Case studies

SKY-SAVE® is used for
various applications

Paint Case 01Automotive Coatings

Available options

Z type and C type

Low or zero silicone products for the condition where silicone is restricted, e.g., automotive paint booth.

Customer
Global automobile manufacturer
Business
Auto body painting
1. Customer's challenges
  • ① Start operating the emission treatment facilities to be compliant with the strict emission regulations while keeping down the initial cost and operating cost
  • ② Operate the facilities compliant with the current regulations while anticipating future changes in production level/mix and paint systems
  • ③ Apply VOC concentrator technology in a manner compatible with environmentally-friendly waterborne paint systems
2. Our solutions and outcomes
  • ① Installed a SKY-SAVE® system which can concentrate low VOC concentration process exhaust up to 30 times, allowing use of a smaller oxidizer and thus saving the customer both capital and operating expenses
  • ②&③ Proposed solutions which would anticipate future changes in process air volume and optimize performance among various types of paint systems, including waterborne coatings
3. Why Seibu Giken was selected
  • Maximum performance with the smallest equipment footprint
  • Apply to treat paint booth exhaust to maximum efficiency even under varying conditions of temperature (e.g., 40℃ (104 ºF)), humidity (e.g., 85%RH) and solvent concentration
4. Customer's voice

“Seibu Giken SKY-SAVE® concentrators enabled us to meet strict federal pollution standards at minimum operating cost while maintaining full production.” … General Manager, Production Engineering Dept.

Available options

Z type and C type

Low or zero silicone products for the condition where silicone is restricted, e.g., automotive paint booth.

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Paint Case 02Marine Coatings

Customer
Shipbuilder
Business
Carrier vessel painting
1. Customer's challenges
  • ① Install a pollution abatement system for immediate compliance with the VOC emission regulations under an aggressive timetable while minimizing initial cost and operating cost
  • ② Ensure that the system will comply with the potentially more stringent future regulation
  • ③ Minimize operating costs by sizing the abatement system for maximum capacity while still being able to accommodate wide fluctuations in VOC concentration
2. Our solutions and outcomes
  • ① By leveraging Seibu Giken’s broad practical experience and comprehensive, lab-tested performance data for treatment of specific combinations of volatile compounds, a custom solution was designed which minimize the up-front investment in abatement equipment and minimized the cost of continuous operation. Seibu Giken’s short factory lead time and the customer’s proximity of one of global service locations allowed the customer to start up the system well in advance of its compliance deadline
  • ② Optimal product type and operation sequences were developed and built into the solution to enable compliance with ever tighter future regulations
  • ③ The customer was able to reduce its operating costs by 10% annually using Seibu Giken design supporting operation over a broad range of air volumes and solvent concentrations
3. Why Seibu Giken was selected
  • Willingness to persevere toward a solution even under demanding circumstances and requirements
  • Provided the most effective solution in the smallest possible system footprint
  • Continuous post-sales support including maintenance service and rotor check-ups
4. Customer's voice

“Our painting operation produces a wide range of solvent concentrations depending on how many guns are in operation at any given time. Rather than constantly having to run an abatement system a full capacity, Seibu Giken’s SKY-SAVE® concentrator solution can be applied variably as necessary, allowing us to remain in regulatory compliance while minimizing operating costs. We’re extremely pleased and will use Seibu Giken’ solutions on all future paint lines as well.” … Factory Manager

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Semiconductor

Customer
Semiconductor manufacturer
Business
Semiconductor manufacturing
1. Customer's challenges
  • ① Fulfill social obligations as a leader in sustainable advanced industry
  • ② Maintain stable operations of fully-automated mega factories
  • ③ Run emission treatment facilities which can accommodate 24/7 continuous production operations
2. Our solutions and outcomes
  • ① By installing SKY-SAVE®, national emission standards were immediately met. Using the newly launched “V-MAX E Rotor” enabled the customer to remove in excess of 99% of VOCs to meet their even higher internally-set emission reduction goals
  • ②&③ Rotor lifetime was maximized using Seibu Giken process recommendations to create a robust, stable and durable abatement solution
3. Why Seibu Giken was selected
  • World’s highest VOC removal rate
  • Japan-made reliability
  • Prompt service provided by Seibu Giken Group’s bases in major cities/regions around the world
4. Customer's voice

”We installed the new V-MAX E Rotor at one of our new fabs. It worked so efficiently that we retrofit all of our other manufacturing locations with them, and we have specified them for upcoming projects as well.” … Director, Environment Management

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Printing

Customer
Printing company
Business
Gravure packaging printing
1. Customer's challenges

Comply with national emission regulations on printing process exhaust air of unusually high temperature and solvent concentration

2. Our solutions and outcomes

Installing “V-MAX E Rotor” has resulted in maintaining high removal rate even under the condition in high temperature and high concentration and has contributed to the customer’s regulatory compliance

3. Why Seibu Giken was selected
  • Smallest equipment footprint and lowest up-front equipment cost among bidders
  • Consultative solution approach based on experience with hundreds of various kinds of print operation installations worldwide
4. Customer's voice

“It has been a pleasure to do business with Seibu Giken. Their “Rotor Doctor” contract maintenance program keeps us from having to worry about staying in compliance and is well worth the investment.” … General Manager, Quality Assurance Dept.

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