Suntes Company Overview and Product Introduction

Suntes, a prominent Japanese company, specializes in power control technology, focusing on the design, manufacture, and sale of power transmission and control equipment. Established in 1961, Suntes has consistently delivered value-added products tailored to the Japanese market's needs. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach, contributing to global safety and security through its primary products, including brakes and clutches for elevators and machine tools.

Company Overview

Suntes operates under two main entities: Sanyo Shoji Co., Ltd., and Sanyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. The head office is located in Minoh, Osaka, Japan. The company is led by President Chisato Hikari, with each entity having a capital of 96 million yen. Sanyo Shoji Co., Ltd. was established on August 15, 1966, while Sanyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. was founded earlier, on December 25, 1961. Their primary business involves the design, manufacturing, sales, service, export, and import of power transmission devices.

Business Operations and Strengths

Suntes prides itself on being a team of experts in power control technology. Since its inception, the company has been delivering products that meet the evolving needs of the market. One of Suntes' significant achievements is its position as Japan’s top manufacturer of special brakes, particularly for the elevator industry. Their special elevator brakes for high-rise buildings have been adopted by major manufacturers, boasting a top-class domestic share. In recent years, their products have gained appreciation and adoption not only in Japan but also in other Asian countries, including China, and across the globe.

Beyond the elevator industry, Suntes has advanced technology utilized in various fields, including ironworks, machine tools, and drainage pump stations. Their brakes are employed in iron mills, rolling mills for manufacturing steel plates and steel pipes, and machine tools that support manufacturing in factories. Additionally, their large centrifugal clutches are used at numerous drainage pumping stations, mainly owned by local governments. Suntes' area of activity has expanded significantly in response to changing times, showcasing a wide range of applications.

Research and Development

Suntes is committed to research and development, anticipating customers’ future needs to provide effective solutions. They engage in regular marketing and precise basic research, maintaining a system that can respond accurately to customer feedback. Their strength lies in consistently handling processes from the development design stage to production and providing up-to-date post-sales service.

Global Expansion

The Sanyo Group’s Global Business Division actively promotes the Suntes brand worldwide in collaboration with overseas partner companies. By engaging directly with international customers, Suntes aims to offer better proposals and demonstrate technology and quality customized to specific customer needs on the global stage.

Product Overview

Suntes offers a diverse range of products, primarily focusing on disc brakes, clampers, rail clampers, centrifugal clutches, torque releasers, centrifugal brakes, load testers, and optional parts. Below is an overview of their main product categories along with specific models:

Disc Brakes

Disc brakes are reliable, stable brakes with high heat dissipation, used to stop, secure, and adjust rotating objects. Suntes' disc brakes are utilized in a wide range of applications and boast a robust design with high performance.

• Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Ideal for operating wire rolling machines, traveling and turning cranes, and tire machines. They offer reliable braking force and smooth operation.
  Models:

  • DB-2008B, DB-2021B
  • DB-2021S, DB-2051
  • DB-3045Y, DB-3060Y
  • DB PAC-20, DB PAC-30

• Pneumatic Disc Brakes: The braking force can be easily obtained from the air pressure of plant piping. These brakes have high heat resistance and are easy to install, suitable for paper-making machines, wire drawing machines, and amusement equipment.
  Models:

  • DB-3012A, DB-3010A
  • DB-3020A, DB-3034A
  • DB-3035AW
  • DB-3032A, DB-3033A
  • DB-3038A, DB-3039A

• Mechanical Disc Brakes: Operated manually, these brakes are easy to operate and provide reliable braking force.
  Models:

  • DB-3004M, DB-3005M
  • DB-3004H, DB-3005H
  • DB-3012M
  • DB-3010H, DB-3010M
  • DB-3013H, DB-3023H

• Spring Applied Pneumatic-Release-type Disc Brakes: These are reversing brakes operated by spring force and released by air pressure, ideal for steelmaking machines and vehicles.
  Models:

  • DB-3010AF, DB-3020AF
  • DB-3032AF, DB-3033AF
  • DB-3038AF, DB-3039AF

• Spring Activated Electromagnetic Open Type Disc Brakes: These are reverse disc brakes actuated by spring force and released by electromagnetic force, ensuring improved safety. They are ideal for the back-and-forth and lateral movement of cranes.

1. Disc Brakes

Hydraulic Disc Brakes

• Models:
  • DB-2008B
  • DB-2021B
  • DB-2021S
  • DB-2051
  • DB-3045Y
  • DB-3060Y
  • DB PAC-20
  • DB PAC-30

Pneumatic Disc Brakes

• Models:
  • DB-3012A
  • DB-3010A
  • DB-3020A
  • DB-3034A
  • DB-3035AW
  • DB-3032A
  • DB-3033A
  • DB-3038A
  • DB-3039A

Mechanical Disc Brakes

• Models:
  • DB-3004M
  • DB-3005M
  • DB-3004H
  • DB-3005H
  • DB-3012M
  • DB-3010H
  • DB-3010M
  • DB-3013H
  • DB-3023H

Spring Applied Pneumatic-Release-Type Disc Brakes

• Models:
  • DB-3010AF
  • DB-3020AF
  • DB-3032AF
  • DB-3033AF
  • DB-3038AF
  • DB-3039AF

Spring Activated Electromagnetic Open-Type Disc Brakes

• Models:
  • DB-4010EF

2. Clampers

• Models:
  • CL-3002
  • CL-3004
  • CL-3008

3. Rail Clampers

• Models:
  • RC-1000A
  • RC-2000A
  • RC-3000A

4. Centrifugal Clutches

• Models:
  • CC-1000
  • CC-2000
  • CC-3000

5. Torque Releasers

• Models:
  • TR-1000
  • TR-2000
  • TR-3000

6. Centrifugal Brakes

• Models:
  • CB-2000
  • CB-3000
  • CB-4000

7. Load Testers

• Models:
  • LT-1000
  • LT-2000
  • LT-3000

8. Optional Parts

• Common Models and Parts Types:
  • BP-3001 (Brake Pads)
  • SP-4002 (Springs)
  • AS-5003 (Actuators)