Case Study: PAIHO Footwear Fusing and Needle Detection in Practice

Customer Background

Founded in 1979, Taiwan Paiho Limited manufactures footwear and apparel-related materials, including hook-and-loop fasteners, elastic bands, webbing, shoelaces, reflective materials and knitted uppers. The company operates manufacturing locations in Taiwan, China, Vietnam and Indonesia.

The Challenge

In footwear material production, temperature, pressure and processing time during bonding can affect material shrinkage and finished product quality. PAIHO required improved stability in its bonding process to reduce the risk of shrinkage and material loss.

Final inspection was another important requirement. PAIHO also needed reliable needle detection equipment to support metal contaminant checks before shipment.

The Solution and Result

PAIHO implemented OSHIMA fusing machines and needle detectors for footwear material bonding and final inspection.

The fusing machines supported more consistent temperature and pressure control during bonding, helping reduce the risk of material shrinkage caused by overheating or uneven pressure. The needle detectors were used to identify metal contaminants before shipment, supporting final quality inspection requirements.

Through equipment replacement and subsequent technical support, PAIHO established an equipment configuration better aligned with its footwear material production and inspection needs.

Conclusion

For footwear material manufacturers, stable bonding conditions affect material shrinkage and finished product quality, while final inspection equipment supports shipment quality control.

OSHIMA provides fusing and needle detection equipment solutions for footwear material and garment manufacturers planning or improving their production and inspection processes.