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Japan introduces rapid-cooling cabins for workers facing heatwaves
Japanese companies SDS and Trusco Nakayama have introduced the ‘Do Hiemon Box’, a specialized rapid-cooling cabin designed to protect workers from extreme heat and heatstroke. The device, which has already been installed in a warehouse in Osaka, functions as a vertical, stainless steel enclosure for a single person.
The cabin maintains an internal temperature of approximately 15 degrees Celsius while using nozzles to direct 5-degree Celsius airflow toward critical areas such as the head, neck, shoulders, and back. This targeted cooling is intended to lower body temperature quickly, with noticeable effects reported after five minutes and significant temperature reduction possible after ten minutes.
To ensure safety and prevent overcooling, the system automatically shuts off after 20 minutes. The equipment is primarily aimed at professionals in high-exposure environments, including construction sites, factories, and logistics warehouses, as Japan faces record-breaking temperatures and rising cases of heat-related illnesses.
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Do Hiemon Box · Japan · Osaka · SDRS · SDS · Tokyo · Trusco Nakayama
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The device automatically shuts off after 20 minutes to prevent excessive cooling. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.lejsl.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The cooling cabin is priced at 9,500 dollars. www.cronica.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nozzles within the cabin diffuse air at approximately 5 °C. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.lejsl.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The energy consumption of the cabin is comparable to a high-power conventional air conditioner. www.cronica.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Do Hiemon Box was developed by SDRS in partnership with TRUSCO Nakayama. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.lejsl.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The interior temperature of the cabin is maintained at approximately 15 °C. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.lejsl.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Users may feel the cooling effects after approximately five minutes. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.lejsl.com