JARA NEWSfromJapan Automotive Recyclers Alliancewww.jara.co.jp

December 2018, No. 130

Published by JARA Corporation
Tokyo Head Office: 1 F. Yaesu KT Bldg. 1-1-8,Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 103-0028
Phone: +81 3 3548 3010 / Fax: +81 3 3231 4690

JARA holds BP costestimate technique
workshop

JARA President
Kitajima delivers alecture in India
The President of “Japan Automobile
Recyclers Alliance” (JARA) Corporation,
Sosho Kitajima, pictured above, delivered alecture at a conference held in India, which
was hosted by “ Metal Recycling Associationof India” (MRAI). The event was attended by
the board of directors of MRAI and “ Societyof the Indian Automobile Manufacturers”(SIAM), as well as delegates from Europeanand Asian automotive industries. Under thetheme “Sustainable Growth,” attendees
discussed India’s sustainable growth alongwith its economic development andenvironmental issues.
In addition to an introduction on JARA’s

CO2 Reduction Effect(based on JARA System)

The use of Reuse Parts saved

3,447 tons of CO2 emissions
in October 2018
The reference figure represents the difference ofcarbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the vehicle repairusing genuine (new) parts and recycled parts.**: Based on "Green Point System", which was jointly
developed by the Japan Automotive Parts Recyclers
Association and Waseda University Environmental
Research Institute using a life cycle assessment (LCA)
technique.

activities through a video, Kitajima explained
about the Japanese distribution networks ofrecycled auto parts. He also participated in atree-planting ceremony as an aid for theconservation of the environment and naturalresources.
The annual sales figures on the new vehicle
market in India are expected to grow from 4
million-unit at present to 10 million units in2030. Along with the increase in sale figures,people pay considerable attention to therecycling of end-of-life-vehicles (ELVs) inIndia. SIAM and MRAI are likely to comeclose to the proper process of recycling ELVs,
which reflects the advanced auto recycling
system in Japan (Daily Automotive News, Nov.
15 issue).

Eleventh AAEF
organized in India
for the first time
The Eleventh Asian Automotive
Environmental Forum (AAEF) was organizedin New Delhi on November 1, 2018 (Picturedabove). The AAEF was organized in India for
the first time and approximately 200 delegatesfrom seven countries participated in the main
conference and its related meetings. Thesedelegates included automakers, representatives
from the automotive recycling industry, andthose from government and academic sectors.
From Japan, directors and members of theAAEF Japan Committee (Chairman YU Jeongsoo, Tohoku University graduate school
professor) and the non-profit organization
Japan Automotive Recycling Alliance(Chairman Satoshi Takahashi) participated in
the event (Daily Automotive News, Nov. 2issue).

JARA Corporation held its Body Repair andPaint (BP) Cost Estimate Technique Workshop
at the Aioi Nissay Dowa Automobile ResearchInstitute (Higashifuji Center) located in
Susono city, Shizuoka Prefecture. The threeday workshop was attended by eight delegatesfrom four JARA member companies. Theworkshop aimed to educate the attendees about
estimation work techniques for approximately
200,000 yen damage repair work of body skinpanel or exterior parts.
This was the second workshop held by
JARA and they considered that “it is important
for recyclers to understand how BP and otherrepair shops make cost estimate.” JARA alsosaid that “this initiative allows recyclers tousually propose optimal recycled parts tocustomers.”
The content of this year ’s workshop
included estimate-making considering the typeof coat and paint, as well as paint boothconditions, and estimate value calculation
based on the determined difficulty levels
considering of the portion, structure, andextent of damage. Two trainees formed a team
to measure the size of damage on an actual
vehicle, and then determined the difficultylevel for repair.
By preparing repair cost estimates,
recyclers can provide strategic pricing forrecycled parts considering repair and paintcosts. In addition, this allows recyclers toquickly prepare cost estimates for repair when
they need to offer an estimate for ELVs andother vehicles before transporting to theirrecycling facilities (Daily Automotive News,Nov. 8 issue).

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variable nozzle.
Each component
is identified.

Variable nozzle to be rebuilt in the enhanced
VG motor room

Turbo Techno Serviceexpands supply of rebuilt
VGS turbo

Tokyo-based rebuilt parts manufacturer, TurboTechno Service Co., Ltd. (President MizuhoIchikawa), a Turbo Techno Service (TTS) Groupcompany, is increasing its supply capacity forrebuilt parts of turbo chargers with variablegeometry systems (VGS). Its “VG Motor Room,”in which rebuild work for VGS is operated, has
expanded the floor space by five times comparedto the previous location in Okegawa City, Saitama
Prefecture. Its group company, Turbo Techno
Engineering Co., Ltd. (President Kazumi Nishi),operates the facility. Together with the space
expansion, operational efficiency of rebuilding
VGS turbo has significantly improved. Demand for
VGS turbo is increasing, especially for truck andbus use. The company is accelerating its effort tobuild a group-wide system that meets the growing
demand.
Trouble occurs depending on mileage and vehicle age
Turbocharger with VGS, or VGS turbo, wasrecently introduced to help increase torque at a low

Kazuhiro Watanabe delivered a messageof thanks to attendees.

Carec celebrates its
45th anniversary

Fukushima Prefecture-based recycler Carec Co.,
Ltd. held its 45th anniversary celebration in Iwaki
city. A total of 150 people attended the memorial
event, including Japan Automotive Recyclers
Alliance Group member companies and Carec
partner companies.

velocity for vehicles equipped with a conventional
turbocharger. At low velocity, VGS turbo squeezes
the nozzle, thereby increasing exhaust flow rate,
which speeds up rotation of the rotor. This increases
the power of the engine. The VGS turbo was mostly
used in diesel engines, because it provides ample
torque for even a downseized engine.
The VGS turbo, however, has a weak point.
The variable nozzle of VGS turbo wears because itruns with no lubricant at a high temperature. Whenthe engine suffers metal wear, metal pieces in theexhaust gas may enter the variable nozzle, whichcauses trouble. Such troubles are often found insmaller trucks and buses, which mostly run on city
streets where frequent stops and stars are required.
In addition, heavy- to medium-duty trucks over tenyears old or with mileage over 500,000 kilometers
have the same issues.
At present, Techno Turbo Service receives manyinquiries regarding rebuilt turbochargers. President
Ichikawa said, “So far our business has mostly
focused on mini-vehicles. But now 70-80 percent
of our products go to trucks and buses.”
Optimal layout of equipment in VG Motor RoomIn the VG Motor Room, used turbochargers,
called “cores”, arrive after being washed. The
variable nozzle is disassembled and each part ofthe component is inspected to determine whether
it is worn or deformed. If a component does notmeet the standard size requirement, it is replacedwith a new one, and then all the components arewelded and assembled. After the pre-shipment
inspection, the rebuilt nozzle goes to the next
process. These processes are effectively linked withothers to realize the optimal layout of equipment
At the beginning of the event, the company
president, Kazuhiro Watanabe, delivered a messageof gratitude to the attendees, “I would like toexpress my deepest thanks to people who havebeen supporting our company for 45 years.” “Myfather, a relative, and I formed this company andthen met members of a nationwide parts
distribution group (former JARA Group), which
consists of 200 companies. We were really inspiredby them and decided to make greater efforts
towards the growth. In other words, Carec hasdeveloped with your support. Going forward,
together with company staff, I will continue tomake Carec an even more reliable company.” Vice
president Hiroki Watanabe said, “I appreciate somany people coming from around the country toattend our event. Please enjoy this cerebration!”
Guest speaker Satoshi Takahashi, president ofTakahashi Shoukai Co., Ltd. made a congratulatory
speech. “When president Mr. Watanabe was in his30s, he visited my company. At that time, I wasimpressed by him. He studied very hard. Later, hiscompany grew. Today, the management of many ofrecycling companies are transferring from father toson. Our industry is in a once-in-a-century

Cleanliness is always maintained inside the plant

and welding machines for efficient work. “Withoutadding personnel, we saw a significant advance inworking efficiency,” said Ichikawa.
TTS Techno Center inside the plant
TTS Group has a TTS Techno Center in thearea of Turbo Techno Engineering. The centeraccommodates visitors and partner companies to letthem deepen their understanding of turbochargers.
In the training room, people can learn about
the structure, function, and trouble-shooting inturbochargers by viewing videos and cut models ofturbochargers. In the TTS Group, the center is an
important platform where people can gain accurate
knowledge on how to prevent complications withturbochargers.
Although a tidal wave of electrified technology
is approaching to the automotive industry, demandfor diesel engines with turbochargers is expected
to continue on trucks and buses, which often travel
long distances. TTS Group aims to strengthen
supply systems to further improve customer
satisfaction. (Daily Automotive News, Nov. 1 issue).
Trainingroom inthe TTS
TechnoCentertransformational period. We all want to overcome
this challenge together.” Shosho Kitajima, JARA
Corporation President said, “Now vice president
Hiroki Watanabe is actively involved in JARA’s
Executive Office Department. Working together
with Carec, we always learn something new. Let’sgo forward towards growth!”
Prior to the reception party, attendees lent their
ear to the memorial lecture, which was given by
Tetsuya Toyota from Prudential Life Insurance Co.,
Ltd.
Carec Co., Ltd. was established in 1937 as
Watanabe Shoukai Co., Ltd. It was incorporated in1979 and Kazuhiro Watanabe took the post ofpresident in 1982. The company was renamed as
Carec in 2000. Carec joined SPN (currently JARA)
in 2003. In 2004, the company’s second plant wascompleted. The company has been growing year byyear. In 2011, its warehouse and other facilities
were damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Nevertheless, Carec was actively involved in thedisaster-relief efforts immediately after the quake,
helping in many ways, including the collection ofdamaged vehicles (Daily Automotive News, Nov. 15issue).

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Dismantling process flow chart
How the Car Dismantling machine works
1. Receiving andevaluating cars
Incomingvehicles tested
on dynamometerto check engine
condition

3. Parts collection

4. Collecting
undercarriage
parts and engines

Efficiently collectreusable parts

The car is turned to safely
collect engine, exhaustsystem and suspension parts

Remove fluids such as fuel, various types ofoil and chlorofluorocarbon gas

13CuAlCopperAluminium

63.546

Tyres

Batteries

Doors

Seats

Bonnets

ExhaustEngine Suspension

After treating, the scrap cars
are cut up and crushed orpressed into materials thatmeet industry needs

After pre-processing,
the car is sorted into raw
components such as
ferrous, non-ferrous andplastics
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2. Collecting fuel, fluids andchlorofluorocarbon gas

6.Volume
reduction
processes

5. Car dismantlingprocess

Harnesses

MotorsRadiator

26.982Blocks of material can then be
distributed to smelting plants
for recycling

5. Processes
after removing
parts
Once thoroughly
cleaned, the parts
become good quality
recycled parts

The Evolution of car dismantling industry by Kobelco
Four times* the vehicle dismantlingcapability compared with hand dismantling.

EngineCatalytic
AgentsBody SteelSeats

Improved recovery
rate of rare earth metals
Windows26

132978

46

FeAl

CuPt

Pd

IronAluminium

CopperPlatinum

Palladium55.933*In one day (Kobelco test figures)

15 vehicles >Wheels/Tyres

26.98263.546

195.08106.42

Separation of these valuable
materials is quicker and easierand can be performed with one
Kobelco machine.

Sus pension

One operative
working by hand.
Radiator

60 vehicles >One operativein a Kobelco
Car Dismantlingmachine.

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The machine’s special attachment
is designed to strip materials from
End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV)safely and thoroughly
Transmission

For Japan

For Korea

For Australia

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Doors

Harnesses

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