Fluororesin Products (Pellets and Powder)

The Kashima Plant makes Neoflon FEP, which has superb insulating properties and is widely used as a molding material, and Polyflon PTFE, which has the lowest friction coefficient among plastic raw materials and superior lubricity.

For their unique properties, fluororesin products are processed and used in a diverse range of applications.

Recovering Fluorocarbons

In 1998, the Kashima Plant installed equipment for the destruction of recovered fluorocarbons so that it could carry out this activity on site.

Besides conducting thorough recovery and destruction of fluorocarbons generated during Daikin manufacturing, the Kashima Plant properly destroys the fluorocarbons that the Service Department recovers from customers and other outside entities.

Destruction facilities for recovered fluorocarbon

After the fluorocarbons have been completely broken down at a combustion destruction temperature of 1,300°C, they are rendered harmless.

Energy Saving through Cogeneration Systems

Energy-Efficient Chiller

Converting Equipment to Inverter Type

Under a Daikin initiative, a cogeneration system was installed in the Hasaki Industrial Park for shared use by the companies there. The steam given off during power generation is harnessed in order to save energy.

A Daikin energy-efficient chiller was incorporated into equipment in the plant.

After surveying the load changes during equipment use, the plant converted two rotary machines with high capacity and large load changes to inverter type.

Steam Traps for Preventing Steam Leaks

Fluorocarbon-Free, Heat-Pump Vending Machines

The over 500 steam traps in the plant undergo regular inspections and upgrading so as to save energy.

The Kashima Plant replaced previous vending machines with fluorocarbon-free, heat-pump models.

Thorough Separation of Waste

Drying Sludge

Unnecessary items from production processes are separated for recycling.

To reduce the energy needed to transport sludge to the recycling plant, the sludge is sun-dried to reduce the water content and thus make it lighter.

Recovering VOC Solvents

Water Treatment Facilities

The VOC solvents used in the fluoropolymer manufacturing process are collected using activated charcoal to prevent them from being released into the atmosphere.

All wastewater in the plant is channeled to a single location for purification. Daikin has stipulated an in-house standard value for plant wastewater that is stricter than legal limits. The plant works daily to ensure measurements for items such as COD and pH do not exceed in-house standard values.

Emergency Convening System

Stockpiling Emergency Materials and Equipment

Emergency Rescue Drills

An emergency convening system brings together the people needed to carry out mass phoning of employees to confirm they are safe in case of accident or earthquake.

To be ready for a wide range of emergencies such as earthquakes, fires, or chemical spills, the Kashima Plant has emergency materials and equipment stored.

With the cooperation of the Hasaki Fire Department, once a year drills are held in emergency rescue and use of equipment such as AEDs.

Fire Hydrant Usage Competition

Joint Fire Drills

Earthquake Simulations

The Hasaki Fire Department is invited for emergency situation drills at the Kashima Plant. Fire hydrants are used to make the drills more like an actual emergency.

Once a year, drills are held jointly with neighboring companies and the fire department so as to be prepared for a major disaster.

A special truck with an interior that can simulate earthquakes allows people to experience the terror of a natural disaster.

Daikin Instructors Visit Schools

Factory Tours

Summer Festival

Daikin employees visit nearby elementary schools to lead science lessons. Through experiments on surface tension, the children learn the joys of science and how scientific advances have helped our daily lives.

Every year, members of the administrative board of Kamisu City take a tour of the Kashima Plant and present their opinions on the facilities, an event that strengthens bonds between the plant and the local community.

One of the ways the Kashima Plant promotes local exchange is by inviting residents and members of the administrative board of Kamisu City to a Noryosai Bon dance festival. Prior to this festival, the plant takes local residents on tours of the facilities.

Daikin Field Opened to the Public

Cleanup of Local Streets

Traffic Safety Awareness

The Kashima Plant opens its playing field to the public on weekends and holidays. The semi-annual Kamisu City soft baseball tournament held here features hotly contested games.

On the 25th of each month, all plant employees pick up litter on the streets around the Kashima Plant. All employees also take part in the semi-annual cleanup of Hasaka Industrial Park sponsored by the local federation of companies.

Members of the Kashima Plant's traffic safety board take turns standing on the street in front of the plant to raise awareness of traffic safety.