For Industry
For Industrial Use
From factory cleaning lines and hygiene management in restaurant chains to building and hotel facility management, building maintenance and agricultural irrigation, ultrafine bubbles (UFBs) combine cleaning that does not rely solely on chemicals with lower running costs wherever water is used.
With no external gas supply or electrical power required, the unit simply connects in-line to existing piping. The range includes high-flow models delivering up to approximately 600 L/min, accommodating facilities of different sizes.
Industrial Benefits
The interfacial activity and hydrophobic interactions of UFBs boost detergent performance, helping maintain or improve cleaning quality while reducing chemical use. UFBs work best as a booster for chemicals, however, not as a 100% replacement.
SHIBATA ENGINE operates on tap water pressure alone, requiring no external gas supply or electrical power. Its simple design connects in-line to existing piping. Choose single-pass or recirculating generation to suit your site's equipment configuration.
Shibata has its own Shimadzu SALD-7500nano nanoparticle size distribution analyzer and SCHWALBEL BLASE system. We can measure bubble size and concentration in UFB water under your specific conditions and evaluate performance before implementation, without waiting for external measurement services.
Test Data
−86%
Full Cleaning Frequency
Converting the building's entire water supply to UFB water reduced routine toilet cleaning from seven times a week to once a week, substantially lowering labor, water and detergent costs.
79%
Reduction in Microorganism Count
Rinsing bathroom flooring contaminated with Rhodotorula sp. under flowing UFB water reduced the remaining microorganism count by approximately 79%.
37%
Reduction in Scale Buildup
In a 100-cycle test using stainless steel plates, the amount of scale deposited was reduced by approximately 37% when UFB water was used.
4 Weeks
to Clearer Water
Previously cloudy chiller water with slimy deposits became clear enough to see the bottom of the tank within four weeks of introducing UFB recirculation, with biofilm formation suppressed.
Use Cases
UFB technology delivers benefits wherever water is used. The following are representative examples of its implementation.
Food-Related Cleaning
UFB technology was introduced into commercial dishwashers, helping reduce scale buildup, improve cleaning performance and ease the cleaning workload.
Restaurant Kitchens and Wedding Venues
Automotive Manufacturing
Biofilm was successfully removed from the walls of a cleaning-fluid tank at an automotive production plant during a six-month demonstration trial.
Major Automotive Manufacturer
Restaurant Chains
A major conveyor-belt sushi chain adopted UFB cleaning water across all its locations, also helping reduce water consumption.
Building Maintenance
Introducing UFB technology into a building's water storage tank reduced labor by 38 hours per month while maintaining toilet-cleaning quality, also contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Agriculture
A UFB pump was introduced into hydroponic cherry tomato cultivation. Total yield over approximately four months increased by 131%, and harvesting began one week earlier.
Cleaning Services
A house-cleaning chain with 1,554 locations—the largest network in Japan—introduced a UFB air-conditioner cleaning service, combining stronger cleaning performance with a lower environmental impact.
FAQ
Yes. SHIBATA ENGINE is an in-line unit that operates on tap water pressure without external electrical power or gas. It can be installed simply by connecting it to existing piping, generally without major equipment modifications. We will recommend appropriate specifications after reviewing your pipe size and flow conditions.
