Global Warming Countermeasures | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Global Warming Countermeasures | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Social Background The issue of climate change has recently become more pronounced, with attendant global warming effects including higher temperatures, droughts and rising sea levels. This is an issue that threatens the very existence of humankind. In response, in 2016, the Paris Agreement was effectuated by the United Nations toward the goals of keeping the…

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Developing and Supporting the Next Generation | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Developing and Supporting the Next Generation | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Developing and Supporting the Next Generation (Activities in FY2020) Sponsorship for “NHK Student Robocon” and “ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest” NOK is committed to supporting the development of the next generation who will lead the future. As a manufacturer, we have supported NHK Student Robocon, which is hosted by NHK and NHK Enterprise Co., Ltd., and…

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Environment Conservation Activities | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Environment Conservation Activities | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Environment Conservation Activities (Activities in FY2020) Endorsing the “Challenge Zero” Declaration for a Decarbonized Society In June 2020, the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) launched the “Challenge Net 0 Carbon Innovation” initiative in 12, 2019. NOK has also expressed its approval, and is working to develop technologies for a decarbonized society and to implement and disseminate…

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Risk Management/Compliance | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Risk Management/Compliance | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

TOP Sustainability Governance Risk Management/Compliance To effectively address diversifying risks, the NOK group promotes an organization-wide risk management system with the Risk Management Committee as its center. Crisis Management Our Corporate Risk Management Office takes the initiative in building our crisis management system, setting the following basic policies: Give first priority to ensuring safety, protecting…

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Our Sustainability Organization | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

Our Sustainability Organization | Sustainability | NOK CORPORATION

The NOK Group has established an ESG Committee under the Board of Directors to formulate various management policies from a medium- to long-term perspective. The ESG Committee, which is chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, is composed of each general manager and is responsible for formulating policies and goals related to NOK’s environmental, social, and…

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Materials and features | General-purpose seal technology | Technologies | NOK Corporation

Materials and features | General-purpose seal technology | Technologies | NOK Corporation

Types of seals Materials of seals Characteristics Major applications Rotary seals, oil seals, gland Gaskets, mechanical seals Nitrile rubber (NBR) Materials of general-purpose seals Oil seals Acrylic rubber (ACM) Materials of heat-resistant and abrasion-resistant seals Silicone rubber (VMQ) Materials of heat-resistant and abrasion-resistant seals. Low oil resistance. Fluororubber (FKM) Materials of heat-resistant and oil-resistant seals…

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Types of seals | General-purpose seal technology | Technologies | NOK Corporation

Types of seals | General-purpose seal technology | Technologies | NOK Corporation

General-purpose seal technology Seals are indispensable sealing devices used in automobiles, airplanes and other vehicles, construction machines, equipment at petrochemical plants, home appliances, and various other machines. NOK offers a wide variety of seal products of very high reliability, including oil seals, based on its constant and focused research on materials, workings, and design. MORE…

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