# Case Study: AREA Air Conditioners Help T.S.K. FORGING Address Factory Heat > タイ・チョンブリの金属部品メーカー T.S.K. FORGING が、工場の暑さ対策としてクボタ製エリア空調機を導入。クレーン設備や広い作業空間による制約に対応し、従業員の安全・健康と工場作業環境の改善を目指した取り組みを紹介する。 - URL: https://engine-asia.com/en/companies/ryosho-thailand/news/cases/63b42d6ad7 - 更新日: 2026-10-28 - 言語: en - 種別: 記事 - 掲載企業: RYOSHO (THAILAND) CO., LTD.（https://engine-asia.com/en/companies/ryosho-thailand） T.S.K. FORGING, a metal components manufacturer in Chonburi, Thailand, has installed Kubota AREA Air Conditioners to address factory heat. This case study examines how the company worked around cranes and a large production space to improve working conditions and support employee health and safety. - 日付: 2026-10-28 - 分類: Case Study ## Why T.S.K. Installed Kubota AREA Air Conditioners T.S.K. had long wanted to ease the physical strain on employees working in hot conditions. An introduction to the product by an air conditioning manufacturer prompted the company to consider installation. The solution aligned with its focus on safety and health, leading to the installation of Kubota AREA Air Conditioners in January 2026. The aim was to provide employees with a safer, more comfortable workplace before the particularly hot months of March and April. ## Why Conventional Air Conditioning Was Not Suitable With production equipment and cranes operating inside the factory, installation space was limited for conventional air conditioning systems that required ceiling installation or partitioning. Delivering cool air deep into the large factory space was another challenge. ![▲ Inside T.S.K.’s manufacturing facility](/assets/media/TSK3.webp "Inside T.S.K.’s manufacturing facility") The company therefore selected Kubota AREA Air Conditioners, which deliver powerful airflow over long distances. ### Key Factors Behind the Selection of Kubota AREA Air Conditioners - High-performance airflow delivers cool air up to 20 m away - Can be installed indoors or outdoors - Flexible, space-saving installation options include wall mounting, ceiling suspension, and mounting to roof structures ![](https://engine-asia.com/assets/media/TSK6.webp) Rather than cooling the entire factory uniformly, the ability to direct cool air to work areas where heat reduction was needed suited the company’s equipment layout and operating environment. ## Results: Improving Working Conditions and Reducing Employee Strain The units were positioned to direct cool air toward work areas on the production lines. This reduced heat buildup and improved airflow. According to the company, the more comfortable environment has helped employees maintain concentration, while the reduction in perceived temperature has also eased the strain of working for extended periods. ![▲ Inside T.S.K.’s factory, where Kubota air conditioners have been installed](/assets/media/TSK4.webp "Inside T.S.K.’s factory, where Kubota air conditioners have been installed") Kubota AREA Air Conditioners deliver cool air across large spaces using high-volume airflow. A key advantage is the ability to provide air conditioning tailored to specific work areas, even in factories where conventional systems are difficult to install. ![](https://engine-asia.com/assets/media/TSK5.webp) T.S.K. views this installation as one part of its efforts to improve employees’ working environment. The company plans to continue developing a workplace that supports health and safety. ## RYOSHO’s Support: From Site Surveys to After-Sales Service RYOSHO Thailand provides end-to-end support, from air conditioning equipment proposals and design to installation and after-sales service. For the T.S.K. project, installation locations were selected to suit the factory’s equipment layout and working environment. Installation was completed in approximately three weeks, with care taken to minimize the impact on factory operations. A specialist team, including Japanese staff, managed quality and safety throughout the work. After installation, refrigerant checks and operational tests were carried out to confirm compliance with the required standards. “In many factories, the roof structure contributes to heat buildup during the day, and conventional air conditioning is often difficult to install. AREA Air Conditioners provide powerful airflow and can cool a wide area, so we feel they are very well suited to our facility. They are also easy to maintain, and I believe they are an effective option for factories facing similar challenges.” — Thodsakorn Rattanasappakuna, Factory Manager & Director, T.S.K. FORGING T.S.K. currently has three AREA Air Conditioner sets installed. It plans to add two more sets by the end of the year and is also considering deployment at another factory. The company intends to optimize the overall system by expanding installation in stages. This phased approach is also an option for integrating new equipment with existing factory facilities. T.S.K.’s experience illustrates how an air conditioning system can be selected to work within existing equipment constraints while prioritizing employee health and safety. ![▲ From left: T.S.K.’s Thodsakorn and Techatham, and Achitapol of RYOSHO ENGINEERING (THAILAND)](/assets/media/TSK7.webp "From left: T.S.K.’s Thodsakorn and Techatham, and Achitapol of RYOSHO ENGINEERING (THAILAND)") ### Interview Contributors T.S.K. FORGING CO., LTD. Thodsakorn Rattanasappakuna Factory Manager & Director Techatham Seesai General Manager Human Resources & Administration Dept. / Safety & Environment Sect. 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What types of factories are AREA Air Conditioners suitable for?** A. AREA Air Conditioners are suited to factories that need to deliver cool air across large spaces or to specific work areas. They can also be considered for facilities such as T.S.K. FORGING, where cranes and production equipment make conventional air conditioning difficult to install, subject to site conditions. **Q. Can AREA Air Conditioners be installed in a factory with overhead cranes?** A. Yes. Kubota AREA Air Conditioners have a slim design suitable for wall mounting or ceiling suspension. Installation locations can be assessed with the crane’s operating range and potential interference with production equipment in mind. Feasibility depends on the building structure and equipment layout. **Q. Can cool air reach work areas deep inside a large factory?** A. Kubota’s 10 HP model delivers airflow of up to 130 m³/min and is specified to provide an air velocity of 1 m/s at approximately 20 m. It is important to select installation locations according to the target work areas, taking factory depth and equipment layout into account. **Q. Can cooling focus on occupied work areas rather than the entire factory?** A. Yes. AREA Air Conditioners use high-volume airflow to deliver cool air to specific work areas. By selecting indoor unit locations and airflow directions to suit equipment layouts and workstations, cooling can be focused on the areas that need heat relief. **Q. Can the units be used in Thailand’s hot and humid manufacturing facilities?** A. Yes. There are installations at manufacturing facilities in Thailand. Kubota AREA Air Conditioners use refrigerant-based cooling, unlike evaporative coolers that rely on water evaporation. Actual cooling performance depends on factors such as indoor temperature, humidity, and building structure. **Q. Can AREA Air Conditioners help improve employees’ working environment?** A. Delivering cool air to work areas can help reduce heat-related strain. T.S.K. FORGING installed the units to create a more comfortable workplace while prioritizing employee health and safety. Actual improvements depend on installation and operating conditions. **Q. What should be checked before installation in an operating factory?** A. Checks should cover crane operating ranges, production equipment layout, worker movement routes, installation space, and refrigerant piping routes. At T.S.K. FORGING, installation was carried out with care to limit the impact on factory operations. **Q. What support does RYOSHO Thailand provide before and after installation?** A. RYOSHO Thailand provides equipment selection, design, installation, and after-sales service tailored to each factory’s conditions. You can also consult us about installation methods that accommodate constraints such as cranes and production equipment.