Dear Valued Customers, Thank you for your continued patronage of SAIMA Group. SAMURAI Fastener Story Vol.28 updated! Please take a look! Japan’s Unique Streets Where You Can Buy Screws by Hand In Japan, there are special places where enthusiasts can purchase small quantities of screws—not online, but in person, carefully choosing each piece with their own hands. Of course, every country has hardware stores where you can buy bolts and nuts.But Japan has two particularly famous districts for this kind of craftsmanship culture:Akihabara in Tokyo and Nipponbashi in Osaka. … read more

During a recent event, I had the opportunity to assist backstage and observe various audio equipment setups.   In the equipment shown in the photo below. We noticed that many Truss Head Machine Screws were used, and their protruding heads were quite noticeable. This is exactly the kind of situation where SAIMA’s 310Slim Machine Screws can make a significant difference in achieving a more refined and streamlined design.    For example, the head height of a standard M6 screw is approximately 1.2 mm, while a typical truss head screw has a height of around 3.7 mm. With its ultra-low-profile design, the 310Slim helps minimize visual clutter and contributes to a […]

In recent years, UGVs (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) have been gaining significant attention around the world.  They are increasingly utilized in diverse fields such as disaster response, agriculture, and infrastructure inspection, and their importance continues to grow. We strongly recommend the 310Slim for these UGV applications.  UGVs serve a wide range of purposes, including:   ■Disaster Relief – UGV   ■Agricultural – UGV   ■Infrastructure Inspection – UGV    Across all of these applications, lightweight design and low-profile components are crucial requirement Conventional bolts often have head heights that may catch on obstacles, potentially slowing down operations—especially in tight or uneven environments where UGVs must maneuver safely and efficiently. Even a few extra millimeters […]

Dear Valued Customers, Thank you for your continued patronage of SAIMA Group. SAMURAI Fastener Story Vol.27 updated! Please take a look! Good Design Award Winner Do you know Japan’s Good Design Award?In 2025, SAIMA Corporation’s Tamper Resistant fasteners “TRF” received this prestigious award.We are truly honored, as it is… read more

As autumn settles in across Japan and the colors of the season begin to show, we hope you are doing well.   As someone who works closely with screws, I often find myself observing and analyzing how they are used in different products. Perhaps you’ve had similar thoughts: ・This screw doesn’t seem to be used in the best way… ・The head gets in the way…  ・The cross recess is deformed…  ・The hex socket has started to rust…    In those moments, I can’t help but think — “It would look so much better with a SAIMA screw.” Many of our customers who use SAIMA’s 310Slim value not only function but also […]