ASANO METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.,a stainless steel product manufacturer located in Sanjo,Niigata prefecture, Japan,that excels at planning and developing unique products,has a history spanning over 70 years.We earnestly listen to feedback from users at work sites and apply their comments to manufacture stainless steel pulley blocks, fishing gear,and ship equipment that are complete in every detail.Our products, which are highly specialized and come in a wide range of variations,are used and valued on oceans off Japan as well as off countries around the world such as the U.S., Spain, Norway, Mexico, and Australia.
ASANO's stainless steel
fishing gear and blocks
valued on oceans around the world.
Stainless steel
fishing gear and blocks
valued on oceans around the world.
About ASANO
Fishing Gear & Ship Equipment
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Feature01Adoption of special stainless steel that meets the demand of the fishing industry
ASANO's stainless steel fishing gear uses special stainless steel with superior corrosion- and abrasion-resistant characteristics. This type of stainless steel is ideal for tools that are used at fishing sites where tools are always exposed to seawater. We analyze the characteristics of raw materials, such as hardness and tenacity, and manufacture products suitable for locations and intended purposes of products based on our experience of developing metal fittings required by the fishing industry.
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Feature02Well-thought out practicality and functionality
We take advantage of free designing by utilizing casting, and manufacture products that fit comfortably into human hands and that are also easy on ropes and nets. These products are derived from ASANO’s monodzukuri (manufacturing) and are suitable for demanding professional work environments. For example, the Snap Hook is compact and fits snugly into the hand, while its round shape is easy on ropes. Despite this, its interlock system provides a high working load limit of 1.3 tons.
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Feature03Strength and sophisticated form achieved by our casting techniques
Ship equipment is an important part of on-board operations. The strength of the 3-Way Roller has been enhanced by integrating the main body using casting. Furthermore, enlarging the roller shaft diameter helps it hold large loads. In addition, the curved body prevents ropes from becoming caught. ASANO's superior casting technology has been applied to create beautifully finished quality.
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Feature04User oriented rapid product development
ASANO always pays attention to users' comments and feedback. Based on valuable opinions obtained not only from users in Japan, but also from fishermen and sales shops abroad, the processes from designing shapes suitable for various operations to calculating ideal strength values are executed, and products are manufactured while confirming the shapes using 3D printed samples. Speedy development and taking advantage of comments and feedback from actual work sites to develop products are fundamental to our business.
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Feature05Pioneer of fishing industry products
ASANO started manufacturing stainless steel fishing gear and ship fittings in 1977. Among many products the company has created, ASANO's legacy product, the Auto Shackle, was developed ahead of other companies over 20 years ago. Its functions proved to be innovative and the product has received overwhelming support. Recently, Type II and III have been developed to meet an expanding range of requirements.These products are actively used for tasks where connection and release actions are required.
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Feature06Products used and valued on the world’s oceans
The variation and special features of ASANO's products have proven popular among many customers in Japan, and highly evaluated by fishermen in particular for years. Currently, our products are being exhibited in overseas exhibitions and used by fishermen for round haul net fishing and longline fishing in oceans off various countries around the world such as the U.S., Spain, Norway, Mexico, and Australia.
Stainless Block
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Feature01Best balance of strength and lightweight properties
Many of ASANO’s blocks use stainless steel casting-integrated bodies. The main bodies have been carefully designed and formed, for example, ribs are created in sections requiring strength, to which a force is applied so that such sections have thick walls to develop both strength and lightweight, compact characteristics simultaneously. This stainless steel pulley block provides the ideal balanced combination of functionality and safety based on our accumulated product manufacturing experience and technologies, which satisfies professional requirements.
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Feature02Combination of casting and forging suitable for required characteristics
ASANO has superior casting capabilities that enable shapes to be formed with a high degree of freedom. For blocks, forged parts are used for swiveling sections that require strength particularly for suspension, while casting parts are used for the main body (around the sheave). Combining both casting and forging produces products that are extremely compact and lightweight as well as exceptionally strong, both of which are characteristics that are difficult to develop.
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Feature03Design that prevents nets and ropes from becoming entangled and damaged.
A structure in which both ends of the sheave are fitted into the main body eliminates the clearance between the sheave and main body and prevents ropes and nets from getting caught. ASANO has paid extremely high attention to detail in this original design that does not damage tools. In addition, for blocks with wide sheaves, sufficient space is provided between the main body and sheave to allow thick ropes to easily pass through.
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Feature04Smooth sheave rotation and captive pin
The high speed rotation performance of the sheave is important depending on where the block is used. ASANO's blocks containing bearings have shield bearings to ensure smooth rotation even after the blocks have been used for an extended period of time. In addition, both ends of the bolt that secures the sheave pin are caulked in order to securely fix the bolt. This prevents bolts from unexpectedly coming loose and sheaves from coming off.
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Feature05Superior seawater resistance thanks to special stainless steel
Realizing that many blocks are used in extreme environments such as on ships and at harbors, many block products are manufactured from special stainless steel. This special stainless steel is highly resistant to seawater, and offers superior corrosion- and abrasion-resistant characteristics. This extends the product life which subsequently reduces costs.
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Feature06Customer-driven products that are produced based on our customers' feedback
ASANO always pays attention to comments and feedback from users who actually use our products. Many of our products are in fact the result of this approach. One example is our Tough Hanging Roller Type II, which is a large block with a high working load limit of 5 tons. The idea for this product was born when we received a development request at a fishing gear exhibition we participated in. Developing products by incorporating requirements of actual work sites is what ASANO does best.
ASANO Manufacturing
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Versatile use with stainless steel materials
Depending on the ratio of contained ingredients or the heat treatment method, the characteristics of stainless steel such as strength and corrosion resistance levels change. We manufacture products using materials that best suit usage conditions by applying our professional expertise in materials that we acquired as a stainless steel product specialist over many years. -
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Comprehensive knowledge about production methods
One of ASANO's strengths is our ability to carry out free-shape modeling by utilizing casting skills we have gained throughout our long history, and we combine parts created by forging sections that require strength. By skillfully combining various production methods such as casting and forging, we are able to achieve maximum product performance and fulfill requirements of usage environments without fail. -
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Functional design without restrictions
In order to plan products that best suit usage conditions, we need to imagine their forms without any restrictions. At ASANO, we use three dimensional design techniques to create shapes and calculate ideal strength values suitable for various tasks, and manufacture products that have outstanding functionality and design features while confirming the shapes using 3D printed samples.
ASANO People
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Meticulous services. We would like to be a trustworthy partner.
No matter where our customers are located, we strive to quickly and adequately respond to their requirements. Our objective is to become a partner that is capable of solving issues that our customers have in addition to implementing sales activities.Domestic Sales DivisionMasaaki INOUE
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The impression of expectations about ASANO that we receive from customers around the world is our driving force.
At overseas exhibitions, we often hear kind words such as "This is exactly what I wanted!". In order to be able to manufacture relevant products, we value communication we have with our customers.Overseas Sales DivisionShota ONO
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It is a real thrill to be able to manufacture products based on feedback from work sites where our products are actually used.
ASANO's advantage is our ability to quickly respond to feedback from users. As a stainless steel product specialist, we strive to manufacture innovative products that exceed customer expectations by utilizing our many years of experience.Design and Purchase DivisionNoboru WATANABE
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Meticulous services. We would like to be a trustworthy partner.
No matter where our customers are located, we strive to quickly and adequately respond to their requirements. Our objective is to become a partner that is capable of solving issues that our customers have in addition to implementing sales activities.Domestic Sales DivisionMasaaki INOUE
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The impression of expectations about ASANO that we receive from customers around the world is our driving force.
At overseas exhibitions, we often hear kind words such as "This is exactly what I wanted!". In order to be able to manufacture relevant products, we value communication we have with our customers.Overseas Sales DivisionShota ONO
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It is a real thrill to be able to manufacture products based on feedback from work siteswhere our products are actually used.
ASANO's advantage is our ability to quickly respond to feedback from users. As a stainless steel product specialist, we strive to manufacture innovative products that exceed customer expectations by utilizing our many years of experience.Design and Purchase DivisionNoboru WATANABE
FAQ
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ASANO is a manufacturer of stainless steel products located in Sanjo, Niigata prefecture, a manufacturing hub in Japan. We have been in business for over 70 years planning, manufacturing, and selling stainless steel products for the fishing/marine industry and building/civil engineering market. Stainless steel fishing gear and ship equipment that we began manufacturing in 1977 are used and valued by customers in Japan as well as in the U.S., Spain, Norway, and Mexico. ASANO manufactures many highly specialized products that we are not able to fully introduce in this limited space. For more information, please download catalogs using the inquiry form, or visit the ASANO website.
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The first step you can take is to send us information such as the products you are interested in, required quantity, desired delivery date, etc. using the inquiry form. If you have any problems selecting a product, please contact us. An experienced sales member will provide you with most appropriate suggestions by taking into consideration past examples and other information. For individuals including fishermen, we can introduce you to distributors in your area.
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Our products are manufactured at partner factories in countries around Asia including China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Korea. We assign manufacturing work according to each factory's ability to produce particular products. In the central office in Niigata prefecture in Japan, comments and feedback from actual work sites are applied to carefully design and develop products, which are manufactured at factories most appropriate for specific products around the world so that we can market the products at reasonable prices.
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Yes, if you represent a business. We directly sell products to fishing gear shops, fishing net manufacturers, and other retailers. Please contact us about estimates, product information, and other inquiries using the inquiry form. Please note that our products can be purchased in single units.
* ASANO only carries out business-to-business transactions. We do not directly sell products to individuals, including fishermen.
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We can send you samples as requested. (Excluding individuals)
Please request this service using the inquiry form. We also exhibit our products at exhibitions in Europe and the U.S. Please visit relevant exhibitions to see our products.
- Exhibition in the U.S. (Seattle exhibition) https://www.pacificmarineexpo.com
- Exhibition in Denmark http://www.danfish.com
- Exhibition in Norway https://www.nor-fishing.no
* Please access the above websites regarding future exhibitions.
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ASANO always pays attention to comments, feedback, and suggestions from customers. Many of our products have been developed from customers suggestions, and they are now used and valued globally. If you have any problems related to your work or have alternative ideas for products including those of other manufacturers, please contact us using the inquiry form. We will take your comments into account for future products.
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