Encon Safety Expands Industrial Safety with Emergency Showers Eyewash Stations

In industrial settings where hazardous materials are present, accidents can happen in an instant. When harmful substances splash onto workers, every second counts. In these critical moments, reliable emergency showers and eye washers serve as the last line of defense for worker safety. Japan Encon, with over 35 years of industry experience, provides high-quality safety equipment to protect workers in hazardous environments.

Japan Encon: A Trusted Industrial Safety Partner

Emergency showers, also known as safety showers, play a vital role in quickly and effectively rinsing off hazardous substances from workers who have been exposed. In industrial environments with potential hazards, regulations often mandate the installation of emergency showers and eye washers to protect employee health and safety.

Stringent Standards for Maximum Safety: Compliance with ANSI Z358.1

Emergency showers and eye washers are not ordinary equipment—they directly impact worker safety in life-threatening situations. Japan Encon products strictly comply with ANSI Z358.1 specifications, which define critical parameters including water flow rate, temperature, and spray pattern to ensure effective decontamination during emergencies.

Key requirements of ANSI Z358.1 include:

• Flow rate: Showers must deliver at least 75.7 liters per minute to quickly rinse away hazardous substances
• Temperature control: Water temperature must be maintained between 16-38°C to prevent thermal shock
• Spray pattern: Must provide full-body coverage for effective rinsing
• Activation: Simple operation for quick activation by affected workers or bystanders

Proven Reliability: 35 Years of Domestic Market Leadership

Since introducing emergency showers and eye washers to the domestic market, Japan Encon has accumulated over three decades of experience. Their products operate reliably in demanding industrial environments, with many installations remaining functional for over 10 years. Continuous product improvements maintain the original design while enhancing durability and performance.

Custom Solutions for Special Requirements

Recognizing that industrial environments vary significantly, Japan Encon offers customized solutions tailored to specific needs. Their technical team can assess unique requirements and provide appropriate configurations for special dimensions, materials, or functional needs. All documentation, including operation manuals and product labels, are available in multiple languages to support global operations.

Quality Assurance: JIS Standards and Domestic Manufacturing

Japan Encon maintains strict quality control through domestic manufacturing in company-owned facilities. Their ISO9001-certified production process ensures traceability and compliance with JIS standards for materials and connections. This attention to detail guarantees seamless integration with existing piping systems.

High-Flow Performance for Effective Decontamination

The flow rate of emergency showers is critical for effective decontamination. Japan Encon showers deliver approximately 80 liters per minute at 0.2MPa pressure—four times the flow rate of typical household showers. The specially designed shower heads feature large deflectors to distribute this high-volume flow safely across the body without causing impact injuries.

The importance of high flow rates includes:

• Rapid removal of hazardous substances from skin
• Effective dilution of chemical concentrations
• Complete body coverage during rinsing