{"id":4486,"date":"2026-03-27T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=production-examples&#038;p=4486"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:12:54","slug":"securing-life-saving-equipment-seismic-protection-for-medical-laboratory-freezers-and-gas-cylinders","status":"publish","type":"production-examples","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/production-examples\/securing-life-saving-equipment-seismic-protection-for-medical-laboratory-freezers-and-gas-cylinders\/","title":{"rendered":"Securing Life-Saving Equipment \u2013 Seismic Protection for Medical \/Laboratory Freezers and Gas Cylinders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>No Drilling. No Construction Work. Reliable Earthquake Protection for Freezers and Gas Cylinders.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customer:<\/strong> National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP) Biobank, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background: Why Seismic Protection Was Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Biobank of the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP), disaster preparedness is considered an essential part of facility management.<strong> <\/strong>Under a quality management system based on the international biobanking standard ISO 20387, protecting research materials and ensuring the safety of personnel are critical priorities. To minimize earthquake risks and protect valuable research samples, the facility introduced Pro7 seismic fixation solutions to secure critical laboratory equipment such as ultra-low temperature medical freezers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Stability and Disaster Preparedness in Medical Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In medical and research environments, ultra-low temperature freezers are used to store life-critical materials such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u30fbVaccines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbBiological samples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbPharmaceuticals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbBlood products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>To ensure continuous operation during power outages or emergencies, these freezers are often connected to emergency power systems and installed side-by-side for operational reliability. However, in many installations, liquefied CO\u2082 cylinders are placed next to the freezers to support cooling or system control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During an earthquake, if these cylinders move or fall, it can lead to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u30fbPersonal injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbDamage to critical equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbGas leaks or cooling system failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Therefore, secure seismic fixation for both the freezer and the gas cylinder is essential.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acf38c5109b70d16a94934bb9f28993f-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"gas cylinder\" class=\"wp-image-4488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acf38c5109b70d16a94934bb9f28993f-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acf38c5109b70d16a94934bb9f28993f-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/acf38c5109b70d16a94934bb9f28993f.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1a9800c1a16ab6b3665502e18514f6a1\"><strong>Pro7 Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential Risks During an Earthquake without proper fixation, the following risks may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u30fbMedical freezers may move or tip over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbFreezer doors may open or power cables may disconnect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbLiquefied CO\u2082 cylinders may fall and damage piping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbCooling supply to the freezer may stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbFallen equipment may block evacuation routes or recovery operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These risks can quickly escalate into chain reactions that expand the scale of damage during disasters. Reliable seismic protection is therefore a critical requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1406.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1406.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1406-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1405.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1405.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1405-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pro7 <strong>NSD504R\u2011S<\/strong> brackets were installed on <strong>both sides<\/strong> of each medical freezer to suppress lateral movement during shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/products\/nsd-psd-series\/\">NSD series <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1378\" height=\"1378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c358fa920fe8b0eecde7b22a56e2a4ec.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c358fa920fe8b0eecde7b22a56e2a4ec.png 1378w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c358fa920fe8b0eecde7b22a56e2a4ec-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c358fa920fe8b0eecde7b22a56e2a4ec-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c358fa920fe8b0eecde7b22a56e2a4ec-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/c358fa920fe8b0eecde7b22a56e2a4ec-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1378px) 100vw, 1378px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pro7 <strong>Biomass Seismic Mats for Cylinder Stands<\/strong> were applied to the <strong>base of the cylinder stand<\/strong> to \u201cstick and secure\u201d the stand to the floor\u2014<strong>no anchors, no drilling, peel\u2011and\u2011stick install<\/strong>\u2014with performance verified for <strong>JMA Seismic Intensity 7<\/strong>\u2011class motions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/products\/biomass-seismic-pads-for-gas-cylinder-stands\/\">Biomass Seismic Pads for Gas Cylinder Stands<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e3fb150c9f1f7cb4a7f987b1018cd859.jpg\" alt=\"Biomass seismic pads applying on the stand's bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-4495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e3fb150c9f1f7cb4a7f987b1018cd859.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e3fb150c9f1f7cb4a7f987b1018cd859-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">          4 pces of 100x100xt3mm Biomass Gel Pad <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1404.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1404.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1404-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1408.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1408.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1408-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This dual approach ensures that <strong>both the freezer and the cylinder remain stable even during earthquakes<\/strong>, helping maintain cooling performance and operational safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Pro7 for this site<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anchor\u2011free, no drilling, no shutdown:<\/strong> peel\u2011and\u2011stick installation helps preserve floor\/wall integrity and enables deployment on running freezers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro7 seismic protection products are <strong>made in Japan and backed by proven reliability<\/strong>, helping protect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u30fbHuman life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbMedical resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbValuable research data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5700b457b8ea1d4cc0e1b9b6554bdbee\"><strong>\u2605Customer\u2019s Voice\u2605<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn disaster preparedness, protecting research materials is important, but protecting personnel is even more critical. We must prevent situations where staff could be trapped under a 500 kg freezer or injured during an earthquake. At our center, Pro7 solutions are now used on a total of 13 freezers and gas cylinders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>About NCNP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncnp.go.jp\/en\/\" title=\"\">National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP)<\/a><\/strong> <\/mark>is Japan\u2019s leading national research and medical institution dedicated to advancing treatment and research for <strong>neurological and psychiatric disorders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Q1. Can this be installed without drilling or downtime?<\/strong><br>Yes. The cylinder\u2011stand solution and gel pads are <strong>peel\u2011and\u2011stick<\/strong> and were installed <strong>without halting equipment<\/strong> in this case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Q2. Is performance verified at high shaking levels?<\/strong><br>Pro7\u2019s gel\u2011based systems are tested for <strong>JMA Seismic Intensity 7<\/strong>\u2011class motions and designed to follow multi\u2011directional movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Q3. Are the pads reusable?<\/strong><br>Yes. <strong>Wash to restore adhesion<\/strong> and re\u2011use as specified by product guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Protect Your Laboratory Equipment from Earthquakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro7 seismic protection solutions are <strong>designed, manufactured, and tested in Japan<\/strong>, one of the world\u2019s most earthquake-active countries. They are widely used to secure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u30fbMedical equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbLaboratory instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbRefrigerators and freezers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u30fbIndustrial machinery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Protect people, equipment, and critical operations from earthquake damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4487,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","production-examples_category":[69,71],"class_list":["post-4486","production-examples","type-production-examples","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","production-examples_category-hospital-2","production-examples_category-labo"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/production-examples\/4486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/production-examples"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/production-examples"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"production-examples_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/production-examples_category?post=4486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}