Creation of Environment-Friendly Products

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Creation of Environmentally Friendly Products

　SMK has introduced an environmental management system based on ISO 14001, the international standard, at all of our Japan sites and overseas works. Throughout the entire cycle from material use to disposal of waste, SMK makes thorough reviews from the standpoint of environmental preservation and is promoting development and design premised on the 3Rs of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

RF Coaxial Connectors with Switch: TS-11 Series

		These connectors are able to cope with ultra small surface mount technology (SMT) used for inspection and measurement of high-frequency characteristics of mobile phones and other mobile communications devices. They are the smallest in the industry, with a height of 0.95 mm, a mounting area of 2.4 mm x 2.4 mm, and weight of 0.015 g. It covers a frequency range of DC to 6 GHz, and delivers a good high frequency performance with compatibility. They are designed with materials that are RoHS Directive and halogen-free compliant.

0.3mm Pitch Shielded FPC Connectors: EN-32 Series

		These connectors have a height of 0.8 mm and are designed for high speed signal transmission. They are covered in a metal shield, and the grounding performance of the flexible printed circuit (FPC) and the connector is enhanced. The N-ZIF structure enables easy insertion of the FPC by a single action and is equipped with a lever for holding it securely. They are designed with materials that are RoHS Directive and halogen-free compliant.

0.35mm Pitch Board-to-Board Connectors: PB-35 Series

　These connectors feature the smallest mounting area in the industry. They have a height of 0.7 mm when mated, and the small size and space saving design enable mobile devices to be made thinner and smaller. They also offer a high retention force and good click feeling when inserting/removing. They are designed with materials that are RoHS Directive and halogen-free compliant.

Connectors for Photovoltaic Modules

　These connectors link photovoltaic modules with cables. The original multi-point contact structure assures an excellent contact performance. The original water-tightness structure (top and bottom cover system) facilitates cable waterproofing with easy operation without tools. The connectors have UL and TUV certifications.
We are also developing various other components for use in eco devices such as LEDs, and thereby contributing to reduction of CO₂ emissions and energy savings.

Environmentally Friendly Production
～Approaches to an end-to-end production line for small switches~
1. Environmental benefits 1） Resource savings: 10% reduction in use of resources as compared to previous SMK molded components * Less spool runners 2）CO₂emission reduction (Reduction from 3.1 tons/month with the previous SMK system to 0.9 tons/month with the small molding machines, for a decrease of 2.2 tons/month) 3) Space savings (the machine can be placed on a table) 2. Integrated control of the molding and assembly processes1 　 1) Ability for production with molding and assembly on the same floor (better visibility of the entire sequence from component production to assembly) 2）Reduction in the total processing cost 3）Direct input of molded components, enabling eradication of secondary defects (due to packing etc.) and inventory reduction	Small molding machine that can be placed on a table
	Comparison with the previous component (left)

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: Message from Top Management and Vice President of Environment Div.; Environmental management; Summary of Environmental Preservation Activities・Material Balance; Environmental Accounting; Energy and Resource Conservation Initiatives; SMK Group's Topics; Creation of Environment-Friendly Products

Creation of Environmentally Friendly Products

Environmentally Friendly Production

～Approaches to an end-to-end production line for small switches~