraulic fittings

Established in 1977, Samwon-Tech is a technology leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic fittings. Research and development is its top priority to set the standard in the manufacture of hydraulic fittings and hydraulic components. Samwon-Tech is strategically positioned to handle all customers’ global requirements through its ISO- 9000, ISO-14000 and TS16949 certification.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry 37º JIC fittings are made for up to 6,000 PSI working pressure in ANSI 1020 to 1025 Materials or SUS316, SUS304 Materials. The forged 90º elbows in particular are high standard of finish and cleanliness. 30º JIC fitting are manufactured to JIS or safe working pressure up to 420 kgf/cm2. Material is ANSI 1020 ~ 1025 carbon steel. There have not been any failures in the field based on this high quality.

Hydraulic-fittings PIPE fittings are usually made with carbon steel and stainless steel forgings or bar stocks. They are produced to all internationally recognized standards such as ANSI B16.11 BS3799, JIS B2316. As major markets for these products, Europe, Japan, and the United States, are emerging with market potentiality.

 
 
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Aluminum brazing machine

SK Brazing has been offering various brazing engineering services during the past 27 years since 1987, from simple brazing equipment to complex, fully automated systems incorporating robotics, material handling, etc. Currently, SK Brazing is selling to more than 50 countries its professional brazing machines and is recognized one of best brazing engineering leaders in the world.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquirySK Brazing has designed automation solutions for most industrial applications – from simple shuttle machines to complex, fully automated systems incorporating robotics, material handling, etc.

SK Brazing has designed a very special aluminum coil brazing machine that makes it possible to avoid the orange peel crack phenomenon and erosion issues commonly found on brazing of aluminum U-bends coils. SK Brazing’s technology sets a new standard in aluminum brazing technology.

Aluminum-brazing-machine SK Brazing has built several types of gas flame brazing/soldering machines for brazing of aluminum U-bends for heat exchangers, like including a slat conveyor type and a pallet free flow conveyor type. These machines have threestage flame control functions and memory control of flame strength, conveyor speed, burner height, burner width & degree, as options. Also, SK Brazing can incorporate a barcode-reading capability upon the customer’s request. And this maker also offers an aluminum coil for manufacture header brazing machines, manual brazing equipment like the Torch Man (a hand-held intelligent personal digital torch kit), manual induction brazing equipment and much more.

 
 
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Vacuum hot press

This year is its 31th anniversary year. Fusei Menix, founded in 1983, has been engaged in the oil press sector with global technological competitiveness in the semiconductor & PCB equipment field. It passed the national project for technology innovation in 2007, and recognition of technology from the country such as receiving the Korean World-class Product award in 2010. Fusei Menix invented new systems such as the 5-RAM system Vacuum Hot Press through continuous research and development.

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiry It has won a good reputation for quality and energy-saving from worldwide customers for its excellent product quality. Fusei Menix was recorded in the best sales earning and were awarded the president’s citation in 2010. Recently, it successfully carried out a national project using the laminating method during 2011~2013.

Fusei Menix’s Vacuum Hot Press is applied to many fields of PCB like rigid PCB, Flexible PCB, Package substrate, MLB, HDI and special PCB such as metal PCB and Ceramic PCB. Many companies in Korea and overseas like Samsung, LG, Daeduck, Simmtech, Youngpoong, Kinsus, Foxconn, Mektron, and Multek are using the FUSEI’s high quality Vacuum Hot Press and recognizing the FUSEI’s superior quality and technologies. Fusei’s VHP is standard domestically and expanding worldwide. It has certifications like the ISO9001, CE Mark, KCS and other safety and quality certifications, and is in the process of getting the ISO14001 and Green Mark certification. Fusei Menix is expanding its presence in overseas markets such as China, Japan and Russia by continually developing newer, highly competitive, eco-friendly and hi-tech products.

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Oil seal

Established in 1988, SKF Sealing Solutions Korea established a joint venture relationship with AB SKF Group of Sweden in 1998. As a global oil seal specialist, SKF Sealing Solutions Korea is
generating more than 30% sales growth on a yearly basis. The company’s growth into a global player in the field is contributable to the formation of partnerships with five Korean major auto makers such as Hyundai, Kia, GM Korea, Renault Samsung, Ssangyong, as well as globally renowned companies like GM, Toyota, and Mazda.

Oil-sealhttps://korean-machinery.com///inquiry As a major product of the company, oil seals, a component of machines that seals in lubricants, is constructed of rubber, garter spring, and an internal case. While preventing the leakage of lubricants, water, or chemicals, an oil seal also prevents the entry of dust and dirt into a machine. Now there are many kinds of oil seals that it is manufacturing, such as hub bearing units, bonded piston seals, magnetic tone rings, valve stem seals, RR modules with sensors, PTFE seals, and low friction seals.

Of these, the bonded piston seal is the company’s flagship seal in terms of overseas market penetration, representing technological competitiveness among oil seal producers. SKF has experience in high volume production of bonded piston seals and currently supplies them to major auto makers in Korea with a form of OEM. For the production of the bonded piston seals, industrial leading materials and related processing techniques, especially, are employed to provide enhanced performance and better bonding integrity. SKF’s advanced manufacturing processes deliver excellent quality and performance (increased bonded strength, better reliability, greater application tolerance). The customers from Europe, North America, and China are most frequently seeking these products.

 
 
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Fittings for plants

TK Corp. has shown steady growth over the past 47 years to become reputed as one of the world’s leading fitting manufacturers for those engaged in the construction of water treatment, gas, oil, chemical, power plants and even nuclear power plants.

Putting emphasis on stringent quality control and on-time delivery, the firm has proven itself for its outstanding production-capability by trading with globally renowned giants such as Shell and Exxon Mobil.

Fittings-for-plantshttps://korean-machinery.com///inquiry It has an annual output capacity of more than 160,000 metric tons and production ranges of 158” OD and 150mm WT (Max.), respectively. Used mainly in the special industrial environment, its products are roughly classified into elbows, tees and reducers, which all designed for use in supplying the fluid (oil, water) and gas (LNG, GTL). Available materials are carbon, stainless, alloy, duplex, super duplex steel and inconel.

Its foreign approvals of fittings include ASME, JIS, GHOST and PED. The Asia region is currently being most targeted among the company’s exports with a 38% share of total volume, followed by the Middle East with 28%, America with 27%, the EU with 4 %, Africa with 1%, and Oceania with 2%, respectively. Maintaining trading relationships with 164 companies of 43 nations as of 2013, further efforts for expansion of its products are actively underway in the European nations.

 
 
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