History
1968 to 1986
During this time, by the development of an overload protector valve, a high clamp system, and a high lock system, we contributed to the shortening of the setup time,labor saving, and safety improvement of manufacturing sites, such as press machine and injection molding machine.
| 1968 | March | We dealt with air pressure, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical control, etc. as SR Research Laboratory. |
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| 1972 | October | SR ENGINEERING CO., LTD. is founded with the capital of 3 million yen. The Head Office was opened in Nada-ku, Kobe-shi and the business office opened in Tokyo. |
| 1975 | October | Tsuneo Masumitsu was inaugurated as president. |
| 1977 | January | The development of SR pumps which make hydraulic pressure generate as a driving source of compressed air. Development of a V-type overlord protector valve (overload protection safety valve) for press machines. |
| August | Development of pressure control valves for construction machinery, and booster equipment | |
| September | The capital was increased to 6 million yen. | |
| 1978 | June | Development of high clamp systems for metal stanping press machines, and of high lock systems supplying hydraulic pressure. Series of SR air pressure drive hydraulic pumps were completed, and the mass-production was started. |
| 1879 | August | Hydraulic passenger restraint system development for roller coasters |
| September | The capital was increased to 12 million yen. | |
| 1980 | January | Dual-type large caliber electromagnetic valve development for press machines. |
| June | Development of T slot insertion-type die lifters and high clamps for injection dieing machines. | |
| 1981 | February | The capital was increased to 24 million yen. |
| 1982 | June | Development of self-travelling clamps for large or medium-sized press machines which move to die and clamp by pushing a switch and R-type overload valves |
| 1983 | September | The capital was increased to 48 million yen. |
| 1984 | August | Development of Piercing Systems |
| 1986 | May | The Head Office and the factory were relocated and integrated into the Nishigami industrial complex in Nishi-ku, Kobe-shi, and the business was started. |
1987 to 1999
In order to cope with environmental problems, air type clamps and lifters that do not pollute the product and work area by oil leakage was developed.
The certification of international standard ISO 9001 of a quality control system was acquired in order to be trusted by customers around the world.
| 1987 | August | Development of M-type Self Travelling Clamps |
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| December | WL Clamp Development for Injection Molding Machines | |
| 1988 | June | RSY-type Self Travelling Clamp Development for Lower die clamping of Large-sized Press |
| October | 90 Degrees Clamp Rod Rotation retraction Style RPY-type Non-touch Clamp Development | |
| November | Standardization of Horizontal Folding-style CBN-type Carrier Bars | |
| 1989 | October | New-type High Lock Unit Development |
| December | Die Cushion Pins equalizing cylinder was developed | |
| 1990 | May | In the Kakogawa industrial complex, 550 working plant (machining plant) was constructed and the operation started. |
| October | A business office was opened in Aichi Prefecture. | |
| November | Development of pneumatic mechanical lock clamps which Utilizes compressed air as power source Electric Injection Molding Machines | |
| 1991 | March | Development of FSM-type Self Travelling Mechanical Lock Clamps |
| October | Development of CLM-type Self Travelling Mechanical Clamps | |
| 1993 | April | Development of DLY Clamps for Die Casting Machines and Automatic Die Change Apparatus for Press Machines |
| 1995 | February | Development of USZ-type Self Travelling Clamps and ES- type Self Travelling Clamps |
| 1997 | April | ISO 9001 Quality System Certification acquired |
| June | U-type Clamp Development for Forging Press Machines | |
| August | Development of Automatic Cassette Metallic Die Change Apparatus for Swing Clamps and Press Machines with Mechanism of Metallic Die Detection | |
| 1998 | May | Development of Hydro-pneumatic Systems for Closed Forging Machines |
| October | PBL-type Air-style Ball Lifter Development. | |
| 1999 | June | Manufacturing Efficiency System"Hi-Speed Maneger"Development |
From 2000
Currently, we focused on shortening of setup time, and improvement in automation safety especially on the factory line of automobiles, electrical machinery, light electrical appliances, and housing-related industries.
| 2000 | February | Development of New Overload Valves for Press Machines and Air Control Pneumatic Clamps for Injection Molding Machines |
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| July | Development of pressure equalizing Cylinders for Eccentric Loads Die Cushion Pins | |
| 2001 | May | Redevelopment of CBC-type Carrier Bars Development of CB-type Roller Bars |
| 2002 | October | Developed faster USZ-type Self Travelling Clamps |
| 2003 | March | Development of UAC-type Self Travelling Auto Couplers |
| 2004 | January | Development of UEC-type Self Travelling Auto Connectors |
| May | Development of Height-adjustment-type LZ and SZ Clamps | |
| June | Developed High Discharge volume and Low Operation noisr by New SR Pumps | |
| July | Miniaturization of HU-type High Lock Units | |
| 2005 | January | Development of Dust-free-type pressure equalizing for Cylinders Die Cushion Pins with higher life |
| July | Development of Air-pressure-Driven Hydraulic Pumps and Water Pressure Clamp Systems | |
| September | Development of ELM-type Self Travelling Clamps | |
| 2006 | June | Development of HAC-type Auto Couplers |
| 2007 | October | Development of New-style CBN-type Carrier Bars and New-style EF-type Pressure Switches |
| 2008 | January | Development of electric and air automatic connection device (PAC Series) by Electricity for Major Car Manufacturers |
| October | Development of LDC-type Die Cushion Systems | |
| 2009 | January | Development of Hydraulic Units for EFU-type Closed Forging Die Sets |
| May | Miki Plant (Machining Plant) was relocated to Information Park City in Hyogo, and the operation started Tokyo Business Office was relocated. |
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| September | Kobe Environmental Management System (KEMS) Certification acquired | |
| December | Masahiko Hashimoto was inaugurated as president. | |
| 2010 | January | Development of MCM-type Magnetic Clamps for Injection Molding Machines |
| April | Japan SR Engineering Machinery Processing Co., Ltd. was opened in Shanghai, China. | |
| 2012 | April | Shanghai Joint Venture Company ( Shanghai SR Engineering Automation Technology Cc., Ltd.) was founded in China. |