Miyawaki
MIYAWAKI Inc. is a pioneer in manufacturing steam valves, such as steam traps, since 1933.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
MIYAWAKI Inc. is a company that manufactures steam valves, such as steam traps. It was established in 1933 by Sentaro Miyawaki. The company offers a variety of products and services to customers in all industries that utilize steam.
History
1933: Sentaro Miyawaki establishes Miyawaki Shoten machinists’ tools in Nishi-ku, Osaka. 1935: mark valve released. 1936: TOKAI mark valve released. 1949: Miyawaki Model F duplex steam trap using patented pressure differential technology released. 1950: Model R steam trap released. 1951: Model RH-8 high pressure steam trap released. 1953: MIYAWAKI Steam Trap Manufacturing Co., Ltd. established. Head office/factory relocated to Itachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka. 1955: Tokyo sales office and Nagoya sales office established. Model A drain trap for air released. 1957: Head office/factory relocated to Chiyozakicho, Nishi-ku, Osaka. Model S disc steam trap released. 1958: Miyawaki Seiki Kogyo Co., Ltd. established. 1960: Model VT Condensate recovery trap for air released. 1962: Model B bimetal steam trap based on technology provided by Dr. Domnick & K. Schroeder from West Germany released. 1965: Model C high-temperature high-pressure pop bimetallic steam trap released (original incarnation of the temperature control trap). 1967: Model SV bypass valve and unit exchange disk steam trap for air released. 1968: Model G ball float steam trap released. 1969: Head office/factory relocated to Tagawakita, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka (current location). Drain trap for nuclear power plant first shipment. Model ER inverted bucket steam trap released. 1970: TB15 temperature control trap released. 1972: L15 Lifting trap for condensate recovery released. 1973: TB2 energy-saving temperature control trap released. G200 Ball float type air gas trap released. 1976: The company’s first president, Sentaro Miyawaki, passes away. Tadasuke Miyawaki appointed president. S30 disc steam trap released. 1977: ES8 inverted bucket steam trap released. AE air trap released. SV1 steam trap and small bypass valve released. AV1 air trap and small bypass valve released.
Products and positioning
Product categories. Steam Traps · Air Traps · Air Vents · Pressure Reducing Valves · Condensate Recovery Devices · Hot Water Supply Systems · Ancillary Equipment · Steam Trap Management System · Manifold Series
Flagship businesses
- Steam Traps TB9N-SR
- Steam Traps TBU4-SR
- Ancillary Equipment QH / QAG
Sources
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